Opportunity Information: Apply for PRM PRMOAPNE 15 002
Apply for PRM PRMOAPNE 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 NGO programs benefiting Afghan Returnees and IDPs in Afghanistan and Afghan Refugees in Pakistan" 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 Feb 10, 2015 and posted on Feb 10, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 12, 2015 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 $1,500,000.00 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).
- International Organizations. International multilateral organizations, such as United Nations agencies, should not submit proposals through Grants.gov in response to this Funding Opportunity Announcement. Multilateral organizations 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 2015 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) PRM PRMOAPNE 15 002 is a U.S. Department of State Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) discretionary grant opportunity focused on overseas refugee assistance for Afghans affected by displacement. The announcement seeks proposals from nongovernmental organizations to deliver direct humanitarian and protection-oriented support to two priority groups: (1) Afghan refugee returnees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) inside Afghanistan, and (2) registered Afghan refugees living in Pakistan. The award mechanism is a Cooperative Agreement, which generally means PRM expects an ongoing programmatic relationship with the recipient during implementation rather than a fully hands-off grant.
The program priorities differ by country. In Afghanistan, PRM indicates it will consider projects that support Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) activities, livelihoods training, and protection programming aimed at preventing and responding to gender-based violence (GBV). In practical terms, this frames Afghanistan proposals around meeting basic services and safety needs while also strengthening household self-reliance through skills and livelihood pathways. In Pakistan, the FOA emphasizes livelihoods training, education, and protection for registered Afghan refugees, signaling an interest in helping refugee communities maintain access to learning opportunities, improve employability and income prospects, and address protection risks and vulnerabilities.
A key eligibility and design requirement is the minimum beneficiary threshold. PRM states it will consider funding only projects that include a target beneficiary base of at least 50 Afghan refugee returnees and IDPs in Afghanistan and at least 50 registered Afghan refugees in Pakistan. This sets a floor for the scale of programming and ensures proposals are sized to reach a meaningful number of people in each target population. The FOA also notes that the full announcement contains more detailed guidance on PRM objectives, so applicants are expected to align activities and outcomes with PRM's stated humanitarian and protection goals for these populations.
From an administrative and funding standpoint, the opportunity was posted on February 10, 2015, with an application deadline of March 12, 2015, and an archive date of April 11, 2015. The award ceiling is listed at $1,500,000, with no stated award floor (shown as $0), which typically indicates PRM may consider a range of budget sizes up to the ceiling depending on merit, scope, and available funds. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to provide a financial match to be competitive or eligible, though applicants often still describe other funding sources or in-kind support when relevant to feasibility.
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, including those with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), as well as other eligible entities as referenced in the eligibility section. The FOA also references international organizations, while clarifying that international multilateral organizations such as United Nations agencies should not submit through Grants.gov for this announcement; instead, they are directed to contact the relevant PRM Program Officer by the closing date if seeking support for related programming. For technical issues accessing the announcement, applicants are directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center.
Overall, this FOA is designed to fund NGO-led interventions that respond to displacement-driven needs among Afghans in two locations, with Afghanistan proposals centered on WASH, livelihoods, and GBV protection and response, and Pakistan proposals centered on livelihoods, education, and protection for registered refugees, all within a cooperative agreement framework and up to a $1.5 million award ceiling.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity being described?
This is the FY 2015 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) PRM PRMOAPNE 15 002 from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM). It is a discretionary grant opportunity focused on overseas refugee assistance for Afghans affected by displacement.
Who is the funder for this opportunity?
The funder is the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM).
What type of award mechanism will PRM use?
The award mechanism is a Cooperative Agreement. This generally indicates PRM expects an ongoing programmatic relationship with the recipient during implementation, rather than a fully hands-off grant.
What is the overall purpose of this FOA?
The FOA seeks proposals from nongovernmental organizations to deliver direct humanitarian and protection-oriented support to Afghans affected by displacement, with programming targeted to specific priority groups in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Which populations are prioritized for assistance under this FOA?
There are two priority groups: (1) Afghan refugee returnees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) inside Afghanistan, and (2) registered Afghan refugees living in Pakistan.
Where should proposed activities take place?
Proposed activities should be designed to serve eligible Afghan populations either inside Afghanistan (for returnees and IDPs) or in Pakistan (for registered Afghan refugees), consistent with the FOA priorities by country.
How do program priorities differ between Afghanistan and Pakistan?
In Afghanistan, PRM indicates it will consider projects supporting WASH activities, livelihoods training, and protection programming aimed at preventing and responding to gender-based violence (GBV). In Pakistan, the FOA emphasizes livelihoods training, education, and protection for registered Afghan refugees.
What kinds of activities are encouraged in Afghanistan?
PRM indicates it will consider Afghanistan projects that support Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) activities, livelihoods training, and protection programming focused on preventing and responding to gender-based violence (GBV).
What kinds of activities are encouraged in Pakistan?
PRM emphasizes livelihoods training, education, and protection activities for registered Afghan refugees living in Pakistan.
Is there a minimum number of beneficiaries required?
Yes. PRM states it will consider funding only projects that include a target beneficiary base of at least 50 Afghan refugee returnees and IDPs in Afghanistan and at least 50 registered Afghan refugees in Pakistan.
Does the minimum beneficiary threshold apply to both countries?
Yes. The FOA sets a minimum target beneficiary base for each priority group: at least 50 returnees/IDPs in Afghanistan and at least 50 registered Afghan refugees in Pakistan.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $1,500,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No minimum award amount is stated. The award floor is shown as $0, which typically indicates PRM may consider a range of budget sizes up to the ceiling depending on merit, scope, and available funds.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The FOA states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 10, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was March 12, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is April 11, 2015.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, including those with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), as well as other eligible entities as referenced in the eligibility section of the FOA.
Are organizations without 501(c)(3) status eligible?
Yes. The FOA states that nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) are included among eligible applicants.
Are institutions of higher education eligible under the nonprofit category described?
No. The FOA explicitly excludes institutions of higher education from the nonprofit category referenced (nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education).
Can international organizations apply?
The FOA references international organizations. It also clarifies that international multilateral organizations such as United Nations agencies should not submit through Grants.gov for this announcement.
How should United Nations agencies or similar multilateral organizations pursue support under this FOA?
International multilateral organizations such as United Nations agencies are directed not to submit through Grants.gov. Instead, they should contact the relevant PRM Program Officer by the closing date if seeking support for related programming.
Where are applicants directed for technical issues accessing the announcement?
For technical issues accessing the announcement, applicants are directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center.
What does PRM mean by "direct humanitarian and protection-oriented support" in this FOA?
Based on the FOA description, the intent is to fund interventions that directly address humanitarian needs and protection risks for displaced Afghans, including basic services and safety-oriented programming such as WASH, protection activities including GBV prevention and response (Afghanistan), and protection services for registered refugees (Pakistan), along with livelihoods and (in Pakistan) education.
Does the FOA require alignment with PRM objectives beyond the summary provided?
Yes. The FOA notes that the full announcement contains more detailed guidance on PRM objectives, and applicants are expected to align activities and outcomes with PRM's stated humanitarian and protection goals for these populations.
What is the main difference in thematic focus between Afghanistan and Pakistan proposals?
Afghanistan proposals are framed around WASH, livelihoods training, and GBV-focused protection programming. Pakistan proposals are framed around livelihoods training, education, and protection for registered Afghan refugees.
What does the cooperative agreement structure imply for implementation?
It implies PRM anticipates an ongoing programmatic relationship with the recipient during implementation, rather than a fully hands-off arrangement.
Does this FOA focus on refugees only, or also other displaced groups?
It covers multiple displacement-affected groups: Afghan refugee returnees and IDPs inside Afghanistan, and registered Afghan refugees living in Pakistan.
Is this opportunity limited to work inside Afghanistan?
No. The FOA includes programming for eligible Afghan populations inside Afghanistan and for registered Afghan refugees living in Pakistan.
What is the core intent of the Pakistan component?
The FOA signals an interest in helping registered Afghan refugee communities in Pakistan maintain access to learning opportunities, improve employability and income prospects through livelihoods training, and address protection risks and vulnerabilities.
What is the core intent of the Afghanistan component?
The FOA frames Afghanistan proposals around meeting basic services and safety needs (including WASH and GBV-oriented protection) while strengthening household self-reliance through skills and livelihood pathways.
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