Opportunity Information: Apply for PRM PRMOPERR 14 003
Apply for PRM PRMOPERR 14 003
- 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 Proposals for the Regional Resettlement Support Center (RSC) in Africa" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.018 Resettlement Support Centers (RSCs) for U.S. Refugee Resettlement.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 13, 2013 and posted on Mar 13, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 13, 2013 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have 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 for Proposals for the Regional Resettlement Support Center (RSC) in Africa is a discretionary grant competition released by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM). PRM is seeking one organization to operate a Regional Resettlement Support Center serving Africa under a cooperative agreement. The proposal deadline was May 13, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) EDT, and the project period for the initial award was planned to run from October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014, contingent on the availability of funds. The program is tied to CFDA 19.018 (Resettlement Support Centers for U.S. Refugee Resettlement), and the activity is categorized as an overseas refugee resettlement support center.
The core purpose of the RSC is to support implementation of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) by handling the casework that must be completed before refugees can be interviewed by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), which sits within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In practice, this means the RSC is responsible for assembling and managing the information and documentation needed to determine whether individuals are ready and eligible to move forward to a USCIS refugee interview. For applicants who are approved by DHS, the RSC then helps them complete additional steps required for admission to the United States as refugees under Section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. A key additional role is data transmission: the RSC must forward the required data on all DHS-approved cases to the Refugee Processing Center (RPC), which then uses that information to coordinate placement and onward processing with U.S. Reception and Placement (R&P) agencies according to PRM-established procedures.
This announcement anticipates a single award for the Africa RSC, meaning one implementing organization would be selected to provide coverage for the designated locations within the region. PRM indicates it will provide full financial support to the selected organization based on the submitted proposal, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. While the posting lists an award ceiling and floor as 0 (often a placeholder in postings), the narrative makes clear that PRM intends to fund the full operational requirements of the selected proposal, subject to appropriations and availability of funds.
The award is structured with the possibility of continuation. After the initial 12-month period (FY 2014), PRM notes that funding may be renewable for up to two additional fiscal years, with continued funding dependent on annual budget submissions, an ongoing need for the RSC, satisfactory performance by the operator, and the continued availability of funds. After three years total, if PRM still needs the RSC function, the project would be recompeted, and the incumbent awardee would be allowed to compete again like any other applicant. Operationally, the selected organization was expected to begin providing refugee processing services starting October 1, 2013, and to do so for all USRAP applicants in the covered locations regardless of nationality or ethnicity, reflecting a requirement for nondiscriminatory service provision across the region.
Eligibility is aimed primarily at nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) nonprofits and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (in both cases, other than institutions of higher education), plus other eligible entities as described in the full announcement. A notable special instruction is included for international organizations: UN agencies and other public international organizations were told not to apply through Grants.gov for this opportunity. Instead, they were instructed to contact the relevant PRM program officer on or before the closing date if they sought funding aligned with the announcement. For applicants needing technical help accessing or submitting through Grants.gov, the notice points to the Grants.gov Contact Center (available 24/7 except federal holidays) as the support channel.
In short, this opportunity funded a single organization to run the Africa-based refugee processing backbone that helps PRM and DHS move refugee cases from pre-interview preparation, through post-approval requirements, and into the U.S. domestic placement pipeline via the RPC and R&P agencies, with an initial one-year cooperative agreement and the potential to extend for up to two additional years before a required recompetition.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the FY 2014 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for proposals to operate the Regional Resettlement Support Center (RSC) serving Africa. It is a discretionary grant competition released by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM), and it is intended to select one organization to operate the Africa RSC under a cooperative agreement.
Which U.S. government office is offering and managing the program?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM).
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is tied to CFDA 19.018, listed as "Resettlement Support Centers for U.S. Refugee Resettlement."
How is the activity categorized in the announcement?
The activity is categorized as an overseas refugee resettlement support center.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipates a single award for the Africa RSC, meaning one implementing organization would be selected to provide coverage for the designated locations within the region.
What is the core purpose of the Africa RSC?
The core purpose of the RSC is to support implementation of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) by handling required casework before refugees can be interviewed by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
What does the RSC do before a USCIS refugee interview?
The RSC assembles and manages the information and documentation needed to determine whether individuals are ready and eligible to move forward to a USCIS refugee interview.
What does the RSC do after a case is approved by DHS?
For applicants approved by DHS, the RSC helps them complete additional steps required for admission to the United States as refugees under Section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
What is the Refugee Processing Center (RPC) and how does it fit into this work?
The RSC must forward required data on all DHS-approved cases to the Refugee Processing Center (RPC). The RPC then uses that information to coordinate placement and onward processing with U.S. Reception and Placement (R&P) agencies according to PRM-established procedures.
How does this program connect PRM, DHS/USCIS, RPC, and R&P agencies?
PRM oversees the RSC function as part of USRAP. The RSC prepares cases for USCIS interviews. After DHS approval, the RSC transmits required data to the RPC, which coordinates placement and onward processing with U.S. R&P agencies under PRM procedures.
What type of award instrument is planned?
The announcement specifies a cooperative agreement for the selected operator.
What was the proposal deadline for this competition?
The proposal deadline was May 13, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) EDT.
When was the initial project period expected to begin and end?
The initial project period for the award was planned to run from October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014, contingent on the availability of funds.
Was the selected organization expected to begin operations by a specific date?
Yes. The selected organization was expected to begin providing refugee processing services starting October 1, 2013.
Is funding guaranteed for the full project period?
No. The initial award period was described as contingent on the availability of funds (subject to appropriations and availability).
Is there an opportunity to renew or continue funding beyond the first year?
Yes. PRM noted that funding may be renewable for up to two additional fiscal years after the initial 12-month period, depending on annual budget submissions, continued need for the RSC, satisfactory performance by the operator, and continued availability of funds.
What happens after three years if PRM still needs an Africa RSC?
After three years total, if PRM still needs the RSC function, the project would be recompeted. The incumbent awardee would be allowed to compete again like any other applicant.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. The announcement states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
How much funding is available (award ceiling and floor)?
The posting lists an award ceiling and floor as 0 (often used as a placeholder in postings). However, the narrative indicates PRM intends to provide full financial support to the selected organization based on the submitted proposal, subject to appropriations and availability of funds.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is aimed primarily at nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) nonprofits and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (in both cases, other than institutions of higher education), plus other eligible entities as described in the full announcement.
Are institutions of higher education eligible under the nonprofit categories described?
The eligibility description notes 501(c)(3) nonprofits and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status are eligible, in both cases other than institutions of higher education.
Are UN agencies and other public international organizations allowed to apply through Grants.gov?
No. UN agencies and other public international organizations were instructed not to apply through Grants.gov for this opportunity. They were told to contact the relevant PRM program officer on or before the closing date if they sought funding aligned with the announcement.
Where should international organizations direct questions or requests to pursue aligned funding?
They were instructed to contact the relevant PRM program officer on or before the closing date.
Where can applicants get technical support for Grants.gov submission issues?
The announcement points applicants to the Grants.gov Contact Center for technical help. The Contact Center is available 24/7 except federal holidays.
Does the RSC have to serve all applicants in covered locations, even if they are from different nationalities or ethnic groups?
Yes. The selected organization was expected to provide services for all USRAP applicants in the covered locations regardless of nationality or ethnicity, reflecting a nondiscriminatory service requirement.
Which law is referenced regarding admission to the United States as refugees?
The announcement references admission under Section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act for individuals approved for refugee admission.
What is the overall workflow this RSC supports?
The RSC supports a workflow that begins with pre-interview casework and documentation for USCIS interviews, continues with post-approval steps for admission to the United States, and includes transmitting required data on approved cases to the RPC for coordination with U.S. R&P agencies.
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