Opportunity Information: Apply for PRM ECA 08 CA 002 EUR 040408
Apply for PRM ECA 08 CA 002 EUR 040408
- 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 the Balkans" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.520 Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Europe.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 4, 2008 and posted on Apr 4, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 4, 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 $1,100,000.00 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 the Balkans opportunity was a FY2008 U.S. Department of State Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) grant competition designed to support refugee and displaced-person assistance in the Balkans, with a particular emphasis on sustainable solutions rather than short-term relief. The core program goal was twofold: first, to continue facilitating sustainable minority returns to Kosovo for people returning from Serbia, Montenegro, and Macedonia; and second, to support local integration for displaced persons who were remaining in Montenegro and Serbia. Because PRM described ongoing funding constraints, the announcement makes clear that its FY2008 priorities in this region were limited to activities implemented by nongovernmental organizations.
PRM anticipated allocating a total of about $2.6 million across NGO programs in the Balkans and expected to fund at least one project in each of three activity categories referenced in the announcement. While the full text of the categories is not reproduced in the excerpt, the notice specifies maximum request amounts tied to those categories: proposals for Cross Border Activities could not exceed $1.1 million; proposals focused on income generation in Kosovo could not exceed $600,000; and proposals covering income generation and/or legal assistance in Serbia and/or Montenegro could not exceed $900,000. The overall award size parameters listed in the source data show an award ceiling of $1,100,000 and an award floor of $100,000, reflecting the intended scale of individual cooperative agreements under this competition.
The funding instrument was a cooperative agreement, which typically signals a more collaborative relationship with the U.S. government during implementation than a standard grant, often involving substantial involvement by the agency in monitoring, coordination, or technical direction. The opportunity was categorized as discretionary funding and aligned to CFDA 19.520, Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Europe, with the activity area described as refugee assistance. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated, meaning applicants were not required to provide a specific non-federal financial contribution to be eligible.
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with U.S. 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). PRM stated it would accept proposals from any international NGO, but emphasized that, given budget limits, it would prioritize applicants that could demonstrate several specific strengths. Those priorities included a working relationship with UNHCR and evidence of UNHCR funding and/or support for the proposed activities or the organization’s broader country program in 2008; a proven track record delivering the type of assistance proposed; clear coordination with development organizations paired with a credible transition strategy that explains how activities would be sustained or handed off over time; and strong beneficiary targeting developed in coordination with UNHCR and other relevant actors. Taken together, these criteria signal that PRM was looking for projects that fit into an established humanitarian coordination architecture, avoided duplication, and could show a pathway from humanitarian support toward longer-term stability and self-reliance for returnees and displaced communities.
Key dates and administrative details show the opportunity was posted on April 4, 2008, with an application deadline of May 4, 2008, and an archive date of June 3, 2008. For access issues or questions, the listed program officer contact was Matthew Johnson at PRM/ECA, with a phone number provided (202-663-3068).
FAQs: PRM NGO Projects in the Balkans (FY2008)
What is the PRM NGO Projects in the Balkans opportunity?
It was a FY2008 U.S. Department of State Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) grant competition focused on refugee and displaced-person assistance in the Balkans, with an emphasis on sustainable solutions rather than short-term relief.
What were the main program goals?
The program goals were twofold: (1) to continue facilitating sustainable minority returns to Kosovo for people returning from Serbia, Montenegro, and Macedonia; and (2) to support local integration for displaced persons remaining in Montenegro and Serbia.
What types of organizations were expected to implement projects?
PRM stated that, due to funding constraints, its FY2008 priorities in the Balkans were limited to activities implemented by nongovernmental organizations (NGOs).
How much total funding was PRM expecting to allocate?
PRM anticipated allocating a total of about $2.6 million across NGO programs in the Balkans under this competition.
How many awards did PRM expect to make?
The announcement indicated PRM expected to fund at least one project in each of three activity categories referenced in the notice.
What was the minimum and maximum award size?
The award floor was $100,000 and the award ceiling was $1,100,000, reflecting the intended scale of individual cooperative agreements under the competition.
What were the activity categories and their maximum request amounts?
While the excerpt does not reproduce the full text of the three categories, it specifies maximum request amounts tied to them:
- Cross Border Activities: requests could not exceed $1.1 million.
- Income generation in Kosovo: requests could not exceed $600,000.
- Income generation and/or legal assistance in Serbia and/or Montenegro: requests could not exceed $900,000.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument was a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the instrument was a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally signals a more collaborative relationship with the U.S. government during implementation than a standard grant, often involving substantial agency involvement in monitoring, coordination, and/or technical direction.
How was this opportunity categorized (discretionary vs. mandatory)?
The opportunity was categorized as discretionary funding.
What CFDA program did this opportunity align with?
It aligned to CFDA 19.520, Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Europe.
What was the activity area described in the opportunity?
The activity area was described as refugee assistance.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity indicated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to provide a specific non-federal financial contribution to be eligible.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with U.S. 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).
Could international NGOs apply?
PRM stated it would accept proposals from any international NGO, but eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with U.S. 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).
Did PRM identify preferences among eligible applicants?
Yes. Given budget limits, PRM emphasized it would prioritize applicants that could demonstrate specific strengths related to coordination, track record, and sustainability.
What relationship with UNHCR did PRM prioritize?
PRM prioritized applicants that could demonstrate a working relationship with UNHCR and evidence of UNHCR funding and/or support for the proposed activities or for the organization’s broader country program in 2008.
Did PRM require a track record in similar work?
PRM prioritized organizations with a proven track record delivering the type of assistance proposed.
What did PRM look for regarding coordination and transition planning?
PRM prioritized clear coordination with development organizations and a credible transition strategy explaining how activities would be sustained or handed off over time.
What did PRM mean by strong beneficiary targeting?
PRM emphasized strong beneficiary targeting developed in coordination with UNHCR and other relevant actors, signaling a focus on coordinated targeting and avoidance of duplication.
Which locations and populations were central to the program priorities?
The priorities centered on (1) minority returns to Kosovo for people returning from Serbia, Montenegro, and Macedonia, and (2) local integration for displaced persons remaining in Montenegro and Serbia.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 4, 2008.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was May 4, 2008.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was June 3, 2008.
Who was the program officer contact listed for questions or access issues?
The listed program officer contact was Matthew Johnson at PRM/ECA.
What contact phone number was provided?
The phone number provided was 202-663-3068.
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