Opportunity Information: Apply for PRM PRMOAPAF 15 006
Apply for PRM PRMOAPAF 15 006
- 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 South Sudan." 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 Feb 5, 2015 and posted on Feb 5, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 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 $1,500,000.00 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 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 Notice of Funding Opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PRM PRMOAPAF 15 006) is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) competitive funding announcement focused on supporting non-governmental organization programs for refugees currently located in South Sudan. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and will be administered through a cooperative agreement, meaning recipients should expect ongoing involvement and coordination with PRM during implementation rather than a fully hands-off grant. The program area falls under CFDA 19.517, Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa, and the activity category is overseas refugee assistance.
PRM makes clear that the funding is intended to address specific, identified protection and assistance gaps affecting refugee populations in South Sudan, particularly refugees who have fled from the Central African Republic, Ethiopia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Sudan. The central screening criterion is that proposed projects must directly align with at least one of PRMs priority gap areas as identified in the full announcement. Applications that do not address one of these gaps will not be considered at all, which effectively turns the gap areas into a hard eligibility gate rather than a general preference. In practice, this means applicants need to frame their entire project design around gap-filling outcomes, showing why the activity is needed now, what is missing in the current response, and how the organization will coordinate with the broader refugee assistance system already operating in South Sudan.
A key compliance requirement for proposals implemented in South Sudan is that the application must include a letter from UNHCR confirming concurrence with the proposed activities within the overall assistance program. This requirement signals that PRM expects projects to be integrated with UNHCR-led refugee coordination structures and not operate independently or at cross-purposes with the existing response. From an applicant standpoint, this implies the need for early engagement with UNHCR to validate the proposed intervention, clarify geographic coverage and target groups, and confirm that the activity complements ongoing efforts rather than duplicating services.
PRM also emphasizes that funded activities should primarily support refugees in South Sudan, reflecting the bureaus mandate to provide protection, assistance, and durable solutions for refugees and conflict-affected populations. The notice sets a specific beneficiary threshold: PRM will consider funding only projects where at least 50 percent of the target beneficiaries are refugees. This requirement matters for programs that might naturally include mixed communities, such as refugee-hosting areas where humanitarian actors serve both refugees and local residents. Applicants can include non-refugee participants, but they must demonstrate that refugees represent at least half of the intended beneficiary base and that the project purpose is centered on refugee protection and assistance outcomes.
In terms of funding parameters, the announcement lists an award ceiling of $1,500,000 and an award floor of $0, and it states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The absence of a match can lower barriers for NGOs that cannot commit non-federal cost share, but it does not reduce the expectation that budgets be realistic, well-justified, and aligned with the proposed scope. The ceiling indicates the maximum award size PRM expects to make under this opportunity, so applicants proposing budgets above that level would typically need to scale down or restructure the request.
Eligibility is geared toward nonprofit organizations, including nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). The notice also clarifies that international organizations such as UN agencies and other public international organizations should not submit through Grants.gov for this opportunity; instead, they are instructed to contact the relevant PRM Program Officer by the closing date if seeking funding for related work. This draws a procedural line between NGO applicants using Grants.gov and international organizations using direct engagement with PRM staff.
The opportunity was posted on February 5, 2015, and the application deadline (original and current closing date) was March 10, 2015, with the archive date listed as April 9, 2015. For technical issues accessing the full announcement, applicants were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center, which operates continuously except on federal holidays. Overall, the funding opportunity is structured around tightly defined priorities: applicants must (1) address a PRM-identified protection/assistance gap for refugees in South Sudan, (2) secure UNHCR concurrence via letter for activities in-country, and (3) design a project where refugees comprise at least half of the intended beneficiaries, with an award request that fits within PRMs stated ceiling and cooperative agreement framework.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the FY 2015 Notice of Funding Opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PRM PRMOAPAF 15 006) from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM). It is a competitive funding announcement focused on supporting non-governmental organization programs for refugees currently located in South Sudan.
Who is the funder?
The funder is the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM).
What type of funding is being offered?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and will be administered through a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement indicates recipients should expect ongoing involvement and coordination with PRM during implementation, rather than a fully hands-off grant.
What is the CFDA number and program area for this opportunity?
The program area falls under CFDA 19.517, Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa, and the activity category is overseas refugee assistance.
Where must the proposed activities take place?
The announcement is focused on refugees currently located in South Sudan, and funded activities should primarily support refugees in South Sudan.
Which refugee populations are specifically highlighted?
PRM highlights refugees in South Sudan who have fled from the Central African Republic, Ethiopia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Sudan.
What is the main purpose of the funding according to PRM?
The funding is intended to address specific, identified protection and assistance gaps affecting refugee populations in South Sudan.
Do proposed projects have to align with PRM priority gaps?
Yes. Proposed projects must directly align with at least one of PRM's priority gap areas as identified in the full announcement.
What happens if an application does not address one of PRM's identified gap areas?
Applications that do not address one of the PRM-identified gaps will not be considered at all. Addressing at least one gap area is a hard screening requirement.
How should applicants frame their project design to meet PRM's expectations?
Applicants should frame the project around gap-filling outcomes by explaining why the activity is needed now, what is missing in the current response, and how the organization will coordinate with the broader refugee assistance system already operating in South Sudan.
Is coordination with UNHCR required for projects implemented in South Sudan?
Yes. For proposals implemented in South Sudan, the application must include a letter from UNHCR confirming concurrence with the proposed activities within the overall assistance program.
What does the UNHCR concurrence letter requirement imply for applicants?
It implies PRM expects projects to be integrated with UNHCR-led refugee coordination structures. Applicants should engage UNHCR early to validate the intervention, clarify geographic coverage and target groups, and confirm the activity complements ongoing efforts rather than duplicating services.
Is there a minimum percentage of refugees that must be served by the project?
Yes. PRM will consider funding only projects where at least 50 percent of the target beneficiaries are refugees.
Can projects include non-refugee beneficiaries?
Yes. Applicants can include non-refugee participants, but they must demonstrate that refugees represent at least half of the intended beneficiary base and that the project purpose is centered on refugee protection and assistance outcomes.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The announcement lists an award ceiling of $1,500,000.
What is the award floor for this opportunity?
The announcement lists an award floor of $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Does the lack of a match requirement change PRM's expectations for the budget?
No. While the absence of a match can lower barriers for applicants, PRM still expects budgets to be realistic, well-justified, and aligned with the proposed scope.
What happens if an applicant proposes a budget above the award ceiling?
The ceiling indicates the maximum award size PRM expects to make under this opportunity. Applicants proposing budgets above that level would typically need to scale down or restructure the request.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is geared toward nonprofit organizations, including nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).
Should UN agencies or other public international organizations apply through Grants.gov?
No. International organizations such as UN agencies and other public international organizations are instructed not to submit through Grants.gov for this opportunity. They should contact the relevant PRM Program Officer by the closing date if seeking funding for related work.
How are NGO applicants expected to submit applications?
Non-governmental organization applicants are expected to apply through Grants.gov (as indicated by the instruction distinguishing NGO submission through Grants.gov from international organizations contacting a PRM Program Officer directly).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 5, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline (original and current closing date) was March 10, 2015.
When was the archive date?
The archive date is listed as April 9, 2015.
Where should applicants go for technical issues accessing the full announcement?
For technical issues accessing the full announcement, applicants were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center.
What are the key requirements applicants must meet to be considered?
Based on the notice summary provided, the opportunity is structured around three core requirements: (1) address a PRM-identified protection/assistance gap for refugees in South Sudan, (2) include a UNHCR concurrence letter for activities implemented in South Sudan, and (3) design a project where refugees comprise at least 50 percent of intended beneficiaries, while keeping the award request within PRM's stated $1,500,000 ceiling and operating under a cooperative agreement framework.
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