Opportunity Information: Apply for PRM PRMOAPWH 15 003
Apply for PRM PRMOAPWH 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 Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO programs benefiting individuals potentially in danger of statelessness in the Dominican Republic" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.518 Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Western Hemisphere.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 6, 2015 and posted on May 6, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 8, 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 $200,000.00 in funding.
- 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 multilateral organizations, such as United Nations agencies, should not submit proposals through Grants.gov in response to this Notice of Funding Opportunity announcement. Multilateral organizations that are seeking funding for programs relevant to this announcement should contact the 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 Notice of Funding Opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PRM PRMOAPWH 15 003) is a discretionary grant competition released by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM). It is focused on supporting NGO programs in the Dominican Republic that assist people who may be at risk of statelessness, specifically those who are entitled to Dominican citizenship documentation under Law 169 and fall into what the announcement calls "Group A." In practical terms, the opportunity is meant to help eligible individuals navigate the documentation process and secure the identity and citizenship papers they are legally owed, with an emphasis on reducing barriers that prevent people from completing the process successfully.
The programmatic purpose centers on helping affected individuals obtain citizenship documents and related civil documentation, and on ensuring they can respond effectively if their eligibility is questioned during the official review process. The notice highlights several example activities that applicants may propose. These include running information campaigns so impacted communities understand their rights and the steps required under Law 169, providing legal advice and case support, assisting with appeals for individuals whom the Dominican civil registry authority (the JCE, or Junta Central Electoral) audit does not find eligible for citizenship, and covering practical access costs such as transportation expenses needed to attend appointments or complete administrative steps. The overall intent is to combine outreach, legal/administrative assistance, and logistical support so that eligible people are not excluded simply because the process is confusing, intimidating, or financially out of reach.
Funding is offered through a cooperative agreement, which generally means PRM anticipates a more active role in the project compared to a standard grant, such as ongoing coordination, shared planning, or substantial involvement in monitoring and implementation. The award ceiling listed is $200,000, with no stated award floor, indicating proposals could request smaller amounts depending on the scope and design. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility, though they could still choose to leverage other resources if it strengthens the project.
The funding activity is categorized as Overseas Assistance under CFDA number 19.518 (Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Western Hemisphere). While the notice is about statelessness risk rather than traditional refugee resettlement, it fits within PRM's broader mandate to support vulnerable populations and protection-related programming in the region, especially where legal status and documentation affect access to rights and services.
Eligibility is primarily aimed at nonprofit organizations, including both U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (also excluding institutions of higher education). The announcement also indicates that additional categories may be eligible under an "Others" category, with further clarification referenced in the eligibility section. A notable condition is that international multilateral organizations (for example, UN agencies) are instructed not to apply through Grants.gov for this opportunity; instead, they are directed to contact the PRM Program Officer listed in the full announcement on or before the closing date if they seek funding for relevant programming.
Key dates provided in the listing show the opportunity was posted and created on May 6, 2015, with an original and current closing date of June 8, 2015, and an archive date of July 8, 2015. The listing also includes a standard support path for applicants who have trouble accessing the full announcement online, directing them to the Grants.gov Contact Center (phone 1-800-518-4726, support@grants.gov), which operates 24/7 except federal holidays.
Overall, this NOFO is a relatively targeted, protection-oriented funding opportunity designed to help NGOs deliver practical, on-the-ground support to individuals recognized under Dominican Law 169 (Group A) who need assistance securing citizenship documentation and contesting adverse determinations. The emphasis on information dissemination, legal support, appeal assistance, and transportation costs signals that PRM is prioritizing interventions that remove both knowledge barriers and real-world access obstacles that can keep entitled individuals from completing the documentation process.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is this funding opportunity?
This is the FY 2015 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), Funding Opportunity Number PRM PRMOAPWH 15 003, released as a discretionary grant competition by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM).
2. What is the main goal of the NOFO?
The main goal is to support NGO programs in the Dominican Republic that help people who may be at risk of statelessness obtain the Dominican citizenship documentation they are legally entitled to under Law 169, specifically individuals identified in the announcement as "Group A."
3. Who is the target population for supported services?
The target population is people in the Dominican Republic who are entitled to Dominican citizenship documentation under Law 169 and fall into "Group A," and who need support navigating the documentation process and responding if their eligibility is questioned during official review.
4. What types of activities does the NOFO say applicants may propose?
The NOFO provides examples of activities that may be proposed, including:
- Information campaigns so affected communities understand their rights and the steps required under Law 169
- Legal advice and case support
- Assistance with appeals for individuals found not eligible during the Dominican civil registry authority (JCE) audit process
- Covering practical access costs such as transportation expenses needed to attend appointments or complete administrative steps
5. What problem is this funding trying to address?
The funding is intended to reduce barriers that prevent eligible individuals from successfully completing the citizenship documentation process, especially when the process is confusing, intimidating, or financially out of reach.
6. What does the NOFO emphasize about the approach programs should take?
The NOFO emphasizes combining outreach, legal/administrative support, and logistical assistance so eligible people are not excluded due to lack of information, difficulty navigating procedures, or practical obstacles like transportation costs.
7. What type of award is PRM offering under this opportunity?
Funding is offered through a cooperative agreement. This generally indicates PRM expects a more active role than with a standard grant, such as ongoing coordination, shared planning, or substantial involvement in monitoring and implementation.
8. What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling listed is $200,000.
9. Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No award floor is stated in the information provided, which indicates proposals could request smaller amounts depending on scope and design.
10. Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The NOFO states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility.
11. What is the CFDA number and funding category for this opportunity?
The funding activity is categorized as Overseas Assistance under CFDA 19.518 (Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Western Hemisphere).
12. How does this opportunity fit within PRM's broader work?
Although the focus is on statelessness risk rather than traditional refugee resettlement, the NOFO is described as fitting within PRM's mandate to support vulnerable populations and protection-related programming in the region, particularly where legal status and documentation affect access to rights and services.
13. Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is primarily aimed at nonprofit organizations, including:
- U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (also excluding institutions of higher education)
The announcement also notes that additional categories may be eligible under an "Others" category, with details referenced in the eligibility section of the full announcement.
14. Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. The eligibility description provided excludes institutions of higher education from the listed nonprofit categories.
15. Can international multilateral organizations apply through Grants.gov?
No. International multilateral organizations (for example, UN agencies) are instructed not to apply through Grants.gov for this opportunity. Instead, they are directed to contact the PRM Program Officer listed in the full announcement on or before the closing date if they seek funding for relevant programming.
16. Which Dominican government entity is referenced in relation to eligibility audits?
The NOFO references the Dominican civil registry authority, the JCE (Junta Central Electoral), including situations where a JCE audit does not find an individual eligible for citizenship and appeals support may be needed.
17. What are the key dates for this funding opportunity?
- Posted/Created date: May 6, 2015
- Closing date (original and current): June 8, 2015
- Archive date: July 8, 2015
18. What should applicants do if they cannot access the full announcement online?
The listing directs applicants to contact the Grants.gov Contact Center for support: 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. The Contact Center operates 24/7 except federal holidays.
19. Where is the programming expected to take place?
The NOFO is focused on supporting NGO programs in the Dominican Republic.
20. Does the NOFO indicate that transportation costs may be supported?
Yes. The NOFO explicitly lists covering practical access costs such as transportation expenses needed to attend appointments or complete administrative steps as an example activity applicants may propose.
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