Opportunity Information: Apply for PRM AFR 09 CA AF 01052009 HORN
Apply for PRM AFR 09 CA AF 01052009 HORN
- 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 PRM Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs in Shimelba Camp, Ethiopia Benefiting Refugees" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.517 Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 5, 2009 and posted on Jan 5, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 12, 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 $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.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
The FY2009 PRM Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for NGO Programs in Shimelba Camp, Ethiopia is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM), aimed at supporting refugee-focused assistance in Shimelba Camp. The core purpose is to fund practical care-and-maintenance activities in a camp setting that directly benefit refugees, while still allowing limited inclusion of the surrounding host community. A key eligibility rule is that at least 50 percent of the people served by any proposed program must be refugees, making the refugee population the clear priority for service delivery and resource use.
PRM indicates that proposals may address a wide range of humanitarian and protection needs commonly found in refugee camp environments. Suggested program sectors include protection activities, health services, water supply, sanitation and hygiene, shelter support, education, community services, psychosocial support, prevention and response to gender-based violence, and livelihoods development and training. This sector list signals that PRM is open to both immediate life-saving interventions (like health, WASH, and shelter) and stabilizing services that improve safety, dignity, and longer-term functioning (like protection systems, psychosocial care, education, and livelihoods training), as long as the activities remain grounded in the realities of camp-based refugee assistance.
In evaluating applications, PRM states it will give priority to organizations that can show strong operational credibility and coordination in Ethiopia, particularly in Shimelba Camp or similar refugee contexts. One major preference is demonstrated collaboration with UNHCR in-country, including evidence that UNHCR is funding and/or otherwise supporting the proposed activities. PRM also prioritizes applicants with a proven track record delivering the type of refugee assistance being proposed in Ethiopia and within the relevant technical sectors, which reflects an emphasis on reducing execution risk and funding implementers who already understand local conditions, logistics, and stakeholder dynamics. In addition, PRM expects clear evidence of coordination with the host government and with other international and non-governmental actors working in the same activity areas, and it notes that PRM may share proposal budget and activity details with appropriate ministries, local officials, and other U.S. government entities, reinforcing that transparency and inter-actor alignment are part of the operating environment.
Program design quality is another stated priority. PRM is looking for a concrete implementation plan with well-developed objectives and performance indicators that meet SMART criteria: specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and reliable, time-bound, and trackable. Applicants are expected to establish baselines and include at least one impact indicator per objective, which signals that PRM is not only interested in counting outputs (for example, number of latrines built or people trained) but also in measuring meaningful change (for example, reduced incidence of waterborne disease, improved protection outcomes, or increased school attendance). This emphasis suggests that competitive proposals should be able to explain both what will be done and how success will be credibly measured over time.
The FOA provides funding through a cooperative agreement, which generally implies a more hands-on relationship with the funder compared to a standard grant, often including substantial involvement by the agency in monitoring, coordination, or program direction. The award amounts are set with a floor of $250,000 and a ceiling of $500,000, defining the expected project scale. While there is no formal cost-sharing or matching requirement, PRM explicitly favors budgets that demonstrate co-funding from non-U.S. government sources, indicating that proposals leveraging additional donor or private resources may be more competitive. PRM also expects budgets to be appropriate and clearly aligned with the proposed objectives, meaning the cost structure should directly support implementation and be proportionate to the scope, target population, and intended outcomes.
Eligibility is limited to two main categories: (1) U.S.-based nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education, and (2) international organizations. The opportunity falls under CFDA number 19.517 (Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa) and is categorized as refugee assistance. The FOA was posted on January 5, 2009, with an application deadline of February 12, 2009, and an archive date of March 14, 2009. For access issues or questions about the full announcement, the listed contact is Matthew Austin, Program Officer at PRM, reachable by phone at 202-663-1031.
FAQs: FY2009 PRM Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for NGO Programs in Shimelba Camp, Ethiopia
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) to support refugee-focused assistance in Shimelba Camp, Ethiopia.
What is the main purpose of the FOA?
The core purpose is to fund practical care-and-maintenance activities in a refugee camp setting that directly benefit refugees, while allowing limited inclusion of the surrounding host community.
Where must the program take place?
The FOA is specifically focused on Shimelba Camp in Ethiopia.
Who must benefit from services funded under this FOA?
Refugees are the clear priority population for service delivery and resource use under this opportunity.
Is there a minimum percentage of refugees who must be served?
Yes. At least 50 percent of the people served by any proposed program must be refugees.
Can programs include the surrounding host community?
Yes. The FOA allows limited inclusion of the surrounding host community, as long as the minimum requirement is met that at least 50 percent of people served are refugees.
What types of activities or sectors are suggested?
PRM indicates proposals may address a range of humanitarian and protection needs typical in camp settings. Suggested sectors include protection activities, health services, water supply, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), shelter support, education, community services, psychosocial support, prevention and response to gender-based violence (GBV), and livelihoods development and training.
Does PRM only fund life-saving activities?
No. The sector list signals PRM is open to both immediate interventions (such as health, WASH, and shelter) and stabilizing services (such as protection systems, psychosocial care, education, and livelihoods training), as long as activities remain grounded in camp-based refugee assistance.
What does PRM prioritize when evaluating applications?
PRM states it will prioritize applicants that demonstrate strong operational credibility and coordination in Ethiopia, particularly in Shimelba Camp or similar refugee contexts, along with strong program design and measurable performance.
Is collaboration with UNHCR important for this FOA?
Yes. A major preference is demonstrated collaboration with UNHCR in-country, including evidence that UNHCR is funding and/or otherwise supporting the proposed activities.
Does PRM prefer organizations with prior experience in Ethiopia?
Yes. PRM prioritizes applicants with a proven track record delivering the type of refugee assistance being proposed in Ethiopia and within the relevant technical sectors.
What coordination is expected besides UNHCR?
PRM expects clear evidence of coordination with the host government and with other international and non-governmental actors working in the same activity areas.
May proposal information be shared with other entities?
Yes. PRM notes it may share proposal budget and activity details with appropriate ministries, local officials, and other U.S. government entities.
What level of detail is expected in the implementation plan?
PRM is looking for a concrete implementation plan with well-developed objectives and performance indicators that meet SMART criteria: specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and reliable, time-bound, and trackable.
Are baselines required?
Yes. Applicants are expected to establish baselines for their indicators.
Does PRM require impact indicators?
Yes. Applicants are expected to include at least one impact indicator per objective, indicating PRM is interested in measuring meaningful change in addition to counting outputs.
What funding instrument will PRM use?
Funding is provided through a cooperative agreement, which generally implies a more hands-on relationship with PRM compared to a standard grant, often involving substantial agency involvement in monitoring, coordination, or program direction.
What is the award size for this opportunity?
The award floor is $250,000 and the ceiling is $500,000.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. There is no formal cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Is co-funding viewed positively?
Yes. PRM explicitly favors budgets that demonstrate co-funding from non-U.S. government sources, so proposals that leverage additional donor or private resources may be more competitive.
What does PRM expect from the project budget?
PRM expects budgets to be appropriate and clearly aligned with the proposed objectives, meaning costs should directly support implementation and be proportionate to the scope, target population, and intended outcomes.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to (1) U.S.-based nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and (2) international organizations.
Are U.S. universities eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education are excluded from the eligible category of U.S.-based nonprofits under this FOA.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 19.517, Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa.
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized as refugee assistance.
When was the FOA posted?
The FOA was posted on January 5, 2009.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is February 12, 2009.
When was the FOA archived?
The archive date is March 14, 2009.
Who is the contact for questions or access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed contact is Matthew Austin, Program Officer at PRM.
How can the PRM contact person be reached?
Matthew Austin can be reached by phone at 202-663-1031.
Browse more opportunities from the same agency: Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification)
Next opportunity: National Oceanographic Partnership Program (NOPP) and Interagency Committee on Ocean Science and Resource Management Integration (ICOSRMI)
Previous opportunity: Part D Coordinated HIV Services and Access to Research for Women, Infant, Children and Youth
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for PRM AFR 09 CA AF 01052009 HORN
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (PRM AFR 09 CA AF 01052009 HORN) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element (CAP SSSE) Apply for DHS 09 FEMA 023 001 Funding Number: DHS 09 FEMA 023 001 Agency: Region 1 Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element (CAP SSSE) Apply for DHS 09 FEMA 023 002 Funding Number: DHS 09 FEMA 023 002 Agency: Region 2 Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element (CAP SSSE) Apply for DHS 09 FEMA 023 003 Funding Number: DHS 09 FEMA 023 003 Agency: Region 3 Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element (CAP SSSE) Apply for DHS 09 FEMA 023 004 Funding Number: DHS 09 FEMA 023 004 Agency: Region 4 Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element (CAP SSSE) Apply for DHS 09 FEMA 023 005 Funding Number: DHS 09 FEMA 023 005 Agency: Region 5 Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element (CAP SSSE) Apply for DHS 09 FEMA 023 006 Funding Number: DHS 09 FEMA 023 006 Agency: Region 6 Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element (CAP SSSE) Apply for DHS 09 FEMA 023 007 Funding Number: DHS 09 FEMA 023 007 Agency: Region 7 Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element (CAP SSSE) Apply for DHS 09 FEMA 023 008 Funding Number: DHS 09 FEMA 023 008 Agency: Region 8 Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element (CAP SSSE) Apply for DHS 09 FEMA 023 009 Funding Number: DHS 09 FEMA 023 009 Agency: Region 9 Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element (CAP SSSE) Apply for DHS 09 FEMA 023 010 Funding Number: DHS 09 FEMA 023 010 Agency: Region 10 Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| NIJ FY09 Social Science Research on Wrongful Conviction Apply for NIJ 2009 1936 Funding Number: NIJ 2009 1936 Agency: National Institute of Justice Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $600,000 |
| PRM supported NGO projects benefiting refugees in Chad, Cameroon, and the Central African Republic starting between April 1, 2009 July 31, 2009 Apply for PRM AFR 09 CA AF 01152009 CHAD Funding Number: PRM AFR 09 CA AF 01152009 CHAD Agency: Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $3,000,000 |
| Transition from Prison to Community Apply for 09K112 Funding Number: 09K112 Agency: National Institute of Corrections Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $400,000 |
| BioWatch Program Field Operations Sample Collection Activities Apply for DHS 09 OHA 091 002 Funding Number: DHS 09 OHA 091 002 Agency: Office of Procurement Operations Grants Division Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Support for Multilateral Initiatives Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC), and Community of Democracies (CD) Apply for DRL MLGA 01282009 Funding Number: DRL MLGA 01282009 Agency: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $127,500 |
| NIJ FY09 Research and Evaluation on Sexual Violence and Teen Dating Violence Apply for NIJ 2009 2044 Funding Number: NIJ 2009 2044 Agency: National Institute of Justice Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| FY2008 Fire Prevention and Safety Grants Apply for DHS 08 FEMA 044 001 Funding Number: DHS 08 FEMA 044 001 Agency: Department of Homeland Security FEMA Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| American Serbia Montenegro Youth Leadership Exchange (A SMYLE) Program Apply for ECA PE C PY 09 19 Funding Number: ECA PE C PY 09 19 Agency: Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $1,360,000 |
| NIJ FY09 Crime and Justice Research Apply for NIJ 2009 2007 Funding Number: NIJ 2009 2007 Agency: National Institute of Justice Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| NIJ FY09 Research and Evaluation on the Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Elderly Individuals and Residents of Residential Care Facilities Apply for NIJ 2009 2006 Funding Number: NIJ 2009 2006 Agency: National Institute of Justice Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "PRM AFR 09 CA AF 01052009 HORN", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.