Opportunity Information: Apply for PRM PRMOAPAF 15 009
Apply for PRM PRMOAPAF 15 009
- 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 Uganda, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of Congo." 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 5, 2015 and posted on Mar 5, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 6, 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 $1,000,000.00 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 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:
This funding opportunity, listed as PRM PRMOAPAF 15 009, is a U.S. Department of State Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) notice of funding for overseas refugee assistance programs in Africa (CFDA 19.517). It was posted on March 5, 2015, with an application deadline of April 6, 2015, and it uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, meaning awardees should expect a closer working relationship with the U.S. government during implementation than with a standard grant.
The program focus is explicitly on NGO activities that primarily benefit refugees in three locations: Uganda, Tanzania (specifically Nyarugusu Camp), and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (specifically Equateur Province). Proposals are expected to align with PRM priorities of protection, humanitarian assistance, and support for sustainable solutions for refugees and conflict-affected populations. A core requirement is that proposed projects must be designed around beneficiary groups that have been identified in coordination with UNHCR and relevant local authorities, and implementation is expected to occur in close collaboration with those same actors. In practical terms, applicants need to demonstrate that their target population and approach fit within the broader refugee response and coordination structures already operating in each location.
PRM also sets a firm threshold for who counts as an eligible target population under this announcement: projects will be considered for funding only if they include a target beneficiary base of at least 50 refugees. This requirement reflects PRMs mandate and signals that proposals should be refugee-centered rather than primarily serving host communities or other groups, even if broader community benefits may occur. Applicants should therefore be prepared to clearly document refugee caseloads, how refugee beneficiaries are defined and verified, and how planned activities will measurably support that refugee population.
Funding under this opportunity has an award ceiling of $1,000,000 and no stated award floor (effectively allowing proposals of varying sizes up to the ceiling). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to provide a financial match as a condition of eligibility, though they may still choose to leverage other resources if that strengthens the program design.
Eligibility is open to nonprofit organizations, including U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status (with the common restriction noted in the listing: other than institutions of higher education). The announcement also clarifies a submission pathway difference for international organizations: UN agencies and other public international organizations should not submit through Grants.gov for this notice and instead are directed to contact the appropriate PRM Program Officer by the closing date if seeking support for relevant programming.
For administrative details, applications were intended to be submitted via Grants.gov for eligible NGO applicants, and the notice provides Grants.gov Contact Center information for technical access issues. Overall, the opportunity is best understood as PRM funding for coordinated, refugee-focused programming in specified geographic areas, with a clear expectation of alignment with UNHCR-led coordination and a minimum refugee beneficiary threshold to ensure the work directly supports refugee protection and assistance outcomes.
FAQs: PRM PRMOAPAF 15 009 (Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs in Africa)
What is the funding opportunity number and who is offering it?
The opportunity is listed as PRM PRMOAPAF 15 009 and is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM).
What CFDA program does this opportunity fall under?
This notice is associated with CFDA 19.517.
What is the overall purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to support overseas refugee assistance programs in Africa, with a focus on NGO activities that primarily benefit refugees in specified locations.
Which geographic areas are specifically targeted?
The announcement is focused on projects benefiting refugees in three locations: Uganda; Tanzania (specifically Nyarugusu Camp); and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (specifically Equateur Province).
Who should primarily benefit from projects funded under this notice?
Projects must primarily benefit refugees. While broader community benefits may occur, the design is expected to be refugee-centered rather than primarily serving host communities or other groups.
Is there a minimum number of refugee beneficiaries required?
Yes. PRM will consider projects for funding only if they include a target beneficiary base of at least 50 refugees.
How should applicants document or define the refugee beneficiary population?
Applicants should be prepared to clearly document refugee caseloads, explain how refugee beneficiaries are defined and verified, and describe how planned activities will measurably support that refugee population.
What types of activities or outcomes does PRM prioritize?
Proposals are expected to align with PRM priorities of protection, humanitarian assistance, and support for sustainable solutions for refugees and conflict-affected populations.
Are projects required to align with UNHCR and local coordination structures?
Yes. Proposed projects must be designed around beneficiary groups identified in coordination with UNHCR and relevant local authorities, and implementation is expected to occur in close collaboration with those actors.
What does "coordinated with UNHCR and relevant local authorities" mean in practice?
In practical terms, applicants need to demonstrate that their target population and approach fit within the broader refugee response and coordination structures already operating in each location.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The opportunity uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument.
How is a cooperative agreement different from a standard grant in this context?
A cooperative agreement indicates that awardees should expect a closer working relationship with the U.S. government during implementation than would be typical under a standard grant.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $1,000,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No award floor is stated, which effectively allows proposals of varying sizes up to the $1,000,000 ceiling.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement under this notice.
Can an applicant still include leveraged resources even though matching is not required?
Yes. While not required, applicants may choose to leverage other resources if it strengthens the program design.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is open to nonprofit organizations, including U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status (with the stated restriction noted in the listing: other than institutions of higher education).
Are institutions of higher education eligible under this notice?
The listing includes a restriction indicating eligibility is for nonprofits other than institutions of higher education.
How should UN agencies or other public international organizations submit under this notice?
UN agencies and other public international organizations should not submit through Grants.gov for this notice. They are directed to contact the appropriate PRM Program Officer by the closing date if seeking support for relevant programming.
How should eligible NGO applicants submit an application?
Applications were intended to be submitted via Grants.gov for eligible NGO applicants.
Where can applicants get help with Grants.gov technical issues?
The notice provides Grants.gov Contact Center information for technical access issues.
When was the opportunity posted?
The notice was posted on March 5, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was April 6, 2015.
What is the central compliance or design expectation emphasized by PRM?
The central expectation is that programming be refugee-focused in the specified geographies, meet the minimum refugee beneficiary threshold, and be aligned with and implemented in close collaboration with UNHCR and relevant local authorities.
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