Opportunity Information: Apply for PRM PRMUSRAP 15 002
Apply for PRM PRMUSRAP 15 002
- 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 2015 Funding Opportunity Announcement for Cultural Orientation Technical Assistance Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.510 U.S. Refugee Admissions Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 24, 2014 and posted on Sep 24, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 21, 2014 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2015 Funding Opportunity Announcement for the Cultural Orientation (CO) Technical Assistance Program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM), under the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (CFDA 19.510). PRM is seeking proposals from eligible nonprofit organizations to carry out a national-level technical assistance role focused on cultural orientation services connected to refugee resettlement. The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement, which generally signals an award structure where the government expects substantial involvement during implementation rather than a purely hands-off grant relationship.
The core purpose of the CO Technical Assistance Program is to strengthen the connection between two critical parts of the refugee resettlement pipeline: (1) overseas cultural orientation programming delivered to refugees who have already been approved for admission to the United States, and (2) the reception and placement (RP) activities that occur once refugees arrive in U.S. communities. In practical terms, PRM is emphasizing continuity and alignment, so that what refugees learn before departure better matches the services, expectations, and early integration steps they will encounter after arrival. The goal is to improve coordination, consistency, and effectiveness of cultural orientation content and delivery across the overseas-to-domestic transition.
PRM states it intends to make one award for calendar year (CY) 2015 to a single well-qualified nonprofit organization that can demonstrate the technical expertise needed to support cultural orientation program activities. While PRM notes that organizations with satisfactory performance under previous agreements are included among those encouraged to apply, prior funding or prior participation in this specific program is explicitly not a requirement and does not guarantee continued funding. This makes the competition open to new qualified applicants, provided they can meet the stated eligibility and capability standards.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education, and applicants must meet three mandatory qualification requirements to be considered at all. First, they must show strong knowledge and experience in cultural orientation curriculum and materials development, educational program implementation, and evaluation, including the ability to assess student learning and understanding. This requirement also includes competence in basic ESL curriculum and materials development and an understanding of adult teaching and learning methodologies, reflecting the reality that cultural orientation often intersects with practical language learning and adult education approaches. Second, applicants must demonstrate experience working in a refugee context or with other migrant populations in the United States, indicating PRM expects applicants to understand the lived realities of resettlement and integration domestically, not only program design in the abstract. Third, applicants must demonstrate financial stability and provide documentation showing at least three full years of operation as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. PRM is clear that failure to satisfy any one of these three qualifications will exclude an applicant from further consideration.
The opportunity was posted on September 24, 2014, with a proposal submission deadline of Friday, November 21, 2014, at 12:00 p.m. (noon) Eastern Standard Time. The listing indicates no cost sharing or matching requirement. The award floor and award ceiling are shown as 0 in the summary data, which typically means applicants need to consult the full announcement for actual expected funding levels or budgeting guidance. The funding activity category is described broadly as “Other,” with clarification pointing to refugee resettlement and cultural orientation technical assistance as the substantive program area.
For applicants needing help accessing or submitting the opportunity materials electronically, the notice directs them to the Grants.gov Contact Center, which provides 24/7 support (excluding federal holidays) via phone and email. The opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number PRM-PRMUSRAP-15-002, and it is archived as of December 21, 2014, reflecting the close of that funding cycle.
FAQs: FY 2015 Cultural Orientation (CO) Technical Assistance Program (PRM)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the FY 2015 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for the Cultural Orientation (CO) Technical Assistance Program, a discretionary federal grant opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM), under the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (CFDA 19.510).
What is the purpose of the CO Technical Assistance Program?
The program is designed to strengthen the connection between (1) overseas cultural orientation provided to refugees who have already been approved for admission to the United States and (2) domestic reception and placement (RP) activities that occur after refugees arrive in U.S. communities. PRM emphasizes continuity and alignment so that pre-departure learning matches what refugees experience and need during early resettlement and integration in the United States.
What kind of work is PRM seeking an organization to do?
PRM is seeking proposals from eligible nonprofit organizations to carry out a national-level technical assistance role focused on cultural orientation services connected to refugee resettlement. The role centers on improving coordination, consistency, and effectiveness of cultural orientation content and delivery across the overseas-to-domestic transition.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement. This generally indicates an award structure where the government expects substantial involvement during implementation rather than a purely hands-off grant relationship.
How many awards does PRM intend to make?
PRM states it intends to make one award for calendar year (CY) 2015 to a single well-qualified nonprofit organization.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education. In addition, applicants must meet three mandatory qualification requirements described in the announcement.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. The eligibility description explicitly excludes institutions of higher education, even though the applicant must be a nonprofit with IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) status.
What are the mandatory qualification requirements?
Applicants must meet all three requirements to be considered:
- Technical expertise in cultural orientation and education: Strong knowledge and experience in cultural orientation curriculum and materials development, educational program implementation, and evaluation, including the ability to assess student learning and understanding. This also includes competence in basic ESL curriculum and materials development and an understanding of adult teaching and learning methodologies.
- Relevant refugee or migrant experience in the United States: Demonstrated experience working in a refugee context or with other migrant populations in the United States.
- Organizational and financial capacity: Demonstrated financial stability and documentation showing at least three full years of operation as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
What happens if an applicant does not meet one of the mandatory qualifications?
PRM indicates that failure to satisfy any one of the three mandatory qualification requirements will exclude an applicant from further consideration.
Is previous participation in this specific program required?
No. PRM notes that organizations with satisfactory performance under previous agreements are among those encouraged to apply, but prior funding or prior participation in this specific program is not required and does not guarantee continued funding.
Does having prior PRM funding guarantee an award?
No. The announcement explicitly states that prior funding or prior participation does not guarantee continued funding.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on September 24, 2014.
What was the proposal submission deadline?
The proposal submission deadline was Friday, November 21, 2014, at 12:00 p.m. (noon) Eastern Standard Time.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
How much funding is available (award floor and ceiling)?
The summary data shows an award floor of 0 and an award ceiling of 0. This typically means applicants need to consult the full announcement for the actual expected funding levels or budgeting guidance.
What program area does this opportunity support?
The funding activity category is described as "Other," with clarification that the substantive program area is refugee resettlement and cultural orientation technical assistance.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued under the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program and is associated with CFDA 19.510.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PRM-PRMUSRAP-15-002.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity is archived as of December 21, 2014, reflecting the close of that funding cycle.
Where can applicants get help with electronic access or submission?
Applicants needing help accessing or submitting the opportunity materials electronically are directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center, which provides 24/7 support (excluding federal holidays) via phone and email.
What does PRM mean by improving continuity between overseas cultural orientation and domestic reception and placement?
Based on the announcement language, PRM is prioritizing better alignment between what refugees learn after approval for U.S. admission (before departure) and what they encounter once they arrive in U.S. communities through reception and placement (RP) services. The intended outcome is improved coordination, consistency, and overall effectiveness of cultural orientation across the transition from overseas programming to early domestic integration.
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