Opportunity Information: Apply for PRM AFR 08 CA AF 42108 MAURITANIA
Apply for PRM AFR 08 CA AF 42108 MAURITANIA
- 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 Mauritania" 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 30, 2008 and posted on Apr 21, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 2, 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 $500,000.00 in funding.
- 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 Mauritania opportunity is a discretionary U.S. government funding announcement from the Department of State's Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) focused on helping Mauritanian refugees reintegrate after returning home. The program is designed around community-based reintegration, with a strong emphasis on practical agricultural and livelihoods support that can help returnees restore self-reliance and stabilize communities receiving large numbers of people coming back.
PRM is looking for proposals that concentrate efforts in regions experiencing high levels of refugee return, specifically noting Trarza, Brakna, and Gorgol. A key preference is given to projects where refugee returnees represent at least 50 percent of the intended beneficiaries, meaning proposals should be structured so that the majority of direct participants are returnees rather than only host-community members, even if community-wide benefits are part of the approach. The overall intent is to support reintegration in ways that reduce vulnerability and help communities absorb returns sustainably, especially through income-generating and food-security-related activities.
Applicants are expected to show more than a good project idea. PRM signals that successful organizations should already have a working relationship with UNHCR, along with a demonstrated track record delivering similar assistance to refugees, returnees, and/or Mauritanian communities. PRM also places weight on coordination: proposals should include evidence of active collaboration with development organizations and/or relevant host-government entities, particularly where those partners could eventually sustain or take over ongoing efforts once PRM funding ends. In practice, this points to projects that are well integrated into the broader humanitarian and development landscape rather than operating in isolation.
Funding is offered through a Cooperative Agreement, which typically implies closer programmatic involvement and oversight by the U.S. government than a standard grant. The award amounts range from a floor of $50,000 to a ceiling of $500,000, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The funding activity is categorized as "Livelihoods and Agricultural Support" under CFDA 19.517 (Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa). Eligible applicants are limited to nonprofit organizations with U.S. 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).
Key dates show this was a time-limited call: it was posted on April 21, 2008, with an original closing date of May 30, 2008, later extended to June 2, 2008, and archived on June 29, 2008. The announcement references an FY 2008 funding opportunity for NGO programs in Mauritania covering activities beginning roughly between July 1 and September 15, 2008. For access issues with the full announcement, the listed contact is Mary Lange, Deputy Office Director, PRM/AFR, at (202) 663-3020.
Overall, the opportunity is best understood as PRM support for targeted, community-based reintegration in high-return areas of Mauritania, prioritizing agricultural and livelihood interventions that directly benefit returnees, are coordinated with UNHCR and other actors, and have a credible pathway to continuity through development partners or government involvement.
FAQs: PRM NGO Projects in Mauritania (PRM/State Department)
What is the PRM NGO Projects in Mauritania funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary U.S. government funding announcement from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM). It supports NGO projects in Mauritania aimed at helping Mauritanian refugees reintegrate after returning home, with a focus on community-based reintegration and practical livelihoods support.
What is the main goal of this opportunity?
The main goal is to reduce vulnerability and help returning refugees restore self-reliance in a way that also stabilizes communities receiving large numbers of returnees. The approach emphasizes sustainable reintegration, especially through income-generating activities and food-security-related support.
What types of activities does PRM want to fund?
The opportunity is centered on community-based reintegration with a strong emphasis on agricultural and livelihoods support. The funding activity is categorized as "Livelihoods and Agricultural Support."
Which geographic areas in Mauritania are emphasized?
PRM specifically highlights regions experiencing high levels of refugee return, including Trarza, Brakna, and Gorgol. Proposals are expected to concentrate efforts in these high-return areas.
Who should benefit from the project?
Projects are intended to directly support Mauritanian refugee returnees as they reintegrate. While community-wide benefits can be part of the approach, PRM expresses a preference for projects where returnees are the primary direct beneficiaries.
Is there a beneficiary percentage requirement or preference?
Yes. PRM indicates a key preference for projects where refugee returnees represent at least 50 percent of the intended beneficiaries. In practical terms, proposals should be structured so that the majority of direct participants are returnees rather than only host-community members.
Can host communities be included as beneficiaries?
Yes. The announcement describes community-based reintegration and recognizes that community-wide benefits may be part of the approach. However, proposals are preferred when returnees make up at least 50 percent of intended beneficiaries.
What kind of applicant organizations are eligible?
Eligible applicants are limited to nonprofit organizations with U.S. 501(c)(3) status. Institutions of higher education are excluded under this eligibility description.
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
The eligibility described is limited to nonprofit organizations with U.S. 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). No other applicant types are listed as eligible in the information provided.
What is the funding instrument type?
Funding is offered through a Cooperative Agreement. This typically implies closer programmatic involvement and oversight by the U.S. government than a standard grant.
How much funding is available per award?
The award amount ranges from a minimum (floor) of $50,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $500,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.517, Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa.
What does PRM expect from applicants beyond a good project idea?
PRM signals that successful organizations should already have a working relationship with UNHCR and a demonstrated track record delivering similar assistance to refugees, returnees, and/or Mauritanian communities. The opportunity also places weight on coordination with other actors.
Is a relationship with UNHCR important for this opportunity?
Yes. PRM indicates that successful organizations should already have a working relationship with UNHCR, suggesting that proposals should be grounded in existing coordination and operational relationships.
What coordination or partnerships does PRM want to see?
PRM places weight on active collaboration with development organizations and/or relevant host-government entities. Proposals are expected to show evidence of coordination, particularly where partners could sustain or take over ongoing efforts once PRM funding ends.
How should applicants address sustainability after PRM funding ends?
The opportunity points to a preference for projects that include credible pathways to continuity, such as coordination with development partners or host-government entities that could eventually sustain or assume responsibility for ongoing efforts.
When was this funding opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on April 21, 2008. The original closing date was May 30, 2008, and it was later extended to June 2, 2008. The announcement was archived on June 29, 2008.
What time period were activities expected to begin?
The announcement references FY 2008 programming for NGO programs in Mauritania, covering activities beginning roughly between July 1 and September 15, 2008.
Is this opportunity still open?
Based on the dates provided, this was a time-limited call that closed in 2008 and was archived on June 29, 2008.
Who can be contacted for access issues with the full announcement?
For access issues with the full announcement, the listed contact is Mary Lange, Deputy Office Director, PRM/AFR, at (202) 663-3020.
Which U.S. government office is responsible for this opportunity?
The opportunity is from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM).
How should this opportunity be summarized at a high level?
It is PRM support for targeted, community-based reintegration in high-return areas of Mauritania, prioritizing agricultural and livelihood interventions that directly benefit returnees, are coordinated with UNHCR and other actors, and include a credible plan for continuity through development partners or host-government involvement.
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