Opportunity Information: Apply for PRM ECA 09 CA API 022709 AFGHANS
Apply for PRM ECA 09 CA API 022709 AFGHANS
- 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 "FY2009 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs Benefiting Refugees in Pakistan" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.519 Overseas Refugee Assistance Program for Near East and South Asia.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 8, 2009 and posted on Feb 27, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 28, 2009 Second round close date is 04/28/2009. (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 $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- (1) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with IRS, other than institutions of higher education and international organizations and (2) International organizations.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY2009 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs Benefiting Refugees in Pakistan is a U.S. Department of State Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) grant opportunity focused on supporting Afghan refugees living in Pakistan and the Pakistani host communities that support them. PRM is looking for innovative proposals that address longer-term needs rather than short-lived, stand-alone relief activities. The emphasis is on practical services that strengthen day-to-day well-being while also helping refugees and surrounding communities move toward stability, self-reliance, and integration with existing local systems.
PRM is primarily interested in proposals from nongovernmental organizations with a demonstrated track record in refugee assistance. Organizations that already have well-established operations inside Pakistan are given higher consideration, reflecting PRM's preference for implementers that can start quickly, operate safely and effectively in-country, and coordinate with existing local and international actors. The announcement also notes that international organizations with relevant programming should ensure PRM is aware of their activities by the closing date so PRM can compare and evaluate the overall landscape of proposed interventions.
Programmatically, PRM identifies several areas it has supported in past years, including vocational training and sustainable livelihoods support, basic and maternal/child health care, primary education (including teacher training and supplies), prevention of and response to gender-based violence (GBV), rehabilitation and repair of water and sanitation systems, and supplemental feeding and nutrition programs. For FY09 specifically, PRM highlights three priority categories. First is improving access to basic health services, with particular attention to maternal and child health needs. Second is expanding access to primary education for both boys and girls, which can include training teachers and rehabilitating existing school facilities rather than only creating new parallel structures. Third is vocational training in marketable skills, paired when necessary with the tool sets required to actually practice the trade, with an explicit expectation that the skills taught should be useful in both Pakistan and Afghanistan to support durable livelihoods regardless of eventual return or continued displacement.
A central requirement across proposals is a clear transition and sustainability plan. Applicants are expected to explain how activities will shift over time from direct relief to longer-term solutions, including handoff or integration into locally available services, local or national structures, or credible self-reliance strategies. PRM makes it clear that this expectation applies even in camp-based settings where government or local service capacity may still be limited, meaning proposals should show a realistic phased approach rather than open-ended dependence on external aid.
PRM also signals a strong preference for projects that align with or coordinate with the UN-proposed Refugee Affected and Hosting Areas/Refugee Affected Areas (RAHA/RAA) Initiative, suggesting that collaboration, complementarity, and participation in broader area-based planning will be viewed positively. Across all sectors, projects are expected to deliberately address the needs of women and children, not as an afterthought but as a core design consideration.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement instrument, under CFDA 19.519 (Overseas Refugee Assistance Program for Near East and South Asia). The stated award floor is $100,000 and the award ceiling is $1,500,000, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity was posted February 27, 2009, with an original closing date of March 27, 2009, later extended to a current closing date of April 28, 2009 (noted as a second-round close date), and an archive date of May 28, 2009. Eligible applicants include (1) U.S. nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and (2) international organizations.
For applicants needing more detailed instructions, PRM directs organizations to the full announcement and PRM general NGO guidelines on Grants.gov and PRM's website. Technical questions were routed to Program Officer Norman Hastings (202-663-3683, HastingsNS@state.gov) or Program Analyst Amy Wendt (202-663-3622, WendtAR@state.gov), with a note that Hastings could also assist if an applicant had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the FY2009 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for NGO Programs Benefiting Refugees in Pakistan, offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM). It supports programs that benefit Afghan refugees living in Pakistan and the Pakistani host communities that support them.
Who is the funder and which office manages the grant?
The funder is the U.S. Department of State. The opportunity is administered by the Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM).
Who are the intended beneficiaries?
The primary intended beneficiaries are Afghan refugees living in Pakistan. The opportunity also emphasizes benefits to Pakistani host communities in refugee-affected and hosting areas.
What kinds of projects is PRM looking for?
PRM is seeking innovative proposals that address longer-term needs rather than short-lived, stand-alone relief activities. Programs should deliver practical services that improve day-to-day well-being and help refugees and surrounding communities move toward stability, self-reliance, and integration with existing local systems.
What are the FY09 priority program areas?
PRM highlights three priority categories for FY09:
- Improving access to basic health services, with particular attention to maternal and child health
- Expanding access to primary education for boys and girls (including teacher training and rehabilitating existing school facilities)
- Vocational training in marketable skills, paired when necessary with tool sets required to practice the trade, with an expectation that skills are useful in both Pakistan and Afghanistan
Are other sectors eligible besides the FY09 priorities?
The announcement notes areas PRM has supported in past years, including vocational training and sustainable livelihoods support, basic and maternal/child health care, primary education (including teacher training and supplies), prevention of and response to gender-based violence (GBV), rehabilitation and repair of water and sanitation systems, and supplemental feeding and nutrition programs. The FOA, however, specifically highlights health, primary education, and vocational training as FY09 priorities.
Does PRM prefer building new services or strengthening existing systems?
PRM emphasizes integration with existing local systems and specifically notes that primary education activities can include training teachers and rehabilitating existing school facilities rather than creating new parallel structures.
Is there an expectation that vocational skills will be relevant beyond Pakistan?
Yes. The FOA explicitly expects that vocational skills taught should be useful in both Pakistan and Afghanistan to support durable livelihoods whether refugees return or remain displaced.
What is PRM's position on short-term relief activities?
PRM is looking for longer-term approaches and discourages short-lived, stand-alone relief activities. Proposals should show practical, sustained benefits and a pathway toward stability and self-reliance.
What is required regarding sustainability and transition planning?
A clear transition and sustainability plan is a central requirement. Applicants are expected to describe how activities will shift over time from direct relief to longer-term solutions, including handoff or integration into locally available services, local or national structures, or credible self-reliance strategies.
Does the sustainability expectation apply in camp-based settings?
Yes. PRM states that the expectation applies even in camp-based settings where government or local service capacity may be limited. Proposals should present a realistic phased approach rather than open-ended dependence on external aid.
Are there cross-cutting target groups that proposals must address?
Yes. Across all sectors, projects are expected to deliberately address the needs of women and children as a core design consideration, not as an afterthought.
Does PRM encourage coordination with other initiatives?
Yes. PRM signals a strong preference for projects that align with or coordinate with the UN-proposed Refugee Affected and Hosting Areas/Refugee Affected Areas (RAHA/RAA) Initiative. Collaboration, complementarity, and participation in broader area-based planning are viewed positively.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include: (1) U.S. nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and (2) international organizations.
Does PRM have preferences among eligible applicants?
PRM is primarily interested in proposals from nongovernmental organizations with a demonstrated track record in refugee assistance. Organizations with well-established operations inside Pakistan are given higher consideration because they can start quickly, operate safely and effectively, and coordinate with local and international actors.
What should international organizations do if they have relevant programming?
The FOA notes that international organizations with relevant programming should ensure PRM is aware of their activities by the closing date so PRM can compare and evaluate the overall landscape of proposed interventions.
What funding instrument will be used?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement instrument.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA is 19.519, Overseas Refugee Assistance Program for Near East and South Asia.
What are the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The stated award floor is $100,000 and the award ceiling is $1,500,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The FOA states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 27, 2009.
What is the application deadline?
The original closing date was March 27, 2009, and it was extended. The current closing date is April 28, 2009 (noted as a second-round close date).
When is the archive date?
The archive date listed is May 28, 2009.
Where can applicants find the full announcement and guidance?
PRM directs applicants to the full announcement and PRM general NGO guidelines on Grants.gov and on PRM's website.
Who can be contacted for technical questions?
Technical questions were routed to Program Officer Norman Hastings at (202) 663-3683 or HastingsNS@state.gov, or Program Analyst Amy Wendt at (202) 663-3622 or WendtAR@state.gov.
What if an applicant cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The FOA notes that Norman Hastings could assist if an applicant had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically.
How does PRM describe the overall goal of supported projects?
PRM emphasizes projects that strengthen day-to-day well-being while helping refugees and surrounding communities move toward stability, self-reliance, and integration with existing local systems, rather than maintaining open-ended dependence on external aid.
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