Opportunity Information: Apply for PRM ECA 08 CA 001 EUR 032808
Apply for PRM ECA 08 CA 001 EUR 032808
- 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 North and South Caucasus" 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 1, 2008 and posted on Mar 28, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 28, 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 $600,000.00 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 North and South Caucasus opportunity is a U.S. Department of State Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) funding program focused specifically on addressing urgent humanitarian needs affecting refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the Caucasus region. The program is framed around PRM's FY 2008 funding limitations, meaning proposals are expected to be tightly targeted, clearly justified, and aimed at filling critical gaps rather than supporting broad or long-term programming that is not directly tied to refugee or IDP vulnerability.
For FY 2008, PRM set aside a total of $2.6 million for projects across the North and South Caucasus. PRM indicates it expects to support up to three projects in the North Caucasus, while limiting awards in the South Caucasus to no more than one project per country. This structure signals that the competition is likely to be selective, with an emphasis on concentrating limited funds into a small number of high-impact interventions. PRM also notes a geographic preference within the North Caucasus: while projects in Grozny and rural areas will be considered, proposals focused on rural areas are favored, presumably because rural communities may be more underserved and face greater access barriers to services and infrastructure.
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally implies closer involvement by the agency than a standard grant. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed, which lowers the barrier for organizations that may not have substantial unrestricted funds to contribute. Awards are expected to fall between $100,000 (floor) and $600,000 (ceiling), with an important exception for Armenia where PRM-requested funding per proposal should not exceed $225,000. The funding opportunity number is PRM ECA 08 CA 001 EUR 032808, and it was posted March 28, 2008, with an application deadline of April 28, 2008.
Programmatically, PRM makes clear that it is transitioning in the region from immediate relief toward recovery and development, but without abandoning core humanitarian priorities. As a result, PRM encourages proposals that do one of two things: first, deliver essential, life-sustaining services to underserved and vulnerable populations; or second, create durable, lasting improvements for the most vulnerable refugee or IDP groups. PRM provides examples of the second category to clarify what "lasting impact" looks like in practice, including shelter support, rehabilitation or construction of schools and kindergartens, and permanent water delivery systems. These examples suggest PRM is interested in tangible, infrastructure-oriented outputs when they directly improve living conditions and reduce ongoing humanitarian risk.
A major requirement across all proposals is the expectation of an exit or sustainability plan. Applicants must describe how the project will be concluded responsibly once PRM funding ends, including how activities will be handed over to another organization, absorbed by local structures, or financed through other means. This requirement aligns with the agency's emphasis on shifting away from indefinite support and toward solutions that can continue without PRM as the primary funder.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is categorized under refugee assistance, tied to CFDA 19.520 (Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Europe). For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, PRM lists a point of contact: Matthew Johnson, Program Officer, at 202-663-3068.
FAQs: PRM NGO Projects in the North and South Caucasus (FY 2008)
What is the PRM NGO Projects in the North and South Caucasus opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) funding opportunity focused on urgent humanitarian needs affecting refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the North and South Caucasus.
What populations must projects focus on?
Projects are expected to address the needs of refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs), particularly those who are underserved and vulnerable.
What is the total funding available under this opportunity?
PRM set aside a total of $2.6 million for FY 2008 projects across the North and South Caucasus.
How many awards does PRM expect to make?
PRM indicates it expects to support up to three projects in the North Caucasus. In the South Caucasus, awards are limited to no more than one project per country.
What are the award size limits (minimum and maximum)?
Awards are expected to range from $100,000 (floor) to $600,000 (ceiling).
Is there a special funding cap for proposals in Armenia?
Yes. For Armenia, PRM-requested funding per proposal should not exceed $225,000.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally implies closer agency involvement than a standard grant.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status. Institutions of higher education are excluded.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed for this opportunity.
What is the program trying to achieve in the region?
PRM notes a regional transition from immediate relief toward recovery and development, while still maintaining core humanitarian priorities. Proposals are expected to be tightly targeted, clearly justified, and focused on filling critical gaps related to refugee or IDP vulnerability.
What types of projects are encouraged?
PRM encourages proposals that either (1) deliver essential, life-sustaining services to underserved and vulnerable populations, or (2) create durable, lasting improvements for the most vulnerable refugee or IDP groups.
What does PRM mean by "durable, lasting improvements"?
PRM provides examples of lasting-impact activities such as shelter support, rehabilitation or construction of schools and kindergartens, and permanent water delivery systems, particularly when these directly improve living conditions and reduce ongoing humanitarian risk.
Are there geographic preferences within the North Caucasus?
Yes. While projects in Grozny and rural areas will be considered, PRM indicates that proposals focused on rural areas are favored.
Does the opportunity prioritize broad, long-term programming?
No. Because the program is framed around PRM's FY 2008 funding limitations, proposals are expected to be tightly targeted and aimed at filling critical gaps rather than supporting broad or long-term programming not directly tied to refugee or IDP vulnerability.
Is an exit or sustainability plan required?
Yes. Applicants must include an exit or sustainability plan describing how the project will be concluded responsibly when PRM funding ends, such as through handover to another organization, absorption by local structures, or financing through other means.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 19.520, Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Europe, and is categorized under refugee assistance.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is PRM ECA 08 CA 001 EUR 032808.
When was this opportunity posted and what is the application deadline?
The opportunity was posted on March 28, 2008. The application deadline is April 28, 2008.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
PRM lists Matthew Johnson, Program Officer, as a point of contact at 202-663-3068.
How selective is the competition likely to be?
Based on PRM's stated expectation to fund only up to three projects in the North Caucasus and no more than one project per country in the South Caucasus, the competition is likely to be selective, with limited awards aimed at concentrating funds into a small number of high-impact interventions.
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