Opportunity Information: Apply for PRM ECA 11 CA WHA 05092011
Apply for PRM ECA 11 CA WHA 05092011
- 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 Projects Benefiting Colombian Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons" 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 May 16, 2011 and posted on May 9, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 9, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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 PRM NGO Projects Benefiting Colombian Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PRM-ECA-11-CA-WHA-05092011) is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) discretionary funding announcement focused on humanitarian assistance and protection for displaced Colombians across parts of South and Central America. The program is designed to fill urgent gaps for especially vulnerable internally displaced persons (IDPs) and refugees, with explicit attention to Afro-Colombian and indigenous communities. A central theme is strengthening the ability of governments, particularly Colombia at both national and local levels, to deliver protection and assistance, while also making sure eligible displaced people are connected to existing government programs through proper registration and referral pathways. Priority countries identified for PRM support are Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Venezuela, and Costa Rica.
In Colombia, PRM emphasizes the immediate emergency phase after displacement, generally covering the first 15 to 90 days depending on assessed needs. Proposals are expected to offer comprehensive emergency-response programming that can rapidly stabilize households and reduce immediate harm. Priority activities include distributing food and non-food items, conducting basic health screenings with referrals as needed, providing psychosocial support, and delivering emergency shelter assistance. A key operational expectation is that projects help beneficiaries enter official assistance systems by supporting the registration of displacement claims and linking people to government services where those options exist. Beyond direct relief, PRM also prioritizes capacity building and institutional strengthening. At the local level, this includes helping authorities plan and budget for humanitarian assistance through integrated local plans, strengthening IDP associations and social organizations such as municipal and departmental displacement response committees, and supporting practical emergency projects that increase local response capacity (for example, community centers or shelters and local IDP assistance centers). At the national level, applicants are encouraged to coordinate with Colombian entities such as Accion Social, the Ministry of Interior and Justice, and the Public Ministry to identify and support high-impact initiatives that improve overall policy and program response for IDPs.
Protection is treated as a cross-cutting requirement in Colombia-focused proposals. PRM highlights prevention of and response to gender-based violence as a priority, along with mechanisms that effectively connect displaced people to government programs and services so they can realize their rights in practice. Projects are also expected to address discrimination faced by IDPs within host communities and to coordinate closely with other international and non-governmental actors, including partners and programs supported by USAID, to avoid duplication and improve coverage. Geographic targeting within Colombia should focus on areas with high displacement and weak institutional capacity, while also taking into account what assistance is already being provided by the government and major humanitarian actors such as ICRC and other donor-supported programs (for example WFP and ECHO). PRM specifically notes heightened consideration for proposals operating in the departments of Nariño, Putumayo, and Caqueta; Cauca, Valle del Cauca, and Choco; Antioquia and Cordoba; and Arauca and Norte de Santander.
For Ecuador, Panama, Venezuela, and Costa Rica, the emphasis shifts toward filling critical gaps in humanitarian aid and supporting refugee integration in places hosting Colombian refugees and asylum seekers. Priority emergency activities mirror those in Colombia: provision of food and non-food items, improved access to health services and psychosocial support, and emergency shelter assistance. In addition, PRM places strong weight on livelihoods and integration interventions, such as income generation and productive projects (including microfinance), employment counseling, vocational training, and job-bank support. Education access is also a stated priority, especially primary education and programming for at-risk youth. Integration is framed as a two-way effort, with socio-cultural activities meant to build bridges and encourage participation with host communities.
Protection priorities for refugees in these host countries include improving access to accurate information and assistance for reception, orientation, registration, and documentation processes, which are often bottlenecks for safety and long-term stability. Proposals are expected to address xenophobia and discrimination affecting refugees and asylum seekers, maintain strong prevention and response capacity for gender-based violence, and incorporate measures to prevent or respond to trafficking in persons, labor and sexual exploitation, and risks faced by unaccompanied minors in both refugee and host communities. PRM also supports capacity building for host government institutions responsible for registration, documentation, and integration, coupled with training for local and national authorities (including migration officials, police, military, and social service agencies) on respecting the rights of refugees and asylum seekers. A distinct additional area for these countries is small-scale infrastructure support that benefits both refugees and host communities, such as water and sanitation improvements, upgrades to school facilities serving refugee children, and the maintenance or improvement of shelters for refugees, survivors of sexual and gender-based violence, and unaccompanied minors.
The announcement provides specific geographic priorities for host countries where refugee and asylum-seeker populations are significant and institutional capacity is limited, including both rural and urban settings. In Ecuador, priority areas include Sucumbios, Imbabura, Carchi, Esmeraldas, Pichincha, Guayas, Santo Domingo, and Azuay. In Panama, focus areas include Darien, Panama City, and Colon. In Venezuela, PRM highlights Zulia, Tachira, Apure, Merida, and Caracas. In Costa Rica, the listed priorities include San Jose, Desamparados, and Alajuela.
Administratively, the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement under CFDA 19.518 (Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Western Hemisphere), with no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and international organizations. The opportunity was posted May 9, 2011, with an application closing date of June 9, 2011, and it is archived as of July 9, 2011. Award floor and ceiling amounts are listed as 0, indicating amounts were not specified in the summary record and would typically be defined through PRM review, availability of funds, and negotiated scopes. The announcement also notes that international organizations with relevant ongoing programs should ensure PRM is aware of those efforts by the closing date so PRM can weigh all IO and NGO programming for funding consideration and better coordinate the overall response. A point of contact is provided in the notice: Beth Bailey, Program Officer (phone 202-453-9279).
FAQs: PRM NGO Projects Benefiting Colombian Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (PRM-ECA-11-CA-WHA-05092011)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) discretionary funding opportunity to support humanitarian assistance and protection for displaced Colombians, including internally displaced persons (IDPs) and refugees, across parts of South and Central America.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PRM-ECA-11-CA-WHA-05092011.
Which U.S. government office is offering the award?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM).
What type of award is expected?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What CFDA program does this fall under?
This opportunity is under CFDA 19.518, Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Western Hemisphere.
Which countries are prioritized for PRM support under this announcement?
Priority countries identified are Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Venezuela, and Costa Rica.
Who is the intended beneficiary population?
The program targets displaced Colombians, including especially vulnerable IDPs and refugees, with explicit attention to Afro-Colombian and indigenous communities.
What is the overarching goal of the program?
The program is designed to fill urgent gaps in humanitarian assistance and protection, while strengthening the ability of governments (particularly Colombia at national and local levels) to deliver protection and assistance and ensuring displaced people are linked into existing government programs through registration and referral pathways.
What is PRM's main focus inside Colombia?
In Colombia, PRM emphasizes the immediate emergency phase after displacement, generally covering the first 15 to 90 days depending on assessed needs, with proposals expected to rapidly stabilize households and reduce immediate harm.
What emergency response activities are prioritized in Colombia?
Priority activities include distribution of food and non-food items, basic health screenings with referrals as needed, psychosocial support, and emergency shelter assistance.
Is beneficiary registration and referral to government services expected in Colombia projects?
Yes. A key operational expectation is that projects help beneficiaries enter official assistance systems by supporting registration of displacement claims and linking displaced people to government services where those options exist.
Does PRM prioritize capacity building and institutional strengthening in Colombia?
Yes. PRM prioritizes capacity building and institutional strengthening at both the local and national levels to improve protection and assistance for IDPs.
What kinds of local-level capacity building activities are mentioned for Colombia?
Examples include helping authorities plan and budget for humanitarian assistance through integrated local plans; strengthening IDP associations and social organizations such as municipal and departmental displacement response committees; and supporting practical emergency projects that increase local response capacity (for example, community centers or shelters and local IDP assistance centers).
What kinds of national-level coordination or partnerships are encouraged in Colombia?
Applicants are encouraged to coordinate with Colombian entities such as Accion Social, the Ministry of Interior and Justice, and the Public Ministry to identify and support high-impact initiatives that improve overall policy and program responses for IDPs.
How is protection treated in Colombia-focused proposals?
Protection is a cross-cutting requirement. PRM highlights prevention of and response to gender-based violence and mechanisms that connect displaced people to government programs and services so they can realize their rights in practice.
Are projects expected to address discrimination against IDPs in Colombia?
Yes. Projects are expected to address discrimination faced by IDPs within host communities.
Is coordination with other humanitarian actors required?
Proposals are expected to coordinate closely with other international and non-governmental actors, including partners and programs supported by USAID, to avoid duplication and improve coverage.
How should applicants think about geographic targeting in Colombia?
Geographic targeting should focus on areas with high displacement and weak institutional capacity, while considering what assistance is already being provided by the government and major humanitarian actors such as ICRC and other donor-supported programs (for example WFP and ECHO).
Which departments in Colombia receive heightened consideration?
PRM notes heightened consideration for proposals operating in: Nariño, Putumayo, and Caqueta; Cauca, Valle del Cauca, and Choco; Antioquia and Cordoba; and Arauca and Norte de Santander.
How does the focus differ in Ecuador, Panama, Venezuela, and Costa Rica?
In these host countries, PRM emphasizes filling critical gaps in humanitarian aid and supporting refugee integration in places hosting Colombian refugees and asylum seekers.
What emergency activities are prioritized in the host countries?
Priority emergency activities mirror those in Colombia: food and non-food item assistance, improved access to health services and psychosocial support, and emergency shelter assistance.
What integration and livelihoods activities are prioritized in host countries?
PRM places strong weight on livelihoods and integration interventions, including income generation and productive projects (including microfinance), employment counseling, vocational training, and job-bank support.
Is education included as a priority in host countries?
Yes. Education access is a stated priority, especially primary education and programming for at-risk youth.
How is integration described in the announcement?
Integration is framed as a two-way effort, with socio-cultural activities intended to build bridges and encourage participation with host communities.
What protection priorities are highlighted for refugees and asylum seekers in host countries?
Protection priorities include improving access to accurate information and assistance for reception, orientation, registration, and documentation processes; addressing xenophobia and discrimination; maintaining strong prevention and response capacity for gender-based violence; and incorporating measures to prevent or respond to trafficking in persons, labor and sexual exploitation, and risks faced by unaccompanied minors.
Does PRM support capacity building for host government institutions?
Yes. PRM supports capacity building for host government institutions responsible for registration, documentation, and integration, along with training for local and national authorities (including migration officials, police, military, and social service agencies) on respecting the rights of refugees and asylum seekers.
Is small-scale infrastructure support allowable in host countries?
Yes. A distinct additional area for these countries is small-scale infrastructure support that benefits both refugees and host communities, such as water and sanitation improvements, upgrades to school facilities serving refugee children, and maintenance or improvement of shelters for refugees, survivors of sexual and gender-based violence, and unaccompanied minors.
Which geographic areas are prioritized in Ecuador?
Priority areas in Ecuador include Sucumbios, Imbabura, Carchi, Esmeraldas, Pichincha, Guayas, Santo Domingo, and Azuay.
Which geographic areas are prioritized in Panama?
Priority areas in Panama include Darien, Panama City, and Colon.
Which geographic areas are prioritized in Venezuela?
Priority areas in Venezuela include Zulia, Tachira, Apure, Merida, and Caracas.
Which geographic areas are prioritized in Costa Rica?
Priority areas in Costa Rica include San Jose, Desamparados, and Alajuela.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and international organizations.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on May 9, 2011, with an application closing date of June 9, 2011.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity is archived as of July 9, 2011.
Are award amounts specified?
The award floor and ceiling are listed as 0 in the summary record, meaning amounts were not specified there and would typically be defined through PRM review, availability of funds, and negotiated scopes.
Does PRM ask international organizations to flag existing related programs?
Yes. International organizations with relevant ongoing programs are asked to ensure PRM is aware of those efforts by the closing date so PRM can weigh all IO and NGO programming for funding consideration and better coordinate the overall response.
Who is the point of contact listed in the notice?
The notice lists Beth Bailey, Program Officer, as the point of contact (phone: 202-453-9279).
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