Opportunity Information: Apply for PRM ECA 10 CA EUR 06022010 BALKANS
Apply for PRM ECA 10 CA EUR 06022010 BALKANS
- 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 Jun 2, 2010 and posted on Jun 2, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 2, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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 the Balkans opportunity is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) funding announcement aimed at supporting humanitarian and early recovery assistance for refugees, internally displaced persons, and returnees in parts of the Western Balkans. The program is designed to fund non-governmental organization activities that directly address PRM priorities for (1) refugees and displaced persons in Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, and (2) displaced persons and refugees who have spontaneously returned to Kosovo. Projects are expected to be tightly focused on beneficiary needs in these locations rather than broader development goals, and they must fit within PRM's targeted humanitarian sectors.
Eligible proposals must concentrate on one or more of three sector areas: protection, shelter and infrastructure, and livelihoods. In practical terms, this means PRM is looking for programs that help people secure their rights and access services (protection), improve or replace unsafe and unstable housing conditions (shelter and infrastructure), and restore basic self-reliance through income generation and skills building (livelihoods). The opportunity emphasizes durable solutions to displacement, including reintegration for people who return and local integration or improved housing stability for those who remain displaced.
For FY2010, PRM highlights three country-specific priority project types. The first priority is reintegration of spontaneous returnees to Kosovo. Competitive proposals for Kosovo are expected to include some combination of livelihoods support and training, such as providing in-kind inputs for subsistence or small business activities (for example farm animals, agricultural tools, carpentry tools, or basic equipment for small retail or service work), along with training courses or mentoring that strengthen technical skills, business management, and entrepreneurship. PRM also allows minor shelter repairs for these returnees, and notes that proposals may include a small number of higher-level house reconstructions categorized as Category IV and V, suggesting limited acceptance of more substantial rebuilding in select cases where justified.
The second priority focuses on integrating displaced persons from Kosovo who are living in Serbia. For these displaced populations, PRM signals strong interest in legal services as a core protection activity. Examples include helping displaced persons pursue claims through the Kosovo Trust Agency related to the privatization of socially owned companies in Kosovo, supporting delivery or follow-through on decisions issued by the Kosovo Property Agency, and assisting with other displacement-related legal matters such as housing rights, property damage claims, or pension claims. In addition to legal assistance, Serbia-focused proposals may include livelihoods support similar to Kosovo (in-kind inputs for income generation), skills training and mentoring, and minor shelter repairs to improve safety and habitability.
The third priority addresses protracted displacement in collective centers in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia. PRM is specifically interested in projects that provide alternative shelter solutions for extremely vulnerable tenants living in collective centers, paired with actions that support the eventual closure of these facilities. A key requirement for proposals under this priority is close coordination with UNHCR in the relevant country. Applicants are expected to explicitly state that they will implement in consultation and coordination with UNHCR, and to explain how the proposed activities contribute to broader regional efforts to resolve long-term refugee and internal displacement situations, not just the immediate housing transition.
While PRM states it will accept proposals from any NGO working in the relevant sectors, selection is constrained by budget and guided by clear competitiveness factors. Priority is given to organizations that can show a demonstrated working relationship with UNHCR, current UNHCR funding, and/or a letter of support from UNHCR for the specific proposed activities or broader country program. That support letter is expected to describe the service gap the project would fill. PRM also values a proven track record in the same sector and geographic area, evidence of coordination with other international organizations, NGOs, and local authorities where possible, and strong program design with a concrete implementation plan.
On program design, PRM expects applicants to use SMART objectives and indicators that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, reliable, time-bound, and trackable. Proposals should include established baselines and at least one outcome or impact indicator per objective, reflecting a preference for measurable results beyond simple activity counts. Budgets should align with the stated objectives and should demonstrate co-funding from non-U.S. government sources, signaling that PRM prefers cost-shared approaches even though the opportunity itself does not require formal cost sharing or matching.
The announcement also emphasizes appropriate beneficiary targeting in coordination with UNHCR and other relevant actors, and adherence to internationally recognized humanitarian standards, referring applicants to PRM's FY2010 General PRM NGO Guidelines for sector-specific expectations. Administrative details show the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement under CFDA 19.520 (Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Europe). The opportunity was posted June 2, 2010, with a closing date of July 2, 2010, and it lists eligible applicants as U.S. nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and international organizations. Award floor and ceiling are not specified in the listing (both shown as 0), implying that actual award sizes would be determined based on proposal merit, program needs, and available funds.
For applicants needing further guidance, the announcement directs organizations to the full Grants.gov posting and PRM's general NGO guidelines on the PRM website, and provides a point of contact: Program Officer Nancy Cohen (202-453-9281, cohenna@state.gov). It also notes that international organizations with relevant programs should ensure PRM is aware of them by the closing date so PRM can evaluate IO and NGO programming together for funding consideration.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - PRM NGO Projects in the Balkans (FY2010)
1. What is the PRM NGO Projects in the Balkans opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) funding announcement to support humanitarian and early recovery assistance for refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and returnees in parts of the Western Balkans. It funds NGO activities that directly address PRM priorities in specific locations and sectors.
2. What populations does PRM want this funding to support?
PRM is targeting: (1) refugees and displaced persons in Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, and (2) displaced persons and refugees who have spontaneously returned to Kosovo.
3. Which geographic areas are covered by this opportunity?
The announcement focuses on parts of the Western Balkans, specifically Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Kosovo (with Kosovo proposals focused on spontaneous returnees).
4. What is the overall purpose or approach PRM expects from projects?
Projects are expected to be tightly focused on beneficiary needs in the targeted locations and aligned with PRM priorities, rather than framed as broad development programs. PRM emphasizes durable solutions to displacement, including reintegration for returnees and local integration or improved housing stability for people who remain displaced.
5. Which sectors are eligible for proposed activities?
Proposals must concentrate on one or more of these three sector areas: protection; shelter and infrastructure; and livelihoods.
6. What does PRM mean by "protection" activities in this announcement?
Protection is described as helping people secure their rights and access services. In Serbia in particular, PRM signals strong interest in legal services for displaced persons from Kosovo, including support on property, housing, and other displacement-related claims.
7. What does PRM mean by "shelter and infrastructure" activities?
This sector includes efforts to improve or replace unsafe and unstable housing conditions. The announcement also references minor shelter repairs in multiple contexts, and alternative shelter solutions for vulnerable tenants in collective centers.
8. What does PRM mean by "livelihoods" activities?
Livelihoods activities are intended to restore basic self-reliance through income generation and skills building. Examples provided include in-kind inputs (such as tools or equipment) and training and mentoring to strengthen technical skills and entrepreneurship.
9. What are PRM's country-specific priorities for FY2010?
PRM highlights three priority project types: (1) reintegration of spontaneous returnees to Kosovo; (2) integrating displaced persons from Kosovo living in Serbia (with strong emphasis on legal services); and (3) addressing protracted displacement in collective centers in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia, including alternative shelter solutions and contributing to closure of collective centers.
10. What types of activities are expected for reintegration of spontaneous returnees to Kosovo?
Competitive Kosovo proposals are expected to include livelihoods support and training, such as in-kind inputs for subsistence or small business activities (examples include farm animals, agricultural tools, carpentry tools, or basic equipment for small retail or service work), paired with training courses or mentoring in technical skills, business management, and entrepreneurship.
11. Are shelter activities allowed for Kosovo returnees?
Yes. PRM allows minor shelter repairs for these returnees. The announcement also notes that proposals may include a small number of higher-level house reconstructions categorized as Category IV and V, indicating limited acceptance of more substantial rebuilding in select, justified cases.
12. What types of activities are emphasized for displaced persons from Kosovo living in Serbia?
PRM expresses strong interest in legal services as a core protection activity. Serbia-focused proposals may also include livelihoods support (including in-kind inputs), skills training and mentoring, and minor shelter repairs to improve safety and habitability.
13. What legal services does PRM specifically mention for Serbia-focused proposals?
Examples include helping displaced persons pursue claims through the Kosovo Trust Agency related to privatization of socially owned companies in Kosovo, supporting delivery or follow-through on decisions issued by the Kosovo Property Agency, and assistance with other displacement-related legal matters such as housing rights, property damage claims, or pension claims.
14. What is the priority related to collective centers in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia?
PRM is interested in projects that provide alternative shelter solutions for extremely vulnerable tenants living in collective centers, paired with actions that support the eventual closure of these facilities.
15. Is coordination with UNHCR required for collective center projects?
Yes. A key requirement is close coordination with UNHCR in the relevant country. Applicants are expected to explicitly state they will implement in consultation and coordination with UNHCR and explain how activities contribute to broader regional efforts to resolve long-term refugee and displacement situations.
16. Who is eligible to apply?
The listing identifies eligible applicants as U.S. nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and international organizations.
17. Does PRM accept proposals from any NGO?
PRM states it will accept proposals from any NGO working in the relevant sectors, but selection is constrained by budget and guided by competitiveness factors described in the announcement.
18. What factors make a proposal more competitive?
PRM gives priority to organizations that can demonstrate a working relationship with UNHCR, current UNHCR funding, and/or a letter of support from UNHCR. PRM also values a proven track record in the same sector and geographic area, coordination with other international organizations, NGOs, and local authorities (where possible), and strong program design with a concrete implementation plan.
19. What should a UNHCR support letter include, if provided?
The letter is expected to describe the service gap the project would fill.
20. What does PRM expect regarding objectives and indicators?
PRM expects the use of SMART objectives and indicators that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, reliable, time-bound, and trackable. Proposals should include established baselines and at least one outcome or impact indicator per objective, showing measurable results beyond simple activity counts.
21. What does PRM expect regarding budgets?
Budgets should align with the stated objectives. PRM also expects budgets to demonstrate co-funding from non-U.S. government sources. While formal cost sharing or matching is not required, PRM signals a preference for cost-shared approaches.
22. Are there expectations around beneficiary targeting?
Yes. The announcement emphasizes appropriate beneficiary targeting in coordination with UNHCR and other relevant actors.
23. Do applicants need to follow specific humanitarian standards or guidance?
Yes. The announcement references adherence to internationally recognized humanitarian standards and points applicants to PRM's FY2010 General PRM NGO Guidelines for sector-specific expectations.
24. What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
25. What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is under CFDA 19.520 (Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Europe).
26. When was the opportunity posted and when was it due?
It was posted on June 2, 2010, with a closing date of July 2, 2010.
27. Are award floor and ceiling amounts specified?
No. The listing shows both the award floor and award ceiling as 0, which implies that actual award sizes would be determined based on proposal merit, program needs, and available funds.
28. Where should applicants look for full application instructions?
The announcement directs applicants to the full Grants.gov posting and PRM's general NGO guidelines on the PRM website.
29. Who is the point of contact listed in the announcement?
The point of contact is Program Officer Nancy Cohen, reachable at 202-453-9281 and cohenna@state.gov.
30. Is there any special note for international organizations (IOs)?
Yes. International organizations with relevant programs are instructed to ensure PRM is aware of them by the closing date so PRM can evaluate international organization and NGO programming together for funding consideration.
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