Opportunity Information: Apply for PRM PRMOAPAF 15 003
Apply for PRM PRMOAPAF 15 003
- 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 2015 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO programs benefiting refugees in Tanzania" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.517 Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 31, 2014 and posted on Oct 30, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 5, 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 $750,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) 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.
- (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 2015 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for NGO programs benefiting refugees in Tanzania was issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM). It is a discretionary funding opportunity intended to support overseas refugee assistance, specifically for Congolese refugees living in Tanzania. The FOA is identified by Funding Opportunity Number PRM-PRMOAPAF-15-003 and is tied to CFDA 19.517, Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa. Funding would be provided through a cooperative agreement, which generally means the U.S. government expects to have substantial involvement in the funded project’s implementation, coordination, or oversight compared to a standard grant.
PRM makes clear that it will prioritize proposals that align closely with its stated priorities for Congolese refugees in Tanzania. The geographic and population focus is narrow: proposed activities should primarily support Congolese refugees in Nyarugusu Camp in western Tanzania. In addition, PRM emphasizes its protection mandate and sets a minimum threshold for scale: PRM will consider funding only projects that serve a target beneficiary base made up of at least 80 refugees. In practical terms, that means proposals centered mainly on host communities or mixed populations where refugees make up less than 80 of the intended beneficiaries would not be competitive or may be deemed ineligible under the stated program parameters.
Programmatically, proposals must fall within the sector of Protection and must include one or more of these specific sub-areas: gender-based violence (GBV), psychosocial support (PSS), and child protection. This points to projects aimed at preventing and responding to violence and exploitation, strengthening case management and referral pathways, providing mental health and psychosocial support services for individuals and families affected by conflict and displacement, and improving safety and wellbeing outcomes for children, including those facing neglect, abuse, family separation, or other protection risks. The FOA does not present other sectors as eligible priorities here, so proposals focused primarily on areas like food assistance, shelter, water/sanitation, or livelihoods would generally not match this announcement unless they are clearly secondary and directly tied to protection outcomes in the required sub-sectors.
The award size listed in the source data is tightly defined, with both an award ceiling and award floor of $750,000, suggesting PRM anticipated making an award (or awards) around that fixed amount rather than across a broad range of budgets. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to provide a percentage of non-federal funds to be eligible, although organizations can still propose leveraged resources if relevant to strengthen the overall program design.
Eligibility is oriented toward nonprofit organizations, including U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (in both cases, other than institutions of higher education). The FOA also notes a distinct process for international organizations: UN agencies and other public international organizations were instructed not to apply through Grants.gov for this opportunity and instead to contact the relevant PRM Program Officer by the closing date if seeking funding aligned with the announcement. This distinction matters because it separates the standard competitive application pathway for NGOs from the coordination pathway PRM uses for certain intergovernmental partners.
Key dates in the posting indicate the FOA was posted on October 30, 2014, with a closing date of December 5, 2014, and an archive date of January 4, 2015. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement electronically were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center, which provided 24/7 support (excluding federal holidays) via phone and email.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the FY 2015 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for NGO programs benefiting refugees in Tanzania, issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM). It is a discretionary funding opportunity to support overseas refugee assistance, specifically for Congolese refugees living in Tanzania.
Which agency is offering the funding?
The funding opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PRM-PRMOAPAF-15-003.
What CFDA program is this tied to?
This FOA is tied to CFDA 19.517, Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa.
What type of award will be used?
Funding would be provided through a cooperative agreement. In a cooperative agreement, the U.S. government generally expects substantial involvement in the funded project compared to a standard grant, such as involvement in implementation, coordination, or oversight.
Who is the intended beneficiary population?
The FOA is focused on Congolese refugees in Tanzania. PRM prioritizes proposals that align closely with its stated priorities for Congolese refugees in Tanzania.
Where should projects be implemented?
Proposed activities should primarily support Congolese refugees in Nyarugusu Camp in western Tanzania. The geographic focus is narrow and centered on this camp.
Is there a minimum number of beneficiaries required?
Yes. PRM will consider funding only projects that serve a target beneficiary base of at least 80 refugees. Proposals where refugees make up fewer than 80 intended beneficiaries would not be competitive or may be deemed ineligible under the stated program parameters.
Can projects primarily serve host communities or mixed populations?
Proposals centered mainly on host communities or mixed populations where refugees comprise fewer than 80 of the intended beneficiaries would not align with the stated parameters and would not be competitive or may be considered ineligible.
What sector must the proposal fall under?
Proposals must fall within the sector of Protection.
Which protection sub-areas are eligible?
The proposal must include one or more of the following sub-areas: gender-based violence (GBV), psychosocial support (PSS), and child protection.
What kinds of activities fit under gender-based violence (GBV) in this FOA?
The FOA points to protection-focused programming aimed at preventing and responding to violence and exploitation and strengthening case management and referral pathways. GBV-related work would generally fit within that protection framing.
What kinds of activities fit under psychosocial support (PSS) in this FOA?
The FOA indicates support for mental health and psychosocial support services for individuals and families affected by conflict and displacement, aligned to protection outcomes.
What kinds of activities fit under child protection in this FOA?
The FOA emphasizes improving safety and wellbeing outcomes for children, including children facing neglect, abuse, family separation, or other protection risks.
Are other humanitarian sectors eligible (food, shelter, WASH, livelihoods)?
The FOA does not present other sectors as eligible priorities for this announcement. Proposals focused primarily on food assistance, shelter, water/sanitation, or livelihoods would generally not match this FOA unless those elements are clearly secondary and directly tied to protection outcomes in the required sub-sectors (GBV, PSS, and/or child protection).
How much funding is available per award?
The award size in the source data is tightly defined, with both the award ceiling and the award floor set at $750,000. This suggests PRM anticipated an award (or awards) around that fixed amount rather than across a broad budget range.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement for this FOA. Applicants are not required to provide non-federal funds to be eligible, although an organization may still propose leveraged resources if relevant.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is oriented toward nonprofit organizations, including U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (in both cases, other than institutions of higher education).
Are universities or institutions of higher education eligible?
No. The eligibility description specifies nonprofits other than institutions of higher education.
Can UN agencies or other public international organizations apply through Grants.gov?
No. The FOA notes that UN agencies and other public international organizations were instructed not to apply through Grants.gov for this opportunity.
How should UN agencies or public international organizations seek funding under this FOA?
UN agencies and other public international organizations were instructed to contact the relevant PRM Program Officer by the closing date if seeking funding aligned with the announcement.
When was the FOA posted?
The FOA was posted on October 30, 2014.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date was December 5, 2014.
When was the FOA archived?
The archive date was January 4, 2015.
Where could applicants get help accessing the full announcement electronically?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement electronically were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center.
What support options were available through the Grants.gov Contact Center?
The Grants.gov Contact Center provided 24/7 support (excluding federal holidays) via phone and email.
Does PRM indicate any specific proposal preference?
Yes. PRM states it will prioritize proposals that align closely with PRM priorities for Congolese refugees in Tanzania, with a strong emphasis on PRM's protection mandate, the Nyarugusu Camp focus, and programming within GBV, PSS, and/or child protection.
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