Opportunity Information: Apply for PRM ECA 08 19518 060308 COLOMBIA
Apply for PRM ECA 08 19518 060308 COLOMBIA
- 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 "FY2008 PRM Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs in Colombia and the Andes Region Benefiting Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.518 Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Western Hemisphere.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 3, 2008 and posted on Jun 3, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 10, 2008. (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 $3,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY2008 PRM Funding Opportunity Announcement (Funding Opportunity Number PRM ECA 08 19518 060308 COLOMBIA) was issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) to support humanitarian programs for people displaced by Colombia's armed conflict. The announcement focuses on two related populations: Colombian refugees living in the broader Andean region, and internally displaced persons (IDPs) inside Colombia who need immediate, short term help. A key boundary in the scope is that PRM is specifically oriented toward emergency needs, including the first 90 days of assistance for IDPs in Colombia, while mid and long term IDP support is described as primarily a USAID responsibility. Geographically, PRM highlights priority countries tied to Colombian displacement flows and protection needs: Colombia, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Venezuela, and Panama.
Funding is offered through a cooperative agreement, and awards are intended to be relatively short and operationally focused. Individual project budgets are generally expected to fall between $100,000 and $750,000, with an overall award floor of $100,000 and an award ceiling listed at $3,000,000. The project period may not exceed 12 months, and applicants are expected to propose objectives that can realistically be delivered within that one year timeframe, rather than multi year programming. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
PRM identifies clear priority sectors tied to the emergency phase of displacement. These include emergency shelter; direct health care, explicitly including psychosocial support; water and sanitation services; food and essential non food items; and emergency employment or short term income generation and training intended to stabilize families immediately after displacement. The call also signals a strong preference for proposals that improve access to health care in rural areas or locations with concentrated IDP populations, reflecting an emphasis on addressing acute service gaps where displaced people are less likely to be reached by existing systems.
The announcement also outlines who should be prioritized within the affected population. PRM encourages applicants to focus on communities disproportionately impacted by displacement, particularly Afro Colombian and indigenous groups, and states that proposals designed specifically for these populations will receive extra consideration. Beyond population targeting, PRM indicates it will view proposals favorably when they cover geographic areas that are underserved by other humanitarian organizations, suggesting that mapping existing assistance and demonstrating added value in neglected locations are important parts of a competitive submission.
Coordination and transparency around resources are central expectations in this announcement. Applicants must disclose other sources of funding they are seeking or have already obtained for the proposed activities, including support from UNHCR, host governments, other U.S. government agencies, and other international donors, as well as cash or in kind contributions from the applicant organization itself. PRM also places significant weight on coordination with UNHCR and with other relief and development actors, both to avoid duplication and to ensure that beneficiaries are selected appropriately and consistently with broader humanitarian planning.
Eligibility is open to qualified NGOs and international organizations, but the opportunity specifies eligible applicants as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). Given budget constraints, PRM signals that priority will go to organizations that can show four things: a proven track record delivering the type of assistance proposed, a history of successful partnership with PRM, strong evidence of operational coordination with UNHCR and other humanitarian and development organizations, and sound targeting of beneficiaries in consultation with UNHCR and other relevant stakeholders. In practical terms, the announcement is aimed at organizations that can deploy quickly, deliver measurable emergency outputs within 12 months, and demonstrate that their work complements, rather than duplicates, the existing humanitarian response.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted June 3, 2008, with a closing date of July 10, 2008, and it was later archived August 9, 2008. The CFDA program identified is 19.518 (Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Western Hemisphere). For technical issues accessing the announcement, the contact listed is Bob Franks, PRM Systems Manager, at 202-663-1397.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the FY2008 PRM Funding Opportunity Announcement (Funding Opportunity Number PRM ECA 08 19518 060308 COLOMBIA) issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM). It supports humanitarian programs for people displaced by Colombia's armed conflict.
Which displaced populations does the announcement focus on?
The announcement focuses on two related populations: (1) Colombian refugees living in the broader Andean region, and (2) internally displaced persons (IDPs) inside Colombia who need immediate, short-term help.
What is PRM's scope regarding IDPs in Colombia?
PRM is specifically oriented toward emergency needs, including the first 90 days of assistance for IDPs in Colombia. Mid- and long-term IDP support is described as primarily a USAID responsibility.
Which countries are highlighted as geographic priorities?
PRM highlights priority countries tied to Colombian displacement flows and protection needs: Colombia, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Venezuela, and Panama.
What type of funding mechanism is used?
Funding is offered through a cooperative agreement.
How long can a project last?
The project period may not exceed 12 months. Applicants are expected to propose objectives that can realistically be delivered within that one-year timeframe rather than multi-year programming.
What is the expected budget range for individual projects?
Individual project budgets are generally expected to fall between $100,000 and $750,000.
Is there a minimum or maximum award amount?
Yes. The overall award floor is $100,000, and the award ceiling is listed at $3,000,000.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated for this opportunity.
What sectors are prioritized for funding?
PRM identifies priority sectors tied to the emergency phase of displacement, including:
- Emergency shelter
- Direct health care (explicitly including psychosocial support)
- Water and sanitation services
- Food and essential non-food items
- Emergency employment or short-term income generation and training intended to stabilize families immediately after displacement
Are there any sector-specific preferences noted by PRM?
Yes. The announcement signals a strong preference for proposals that improve access to health care in rural areas or in locations with concentrated IDP populations, reflecting an emphasis on acute service gaps where displaced people are less likely to be reached by existing systems.
Which groups within the displaced population should be prioritized?
PRM encourages a focus on communities disproportionately impacted by displacement, particularly Afro-Colombian and indigenous groups. Proposals designed specifically for these populations will receive extra consideration.
Does PRM value work in underserved areas?
Yes. PRM indicates it will view proposals favorably when they cover geographic areas that are underserved by other humanitarian organizations. Demonstrating added value in neglected locations is implied to be important for competitiveness.
What expectations are stated regarding coordination with other actors?
PRM places significant weight on coordination with UNHCR and with other relief and development actors to avoid duplication and to ensure beneficiaries are selected appropriately and consistently with broader humanitarian planning.
What funding disclosures are required from applicants?
Applicants must disclose other sources of funding they are seeking or have already obtained for the proposed activities. This includes support from UNHCR, host governments, other U.S. government agencies, and other international donors, as well as cash or in-kind contributions from the applicant organization itself.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is open to qualified NGOs and international organizations, but the opportunity specifies eligible applicants as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).
What types of organizations are most likely to be prioritized?
Given budget constraints, PRM signals priority for organizations that can demonstrate: a proven track record delivering the type of assistance proposed, a history of successful partnership with PRM, strong evidence of operational coordination with UNHCR and other humanitarian and development organizations, and sound targeting of beneficiaries in consultation with UNHCR and other relevant stakeholders.
What is the overall emphasis of the awards?
Awards are intended to be relatively short and operationally focused, with measurable emergency outputs deliverable within 12 months and clear alignment to the emergency phase of displacement.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on June 3, 2008, and the closing date was July 10, 2008.
When was the opportunity archived?
The announcement was archived on August 9, 2008.
What is the CFDA program number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA program identified is 19.518 (Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Western Hemisphere).
Who is the technical contact for issues accessing the announcement?
For technical issues accessing the announcement, the contact listed is Bob Franks, PRM Systems Manager, at 202-663-1397.
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