Opportunity Information: Apply for PRM PRMOPERR 16 003
Apply for PRM PRMOPERR 16 003
- 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 2016 Notice of Funding Opportunity for proposals for the Resettlement Support Center (RSC) East Asia in Bangkok, Thailand" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.018 Resettlement Support Centers (RSCs) for U.S. Refugee Resettlement.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 4, 2015 and posted on Mar 4, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 5, 2015 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: 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 Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- International Organizations. International Organizations (IOs) should not submit proposals through Grants.gov in response to this Notice of Funding Opportunity. 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. PRM Program Officer Margaret Burkhardt, 202 453 9256, Burkhardtma@state.gov, Washington, D.C.
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Opportunity Summary:
This FY 2016 Notice of Funding Opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PRM PRMOPERR 16 003) is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM), to support the operation of the Resettlement Support Center (RSC) East Asia headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand. The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning PRM expects substantial involvement in the program alongside the recipient rather than a hands-off grant. The funding activity is categorized as an overseas resettlement support center function under CFDA 19.018 (Resettlement Support Centers (RSCs) for U.S. Refugee Resettlement). PRM anticipates making a single award (Expected Awards: 1) for an initial 12-month period running from October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016, contingent on the availability of funds, and PRM states it will provide full financial support to the selected organization based on the submitted proposal. The announcement lists no cost sharing or matching requirement.
The core purpose of RSC East Asia is operational support for the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) by preparing and managing the casework needed for individuals in selected East Asian locations who may be eligible for resettlement to the United States. In practice, the RSC serves as a processing and coordination hub that helps ensure refugee cases are properly assembled and ready for adjudication by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), a component of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The RSC’s work supports the required steps leading up to a USCIS refugee interview, including gathering case information and ensuring documentation and data are complete and organized in line with PRM and USRAP processing standards.
For applicants who are approved through the DHS/USCIS process, the RSC East Asia is also responsible for helping refugees complete additional statutory and program requirements for admission to the United States under Section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The notice highlights two examples of these post-approval requirements: completion of a medical examination and participation in cultural orientation. In other words, the RSC’s role does not end at interview preparation; it continues through key readiness steps that help ensure approved refugees can meet U.S. entry requirements and have foundational information about what to expect as they transition to resettlement in the United States.
Another major function described in the opportunity is data and case coordination with U.S.-based partners. After DHS approval, RSC East Asia forwards the necessary data on approved cases to the Refugee Processing Center (RPC) in Virginia. The RPC then distributes cases to U.S. Reception and Placement (R&P) agencies using procedures established by PRM. This places the RSC in the middle of an end-to-end pipeline: supporting overseas case preparation, assisting with post-approval requirements, and ensuring the timely, accurate transfer of information needed for domestic placement and reception planning.
Eligibility is open primarily to nonprofit organizations, including nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (also other than institutions of higher education), as well as additional eligible entities described more generally as "Others" with an emphasis on international organizations. A specific instruction is included for international organizations (IOs), such as UN agencies and other public international organizations (PIOs): they should not submit proposals through Grants.gov. Instead, they are directed to contact the PRM Program Officer listed in the notice on or before the closing date. The named PRM Program Officer is Margaret Burkhardt (phone 202-453-9256, email Burkhardtma@state.gov) in Washington, D.C., indicating PRM’s intent to manage IO participation through direct coordination rather than the standard Grants.gov submission channel.
The timeline in the notice shows the opportunity was posted and created on March 4, 2015, with an original and current closing date of May 5, 2015, and an archive date of June 4, 2015. Award ceiling and floor are both listed as 0, which typically signals that funding levels are not specified in the summary record and that applicants must consult the full announcement or PRM guidance for budget expectations and allowable cost structures. For technical issues accessing the full announcement, the notice points applicants to the Grants.gov Contact Center (1-800-518-4726, support@grants.gov), available 24/7 except federal holidays.
Overall, this funding opportunity is aimed at selecting a single implementing organization to run a highly operational, high-compliance resettlement support center in Bangkok that enables USRAP processing in East Asia. The successful applicant would be expected to demonstrate the staffing, systems, and procedural capacity to manage sensitive refugee casework; coordinate closely with USCIS/DHS interview processes; support required medical and cultural orientation steps for approved refugees; and transmit accurate case data to the RPC so PRM’s domestic placement network can proceed according to established U.S. government procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the FY 2016 Notice of Funding Opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PRM PRMOPERR 16 003) from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM). It is a discretionary funding announcement to support operation of the Resettlement Support Center (RSC) East Asia, headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand.
Which U.S. government office is offering the award?
The award is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM).
What is the assistance listing / CFDA number for this program?
The activity is categorized under CFDA 19.018, titled "Resettlement Support Centers (RSCs) for U.S. Refugee Resettlement."
What type of award is expected (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement. PRM expects substantial involvement in the program alongside the recipient, rather than a hands-off grant structure.
How many awards does PRM expect to make?
PRM anticipates making a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the intended project period and performance dates?
The anticipated initial period is 12 months, from October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016, contingent on the availability of funds.
Does PRM require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Will PRM fully fund the selected organization?
PRM states it will provide full financial support to the selected organization based on the submitted proposal, contingent on the availability of funds.
Where is the Resettlement Support Center located?
RSC East Asia is headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand.
What is the core purpose of RSC East Asia under this opportunity?
The core purpose is operational support for the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP). The RSC prepares and manages casework for individuals in selected East Asian locations who may be eligible for resettlement to the United States.
What kinds of activities does the RSC perform before a USCIS refugee interview?
The RSC supports steps leading up to a USCIS refugee interview by gathering case information and ensuring documentation and data are complete and organized in line with PRM and USRAP processing standards, so cases are properly assembled and ready for adjudication.
Which U.S. agency conducts the refugee adjudication interviews?
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), a component of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), conducts the refugee interview and adjudication process referenced in the notice.
Does the RSC’s role end after interview preparation?
No. For applicants approved through the DHS/USCIS process, RSC East Asia also helps refugees complete additional statutory and program requirements for admission to the United States under Section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
What post-approval requirements are specifically mentioned in the notice?
The notice highlights two examples of post-approval requirements: completion of a medical examination and participation in cultural orientation.
What is the RSC’s role in coordinating cases with U.S.-based partners?
After DHS approval, RSC East Asia forwards the necessary data on approved cases to the Refugee Processing Center (RPC) in Virginia. The RPC then distributes cases to U.S. Reception and Placement (R&P) agencies using procedures established by PRM.
What is the Refugee Processing Center (RPC) and where is it located?
In this notice, the RPC is described as a U.S.-based partner that receives data on approved cases from RSC East Asia and is located in Virginia.
What are Reception and Placement (R&P) agencies in this process?
R&P agencies are U.S.-based agencies that receive case allocations from the RPC, following PRM-established procedures, to support domestic placement and reception planning for approved refugees.
Who is eligible to apply for this funding opportunity?
Eligibility is open primarily to nonprofit organizations, including (1) nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) and (2) nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (also other than institutions of higher education). The notice also includes additional eligible entities described as "Others," with an emphasis on international organizations.
Are institutions of higher education included in the eligible nonprofit categories listed?
No. The notice specifies that the eligible nonprofit categories are "other than institutions of higher education."
How should international organizations (IOs) apply?
International organizations (including UN agencies and other public international organizations) should not submit proposals through Grants.gov. Instead, they are directed to contact the PRM Program Officer listed in the notice on or before the closing date.
Who is the PRM Program Officer listed for international organization coordination?
The named PRM Program Officer is Margaret Burkhardt in Washington, D.C. Phone: 202-453-9256. Email: Burkhardtma@state.gov.
What are the posting date, closing date, and archive date shown in the notice?
The opportunity was posted and created on March 4, 2015. The original and current closing date is May 5, 2015. The archive date is June 4, 2015.
Where should applicants look if the award ceiling and floor are listed as 0?
The summary record lists the award ceiling and floor as 0, which typically indicates funding levels are not specified in the summary. Applicants would need to consult the full announcement or PRM guidance for budget expectations and allowable cost structures.
Where can applicants get help with technical issues accessing the full announcement?
The notice directs applicants with technical issues to the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. The Contact Center is available 24/7 except federal holidays.
What capacities does the notice imply the selected organization should demonstrate?
The notice indicates the successful applicant should be able to operate a highly operational, high-compliance resettlement support center in Bangkok, including staffing, systems, and procedural capacity to manage sensitive refugee casework; coordinate closely with USCIS/DHS interview processes; support medical examinations and cultural orientation for approved refugees; and transmit accurate case data to the RPC so PRM’s domestic placement network can proceed under established procedures.
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