Opportunity Information: Apply for PRM AFR 09 CA AF 07222009 SUDAN
Apply for PRM AFR 09 CA AF 07222009 SUDAN
- 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 "PRM NGO Programs in Sudan Benefiting Sudanese Refugee Returnees and Receiving Communities in Jonglei, Upper Nile, and Blue Nile States" 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 Jul 22, 2009 and posted on Jul 22, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 13, 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 $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- (1) Non profits 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:
This U.S. Department of State Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) funding opportunity (PRM AFR 09 CA AF 07222009 SUDAN; CFDA 19.517) supports projects in Sudan aimed at helping Sudanese refugee returnees reintegrate into their home areas while also benefiting the communities receiving them. The focus is on return communities in Jonglei, Upper Nile, and Blue Nile States, with PRM looking for practical reintegration assistance in three core sectors: health, primary education, and water and sanitation. The underlying intent is to reduce pressure on fragile local services during large-scale returns by strengthening basic community systems that returnees immediately rely on, while ensuring host communities also see tangible benefits.
A key requirement is that proposals target locations experiencing high levels of refugee return, and that returnees make up at least 50 percent of the direct beneficiaries in the communities being served. Applicants are expected to clearly justify that they meet this threshold and to ground their targeting in credible population data. Specifically, proposals should cite current and projected returnee figures documented by sources such as OCHA, UNHCR, and or appropriate Sudanese authorities. While PRM will consider strong proposals anywhere within Jonglei, Upper Nile, and Blue Nile States where return levels are high, it explicitly prioritizes underserved areas in specific counties: Pochalla and or Akobo in Jonglei; Maiwut, Longuchuk, Nasir, and or Maban in Upper Nile; and Kurmuk in Blue Nile. In other words, an application can be eligible outside these counties, but applications in these named areas have an advantage if they meet the other quality and coordination expectations.
Eligibility is open to U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and to International Organizations. Funding is offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically implies more ongoing engagement or oversight by the funder compared to a standard grant. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated. The award floor is $100,000 and the award ceiling is $2,000,000, giving applicants room to propose anything from relatively focused interventions to more comprehensive multi-community packages, as long as the scope remains realistic for the operating environment and time frame.
Because PRM notes budget constraints, it signals clear preferences about what will be most competitive. Priority goes to applicants that can demonstrate an established working relationship with UNHCR, including UNHCR funding and or support for the proposed activities and or the organization’s broader country program. PRM also favors organizations with a proven track record assisting Sudanese refugee returnees in the same sectors and in the specific geographic areas proposed, rather than groups that are new to either the context or the technical work. Beyond experience, PRM places heavy emphasis on coordination: applicants should show evidence of coordination with and support from local authorities, and PRM notes that if it funds a project it will share budget and activity details with relevant ministries, local authorities, and other U.S. government entities involved in reconstruction. Competitive proposals are also expected to coordinate with development organizations already operating in the region and to present a credible transition strategy, suggesting PRM wants projects that connect humanitarian reintegration support with longer-term service sustainability rather than short-lived stand-alone activities.
Operational realism is another explicit expectation. Applicants are asked to account for seasonal constraints, particularly the rainy season (approximately May through October), which can sharply limit road access, construction timelines, supply chains, and field supervision in many parts of these states. A strong proposal would therefore show how implementation plans, procurement, staffing, and logistics will adapt to weather and access constraints so that deliverables are still achievable and services remain continuous during difficult months.
Finally, the announcement encourages International Organizations that are already running relevant programming to ensure PRM is aware of those efforts by the closing date, so PRM can assess the full landscape of both IO and NGO activities when making funding decisions. The opportunity was posted July 22, 2009, with an application closing date of August 13, 2009, and it lists Brennan Gilmore as the program officer and point of contact for questions about the announcement and application process.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) funding opportunity (PRM AFR 09 CA AF 07222009 SUDAN; CFDA 19.517) supporting projects in Sudan that help Sudanese refugee returnees reintegrate into their home areas while also benefiting the communities receiving them.
2) What is the main goal of the program?
The intent is to reduce pressure on fragile local services during large-scale refugee returns by strengthening basic community systems that returnees rely on immediately, while ensuring host communities also see tangible benefits from the assistance.
3) Which sectors are eligible or prioritized?
PRM is looking for practical reintegration assistance in three core sectors:
- Health
- Primary education
- Water and sanitation
4) Where must projects be located?
Projects should focus on return communities in:
- Jonglei State
- Upper Nile State
- Blue Nile State
PRM will consider strong proposals anywhere within these states where return levels are high.
5) Are any specific counties prioritized?
Yes. While proposals can be eligible outside the counties listed below (as long as they are within Jonglei, Upper Nile, or Blue Nile and have high return levels), PRM explicitly prioritizes underserved areas in these counties:
- Jonglei: Pochalla and/or Akobo
- Upper Nile: Maiwut, Longuchuk, Nasir, and/or Maban
- Blue Nile: Kurmuk
6) Do proposals have to target communities with high levels of return?
Yes. A key requirement is that proposals target locations experiencing high levels of refugee return.
7) What is the minimum share of returnees among direct beneficiaries?
Returnees must make up at least 50 percent of the direct beneficiaries in the communities being served. Applicants are expected to clearly justify that they meet this threshold.
8) What kind of data should be used to justify returnee numbers?
Proposals should ground targeting in credible population data and cite current and projected returnee figures documented by sources such as:
- OCHA
- UNHCR
- Appropriate Sudanese authorities
9) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is open to:
- U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
- International Organizations
10) What type of award will be made?
Funding is offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically implies more ongoing engagement or oversight by the funder than a standard grant.
11) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the information provided.
12) What is the funding range for awards?
The award floor is $100,000 and the award ceiling is $2,000,000.
13) What makes a proposal more competitive, given PRM budget constraints?
PRM signals several competitive preferences, including:
- An established working relationship with UNHCR, including UNHCR funding and/or support for the proposed activities and/or the organization’s broader country program
- A proven track record assisting Sudanese refugee returnees in the same sectors and in the specific geographic areas proposed
- Strong coordination with local authorities and evidence of their support
- Coordination with development organizations operating in the region
- A credible transition strategy that connects reintegration support with longer-term service sustainability
14) How important is coordination with government and other stakeholders?
Coordination is emphasized heavily. Applicants should show evidence of coordination with and support from local authorities. PRM also notes that if it funds a project, it will share budget and activity details with relevant ministries, local authorities, and other U.S. government entities involved in reconstruction.
15) Does PRM expect coordination with UNHCR?
Yes. PRM prioritizes applicants that can demonstrate an established working relationship with UNHCR, and PRM specifically notes that UNHCR funding and/or support for the proposed activities (and/or the organization’s broader country program) is a competitive advantage.
16) Is prior experience in the same area and sector important?
Yes. PRM favors organizations with a proven track record supporting Sudanese refugee returnees in the same sectors and in the specific geographic areas proposed, rather than organizations new to the context or the technical work.
17) What is meant by a “transition strategy†in this opportunity?
PRM expects a credible transition strategy, meaning the proposal should show how reintegration support will connect to longer-term service sustainability. This suggests PRM prefers projects that do not operate as short-lived stand-alone activities and that align with broader development efforts.
18) What operational constraints should proposals address?
Applicants are asked to account for seasonal constraints, particularly the rainy season (approximately May through October), which can limit road access, construction timelines, supply chains, and field supervision in parts of Jonglei, Upper Nile, and Blue Nile.
19) How should applicants address the rainy season in their implementation plan?
A strong proposal should show how implementation plans, procurement, staffing, and logistics will adapt to weather and access constraints so deliverables remain achievable and services remain continuous during difficult months.
20) Are applications outside the named priority counties still eligible?
Yes. PRM will consider strong proposals anywhere within Jonglei, Upper Nile, and Blue Nile States where return levels are high. However, proposals in the explicitly prioritized underserved counties have an advantage if they also meet the other quality and coordination expectations.
21) What does PRM say about International Organizations (IOs) already running relevant programs?
The announcement encourages International Organizations that are already running relevant programming to ensure PRM is aware of those efforts by the closing date, so PRM can assess the overall landscape of IO and NGO activities when making funding decisions.
22) When was this opportunity posted, and what is the closing date?
The opportunity was posted on July 22, 2009. The application closing date is August 13, 2009.
23) Who is the point of contact for questions?
The program officer and point of contact listed is Brennan Gilmore.
24) What is the program’s identifying information (reference numbers)?
The opportunity is identified as PRM AFR 09 CA AF 07222009 SUDAN and CFDA 19.517.
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