Opportunity Information: Apply for PRM PRMOPERR 16 001
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- 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) Latin America" 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 Feb 27, 2015 and posted on Feb 27, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 28, 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 having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have 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).
- (1) 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2016 Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Resettlement Support Center (RSC) Latin America is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) funding competition to select a single organization to operate the RSC for Latin America. This RSC supports the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) by doing the core casework and coordination needed to move eligible refugee applicants in the region through U.S. resettlement processing. The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the U.S. government expects substantial involvement in how the work is carried out, not just a hands-off grant.
The main purpose of the RSC Latin America is to help PRM prepare and manage refugee cases for individuals located in selected locations in Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and parts of the Caribbean. The RSC’s role is to ensure cases are properly assembled and ready for interview by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), which is part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and is responsible for determining refugee eligibility under U.S. law. In practical terms, the RSC acts as the operational hub that collects information, prepares files, schedules and supports processing steps, and keeps cases moving through required checkpoints until a final outcome is reached.
For applicants who are approved by DHS/USCIS, the RSC is also responsible for helping them complete additional statutory and program requirements for admission to the United States under Section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The announcement highlights key examples of these post-approval steps, including completion of medical examinations and participation in cultural orientation. These steps are central to refugee travel readiness and successful initial integration, and they also serve compliance and public health functions required prior to entry.
Another core function is data management and onward coordination. The RSC must forward necessary information for all DHS-approved cases to the Refugee Processing Center (RPC) in Virginia. The RPC then distributes cases to U.S. Reception and Placement (R&P) agencies in accordance with PRM-established procedures. This linkage is important because it connects overseas processing to the domestic resettlement network that receives refugees, arranges initial services, and provides support during the first period after arrival.
PRM planned to make one award for RSC Latin America, with the center based in Quito, Ecuador. The initial performance period described in the notice runs from October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016, and it is explicitly subject to the availability of funds. PRM states that it will provide full financial support to the selected organization based on the proposal submitted in response to the notice, indicating that applicants are expected to propose a complete operating approach and budget that covers the full scope of the RSC’s responsibilities.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity is listed as discretionary funding and uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument. It is associated with CFDA number 19.018 (Resettlement Support Centers (RSCs) for U.S. Refugee Resettlement). No cost sharing or matching is required under the notice. The funding opportunity number is PRM PRMOPERR 16 001, and it was posted on February 27, 2015 with an application closing date of April 28, 2015 (and an archive date of May 28, 2015). The notice lists award ceiling and floor as 0, which typically signals that specific funding levels are not stated in the synopsis and are instead addressed in the full announcement or determined through proposal review and negotiation.
Eligibility is open to nonprofit organizations, including those with 501(c)(3) status and those without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), and it also allows for other eligible entities as described in the full eligibility clarification. A notable special instruction applies to international organizations: UN agencies and other public international organizations are advised not to apply through Grants.gov for this announcement and instead to contact the relevant PRM program officer on or before the closing date if they seek funding for work aligned with the notice.
For support with accessing the full announcement or navigating submission systems, the notice directs applicants to the Grants.gov Contact Center (1-800-518-4726, support@grants.gov), which operates 24/7 except federal holidays.
FAQs: FY 2016 Notice of Funding Opportunity - Resettlement Support Center (RSC) Latin America
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the FY 2016 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Resettlement Support Center (RSC) Latin America, run by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM). It is a funding competition to select a single organization to operate the RSC for Latin America in support of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP).
Who is the funder and which bureau is administering the award?
The funder is the U.S. Department of State. The administering bureau is the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM).
What is the main purpose of the RSC Latin America?
The RSC Latin America exists to help PRM prepare and manage refugee cases for eligible applicants located in selected locations in Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and parts of the Caribbean. The RSC provides the core casework and coordination needed to move cases through U.S. resettlement processing.
How does the RSC relate to USCIS and refugee eligibility decisions?
The RSC assembles and prepares cases so they are ready for interview by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), which is part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). DHS/USCIS is responsible for determining refugee eligibility under U.S. law; the RSC supports the process but does not make the eligibility decision.
What kinds of activities does the RSC perform during processing?
Based on the notice description, the RSC functions as an operational hub that collects information, prepares files, schedules and supports processing steps, and keeps cases moving through required checkpoints until a final outcome is reached.
What responsibilities does the RSC have after a case is approved by DHS/USCIS?
For applicants approved by DHS/USCIS, the RSC helps ensure completion of additional statutory and program requirements for admission to the United States under Section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The notice highlights examples such as completing medical examinations and participating in cultural orientation.
Why are medical examinations and cultural orientation included as post-approval steps?
The notice characterizes these steps as central to travel readiness and successful initial integration, and also as serving compliance and public health functions required prior to entry.
What is the Refugee Processing Center (RPC) and what does the RSC send to it?
The Refugee Processing Center (RPC) is located in Virginia. The RSC must forward necessary information for all DHS-approved cases to the RPC for onward processing and coordination.
How do cases get connected to U.S. domestic resettlement agencies?
After receiving information from the RSC, the RPC distributes cases to U.S. Reception and Placement (R&P) agencies in accordance with PRM-established procedures. This connects overseas processing to the domestic resettlement network that receives refugees and arranges initial services after arrival.
How many awards does PRM plan to make under this opportunity?
PRM planned to make one award for RSC Latin America.
Where is the RSC Latin America expected to be based?
The center is expected to be based in Quito, Ecuador.
What is the period of performance listed in the notice?
The initial performance period described in the notice is October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016, and it is subject to the availability of funds.
Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement. The notice explains that this means the U.S. government expects substantial involvement in how the work is carried out, rather than a hands-off grant relationship.
What type of funding is this listed as?
The opportunity is listed as discretionary funding.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The notice states that no cost sharing or matching is required.
Will PRM provide full financial support to the selected organization?
The notice states PRM will provide full financial support to the selected organization based on the proposal submitted in response to the notice. This indicates applicants are expected to propose a complete operating approach and budget covering the full scope of RSC responsibilities.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 19.018, titled "Resettlement Support Centers (RSCs) for U.S. Refugee Resettlement."
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is PRM PRMOPERR 16 001.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The notice was posted on February 27, 2015. The application closing date was April 28, 2015. The archive date listed is May 28, 2015.
What are the award ceiling and award floor amounts?
The notice lists an award ceiling of 0 and an award floor of 0. This typically indicates that specific funding levels are not stated in the synopsis and may be addressed in the full announcement or determined through proposal review and negotiation.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is open to nonprofit organizations, including those with 501(c)(3) status and those without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The notice also allows for other eligible entities as described in the full eligibility clarification.
Are institutions of higher education eligible as nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status?
No. The notice explicitly excludes institutions of higher education from the category of nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status.
What special instruction applies to UN agencies and other public international organizations?
UN agencies and other public international organizations are advised not to apply through Grants.gov for this announcement. Instead, the notice instructs them to contact the relevant PRM program officer on or before the closing date if they seek funding for work aligned with the notice.
Where can applicants get help with Grants.gov or submission issues?
The notice directs applicants to the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. The contact center operates 24/7 except federal holidays.
What program does this RSC support?
The RSC supports the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) by carrying out core casework and coordination needed for U.S. resettlement processing.
Which countries/areas are covered by the RSC Latin America as described in the notice?
The notice describes coverage for individuals located in selected locations in Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and parts of the Caribbean.
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