Opportunity Information: Apply for PRM AFR 11 CA 03112011 WAFRICA
Apply for PRM AFR 11 CA 03112011 WAFRICA
- 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 Liberia" 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 11, 2011 and posted on Mar 11, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 25, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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 in Liberia opportunity is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) funding announcement focused on urgent refugee assistance for Ivoirian refugees living in Nimba County, Liberia. The overall aim is to fund projects that protect refugees and meet immediate humanitarian needs, while supporting more stable, safer living arrangements away from insecure border zones. PRM is explicitly encouraging the relocation of refugees from volatile border areas into established refugee camps and government designated relocation villages, and it frames what kinds of activities are appropriate depending on where the refugees are located.
For projects that target refugees who remain in border areas, PRM is clear that activities must be strictly life saving. Examples named in the announcement include health services (with reproductive health specifically mentioned), nutrition support, water sanitation and hygiene (WASH), and refugee protection services. Protection programming is expected to include strong components to prevent and respond to gender based violence, reflecting PRMs protection mandate and the heightened risks in insecure settings. In contrast, proposals serving refugees in camps or official relocation villages may go beyond strictly emergency care and include both life saving and life sustaining interventions across a wider set of sectors. In these more stable sites, PRM is open to health, nutrition, WASH, and protection/GBV programming as well as shelter and infrastructure support, livelihoods activities, and education interventions.
Operational readiness and coordination are central to eligibility in practice. PRM states that successful projects should be able to start immediately, signaling a preference for organizations that already have staff, systems, and supply chains in place. PRM also emphasizes that humanitarian coordination should occur under UNHCR leadership. As a result, PRM will only consider proposals from NGOs that are already operational in Nimba County, already active in the sectors they propose, and actively participating in coordination meetings in Monrovia and at the field level. In addition, applicants must be established or anticipated implementing partners of UNHCR, demonstrated through a signed memorandum of understanding, a letter of support from UNHCR, or evidence of current UNHCR funding. PRM also notes that relevant International Organization programs should be communicated to PRM by the closing date so PRM can assess the overall response landscape.
Given limited funds, PRM describes what it will prioritize among eligible proposals. Competitive applications should present a concrete implementation plan with well defined objectives and indicators that are SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, reliable, time bound, and trackable). PRM wants baselines established and expects at least one outcome or impact indicator per objective, which signals an emphasis on measurable results rather than only activity counts. Priority is also given to organizations with a proven track record delivering the proposed type of assistance in the same sector and location, and to applicants that can show real coordination with other NGOs, international organizations, and when feasible, local authorities. Budget quality matters as well: PRM looks for budgets that clearly match the objectives and, importantly, demonstrate co funding from non U.S. government sources. Beneficiary targeting must be coordinated with UNHCR and other relevant actors, and because PRMs mandate centers on refugees and conflict affected populations, PRM will only fund projects that serve at least 50 refugees as part of the target beneficiary base. Across all sectors, projects are expected to adhere to applicable international humanitarian standards as laid out in PRMs General NGO Guidelines.
Administratively, this is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement, under CFDA 19.517 (Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa). The estimated total funding available is $1,000,000. Cost sharing is not required, but co funding is viewed as a competitive advantage in the selection process. Eligible applicants include U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) and international organizations. The opportunity was posted March 11, 2011, with an application closing date of March 25, 2011, and it references activities beginning around April 1, 2011. For full requirements, sector standards, and submission details, applicants are directed to the full announcement on Grants.gov and PRMs General NGO Guidelines on the PRM website. The program officer listed for questions is Nnenna Ofobike, West Africa Program Officer, reachable by phone at 202 453 9308 or email at OfobikeNN@state.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): PRM NGO Projects in Liberia (Ivoirian Refugees, Nimba County)
What is the PRM NGO Projects in Liberia funding opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) funding announcement focused on urgent refugee assistance for Ivoirian refugees in Nimba County, Liberia. The aim is to protect refugees, meet immediate humanitarian needs, and support safer, more stable living arrangements away from insecure border zones.
Who is the target population for this opportunity?
The opportunity is focused on Ivoirian refugees living in Nimba County, Liberia, particularly those affected by insecurity in border areas and those relocating (or already relocated) to established refugee camps or government-designated relocation villages.
What geographic area does PRM prioritize?
PRM is focused on Nimba County, Liberia. PRM also strongly encourages relocation away from volatile border areas into established refugee camps and government-designated relocation villages.
How does PRM differentiate between projects in border areas versus camps/relocation villages?
PRM frames allowable activities based on where refugees are located. For refugees who remain in insecure border areas, activities must be strictly life saving. For refugees in established camps or official relocation villages, proposals may include both life saving and life sustaining interventions across a wider set of sectors.
What activities are considered appropriate for refugees who remain in border areas?
In border areas, PRM states that activities must be strictly life saving. Examples listed include health services (with reproductive health specifically mentioned), nutrition support, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), and refugee protection services.
What protection expectations apply to projects in insecure settings?
Protection programming is expected to include strong components to prevent and respond to gender-based violence (GBV), reflecting PRM's protection mandate and the heightened risks refugees face in insecure border environments.
What activities may be supported in refugee camps or government-designated relocation villages?
In camps or official relocation villages, PRM may support both life saving and life sustaining interventions. In addition to health, nutrition, WASH, and protection/GBV programming, PRM is open to shelter and infrastructure support, livelihoods activities, and education interventions in these more stable sites.
Does PRM encourage relocation away from border zones?
Yes. PRM explicitly encourages relocation of refugees from volatile border areas into established refugee camps and government-designated relocation villages, with programming expectations tied to the stability and security of those locations.
Who is eligible to apply for this funding?
Eligible applicants include U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) and international organizations.
Are there operational requirements for applicants in practice?
Yes. PRM indicates that successful projects should be able to start immediately, and PRM will only consider proposals from NGOs that are already operational in Nimba County, already active in the sectors they propose, and actively participating in coordination meetings in Monrovia and at the field level.
What does PRM mean by "able to start immediately"?
PRM signals a preference for organizations that already have staff, systems, and supply chains in place so project activities can begin without delay.
What coordination expectations apply to applicants?
PRM emphasizes that humanitarian coordination should occur under UNHCR leadership. Applicants are expected to be actively participating in coordination meetings in Monrovia and at the field level and to demonstrate real coordination with other NGOs, international organizations, and, when feasible, local authorities.
Do applicants need a relationship with UNHCR to be considered?
Yes. Applicants must be established or anticipated implementing partners of UNHCR. PRM indicates this can be demonstrated through a signed memorandum of understanding (MOU), a letter of support from UNHCR, or evidence of current UNHCR funding.
What does PRM prioritize among eligible proposals?
Given limited funds, PRM prioritizes proposals with a concrete implementation plan, well-defined objectives and indicators that are SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, reliable, time bound, and trackable), established baselines, and at least one outcome or impact indicator per objective. PRM also prioritizes proven track record in the same sector and location, strong coordination, and high-quality budgets aligned with objectives.
What monitoring and evaluation expectations are described in the announcement?
PRM expects baselines to be established and indicates that each objective should have at least one outcome or impact indicator. This signals a focus on measurable results, not only activity counts.
What is meant by SMART indicators in this opportunity?
PRM specifies that indicators should be SMART: specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, reliable, time bound, and trackable.
Is cost sharing required?
No. Cost sharing is not required for this opportunity.
Is co-funding viewed positively even if cost sharing is not required?
Yes. While cost sharing is not required, PRM considers co-funding from non-U.S. government sources to be a competitive advantage and looks for budgets that demonstrate such co-funding.
Is there a minimum refugee beneficiary requirement?
Yes. PRM will only fund projects that serve at least 50 refugees as part of the target beneficiary base, reflecting PRM's mandate centered on refugees and conflict-affected populations.
How should beneficiary targeting be handled?
Beneficiary targeting must be coordinated with UNHCR and other relevant actors.
What humanitarian standards are projects expected to follow?
Projects across all sectors are expected to adhere to applicable international humanitarian standards as laid out in PRM's General NGO Guidelines.
What type of award instrument will PRM use?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number referenced is 19.517 (Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa).
How much funding is expected to be available?
The estimated total funding available is $1,000,000.
When was this opportunity posted and what is the application deadline?
The opportunity was posted on March 11, 2011. The application closing date is March 25, 2011.
When are activities expected to begin?
The announcement references activities beginning around April 1, 2011.
Where can applicants find the full requirements and submission details?
Applicants are directed to the full announcement on Grants.gov for full requirements, sector standards, and submission details. Applicants are also directed to PRM's General NGO Guidelines on the PRM website.
How should International Organization programs be handled for PRM awareness?
PRM notes that relevant International Organization programs should be communicated to PRM by the closing date so PRM can assess the overall response landscape.
Who is the program officer for questions about this opportunity?
The program officer listed is Nnenna Ofobike, West Africa Program Officer.
How can applicants contact the program officer?
Phone: 202 453 9308. Email: OfobikeNN@state.gov.
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