Opportunity Information: Apply for PRM ANE 10 CA SA 030210
Apply for PRM ANE 10 CA SA 030210
- 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 Sri Lankan Refugees in India" 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 Feb 1, 2010 and posted on Feb 1, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 2, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,350,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,400,000.00 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 PRM NGO Projects Benefiting Sri Lankan Refugees in India opportunity is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) funding announcement for projects that primarily support Sri Lankan refugees living in India, with particular relevance to Tamil Nadu. Funding is described as limited, and proposals are expected to align tightly with PRM priorities for FY2010. Projects must focus on one or more of these core sectors: protection, shelter and infrastructure, water and sanitation, and livelihoods. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, meaning PRM generally anticipates an ongoing level of involvement or coordination during implementation compared to a standard grant.
PRM signals that competitive proposals will show strong coordination and proven capacity in this setting. Preference is given to organizations that can demonstrate a working relationship with UNHCR, including UNHCR funding and/or support for the proposed activities or the applicant's broader country program. PRM also prioritizes applicants with a track record of delivering the proposed type of assistance to Sri Lankan refugees in Tamil Nadu specifically, not just general humanitarian experience. In addition, proposals are expected to show coordination with development actors and to include a well-developed transition strategy that explains how activities will be sustained, handed off, or integrated over time. Finally, PRM emphasizes appropriate beneficiary targeting, coordinated with UNHCR and other relevant organizations, to avoid duplication and ensure that assistance reaches the intended refugee populations.
In the protection sector, PRM highlights reception services for incoming refugees as a key need. The announcement also points to a specific legal and protection context affecting nearly 30,000 stateless refugees who may be eligible to regain Sri Lankan citizenship due to Sri Lanka's 2009 amendment to the Grant of Citizenship to Stateless Persons Act. Activities that help address related documentation, case management, or other practical barriers would fit within this priority area. PRM further encourages applicants to integrate prevention of and/or response to gender-based violence (GBV) into assistance programming, suggesting that protection proposals that incorporate GBV risk mitigation, referral pathways, survivor support, or community-based prevention may be viewed favorably.
For shelter and infrastructure, PRM expects projects to comply with Sphere standards and to be designed and carried out with involvement from beneficiary communities and local governments. The announcement also stresses that project design should take into account norms and conditions in surrounding Indian host communities, which implies attention to social cohesion and context-appropriate construction or rehabilitation approaches. Similarly, water and sanitation projects remain a stated priority, with the same expectation of compliance with Sphere standards, reinforcing a focus on safe, adequate, and accountable service delivery.
Livelihoods activities can be included, but PRM draws a clear boundary around what it will fund in FY2010. Standalone vocational training that is not linked to real income-generating opportunities will not be considered. Instead, PRM points to microcredit for small enterprises as an approach that has shown success in Tamil Nadu and may be suitable for refugee communities, implying a preference for livelihoods support that connects directly to market realities and measurable income outcomes.
Key administrative details include Funding Opportunity Number PRM ANE 10 CA SA 030210 and CFDA 19.519 (Overseas Refugee Assistance Program for Near East and South Asia). The opportunity was posted February 1, 2010, with an application deadline of March 2, 2010, and an archive date of April 1, 2010. Estimated total funding is listed as $1,350,000, with an anticipated award floor of $250,000 and an award ceiling listed at $1,400,000. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) as well as international organizations. PRM also notes that international organizations already engaged in relevant refugee assistance programming should ensure PRM is aware of those programs by the closing date so PRM can consider both IO and NGO activities during its funding decisions.
For applicants seeking fuller requirements, PRM directs readers to the full announcement on Grants.gov and to PRM's general NGO guidelines hosted on the State Department PRM website. The program point of contact is Program Officer Rebecca T. Kinsey, who is listed with a phone number (202-663-1950) and email (kinseyrt@state.gov) for questions or help accessing the announcement.
FAQs: PRM NGO Projects Benefiting Sri Lankan Refugees in India (FY2010)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) funding announcement for NGO projects that primarily support Sri Lankan refugees living in India, with particular relevance to Tamil Nadu.
Which government office is offering the funding?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM).
What is the official Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PRM ANE 10 CA SA 030210.
What is the CFDA number and program title?
The CFDA number is 19.519, under the Overseas Refugee Assistance Program for Near East and South Asia.
Who should benefit from the proposed projects?
Projects are expected to primarily benefit Sri Lankan refugees in India, with particular relevance to Tamil Nadu. PRM also emphasizes appropriate beneficiary targeting coordinated with UNHCR and other relevant organizations to avoid duplication and ensure assistance reaches the intended refugee populations.
Is funding considered limited?
Yes. The announcement describes funding as limited and indicates that proposals are expected to align tightly with PRM priorities for FY2010.
What sectors are eligible for project activities?
Projects must focus on one or more of these core sectors: protection; shelter and infrastructure; water and sanitation; and livelihoods.
What type of award instrument will be used?
PRM expects to use a cooperative agreement, which generally involves an ongoing level of PRM involvement or coordination during implementation compared to a standard grant.
How important is coordination with UNHCR?
PRM indicates that preference is given to organizations that can demonstrate a working relationship with UNHCR, including UNHCR funding and/or support for the proposed activities or the applicant's broader country program.
Does PRM prefer applicants with Tamil Nadu-specific experience?
Yes. PRM prioritizes applicants with a track record of delivering the proposed type of assistance to Sri Lankan refugees in Tamil Nadu specifically, not only general humanitarian experience.
Are applicants expected to coordinate with other actors beyond UNHCR?
Yes. Proposals are expected to show coordination with development actors and to include a well-developed transition strategy that explains how activities will be sustained, handed off, or integrated over time.
What is meant by a transition strategy in this announcement?
PRM expects a clear plan describing how project activities will be sustained, handed off, or integrated over time, rather than ending abruptly when PRM funding concludes.
What protection activities does PRM highlight as a priority?
In the protection sector, PRM highlights reception services for incoming refugees as a key need.
Is there a specific legal/protection issue mentioned for stateless refugees?
Yes. The announcement references nearly 30,000 stateless refugees who may be eligible to regain Sri Lankan citizenship due to Sri Lanka's 2009 amendment to the Grant of Citizenship to Stateless Persons Act. Activities that address documentation, case management, or other practical barriers related to this context are aligned with the priority area.
Does PRM encourage gender-based violence (GBV) integration?
Yes. PRM encourages applicants to integrate prevention of and/or response to gender-based violence (GBV) into assistance programming. Protection proposals that incorporate GBV risk mitigation, referral pathways, survivor support, or community-based prevention may be viewed favorably.
What standards apply to shelter and infrastructure projects?
PRM expects shelter and infrastructure projects to comply with Sphere standards and to be designed and carried out with involvement from beneficiary communities and local governments.
Do shelter and infrastructure projects need to consider host-community norms?
Yes. The announcement stresses that project design should take into account norms and conditions in surrounding Indian host communities, implying attention to context-appropriate approaches and social cohesion considerations.
What standards apply to water and sanitation projects?
Water and sanitation projects are a stated priority and are also expected to comply with Sphere standards, reinforcing safe, adequate, and accountable service delivery.
Are livelihoods activities allowed?
Yes, livelihoods can be included, but PRM sets limits on what it will fund in FY2010.
Will PRM fund standalone vocational training?
No. Standalone vocational training that is not linked to real income-generating opportunities will not be considered.
What livelihoods approach does PRM point to as successful in Tamil Nadu?
PRM notes that microcredit for small enterprises has shown success in Tamil Nadu and may be suitable for refugee communities, implying a preference for livelihoods support tied to market realities and measurable income outcomes.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding is listed as $1,350,000.
What is the anticipated award floor and ceiling?
The anticipated award floor is $250,000. The award ceiling is listed as $1,400,000.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity 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.
Are institutions of higher education eligible if they have 501(c)(3) status?
No. The eligibility statement excludes institutions of higher education.
What guidance is provided for international organizations already implementing related programs?
PRM notes that international organizations already engaged in relevant refugee assistance programming should ensure PRM is aware of those programs by the closing date so PRM can consider both IO and NGO activities during funding decisions.
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
It was posted on February 1, 2010. The application deadline was March 2, 2010. The archive date was April 1, 2010.
Where can applicants find the full requirements?
PRM directs applicants to the full announcement on Grants.gov and to PRM's general NGO guidelines on the State Department PRM website.
Who is the program point of contact for questions?
The program point of contact is Program Officer Rebecca T. Kinsey. Phone: 202-663-1950. Email: kinseyrt@state.gov.
Can applicants contact PRM for help accessing the announcement?
Yes. The listed program officer contact is provided for questions or help accessing the announcement.
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