Opportunity Information: Apply for PRM PRMOAPNE 14 006
Apply for PRM PRMOAPNE 14 006
- The Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2014 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs Benefiting Sri Lankan Refugees in India" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.519 Overseas Refugee Assistance Program for Near East and South Asia.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 2, 2014 and posted on Apr 1, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 1, 2014 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,100,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- (1) International Organizations. International Organizations (IOs) should not submit proposals through Grants.gov in response to this Funding Opportunity Announcement. Rather IOs such as UN agencies and other Public International Organizations (PIOs) that are seeking funding for programs relevant to this announcement should contact the relevant PRM Program Officer (as listed below) on or before the closing date of the funding announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2014 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) titled "NGO Programs Benefiting Sri Lankan Refugees in India" is a discretionary U.S. government grant opportunity issued by the Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM). It is intended to fund overseas refugee assistance programming for Sri Lankan refugees living in India, with a clear emphasis on Tamil Nadu. The award instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically means the funder expects an ongoing working relationship with the recipient during implementation (for example, regular coordination, monitoring expectations, and potential involvement in key program decisions compared to a standard grant).
The program scope is tightly defined around refugee protection and durable, sustainable outcomes. PRM states it will only consider projects that serve a target population that includes at least 50 refugees, reflecting PRMs mandate to prioritize protection, assistance, and solutions for refugees and conflict-affected populations. While proposals may include complementary components such as capacity building and/or water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), the application must be centered on at least one of two core sectors: Protection and/or Livelihoods. In other words, WASH or capacity building can strengthen a proposal, but they cannot replace a primary focus on protection and/or livelihoods.
Within the Protection sector, PRM signals specific priority issues that applicants are encouraged to address. These include prevention of and response to gender-based violence (GBV), with explicit mention of trafficking, as well as risks affecting children, such as children at risk of dropping out of school and children who are already out of school. PRM also highlights programming that supports women and childrens empowerment and services such as mental health and psychosocial support. Another protection priority is assistance for refugees who lack essential documentation but may be eligible for Sri Lankan citizenship under the Government of Sri Lankas 2009 amendment to the Grant of Citizenship to Stateless Persons Act. This indicates PRM interest in practical, rights-oriented interventions that help eligible individuals navigate legal identity and documentation barriers that can affect access to services, movement, and longer-term solutions.
For Livelihoods programming, PRM emphasizes self-reliance and solutions-oriented support, especially with an eye toward eventual voluntary repatriation to Sri Lanka for those who choose it. Applicants are encouraged to include a livelihoods support component and to coordinate proposed activities with other funded programs, suggesting PRM wants applicants to avoid duplication and to align with the broader assistance landscape. A major requirement is that livelihoods activities be grounded in market assessments and analyses in both India and Sri Lanka, and that these assessments be attached to the application package. This is meant to ensure livelihoods interventions reflect real economic conditions and viable demand, rather than offering training or inputs that do not translate into income opportunities.
PRM also requires a risk assessment for proposed livelihoods activities, including explicit consideration of labor exploitation risks. This is a protection-forward approach to livelihoods, recognizing that poorly designed income activities can increase exposure to abuse, unsafe work, or coercive labor arrangements. In addition, PRM draws a firm line on vocational training: it may be considered only when it is linked to job opportunities or income-generating pathways. Stand-alone vocational training that is not connected to actual income generation or employment outcomes will not be funded. PRM further notes ongoing interest in projects that connect beneficiaries who may voluntarily repatriate during the project period with livelihoods services and support in Sri Lanka, reinforcing the expectation that livelihoods work should help refugees build sustainable options that remain relevant if and when they return.
Financially, the FOA lists an award floor of $250,000 and an award ceiling of $1,100,000, with no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The funding opportunity number is PRM PRMOAPNE 14 006, and the CFDA listing is 19.519 (Overseas Refugee Assistance Program for Near East and South Asia). The FOA was posted April 1, 2014, with an application closing date of May 1, 2014, and an archive date of May 31, 2014. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, including those with and without 501(c)(3) status (with the usual exception language excluding institutions of higher education under those categories), and other eligible entities as described in the full announcement. International Organizations such as UN agencies and other Public International Organizations are specifically instructed not to apply through Grants.gov; instead, they are directed to contact the relevant PRM Program Officer by the closing date if they seek funding aligned with this announcement.
Overall, this FOA is designed for NGOs capable of delivering targeted, measurable protection and/or livelihoods outcomes for Sri Lankan refugees in Tamil Nadu, with strong expectations around safeguarding, coordination, and evidence-based livelihoods design. Competitive proposals under this announcement would typically demonstrate a clear refugee beneficiary base meeting the minimum threshold, a protection-centered approach (especially around GBV, child protection, psychosocial support, and documentation/citizenship issues), or a livelihoods approach tied to market realities and real earning opportunities, including thoughtful mitigation of exploitation risks and linkages that remain useful in the event of voluntary return to Sri Lanka.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This is the FY 2014 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) titled "NGO Programs Benefiting Sri Lankan Refugees in India," a discretionary U.S. government funding opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM).
2) What is the main purpose of the FOA?
The FOA is intended to fund overseas refugee assistance programming for Sri Lankan refugees living in India, with a clear emphasis on Tamil Nadu. Projects are expected to support refugee protection and durable, sustainable outcomes.
3) Who is the target population?
The target population is Sri Lankan refugees residing in India, with programming specifically emphasizing Tamil Nadu.
4) Is there a minimum number of refugees that must be served?
Yes. PRM states it will only consider projects that serve a target population that includes at least 50 refugees.
5) What type of award will PRM make under this FOA?
The award instrument is a cooperative agreement. This typically means PRM expects an ongoing working relationship during implementation, such as coordination, monitoring expectations, and possible involvement in key program decisions compared to a standard grant.
6) What are the required program sectors for this opportunity?
Applications must be centered on at least one of two core sectors: Protection and/or Livelihoods.
7) Can an application focus only on WASH or capacity building?
No. While proposals may include complementary components such as capacity building and/or water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), these components cannot replace a primary focus on protection and/or livelihoods.
8) What protection issues does PRM prioritize?
Within the Protection sector, PRM encourages applicants to address priority issues including prevention of and response to gender-based violence (GBV), including trafficking; risks affecting children (such as children at risk of dropping out of school and children already out of school); women and children's empowerment; and mental health and psychosocial support.
9) Does PRM support documentation or citizenship-related assistance as a protection activity?
Yes. PRM highlights assistance for refugees who lack essential documentation but may be eligible for Sri Lankan citizenship under the Government of Sri Lanka's 2009 amendment to the Grant of Citizenship to Stateless Persons Act. This indicates interest in rights-oriented interventions that help eligible individuals navigate legal identity and documentation barriers.
10) What are PRM's priorities for livelihoods programming?
PRM emphasizes self-reliance and solutions-oriented support, especially with an eye toward eventual voluntary repatriation to Sri Lanka for those who choose it. Applicants are encouraged to include a livelihoods support component and to coordinate activities with other funded programs to avoid duplication and align with the broader assistance landscape.
11) Are market assessments required for livelihoods proposals?
Yes. A major requirement is that livelihoods activities be grounded in market assessments and analyses in both India and Sri Lanka, and that these assessments be attached to the application package.
12) Why does PRM require market assessments in both India and Sri Lanka?
The FOA indicates this requirement is meant to ensure livelihoods interventions reflect real economic conditions and viable demand in both contexts, rather than offering training or inputs that do not translate into income opportunities.
13) Is a risk assessment required for livelihoods activities?
Yes. PRM requires a risk assessment for proposed livelihoods activities, including explicit consideration of labor exploitation risks.
14) Does PRM fund vocational training?
Vocational training may be considered only when it is linked to job opportunities or income-generating pathways. Stand-alone vocational training that is not connected to actual income generation or employment outcomes will not be funded.
15) Does PRM support livelihoods activities that remain useful if refugees voluntarily repatriate to Sri Lanka?
Yes. PRM notes ongoing interest in projects that connect beneficiaries who may voluntarily repatriate during the project period with livelihoods services and support in Sri Lanka.
16) What is the funding range for awards under this FOA?
The FOA lists an award floor of $250,000 and an award ceiling of $1,100,000.
17) Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The FOA states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
18) What is the funding opportunity number and CFDA listing?
The funding opportunity number is PRM PRMOAPNE 14 006. The CFDA listing is 19.519 (Overseas Refugee Assistance Program for Near East and South Asia).
19) When was the FOA posted and what were the key dates?
The FOA was posted April 1, 2014. The application closing date was May 1, 2014. The archive date was May 31, 2014.
20) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, including those with and without 501(c)(3) status (with the usual exception language excluding institutions of higher education under those categories), and other eligible entities as described in the full announcement.
21) Can international organizations (such as UN agencies) apply through Grants.gov?
No. International Organizations such as UN agencies and other Public International Organizations are specifically instructed not to apply through Grants.gov.
22) If an international organization cannot apply through Grants.gov, what should it do?
International Organizations seeking funding aligned with this announcement are directed to contact the relevant PRM Program Officer by the closing date.
23) What does PRM mean by "protection and durable, sustainable outcomes" in this FOA?
Based on the FOA description, PRM is looking for refugee assistance programming that prioritizes protection (including GBV/trafficking, child protection, psychosocial support, and documentation issues) and supports longer-term solutions and self-reliance, including livelihoods that are viable in real market conditions and remain relevant in the context of possible voluntary return to Sri Lanka.
24) What makes a proposal more competitive under this announcement?
Competitive proposals would typically demonstrate (1) a clear refugee beneficiary base meeting the minimum threshold of at least 50 refugees, (2) a strong protection-centered approach addressing PRM priority issues and/or a livelihoods approach tied to market realities and real earning opportunities, (3) coordination with other funded programs to avoid duplication, and (4) evidence-based livelihoods design including required market assessments and a risk assessment that addresses labor exploitation risks.
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