Opportunity Information: Apply for PRM PRMOAPAF 15 012
Apply for PRM PRMOAPAF 15 012
- 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 refugees in Ethiopia and Kenya" 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 19, 2015 and posted on Mar 17, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 20, 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 $1,250,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: 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) Nonprofits that do not have 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:
The FY 2015 Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO programs benefiting refugees in Ethiopia and Kenya (Funding Opportunity Number PRM PRMOAPAF 15 012) is a discretionary funding announcement issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM). The opportunity supports overseas refugee assistance in the Horn of Africa, with a clear emphasis on projects that close specific, identified protection and assistance gaps in Ethiopia and Kenya. PRM signals that proposals will be judged largely on how well they align with the Bureau's stated priorities for the region rather than on broad humanitarian programming, and it makes explicit that applications not addressing the gaps listed in the announcement will be screened out and not considered for funding.
Funding is provided through a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates a closer working relationship between the funder and the recipient than a standard grant, often involving substantial involvement by the agency in program oversight, coordination, or monitoring. The activity category is listed as "Other," clarified as Overseas Refugee Assistance, and the relevant CFDA number is 19.517 (Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa). The announcement does not require cost sharing or matching, meaning applicants are not obligated to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility, although competitive proposals often still demonstrate complementary resources, coordination, or efficiencies where possible.
PRM's programmatic focus is tightly defined by its mandate to provide protection, assistance, and durable solutions for refugees and victims of conflict. While PRM encourages programming that includes host communities, it sets a minimum threshold that funded projects must include: the target beneficiary base must include at least 50 refugees. In practical terms, this means proposals that primarily serve host communities without a significant refugee beneficiary population will not meet the baseline requirement, even if they are otherwise well designed. The announcement also underscores that PRM is prioritizing programming that fills gaps, which implies the strongest applications will demonstrate a clear understanding of existing services, identify what is missing or under-resourced, and show how the proposed activities directly address those shortcomings without duplicating other actors' work.
Key dates for this opportunity show it was posted on March 17, 2015, created on March 19, 2015, and closed on April 20, 2015, with an archive date of May 20, 2015. The award ceiling is listed at $1,250,000, and the award floor is listed as $0, which typically means PRM did not set a minimum award size and could fund a range of budgets up to the stated maximum depending on program needs, quality, and available funding. Because it is a competitive NGO funding opportunity with an explicit ceiling, applicants would be expected to propose budgets and scopes that are realistic, well justified, and appropriately scaled to measurable protection and assistance outcomes for refugees in Ethiopia and/or Kenya.
Eligibility is aimed primarily at nonprofit organizations. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) as well as nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status (also excluding institutions of higher education). The notice also provides a special instruction for international multilateral organizations, such as United Nations agencies: they should not apply through Grants.gov under this announcement. Instead, multilateral organizations seeking funding for relevant programs are directed to contact the PRM Program Officer by the closing date, indicating that PRM handles UN and similar multilateral funding through a different channel or process than the NGO Grants.gov competition.
For access and application support, the opportunity references an additional information link titled "FY 2015 Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO programs benefiting refugees in Ethiopia and Kenya." Applicants who have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically are directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center, which operates 24/7 (excluding federal holidays) via phone at 1-800-518-4726 or email at support@grants.gov. This is essentially the technical support route for issues with the federal application portal, distinct from programmatic questions that would normally go to PRM contacts identified in the full notice.
Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a targeted PRM competition for NGO-led refugee programming in Ethiopia and Kenya, structured to fund projects that (1) directly address clearly defined protection and assistance gaps in the Horn of Africa, (2) serve refugees as a core beneficiary group with at least 50 refugees included, and (3) align with PRM's protection and durable solutions mandate, while still allowing for complementary host community inclusion where it supports refugee protection and assistance outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the FY 2015 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for NGO programs benefiting refugees in Ethiopia and Kenya. It is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM), Funding Opportunity Number PRM PRMOAPAF 15 012.
Who is the funder?
The funder is the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM).
What is the main purpose of this opportunity?
The opportunity supports overseas refugee assistance in the Horn of Africa, with a clear emphasis on projects that close specific, identified protection and assistance gaps in Ethiopia and Kenya.
Which countries are supported under this opportunity?
The geographic focus is Ethiopia and Kenya.
What types of projects is PRM looking to fund?
PRM is looking for tightly targeted projects that address the protection, assistance, and durable solutions needs of refugees and victims of conflict, specifically by filling protection and assistance gaps identified in the announcement.
How will proposals be evaluated?
Proposals will be judged largely on how well they align with PRM's stated priorities for the region, rather than on broad humanitarian programming.
Are there proposals that will not be considered?
Yes. Applications that do not address the gaps listed in the announcement will be screened out and will not be considered for funding.
What is the funding mechanism (grant type)?
Funding is provided through a cooperative agreement, which typically involves closer involvement by the agency in oversight, coordination, or monitoring than a standard grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as "Other," clarified as Overseas Refugee Assistance.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 19.517, Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement does not require cost sharing or matching as a condition of eligibility.
Can proposals include host communities as beneficiaries?
Yes. PRM encourages programming that includes host communities, but projects must still meet the refugee beneficiary requirement described in the announcement.
Is there a minimum refugee beneficiary requirement?
Yes. The target beneficiary base must include at least 50 refugees.
Can a project primarily serve host communities?
Projects that primarily serve host communities without a significant refugee beneficiary population will not meet the baseline requirement, even if they are otherwise well designed.
What does it mean to "fill gaps" in services?
PRM is prioritizing programming that fills identified gaps, meaning strong proposals should show an understanding of existing services, identify what is missing or under-resourced, and explain how the proposed activities address those gaps without duplicating other actors' work.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on March 17, 2015, created on March 19, 2015, and closed on April 20, 2015.
What is the archive date?
The archive date is May 20, 2015.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $1,250,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is listed as $0, which generally indicates there is no minimum award size specified and awards may vary up to the stated ceiling.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is aimed primarily at nonprofit organizations. Eligible applicants include 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).
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education are explicitly excluded in the eligibility descriptions provided.
Should United Nations agencies or other international multilateral organizations apply through Grants.gov?
No. International multilateral organizations (such as UN agencies) are instructed not to apply through Grants.gov for this announcement.
How should multilateral organizations seek funding under this opportunity?
Multilateral organizations are directed to contact the PRM Program Officer by the closing date, indicating a different process than the NGO Grants.gov competition.
Where can applicants find the full announcement?
The opportunity references an additional information link titled "FY 2015 Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO programs benefiting refugees in Ethiopia and Kenya."
Who should applicants contact for technical issues accessing the announcement or using Grants.gov?
Applicants having trouble accessing the full announcement electronically are directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center.
What are the Grants.gov Contact Center hours and contact details?
The Grants.gov Contact Center operates 24/7 (excluding federal holidays). Phone: 1-800-518-4726. Email: support@grants.gov.
Does the Grants.gov Contact Center handle programmatic questions?
The Grants.gov Contact Center is the technical support route for issues with the federal application portal. Programmatic questions would normally go to PRM contacts identified in the full notice.
What is the overall intent of this NOFO in practical terms?
It is a targeted PRM competition for NGO-led refugee programming in Ethiopia and Kenya, designed to fund projects that directly address clearly defined protection and assistance gaps, include refugees as a core beneficiary group (at least 50 refugees), and align with PRM's protection and durable solutions mandate, while allowing complementary host community inclusion when it supports refugee outcomes.
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