Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0007437
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- The Department of State, 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 2021 Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey Concept Notes" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.519.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 23, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 07, 2021. (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 $4,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2021 Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey Concept Notes opportunity (SFOP0007437) is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) funding solicitation that starts with a concept note rather than a full proposal. It is set up as a two-step process: organizations first submit a concept note, and PRM then reviews those concept notes and selects a subset of applicants to move forward. PRM indicates it will issue invitations to expand into full proposals no later than two months after the concept note submission.
If an organization is invited to the second stage, it must prepare either a single-year proposal (up to 15 pages) or a multi-year proposal (up to 20 pages). Those full proposals are expected to include clear objectives, measurable indicators, and detailed budgets, including separate budget detail for each year in a multi-year request. Once notified, selected applicants have 30 calendar days to complete and submit their full proposal package, so the opportunity is structured to move relatively quickly from initial idea to a complete, detailed program design.
The award instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally signals a more hands-on relationship with the funder during implementation compared with a standard grant. The listed award ceiling is $4,000,000. The posting does not commit to a specific number of awards (the expected awards field is shown as 0), which often means PRM is not publicly stating an anticipated count and may make funding decisions based on merit, available resources, and programmatic fit.
Eligibility is described broadly as "others" with additional eligibility details referenced elsewhere in the notice, and the solicitation explicitly allows applications submitted by partners or as part of a consortium. PRM defines a consortium here as a group of at least three NGOs working together under an agreement to carry out an assistance activity that would be beyond the capacity or resources of a single member organization. This definition matters because it sets the minimum scale and structure PRM expects when applicants use the consortium approach. The notice also clarifies that NGOs previously approved for a multi-year proposal in FY 2020 are handled differently for continuation funding; those organizations are expected to submit their second-year proposal separately rather than through this concept note pathway.
Programmatically, proposed activities should primarily support displaced Iraqi and Syrian populations located in Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and Turkey. A key restriction is that concept note activities are intended mainly for beneficiaries living outside government or UNHCR-run camps, unless a country-specific section of the guidance makes an exception. In other words, the default expectation is support for out-of-camp displaced communities, which often includes urban, peri-urban, and other non-camp settings.
Finally, compliance with PRM requirements and alignment with PRM priorities is emphasized as a gating factor. The announcement points applicants to PRM's General NGO Guidelines, which outline PRM priorities and its overall NGO funding strategy. Applicants are expected to use both the General NGO Guidelines and the specific announcement to shape their concept notes. Concept notes that do not follow the requirements in these guidelines will not be considered, making adherence to formatting, content expectations, and strategic alignment just as important as the strength of the program idea itself. Key administrative details from the posting include a creation date of November 23, 2020, and an original closing date of January 7, 2021, under CFDA number 19.519.
FAQs: FY 2021 Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey Concept Notes (SFOP0007437)
What is the FY 2021 Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey Concept Notes opportunity (SFOP0007437)?
It is a funding solicitation from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) that begins with a concept note instead of requiring a full proposal up front.
Is this a one-step application or a multi-step process?
This is a two-step process. Organizations first submit a concept note. PRM reviews concept notes and then selects a subset of applicants to be invited to submit full proposals.
How long after concept note submission does PRM expect to issue invitations for full proposals?
PRM indicates it will issue invitations to expand into full proposals no later than two months after the concept note submission.
If invited, what types of full proposals are allowed?
If an organization is invited to the second stage, it must prepare either a single-year proposal or a multi-year proposal.
What are the page limits for full proposals?
Single-year proposals may be up to 15 pages. Multi-year proposals may be up to 20 pages.
What content is PRM expecting in the full proposal?
Full proposals are expected to include clear objectives, measurable indicators, and detailed budgets. For multi-year requests, the budget should include separate budget detail for each year.
How much time do invited applicants have to submit a full proposal?
Once notified, selected applicants have 30 calendar days to complete and submit the full proposal package.
What type of award instrument will PRM use for this opportunity?
The award instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates a more hands-on relationship with PRM during implementation compared to a standard grant.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The listed award ceiling is $4,000,000.
How many awards does PRM expect to make under this solicitation?
The posting does not commit to a specific number of awards. The expected awards field is shown as 0, which commonly indicates PRM is not publicly stating an anticipated award count and may decide based on merit, available resources, and program fit.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described broadly as "others," with additional eligibility details referenced elsewhere in the notice.
Are partnerships or consortium applications allowed?
Yes. The solicitation explicitly allows applications submitted by partners or as part of a consortium.
How does PRM define a "consortium" for this opportunity?
PRM defines a consortium as a group of at least three NGOs working together under an agreement to carry out an assistance activity that would be beyond the capacity or resources of a single member organization.
Are there special instructions for NGOs that already have a PRM-approved FY 2020 multi-year proposal?
Yes. NGOs previously approved for a multi-year proposal in FY 2020 are expected to submit their second-year proposal separately rather than through this FY 2021 concept note pathway.
Which populations and locations should proposed activities focus on?
Proposed activities should primarily support displaced Iraqi and Syrian populations located in Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and Turkey.
Are activities allowed inside refugee camps?
Concept note activities are intended mainly for beneficiaries living outside government or UNHCR-run camps, unless a country-specific section of the guidance makes an exception. The default expectation is out-of-camp support.
What does "out-of-camp" mean in this context?
Based on the notice, the default programming focus is on displaced communities living outside government or UNHCR-run camps, which often includes urban, peri-urban, and other non-camp settings.
What are the key compliance and guidance documents applicants must follow?
Applicants are pointed to PRM's General NGO Guidelines (which outline PRM priorities and overall NGO funding strategy) and are expected to use both the General NGO Guidelines and the specific announcement to shape their concept notes.
What happens if a concept note does not follow PRM requirements or guidance?
Concept notes that do not follow the requirements in the General NGO Guidelines and the specific announcement will not be considered. Compliance with PRM requirements and alignment with PRM priorities are treated as gating factors.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 19.519.
When was this opportunity created and what was the original closing date?
The posting lists a creation date of November 23, 2020, and an original closing date of January 7, 2021.
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