Opportunity Information: Apply for PRM AFR 08 CA AF 03192008 GL CENTRAL
Apply for PRM AFR 08 CA AF 03192008 GL CENTRAL
- 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 Great Lakes Central Africa" 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 Mar 19, 2008 and posted on Mar 19, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 18, 2008. (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 Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) at the U.S. Department of State released a discretionary funding opportunity (PRM AFR 08 CA AF 03192008 GL CENTRAL) to support refugee assistance work in the Great Lakes/Central Africa region, with a strong preference for programs that help refugees return home and rebuild their lives. The announcement makes clear that PRM will direct its available funds toward the proposals that most closely match PRM priorities in the region, especially those that advance durable solutions for displaced Burundian and Congolese (DRC) populations.
The core purpose of the opportunity is to fund NGO and international organization activities that either (1) support repatriation and reintegration of Burundi and DRC refugees or (2) provide essential care and maintenance for refugees who remain in camps or settlements. While camp-based assistance is eligible, PRM explicitly prioritizes projects that enable and stabilize return, meaning proposals tied to repatriation to and reintegration in Burundi and the DRC are positioned ahead of other concepts submitted under this announcement.
PRM identifies a set of priority sectors that reflect both immediate humanitarian needs and basic recovery supports. These include protection; health services; water, sanitation, and hygiene; livelihoods and microenterprise promotion; primary education; gender-based violence prevention and response; and psychosocial support for people affected by conflict. In practice, applicants are expected to design activities that fit within these sectors and show how the proposed services address the needs of refugees and returnees in the Great Lakes/Central Africa context.
For repatriation and reintegration proposals, the announcement adds specific targeting expectations. Projects should concentrate on locations experiencing high levels of refugee return, and new returnees must make up at least 50 percent of the people the project intends to serve. Applicants are also expected to quantify the returnee population in the proposed areas, including actual numbers and/or projected 2008 return figures, so PRM can see that the intervention is truly centered on return dynamics rather than broadly defined community programming.
The opportunity places heavy emphasis on coordination and demonstrated capacity. PRM indicates it will give priority to organizations that can show a working relationship with UNHCR and evidence of UNHCR funding and/or support in 2008 for the proposed activities or the broader country program. Strong proposals are also expected to show a proven track record delivering the type of assistance proposed, in the relevant sector(s) and in the specific region(s), and to demonstrate real coordination with development actors along with a clear transition strategy. The intent is to avoid short-term stand-alone projects and instead fund efforts that align with humanitarian coordination structures and can hand off or evolve into longer-term recovery and development support. PRM also signals that applicants should demonstrate appropriate beneficiary targeting in coordination with UNHCR and other relevant organizations, reinforcing that selection will favor proposals that fit into established response plans and beneficiary verification systems.
Funding is offered through a cooperative agreement, with awards ranging from $100,000 to $3,000,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligible applicants include U.S. nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) as well as international organizations. The assistance falls under CFDA 19.517 (Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa). The opportunity was posted March 19, 2008, with an application deadline of April 18, 2008, and an archive date of May 18, 2008.
Applicants are directed to consult the full announcement on Grants.gov for program-specific requirements and to review PRMs general NGO guidelines (also referenced via the Grants.gov "How to Apply" materials and PRMs website). Questions are directed to the program officer, Simone Whittemore, at 202-663-1030 or whittemoreS@state.gov, with a note that she can assist if there are problems accessing the full announcement electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity from the Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) at the U.S. Department of State: PRM AFR 08 CA AF 03192008 GL CENTRAL. It supports refugee assistance work in the Great Lakes/Central Africa region, with a strong preference for programs that help refugees return home and rebuild their lives.
2) What is PRM prioritizing in this announcement?
PRM states it will direct available funds toward proposals that most closely match PRM priorities in the region, especially those advancing durable solutions for displaced Burundian and Congolese (DRC) populations. In practical terms, projects tied to repatriation to and reintegration in Burundi and the DRC are prioritized over other eligible concepts.
3) What types of activities are eligible for funding?
The opportunity supports NGO and international organization activities that either:
- Support repatriation and reintegration of Burundi and DRC refugees, or
- Provide essential care and maintenance for refugees who remain in camps or settlements.
4) Are camp-based projects eligible?
Yes. Camp-based assistance is eligible under this announcement. However, PRM explicitly prioritizes projects that enable and stabilize return, meaning repatriation and reintegration proposals are positioned ahead of other concepts.
5) Which populations are specifically highlighted by PRM?
PRM places particular emphasis on displaced Burundian and Congolese (DRC) populations. The announcement notes that priorities are especially focused on durable solutions for these groups.
6) What geographic area does this opportunity cover?
The opportunity focuses on the Great Lakes/Central Africa region. Program concepts should be designed for that regional context and align with PRM priorities there.
7) What sectors does PRM list as priorities?
PRM identifies the following priority sectors:
- Protection
- Health services
- Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)
- Livelihoods and microenterprise promotion
- Primary education
- Gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response
- Psychosocial support for people affected by conflict
8) What additional requirements apply to repatriation and reintegration proposals?
For repatriation and reintegration proposals, PRM includes specific targeting expectations:
- Projects should concentrate on locations experiencing high levels of refugee return.
- New returnees must make up at least 50 percent of the people the project intends to serve.
- Applicants are expected to quantify the returnee population in the proposed areas, including actual numbers and/or projected 2008 return figures.
9) What does PRM mean by the “50 percent returnee†expectation?
For proposals focused on repatriation and reintegration, PRM expects that new returnees constitute at least half of the intended beneficiaries. This requirement is meant to ensure the intervention is centered on return dynamics rather than broadly defined community programming.
10) How should applicants demonstrate that their project is truly centered on return dynamics?
Applicants are expected to quantify the returnee population in the proposed areas by providing actual numbers and/or projected 2008 return figures. PRM uses this to assess whether the proposed intervention aligns with high-return locations and is substantially focused on new returnees.
11) How important is coordination with UNHCR?
Coordination with UNHCR is a major emphasis. PRM indicates it will give priority to organizations that can show a working relationship with UNHCR and evidence of UNHCR funding and/or support in 2008 for the proposed activities or the broader country program.
12) Does PRM require evidence of UNHCR funding or support?
PRM indicates it will prioritize organizations that can demonstrate UNHCR funding and/or support in 2008 for the proposed activities or for the broader country program. This is described as a key factor for prioritization.
13) What capacity and experience does PRM expect from applicants?
PRM expects applicants to show a proven track record delivering the type of assistance proposed, in the relevant sector(s) and in the specific region(s). Strong proposals should demonstrate operational capacity and the ability to coordinate effectively in the Great Lakes/Central Africa context.
14) What does PRM expect regarding coordination with development actors and transitions?
PRM expects proposals to demonstrate real coordination with development actors and include a clear transition strategy. The stated intent is to avoid short-term stand-alone projects and instead support efforts that align with humanitarian coordination structures and can hand off or evolve into longer-term recovery and development support.
15) What does PRM say about beneficiary targeting and verification?
PRM signals that applicants should demonstrate appropriate beneficiary targeting in coordination with UNHCR and other relevant organizations. Selection is expected to favor proposals that fit into established response plans and beneficiary verification systems.
16) What funding instrument will be used?
Funding is offered through a cooperative agreement.
17) What is the award size range?
Awards are expected to range from $100,000 to $3,000,000.
18) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
19) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- U.S. nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), and
- International organizations.
20) What is the CFDA number for this program?
The assistance falls under CFDA 19.517, Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa.
21) When was the opportunity posted and what are the key dates?
The opportunity was posted on March 19, 2008. The application deadline is April 18, 2008. The archive date is May 18, 2008.
22) Where should applicants find the full announcement and requirements?
Applicants are directed to consult the full announcement on Grants.gov for program-specific requirements. The announcement also directs applicants to review PRM general NGO guidelines referenced through Grants.gov "How to Apply" materials and PRM's website.
23) Who can applicants contact with questions about this opportunity?
Questions are directed to the program officer, Simone Whittemore, at 202-663-1030 or whittemoreS@state.gov.
24) What if an applicant cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The announcement notes that the program officer, Simone Whittemore, can assist if there are problems accessing the full announcement electronically.
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