Opportunity Information: Apply for PRM PRMOAPAF 15 011
Apply for PRM PRMOAPAF 15 011
- 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 Malian refugees in Burkina Faso, Mauritania, and Niger" 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 Mar 25, 2015 and posted on Mar 11, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 10, 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 $700,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) 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.
- (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:
This FY 2015 Notice of Funding Opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PRM-PRMOAPAF-15-011) is a discretionary U.S. government funding opportunity from the Department of State's Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) to support NGO programs assisting Malian refugees in the Sahel. The funding is offered through a cooperative agreement, and it falls under CFDA 19.517, Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa. The opportunity was posted on March 11, 2015, with an application deadline of April 10, 2015, and it was later archived on May 10, 2015.
PRM's central requirement is that proposed activities primarily benefit Malian refugees located in refugee camps or designated refugee zones in Burkina Faso, Mauritania, and/or Niger. In line with PRM's mandate to provide protection, humanitarian assistance, and durable solutions for displaced populations, PRM would only consider projects where refugees make up at least 50 percent of the total target beneficiary group. In practical terms, this means proposals could include some host-community or other conflict-affected beneficiaries, but the project design, service delivery, and monitoring plan must clearly demonstrate that refugees are the majority of intended recipients and the main focus of the intervention.
Program proposals had to be tightly aligned to one or more of three priority sectors identified by PRM. The first is protection, which includes activities such as child protection services, prevention of and response to gender-based violence, and efforts to prevent recruitment by armed groups. The second is livelihoods, particularly programming meant to help refugees rebuild household assets, regain economic stability, and move toward self-sufficiency rather than long-term dependence on aid. The third is education, which can include access to schooling and related support that helps refugee children and youth continue learning despite displacement. PRM directs applicants to its General NGO Guidelines for fuller definitions of these sectors, signaling that proposals should follow PRM's standard expectations for humanitarian quality, safeguards, and measurable outcomes within these thematic areas.
The timing and period of performance were clearly constrained. PRM anticipated program start dates in a narrow window, from August 1 through September 30, 2015. In addition, project plans were not allowed to exceed 12 months, emphasizing short, results-oriented interventions rather than multi-year programming. Organizations would need to structure their workplans, staffing, procurement, and monitoring around a one-year implementation horizon.
Funding levels were also explicitly bounded. Awards were expected to fall between an award floor of $200,000 and an award ceiling of $700,000. A strict disqualification rule applied: proposals requesting more than $700,000 per country would not be considered. This cap effectively required applicants to right-size activities to fit within a maximum per-country budget, or to submit separate, compliant budgets if proposing work in more than one country, depending on PRM's submission rules and how the applicant structured its proposal.
Eligibility was oriented toward non-governmental, nonprofit organizations, including U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (as specified in the listing), excluding institutions of higher education in both cases. A notable exception applied to international multilateral organizations such as UN agencies: they were instructed not to apply through Grants.gov under this notice and instead to contact the PRM Program Officer by the closing date if seeking PRM funding for relevant activities. The notice also stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which can reduce barriers for humanitarian NGOs that may not have unrestricted resources available for match.
For applicants needing help accessing or submitting the full announcement, the public-facing support channel referenced was the Grants.gov Contact Center, available 24/7 except on federal holidays, with phone and email support provided.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a FY 2015 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM), to support NGO programs assisting Malian refugees in the Sahel. The Funding Opportunity Number is PRM-PRMOAPAF-15-011, and it is offered as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 19.517 (Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa).
Who is the funder and which bureau is managing the award?
The funder is the U.S. Department of State. The managing bureau is the Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM).
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 19.517, Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa.
What type of award is anticipated?
Funding is offered through a cooperative agreement.
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The NOFO was posted on March 11, 2015. The application deadline was April 10, 2015. The opportunity was later archived on May 10, 2015.
Where must proposed activities take place?
Proposed activities must primarily benefit Malian refugees located in refugee camps or designated refugee zones in Burkina Faso, Mauritania, and/or Niger.
Who must primarily benefit from the project?
PRM requires that proposed activities primarily benefit Malian refugees. PRM would only consider projects where refugees make up at least 50 percent of the total target beneficiary group.
Can projects include host-community or other conflict-affected populations?
Yes. Proposals may include some host-community or other conflict-affected beneficiaries, but the project design, service delivery, and monitoring plan must clearly show that refugees are the majority of intended recipients and the main focus of the intervention.
What is the minimum refugee percentage required in the target population?
Refugees must comprise at least 50 percent of the total target beneficiary group for PRM to consider the project.
What sectors does PRM prioritize under this notice?
Proposals had to be tightly aligned to one or more of three PRM priority sectors: protection, livelihoods, and education.
What kinds of activities are included under the protection sector?
The protection sector includes activities such as child protection services, prevention of and response to gender-based violence (GBV), and efforts to prevent recruitment by armed groups.
What is meant by livelihoods programming in this notice?
Livelihoods programming is described as helping refugees rebuild household assets, regain economic stability, and move toward self-sufficiency rather than long-term dependence on aid.
What kinds of education activities are relevant?
Education can include access to schooling and related support that helps refugee children and youth continue learning despite displacement.
Do proposals need to follow any PRM guidance on sector definitions and expectations?
Yes. PRM directed applicants to its General NGO Guidelines for fuller definitions of the priority sectors, and signaled that proposals should follow PRM's standard expectations for humanitarian quality, safeguards, and measurable outcomes within these thematic areas.
What start dates did PRM anticipate for funded programs?
PRM anticipated program start dates in a narrow window: from August 1 through September 30, 2015.
What is the maximum allowed period of performance?
Project plans were not allowed to exceed 12 months.
What is the award funding range?
Awards were expected to fall between $200,000 (award floor) and $700,000 (award ceiling).
Is there a strict funding cap per country?
Yes. Proposals requesting more than $700,000 per country would not be considered.
What happens if an applicant requests more than the per-country ceiling?
The notice states that proposals requesting more than $700,000 per country would not be considered, meaning such requests would be disqualified under this rule.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was oriented toward non-governmental, nonprofit organizations, including U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (as specified in the listing). In both cases, institutions of higher education were excluded.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education were excluded from eligibility under the nonprofit categories described.
Can international multilateral organizations (such as UN agencies) apply through Grants.gov?
No. International multilateral organizations such as UN agencies were instructed not to apply through Grants.gov under this notice.
If a UN agency or other multilateral organization wants PRM funding for similar activities, what should it do?
The notice instructed international multilateral organizations to contact the PRM Program Officer by the closing date if seeking PRM funding for relevant activities.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The notice stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the main programmatic requirement that proposals must demonstrate in design and monitoring?
Proposals must clearly demonstrate that Malian refugees are the majority of intended recipients (at least 50 percent) and the main focus of the intervention, including in the project design, service delivery approach, and monitoring plan.
Where can applicants get help with accessing the announcement or submitting via Grants.gov?
The public support channel referenced was the Grants.gov Contact Center, which is available 24/7 except on federal holidays, with phone and email support.
What support hours were indicated for the Grants.gov Contact Center?
The Grants.gov Contact Center was described as available 24/7 except on federal holidays.
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