Opportunity Information: Apply for PRM AFR 08 CA 003 AF 090407
Apply for PRM AFR 08 CA 003 AF 090407
- 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 Great Lakes/Central Africa Region" 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 Oct 4, 2007 and posted on Sep 4, 2007.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 9, 2007 Due to technical issues with grants.gov submissions, PRM is extending the deadline to 6pm EST on Oct 9, 2007. By this deadline, PRM MUST RECEIVE either (1) the completed submission through grants.gov or (2) a hardcopy submission with an original SF424 Form (version 2) signed by the Authorized Organization Representative, the proposal, budget, budget narrative and other associated documents (NICRA, Code of conduct). Late submissions will not be accepted. Please note that PRM offices will be closed on Monday, October 8th (Columbus Day celebrated).. (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 $3,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- List (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 the Great Lakes/Central Africa Region opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PRM AFR 08 CA 003 AF 090407) was a U.S. Department of State Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) funding announcement to support refugee assistance activities focused on Burundian and Congolese (Democratic Republic of the Congo) refugees and returnees in the Great Lakes/Central Africa region. The overall intent was to fund practical, on-the-ground programs that either help refugees return home and rebuild their lives through repatriation and reintegration support, or ensure essential care and maintenance for those still living in camps or settlement settings in the region. The funding activity is categorized as refugee assistance under CFDA 19.517 (Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa), and awards were to be made using a cooperative agreement mechanism, which typically implies a closer level of engagement and coordination with the U.S. government during implementation than a standard grant.
Programmatically, PRM emphasized a set of priority sectors that reflect immediate humanitarian needs as well as early recovery elements. These sectors included protection services for vulnerable refugees and returnees; health programming; water, sanitation, and hygiene activities; livelihood promotion and micro-enterprise support to help families regain income and self-reliance; primary education; gender-based violence prevention and response; and psychosocial support for people affected by conflict. In practice, the announcement signaled interest in proposals that could demonstrate direct benefits to Burundian and DRC populations affected by displacement, whether they were in camps/settlements or in the process of returning and reintegrating into communities.
A major theme in the selection criteria was demonstrated coordination with the UN refugee system, especially UNHCR. PRM indicated that priority would be given to organizations that could show an existing working relationship with UNHCR and, importantly, evidence of UNHCR funding and/or support for the proposed activities or the broader country program during the 2007/2008 period. Beyond relationships, PRM looked for a proven track record delivering the specific type of assistance being proposed, and doing so in the relevant geography and with the specific beneficiary groups (Burundian and DRC refugees/returnees). The announcement also stressed coordination with development organizations and the presence of a credible transition strategy, reflecting an expectation that projects should not operate in isolation and should be designed with a pathway from emergency assistance toward longer-term stabilization and development. Finally, PRM highlighted the importance of appropriate beneficiary targeting, to be done in coordination with UNHCR and other relevant actors, which points to a strong preference for programs aligned with established needs assessments, protection referrals, and inter-agency planning processes.
From an administrative standpoint, PRM offered limited but meaningful funding levels, with an award floor of $100,000 and an award ceiling of $3,000,000, and no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Eligible applicants included two main categories: (1) U.S.-based nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and (2) international organizations. The announcement also noted that responses from international organizations would be handled under PRM’s established authorities and procedures for voluntary contributions to international organizations, which can differ from standard NGO grant processing.
Timing and submission details were unusually prominent due to technical problems with Grants.gov at the time. The opportunity was posted on September 4, 2007, with an original closing date of September 28, 2007, but the deadline was extended to 6:00 pm EST on October 9, 2007. By that deadline, PRM required receipt of either a complete Grants.gov submission or a hardcopy package that included an original signed SF-424 (version 2) from the Authorized Organization Representative, along with the proposal narrative, budget, budget narrative, and other supporting documentation such as a NICRA and a code of conduct. PRM also stated that late submissions would not be accepted and flagged that PRM offices would be closed on Monday, October 8 (Columbus Day), which affected last-minute coordination.
The funding announcement was issued by PRM’s Africa bureau, with a designated program contact for access issues and questions: Wendy Henning, PRM Program Officer for Great Lakes/Central Africa (202-663-1397). An additional link referenced a broader FY2008 funding opportunity announcement for NGO programs in the Great Lakes/Central Africa region covering October 15, 2007 through January 15, 2008, suggesting that this solicitation sat within a larger set of PRM humanitarian funding actions for that fiscal year.
FAQs: PRM NGO Projects in the Great Lakes/Central Africa Region (PRM AFR 08 CA 003 AF 090407)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity was a U.S. Department of State Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) funding announcement for refugee assistance activities in the Great Lakes/Central Africa region, focused on Burundian and Congolese (Democratic Republic of the Congo) refugees and returnees.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PRM AFR 08 CA 003 AF 090407.
What is the main goal of the program?
The overall intent was to support practical, on-the-ground programs that either (1) help refugees return home and rebuild their lives through repatriation and reintegration support, or (2) ensure essential care and maintenance for refugees still living in camps or settlement settings in the region.
What populations are the intended beneficiaries?
The announcement emphasized direct benefits to Burundian and DRC populations affected by displacement, including refugees and returnees, whether they were living in camps/settlements or returning and reintegrating into communities.
What types of activities or sectors were prioritized?
PRM highlighted priority sectors including protection; health; water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH); livelihood promotion and micro-enterprise support; primary education; gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response; and psychosocial support for people affected by conflict.
Does the opportunity focus only on emergency aid, or also on early recovery?
It reflected both immediate humanitarian needs and early recovery elements. In addition to essential services, it emphasized livelihoods and transition planning toward longer-term stabilization and development.
What is the CFDA number and assistance listing category?
The funding activity was categorized as refugee assistance under CFDA 19.517, Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa.
What type of award mechanism was expected?
Awards were to be made using a cooperative agreement mechanism, which generally implies closer engagement and coordination with the U.S. government during implementation than a standard grant.
What were the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The award floor was $100,000 and the award ceiling was $3,000,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included (1) U.S.-based nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and (2) international organizations.
How were international organization submissions handled?
The announcement noted that responses from international organizations would be handled under PRM's established authorities and procedures for voluntary contributions to international organizations, which can differ from standard NGO grant processing.
What geographic region did the solicitation cover?
It focused on the Great Lakes/Central Africa region, in connection with Burundian and DRC refugee and returnee assistance.
How important was coordination with UNHCR?
Coordination with the UN refugee system, especially UNHCR, was a major selection theme. PRM indicated priority would be given to organizations that could show an existing working relationship with UNHCR.
Was UNHCR funding or support relevant to competitiveness?
Yes. PRM emphasized evidence of UNHCR funding and/or support for the proposed activities or the broader country program during the 2007/2008 period.
What other coordination expectations were included?
PRM stressed coordination with development organizations and the presence of a credible transition strategy, signaling that projects were expected to align with broader planning and not operate in isolation.
What did PRM look for in terms of organizational experience?
PRM looked for a proven track record delivering the specific type of assistance being proposed, and doing so in the relevant geography and with the relevant beneficiary groups (Burundian and DRC refugees/returnees).
How was beneficiary targeting expected to be done?
The announcement highlighted the importance of appropriate beneficiary targeting in coordination with UNHCR and other relevant actors, aligning programming with established needs assessments, protection referrals, and inter-agency planning processes.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on September 4, 2007.
What was the original closing date, and was it extended?
The original closing date was September 28, 2007. The deadline was extended to 6:00 pm EST on October 9, 2007 due to technical problems with Grants.gov.
Were late applications accepted?
No. PRM stated that late submissions would not be accepted.
How could applicants submit an application?
By the deadline, PRM required receipt of either a complete Grants.gov submission or a hardcopy package meeting the stated requirements.
What were the key hardcopy submission requirements?
The hardcopy package needed to include an original signed SF-424 (version 2) from the Authorized Organization Representative, along with the proposal narrative, budget, budget narrative, and other supporting documentation such as a NICRA and a code of conduct.
Which federal form was specifically referenced?
The announcement specifically referenced an original signed SF-424 (version 2) from the Authorized Organization Representative.
What supporting documents were mentioned?
Examples of supporting documentation listed in the announcement included a NICRA and a code of conduct, along with the proposal narrative, budget, and budget narrative.
Did PRM flag any holiday-related closure affecting submission timing?
Yes. PRM noted that PRM offices would be closed on Monday, October 8 (Columbus Day), which could affect last-minute coordination.
Who was the program contact for questions and access issues?
The designated contact was Wendy Henning, PRM Program Officer for Great Lakes/Central Africa, at 202-663-1397.
Was this solicitation connected to a broader PRM funding announcement?
Yes. The information referenced a broader FY2008 funding opportunity announcement for NGO programs in the Great Lakes/Central Africa region covering October 15, 2007 through January 15, 2008, suggesting this solicitation was part of a larger set of PRM humanitarian funding actions for that fiscal year.
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