Opportunity Information: Apply for PRM AFR 09 CA AF 090808 HORN
Apply for PRM AFR 09 CA AF 090808 HORN
- 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 Kenya" 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 Sep 8, 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 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 in Kenya opportunity is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) funding announcement offering limited support for non-governmental organizations implementing refugee assistance programs in Kenya in coordination with UNHCR. The award instrument is a cooperative agreement, and the funding is categorized under refugee assistance (CFDA 19.517, Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa). This call was posted on September 8, 2008, with an application deadline of October 15, 2008, and it targeted programs expected to begin in the period starting around December 1, 2008 through February 1, 2009, per the linked full announcement reference.
The core purpose is to fund programs that directly benefit refugees in Kenya, with a strong preference for activities in a camp environment focused on care and maintenance. While PRM notes that including members of the local host community can be valuable, the proposal must remain primarily refugee-focused, and at least 50 percent of beneficiaries must be refugees. The announcement signals flexibility in the technical approach as long as activities align with refugee assistance needs, and it lists a broad set of eligible program sectors: protection; health services; water, sanitation, and hygiene; shelter; education; community services; psychosocial support; and livelihoods development and training. In practice, this means applicants can propose both direct service delivery and supportive systems that sustain basic needs and protection outcomes in camp settings, provided the refugee share of beneficiaries remains above the stated threshold.
PRM indicates it will prioritize proposals from organizations that can demonstrate three main strengths. First, applicants should show an established working relationship with UNHCR in Kenya, and ideally document UNHCR funding and/or operational support for the proposed activities, which signals alignment with the broader refugee response plan and reduces duplication. Second, PRM is looking for a proven track record delivering the type of refugee assistance being proposed, both in Kenya and within the relevant technical sector, emphasizing practical experience and results rather than purely conceptual designs. Third, applicants should provide evidence of coordination with the host government and with other international and non-governmental actors working in the same geographic area or sector, reflecting PRM expectations around harmonization, information-sharing, and complementarity across the response.
From a funding standpoint, awards under this opportunity range from a floor of USD 250,000 to a ceiling of USD 1,500,000, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Eligibility is open to two broad categories of applicants: (1) U.S.-based nonprofits with 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’s established authorities and procedures for voluntary contributions, which can affect internal processing and award mechanics compared with typical NGO grants.
Finally, applicants should be aware that PRM explicitly states it will share budget and project activity information with appropriate ministries, local officials, and other U.S. Government entities. This is an important transparency and coordination condition that may influence how applicants present sensitive information, engage government counterparts, and plan for interagency visibility. For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact for the opportunity was Matthew Austin, Program Officer in PRM/AFR (phone 202-663-1031).
FAQs: PRM NGO Projects in Kenya (Refugee Assistance)
What is the PRM NGO Projects in Kenya opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) funding opportunity offering limited support for non-governmental organizations to implement refugee assistance programs in Kenya in coordination with UNHCR.
Which U.S. government office is providing this funding?
The funding is provided by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM).
What type of award is expected under this announcement?
The award instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What is the funding category and CFDA number?
The funding is categorized under refugee assistance and is associated with CFDA 19.517, Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa.
When was this opportunity posted and when was the application due?
The opportunity was posted on September 8, 2008. The application deadline was October 15, 2008.
When were funded programs expected to start?
Programs were expected to begin in the period starting around December 1, 2008 through February 1, 2009, as referenced in the linked full announcement.
What is the primary purpose of the funding?
The core purpose is to fund programs that directly benefit refugees in Kenya, with a strong preference for activities in a camp environment focused on care and maintenance.
Does PRM prefer camp-based programming or non-camp programming?
PRM indicates a strong preference for activities in a camp environment focused on care and maintenance, while allowing flexibility in technical approaches as long as they align with refugee assistance needs.
Can projects include members of the local host community?
Yes. PRM notes that including members of the local host community can be valuable, but the proposal must remain primarily refugee-focused.
Is there a minimum percentage of beneficiaries that must be refugees?
Yes. At least 50 percent of beneficiaries must be refugees.
What program sectors are eligible for support?
The announcement lists a broad set of eligible sectors: protection; health services; water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH); shelter; education; community services; psychosocial support; and livelihoods development and training.
Does PRM restrict applicants to a specific technical approach?
The announcement signals flexibility in the technical approach, as long as proposed activities align with refugee assistance needs and remain primarily refugee-focused (including meeting the minimum refugee beneficiary share).
What types of activities are implied as a fit for this opportunity?
Based on the stated preferences and sectors, proposals may include direct service delivery and/or supportive systems that sustain basic needs and protection outcomes in camp settings, provided the refugee share of beneficiaries remains above the stated threshold.
What are PRM’s key priorities when selecting proposals?
PRM indicates it will prioritize organizations that (1) have an established working relationship with UNHCR in Kenya and ideally can document UNHCR funding and/or operational support for the proposed activities; (2) have a proven track record delivering the type of refugee assistance proposed, including in Kenya and within the relevant technical sector; and (3) can show coordination with the host government and with other international and non-governmental actors working in the same area or sector.
How important is coordination with UNHCR?
Coordination with UNHCR is a central expectation. PRM prioritizes applicants that can demonstrate an established working relationship with UNHCR in Kenya and ideally document UNHCR funding and/or operational support for the proposed activities.
What does PRM mean by a “proven track record”?
PRM emphasizes practical experience and results delivering the type of refugee assistance being proposed, including experience in Kenya and within the relevant technical sector, rather than purely conceptual designs.
Is coordination with the Kenyan government and other actors expected?
Yes. Applicants are expected to provide evidence of coordination with the host government and with other international and non-governmental actors working in the same geographic area or sector.
What are the minimum and maximum award amounts?
Awards range from a floor of USD 250,000 to a ceiling of USD 1,500,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated in the opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is open to (1) U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and (2) international organizations.
Are universities eligible to apply as U.S.-based nonprofits?
No. The eligibility statement specifies U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are international organizations allowed to apply, and is there anything different about how they are handled?
Yes, international organizations are eligible. The announcement notes that submissions from international organizations are handled under PRM’s established authorities and procedures for voluntary contributions, which may affect internal processing and award mechanics compared with typical NGO grants.
Will PRM share proposal budget or activity information with other parties?
Yes. PRM explicitly states it will share budget and project activity information with appropriate ministries, local officials, and other U.S. Government entities.
What does PRM’s information-sharing statement mean for applicants?
It indicates a transparency and coordination condition: applicants should expect that budget and project activity information may be shared with relevant ministries, local officials, and other U.S. Government entities, which may influence how sensitive information is presented and how applicants plan engagement and coordination.
Who was the point of contact listed for access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Matthew Austin, Program Officer in PRM/AFR, phone 202-663-1031.
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