Opportunity Information: Apply for PRM AFR 09 CA AF 09082008 GL CENTRAL
Apply for PRM AFR 09 CA AF 09082008 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 Dec 19, 2008 and posted on Sep 8, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 15, 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 $1,500,000.00 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:
This grant opportunity is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) funding call for NGO projects focused on refugee assistance in the Great Lakes/Central Africa region. The funding is intended to support two main types of activities: first, repatriation and reintegration support for returning refugees from Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and second, essential care and maintenance services for refugees who remain in camps or settlements, particularly in Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda. The overall emphasis is on practical, coordinated assistance that aligns with UNHCR planning and the real-time situation on the ground, including shifting population numbers due to new arrivals or returns.
PRM highlights several priority sectors where proposals are most competitive. These include protection services, shelter, health programming, water and sanitation (WASH), livelihood promotion, primary education, and gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response. Applicants proposing repatriation and reintegration work are expected to target areas with high levels of refugee return and to demonstrate that new returnees constitute at least 50 percent of the people who will benefit from the project. For proposals centered on care and maintenance in camps or settlements, PRM expects activities and beneficiary estimates to reflect current, updated population changes, acknowledging that camp demographics can shift quickly as people return home or new groups arrive.
The opportunity is structured as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement, which generally implies a more hands-on relationship with the U.S. government during implementation than a standard grant. Individual awards are expected to fall between $200,000 (award floor) and $1,500,000 (award ceiling), and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The assistance is categorized under CFDA 19.517 (Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa), and the funding activity is specifically described as refugee assistance.
Eligibility is open to two broad categories of applicants: (1) U.S.-based nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and (2) international organizations. The announcement also notes that submissions from international organizations are handled under PRM authorities and procedures used for voluntary contributions to international organizations, which can affect how awards are processed and managed.
PRM makes clear that proposals will be judged heavily on coordination, demonstrated capacity, and alignment with UNHCR and other stakeholders. Priority is given to applicants that can show an existing working relationship with UNHCR, ideally including UNHCR funding in 2008 and/or 2009 or other concrete UNHCR support for the proposed activities or the broader country program. Strong applications are expected to show that beneficiary targeting is coordinated with UNHCR and relevant partners, that the organization has a proven track record delivering similar assistance to Burundi and DRC refugees and/or returnees in the proposed sector, and that the applicant can document coordination with host governments as well as other international and nongovernmental actors. PRM also places weight on coordination with development organizations and a credible transition strategy, meaning the proposal should explain how short-term humanitarian support connects to longer-term recovery and development efforts as conditions stabilize. Finally, PRM expects a clear implementation plan with well-defined objectives and measurable indicators, signaling that monitoring and results reporting are central to competitiveness.
Key administrative details from the listing include the funding opportunity number PRM AFR 09 CA AF 09082008 GL CENTRAL, a posted date of September 8, 2008, and an application closing date of October 15, 2008 (with an archive date of April 15, 2009). The announcement directs applicants to consult the full Grants.gov announcement and PRM general NGO guidelines for complete requirements and submission instructions. Technical questions are directed to the program officer listed for this opportunity, Wendy Henning (HenningWL@state.gov), with a phone contact number provided as 202-663-1030.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) funding call for NGO projects focused on refugee assistance in the Great Lakes/Central Africa region.
What types of projects is PRM looking to fund under this opportunity?
PRM indicates two main types of activities are intended for support: (1) repatriation and reintegration assistance for returning refugees from Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and (2) essential care and maintenance services for refugees who remain in camps or settlements, particularly in Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Which countries and locations are emphasized?
The opportunity focuses on the Great Lakes/Central Africa region. It specifically highlights repatriation and reintegration for returnees from Burundi and the DRC, and care-and-maintenance support for refugees remaining in camps or settlements, particularly in Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda.
What are PRM's priority sectors for the most competitive proposals?
PRM highlights the following sectors as priorities where proposals are most competitive: protection services, shelter, health programming, water and sanitation (WASH), livelihood promotion, primary education, and gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response.
Are there special beneficiary requirements for repatriation and reintegration proposals?
Yes. Applicants proposing repatriation and reintegration work are expected to target areas with high levels of refugee return and demonstrate that new returnees make up at least 50 percent of the people who will benefit from the project.
What does PRM expect for beneficiary estimates in camp or settlement care-and-maintenance proposals?
PRM expects activities and beneficiary estimates to reflect current, updated population changes, recognizing that camp and settlement demographics can shift quickly due to returns or new arrivals.
What is the overall approach PRM is emphasizing for this funding call?
The emphasis is on practical, coordinated assistance that aligns with UNHCR planning and the real-time situation on the ground, including changing population numbers due to new arrivals or returns.
What type of award will PRM use?
This opportunity is described as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement. This generally implies a more hands-on relationship with the U.S. government during implementation than a standard grant.
What is the expected award size?
Individual awards are expected to range from $200,000 (award floor) to $1,500,000 (award ceiling).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the CFDA number and assistance category?
The assistance is categorized under CFDA 19.517 (Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa), and the funding activity is described as refugee assistance.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is open to: (1) U.S.-based nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and (2) international organizations.
Are institutions of higher education eligible if they have nonprofit status?
The opportunity specifically excludes institutions of higher education from the U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit eligibility category.
Is there anything specific international organizations should know about how PRM will handle submissions?
Yes. The announcement notes that submissions from international organizations are handled under PRM authorities and procedures used for voluntary contributions to international organizations, which may affect how awards are processed and managed.
How important is coordination with UNHCR and other stakeholders?
Coordination is a major evaluation emphasis. PRM indicates proposals will be judged heavily on coordination, demonstrated capacity, and alignment with UNHCR and other stakeholders.
Does PRM prefer applicants with an existing relationship with UNHCR?
Yes. Priority is given to applicants that can show an existing working relationship with UNHCR, ideally including UNHCR funding in 2008 and/or 2009 or other concrete UNHCR support for the proposed activities or broader country program.
What kind of past performance or experience is PRM looking for?
PRM expects applicants to demonstrate a proven track record delivering similar assistance to Burundi and DRC refugees and/or returnees in the proposed sector.
What coordination beyond UNHCR does PRM expect applicants to document?
Applicants are expected to document coordination with host governments as well as other international and nongovernmental actors. PRM also places weight on coordination with development organizations.
What is meant by a "transition strategy" in this opportunity?
PRM indicates a credible transition strategy should explain how short-term humanitarian support connects to longer-term recovery and development efforts as conditions stabilize.
What does PRM expect regarding implementation planning and results measurement?
PRM expects a clear implementation plan with well-defined objectives and measurable indicators. The announcement signals that monitoring and results reporting are central to competitiveness.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is PRM AFR 09 CA AF 09082008 GL CENTRAL.
When was this opportunity posted, and when is the application due?
The posted date is September 8, 2008. The application closing date is October 15, 2008. The archive date listed is April 15, 2009.
Where are applicants directed to find full requirements and submission instructions?
Applicants are directed to consult the full Grants.gov announcement and PRM general NGO guidelines for complete requirements and submission instructions.
Who can be contacted for technical questions about this opportunity?
Technical questions are directed to the program officer listed for this opportunity: Wendy Henning (HenningWL@state.gov), phone 202-663-1030.
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