Opportunity Information: Apply for PRM AFR 11 CA AF 050411 CHAD
Apply for PRM AFR 11 CA AF 050411 CHAD
- 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 in Chad and Cameroon" 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 May 4, 2011 and posted on May 4, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 3, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The PRM NGO Projects in Chad and Cameroon funding opportunity is a discretionary U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) grant call designed to support refugee assistance activities in Chad and Cameroon. The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, and the opportunity is aimed at nonprofit organizations with U.S. 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). It falls under CFDA 19.517, Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa, and it does not require cost sharing or matching as a formal condition, although PRM strongly values co-funding as part of a competitive proposal. The announcement was posted May 4, 2011, with a closing date of June 3, 2011 (later archived July 3, 2011). The listed award floor and ceiling are shown as 0, which usually means applicants should rely on the full announcement or PRM guidance rather than assuming a standard minimum or maximum grant size.
PRM states that it will prioritize proposals that best align with its current funding priorities for the two countries. The target populations are clearly defined and refugee-focused: activities should primarily support (1) Sudanese refugees living in the 12 established refugee camps in eastern Chad, (2) Central African refugees living in the 9 refugee camps in southern Chad, and (3) Central African refugees residing in eastern Cameroon. In other words, the emphasis is on camp-based refugee populations in Chad (both eastern and southern regions) and on Central African refugees in eastern Cameroon.
Programmatically, PRM requires that proposals fit within specific humanitarian sectors. Eligible sector areas include food security, primary health care, water and sanitation, education, prevention of gender-based violence (GBV), and humanitarian information services. Within that overall menu, PRM also provides country-specific guidance that narrows what it is looking for in each location. For Chad, PRM encourages proposals serving the designated refugee camps and indicates priority areas such as primary health care, education, GBV prevention, and humanitarian information services. For Cameroon, proposals should focus on Central African refugees in the east, with emphasis on water and sanitation, GBV prevention, and food security. Applicants should treat these country notes as practical signals about what is most likely to be funded given limited resources.
Because PRM anticipates budget constraints, the announcement explains how proposals will be prioritized among otherwise eligible submissions. Strong preference is given to organizations that can show an active and credible relationship with UNHCR, such as current UNHCR funding or a UNHCR letter of support for the proposed activities and/or the broader country program. The letter is expected to do more than endorse the applicant; it should clearly describe the service gap the proposed project will address. PRM also weighs an applicant's proven track record delivering the proposed type of assistance in the specific sector and geographic area, and it expects evidence of practical coordination with other international organizations and NGOs operating in the same context, and, where feasible, with relevant local authorities.
On the technical quality of proposals, PRM is looking for a concrete implementation plan with well-structured objectives and indicators that meet SMART criteria (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and reliable, time-bound, and trackable). PRM expects established baselines and requires at least one outcome or impact indicator per objective, which signals that proposals should go beyond listing activities and outputs and instead demonstrate how results will be measured in terms of changes for beneficiaries. Budget review is also a major factor: PRM wants budgets that are clearly aligned to objectives, reasonable for the scope, and that demonstrate co-funding from non-U.S. government sources when possible. Even though matching is not mandatory, co-funding is framed as a competitiveness factor.
Beneficiary targeting must be appropriate and coordinated with UNHCR and other relevant actors. PRM reiterates its mandate focus on refugees and victims of conflict and includes a policy note that, where a project does not target internally displaced persons, PRM considers funding only those projects that include a target beneficiary base of at least 50 refugees. Finally, PRM expects adherence to relevant international humanitarian standards, referring applicants to PRM General NGO Guidelines for sector-specific standards, and it emphasizes that projects should be designed so that a well-conceived conclusion or handover of activities is feasible after 12 months, reinforcing an expectation of realistic, time-bounded programming with an exit or transition approach.
For additional details, applicants were directed to PRM's website (http://www.state.gov/g/prm/c39538.htm). The program point of contact listed is Program Officer Bryan Lupton (LuptonBC@state.gov, 202-453-9307), who was also identified as the person to contact if there were difficulties accessing the full announcement.
FAQs: PRM NGO Projects in Chad and Cameroon (CFDA 19.517)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) grant call to support refugee assistance activities in Chad and Cameroon.
2) What type of award will be made?
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement.
3) Who is eligible to apply?
The opportunity is aimed at nonprofit organizations with U.S. 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
4) What is the CFDA number and program title?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 19.517, Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa.
5) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching is not required as a formal condition. However, PRM strongly values co-funding as part of a competitive proposal.
6) Does PRM prefer co-funding even if it is not required?
Yes. The announcement frames co-funding from non-U.S. government sources as a competitiveness factor during budget review, even though matching is not mandatory.
7) When was the opportunity posted and when was it due?
The announcement was posted May 4, 2011, and the closing date was June 3, 2011. It was later archived on July 3, 2011.
8) What are the award floor and ceiling amounts?
The listed award floor and ceiling are shown as 0. This typically indicates applicants should rely on the full announcement or PRM guidance rather than assuming a standard minimum or maximum grant size.
9) What countries and populations does PRM want proposals to serve?
PRM is refugee-focused and identifies three primary target populations: (1) Sudanese refugees living in the 12 established refugee camps in eastern Chad, (2) Central African refugees living in the 9 refugee camps in southern Chad, and (3) Central African refugees residing in eastern Cameroon.
10) Is the emphasis on camp-based programming?
Yes. The emphasis is on camp-based refugee populations in Chad (eastern and southern regions) and Central African refugees in eastern Cameroon.
11) What sectors are eligible under this opportunity?
Eligible sector areas include food security, primary health care, water and sanitation, education, prevention of gender-based violence (GBV), and humanitarian information services.
12) What are PRM priority sectors for Chad under this call?
For Chad, PRM encourages proposals serving the designated refugee camps and indicates priority areas such as primary health care, education, GBV prevention, and humanitarian information services.
13) What are PRM priority sectors for Cameroon under this call?
For Cameroon, proposals should focus on Central African refugees in the east, with emphasis on water and sanitation, GBV prevention, and food security.
14) How will PRM prioritize proposals if funding is limited?
Because PRM anticipates budget constraints, it will prioritize proposals that best align with current PRM funding priorities for Chad and Cameroon and that meet the other competitiveness signals described in the announcement (for example, strong UNHCR linkage, demonstrated track record, coordination, and solid technical design and budget).
15) How important is a relationship with UNHCR?
PRM gives strong preference to organizations that can show an active and credible relationship with UNHCR, such as current UNHCR funding or a UNHCR letter of support for the proposed activities and/or the broader country program.
16) What should a UNHCR letter of support include?
The letter is expected to do more than endorse the applicant. It should clearly describe the service gap the proposed project will address.
17) What kind of experience does PRM expect from applicants?
PRM weighs an applicant's proven track record delivering the proposed type of assistance in the specific sector and geographic area covered by the proposal.
18) What coordination expectations are described in the announcement?
PRM expects evidence of practical coordination with other international organizations and NGOs operating in the same context, and where feasible, with relevant local authorities.
19) What does PRM look for in the implementation plan and results framework?
PRM is looking for a concrete implementation plan with well-structured objectives and indicators that meet SMART criteria (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and reliable, time-bound, and trackable).
20) Are baselines required?
Yes. PRM expects established baselines.
21) Does PRM require outcome or impact indicators?
Yes. PRM requires at least one outcome or impact indicator per objective, signaling that proposals should demonstrate how results will be measured in terms of changes for beneficiaries (not just activities and outputs).
22) What does PRM look for in the budget?
PRM emphasizes budgets that are clearly aligned to objectives, reasonable for the scope, and that demonstrate co-funding from non-U.S. government sources when possible.
23) Who can be served as beneficiaries under PRM policy for this call?
PRM reiterates its mandate focus on refugees and victims of conflict. Beneficiary targeting must be appropriate and coordinated with UNHCR and other relevant actors.
24) Is there a minimum number of refugees required in the target population?
Yes, in a specific circumstance. PRM notes that where a project does not target internally displaced persons, PRM considers funding only those projects that include a target beneficiary base of at least 50 refugees.
25) Are there standards applicants are expected to follow?
Yes. PRM expects adherence to relevant international humanitarian standards and refers applicants to PRM General NGO Guidelines for sector-specific standards.
26) What is the expected project timeframe or end-state?
PRM emphasizes that projects should be designed so that a well-conceived conclusion or handover of activities is feasible after 12 months, reinforcing an expectation of realistic, time-bounded programming with an exit or transition approach.
27) Where were applicants directed for additional details?
Applicants were directed to PRM's website at http://www.state.gov/g/prm/c39538.htm for additional details.
28) Who is the program point of contact for this opportunity?
The program point of contact listed is Program Officer Bryan Lupton (LuptonBC@state.gov, 202-453-9307).
29) Who should applicants contact if they cannot access the full announcement?
The announcement identifies Program Officer Bryan Lupton as the person to contact if there were difficulties accessing the full announcement.
30) What is the main takeaway for making a proposal competitive under this call?
Based on the announcement, competitiveness is tied to close alignment with PRM country priorities (by sector and location), clear refugee-focused targeting in the specified camps/areas, credible UNHCR linkage (funding and/or a gap-focused letter of support), demonstrated sector-and-location experience, strong coordination, SMART objectives with baselines and outcome/impact indicators, and a reasonable budget that aligns to objectives and shows co-funding when possible.
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