Opportunity Information: Apply for PRM AFR 10 CA AF 010610 CHAD
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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 "FY2010 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs benefiting refugees in Chad, Cameroon, and the Central African Republic" 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 Feb 10, 2010 and posted on Jan 6, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 16, 2010 The deadline has been extended until Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 1200pm (noon) EST.. (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: 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 FY2010 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) titled "FY2010 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs benefiting refugees in Chad, Cameroon, and the Central African Republic" is a U.S. Department of State Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) grant opportunity focused on refugee assistance in Central Africa. The program is intended to support NGO-led activities that align closely with PRM priorities for protection and humanitarian assistance to refugees and conflict-affected populations, with a clear emphasis on programs that are well-coordinated with UNHCR and that fill documented gaps in services. Funding is offered through a cooperative agreement mechanism, under CFDA 19.517 (Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa), and is categorized as refugee assistance.
PRM lays out country-specific priorities to guide applicants toward the refugee populations and locations of greatest interest. In Chad, proposals are expected to focus either on Sudanese refugees living in the 12 camps in eastern Chad or on Central African refugees in the 5 camps in southern Chad. Chad proposals may address a wide range of humanitarian and support sectors, including protection, health, water and sanitation, education, camp management, community services, livelihoods, humanitarian air services, humanitarian information services, and psychosocial support. In Cameroon, PRM is prioritizing assistance for Central African refugees living in eastern Cameroon, with proposals centered on protection, health, water and sanitation, and livelihoods. In the Central African Republic (CAR), PRM is seeking proposals that support Sudanese refugees in the Sam Ouandja area or that respond to new refugee arrivals from the Democratic Republic of Congo, with eligible sectors limited to protection, health, and water and sanitation. Across all three countries, the FOA is geared toward practical, field-based humanitarian programming aimed at maintaining basic services, improving safety and access to rights, and strengthening conditions for refugee well-being.
Beyond the country focus areas, PRM signals very clearly how it will decide which proposals rise to the top under budget constraints. Priority goes to organizations that can demonstrate a strong working relationship with UNHCR, such as current UNHCR funding and/or a letter of support from UNHCR tied to the proposed activities or the broader country program. Importantly, PRM wants any UNHCR support letter to be specific about what gap in services the proposed project is intended to address, which effectively pushes applicants to show they are solving a recognized problem rather than duplicating what is already funded. PRM also favors applicants with a proven track record delivering the proposed type of assistance in the same sector and the same geographic context, since performance risk is a major consideration in complex refugee settings.
Coordination is another central requirement, not an afterthought. Applicants are expected to show active coordination with international organizations and other NGOs operating in the same area or sector, and, where possible, coordination with relevant local authorities. PRM also places heavy weight on the quality of project design and monitoring: proposals should present a concrete implementation plan with objectives and indicators that are SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and reliable, time-bound and trackable). PRM expects established baselines and at least one outcome or impact indicator per objective, which means applicants should be prepared to measure results beyond simple activity counts and demonstrate real changes in conditions, access, or well-being.
Budget realism and leverage matter as well. While the FOA states there is no formal cost-sharing or matching requirement, PRM indicates that it will prioritize budgets that are appropriate for achieving the stated objectives and that demonstrate co-funding from non-U.S. government sources. In practice, this means applicants that can bring other donor resources or organizational funds to the table may be viewed as more competitive, especially if co-funding strengthens coverage, sustainability, or continuity of services. PRM also emphasizes proper beneficiary targeting and expects targeting decisions to be coordinated with UNHCR and other relevant actors. Consistent with PRM's mandate, the agency will only consider projects that include a target beneficiary base of at least 50 refugees, reinforcing that the funding is meant for programming with meaningful refugee reach rather than very small-scale initiatives.
The FOA also requires adherence to recognized international humanitarian standards and points applicants to the FY2010 General PRM NGO Guidelines for sector-specific standards. This is a signal that proposals should be built around accepted technical norms (for example, in WASH, health, protection, and camp management) and should be able to demonstrate quality and accountability consistent with widely used humanitarian benchmarks.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on January 6, 2010, created on February 10, 2010, and originally closed on February 10, 2010, but the submission deadline was extended to February 16, 2010 at 12:00 pm (noon) EST. The award floor is $100,000 and the award ceiling is $3,000,000. Eligible applicants include (1) U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and (2) international organizations, with the note that responses from international organizations are subject to PRM authorities and procedures for voluntary contributions to international organizations. For help accessing the full announcement, PRM provided a contact: Geoffrey Parker, phone 202-663-1029.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "FY2010 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs benefiting refugees in Chad, Cameroon, and the Central African Republic."
Which U.S. government office is offering this grant?
This funding opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM).
What is the overall purpose of the FOA?
The FOA supports NGO-led humanitarian and protection programs benefiting refugees and conflict-affected populations in Central Africa, with an emphasis on practical, field-based assistance that aligns with PRM priorities, is coordinated with UNHCR, and fills documented gaps in services.
What funding mechanism will be used?
Funding is offered through a cooperative agreement mechanism.
What is the CFDA number and program category?
The CFDA is 19.517 (Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa), and the opportunity is categorized as refugee assistance.
Which countries are covered under this FOA?
The FOA focuses on Chad, Cameroon, and the Central African Republic (CAR).
What populations and locations are prioritized in Chad?
In Chad, proposals are expected to focus either on (1) Sudanese refugees living in the 12 camps in eastern Chad, or (2) Central African refugees in the 5 camps in southern Chad.
What sectors are eligible for proposals in Chad?
Chad proposals may address a wide range of sectors, including protection, health, water and sanitation, education, camp management, community services, livelihoods, humanitarian air services, humanitarian information services, and psychosocial support.
What populations and locations are prioritized in Cameroon?
In Cameroon, PRM prioritizes assistance for Central African refugees living in eastern Cameroon.
What sectors are prioritized in Cameroon?
Cameroon proposals are centered on protection, health, water and sanitation, and livelihoods.
What populations and locations are prioritized in the Central African Republic (CAR)?
In CAR, PRM seeks proposals that support Sudanese refugees in the Sam Ouandja area or that respond to new refugee arrivals from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
What sectors are eligible in CAR?
In CAR, eligible sectors are limited to protection, health, and water and sanitation.
How important is coordination with UNHCR?
Coordination with UNHCR is a central priority. PRM indicates it will prioritize organizations that can demonstrate a strong working relationship with UNHCR, such as current UNHCR funding and/or a letter of support from UNHCR connected to the proposed activities or the broader country program.
Does PRM require a UNHCR letter of support?
The FOA highlights UNHCR letters of support as a strong factor in prioritization. PRM wants any UNHCR support letter to be specific about what documented gap in services the proposed project will address.
How does PRM evaluate proposals when funding is limited?
Under budget constraints, PRM prioritizes proposals that show strong UNHCR coordination and gap-filling, proven track record in the same sector and geographic context, strong coordination with other actors, high-quality project design with SMART indicators, and realistic budgets that may leverage co-funding from non-U.S. government sources.
Is prior experience required?
PRM favors applicants with a proven track record delivering the proposed type of assistance in the same sector and the same geographic context.
What coordination is expected beyond UNHCR?
Applicants are expected to show active coordination with international organizations and other NGOs operating in the same area or sector, and where possible, coordination with relevant local authorities.
What does PRM expect regarding monitoring and evaluation?
PRM expects a concrete implementation plan with objectives and indicators that are SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and reliable, time-bound and trackable). Proposals should include established baselines and at least one outcome or impact indicator per objective.
Are baselines required in the proposal?
The FOA indicates PRM expects established baselines to support meaningful monitoring of results.
What is the minimum number of beneficiaries required?
PRM will only consider projects that include a target beneficiary base of at least 50 refugees.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No formal cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated. However, PRM indicates it will prioritize proposals that demonstrate co-funding from non-U.S. government sources.
How important is the budget approach?
Budget realism is emphasized. PRM prioritizes budgets that are appropriate for achieving stated objectives, and it also gives weight to proposals that leverage co-funding from non-U.S. government sources.
What does PRM mean by "filling documented gaps"?
PRM is signaling that proposed activities should address a recognized service gap rather than duplicating existing, funded services. The FOA specifically notes that UNHCR support letters should describe the gap the project is intended to fill.
Are there technical or quality standards applicants must follow?
Yes. The FOA requires adherence to recognized international humanitarian standards and points applicants to the FY2010 General PRM NGO Guidelines for sector-specific standards.
What is the award funding range?
The award floor is $100,000 and the award ceiling is $3,000,000.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include (1) U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and (2) international organizations. Responses from international organizations are subject to PRM authorities and procedures for voluntary contributions to international organizations.
Are U.S. universities eligible to apply?
No. The FOA specifies that eligible U.S.-based nonprofits must have 501(c)(3) status and excludes institutions of higher education.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted on January 6, 2010, and created on February 10, 2010.
What was the submission deadline?
The FOA originally closed on February 10, 2010, but the submission deadline was extended to February 16, 2010 at 12:00 pm (noon) EST.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
PRM provided the following contact for help accessing the full announcement: Geoffrey Parker, phone 202-663-1029.
What types of activities does PRM appear to prefer overall?
Across the three countries, PRM emphasizes practical, field-based humanitarian programming that maintains basic services, improves safety and access to rights, and strengthens conditions for refugee well-being, while demonstrating coordination and measurable results.
Does the FOA mention expectations for beneficiary targeting?
Yes. PRM emphasizes proper beneficiary targeting and expects targeting decisions to be coordinated with UNHCR and other relevant actors.
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