Opportunity Information: Apply for PRM ECA 09 CA API 121808 AFGHANS
Apply for PRM ECA 09 CA API 121808 AFGHANS
- 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 "Programs Assisting Recently Returned Refugees in Afghanistan" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.519 Overseas Refugee Assistance Program for Near East and South Asia.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 18, 2008 and posted on Dec 18, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 22, 2009. (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 $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- 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:
This grant opportunity, titled "Programs Assisting Recently Returned Refugees in Afghanistan," was issued by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM). It focuses on supporting Afghans who have recently returned to the country and need help reestablishing their lives after displacement. The program is specifically aimed at the northern provinces of Balkh and Baghlan, where returnees may face urgent needs related to resettlement and longer-term reintegration. The announcement indicates that applicants should review the full funding notice for the detailed priority areas, but the core purpose is clear: practical assistance that helps returnees stabilize quickly and transition into self-sustaining, community-based living.
Funding is offered through a discretionary cooperative agreement, which generally means PRM expects an ongoing, collaborative relationship with the award recipient during implementation, rather than a hands-off grant structure. The funding activity is categorized as refugee assistance under CFDA 19.519, the Overseas Refugee Assistance Program for Near East and South Asia. The total size of individual awards can range from a minimum of $100,000 to a maximum of $1,500,000, giving organizations room to propose either targeted interventions or more comprehensive provincial programs depending on capacity and program design. Cost sharing or matching is not required, which lowers the barrier for qualified organizations that may not have large sources of flexible co-funding.
Eligibility is limited to two main groups: U.S.-based nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and international organizations. The announcement also notes that proposals submitted by international organizations are handled under PRM's established authorities and procedures for voluntary contributions, which can affect how funding is structured and managed for those entities. In practical terms, the competition is designed for experienced humanitarian and protection actors with the operational ability to work in Afghanistan, coordinate locally, and deliver services in challenging environments.
The opportunity was posted on December 18, 2008, with an application deadline of January 22, 2009, and it was archived on February 21, 2009. Interested applicants were directed to consult the FY 2009 Funding Opportunity Announcement for the full requirements, priority activities, and any province-specific or sector-specific guidance that PRM intended to emphasize. For questions or for assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Amy Wendt, PRM/ECA Program Officer, reachable by phone at 202-663-3622 or by email at WendtAR@state.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Programs Assisting Recently Returned Refugees in Afghanistan."
Which U.S. government office issued this opportunity?
It was issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM).
What is the main purpose of the program?
The purpose is to support Afghans who have recently returned to Afghanistan and need assistance reestablishing their lives after displacement, including help with urgent resettlement needs and longer-term reintegration.
Who is the program intended to serve?
The program is intended to serve recently returned Afghan refugees/returnees who need support to stabilize and transition into self-sustaining, community-based living after displacement.
Where will the program activities take place?
The program is specifically aimed at Afghanistan's northern provinces of Balkh and Baghlan.
What types of needs does the opportunity highlight?
It highlights urgent needs related to resettlement and longer-term reintegration for returnees. The notice emphasizes practical assistance that helps returnees stabilize quickly and move toward self-sustaining, community-based living.
Does PRM list specific priority areas in the summary provided?
The summary indicates that applicants should review the full funding notice for detailed priority areas. The core purpose described is practical assistance for stabilization and reintegration, but detailed sector priorities are in the full announcement.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
Funding is offered through a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for implementation?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates PRM expects an ongoing, collaborative relationship with the award recipient during implementation, rather than a fully hands-off arrangement.
How is this funding activity categorized?
It is categorized as refugee assistance under CFDA 19.519, the Overseas Refugee Assistance Program for Near East and South Asia.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
Individual awards can range from a minimum of $100,000 to a maximum of $1,500,000.
Can applicants propose small, targeted projects or only large programs?
The award range allows for either targeted interventions (closer to the minimum) or more comprehensive provincial programs (closer to the maximum), depending on organizational capacity and program design.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching is not required for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to (1) U.S.-based nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and (2) international organizations.
Are U.S. colleges and universities eligible to apply?
No. Institutions of higher education are excluded from the eligible U.S.-based nonprofit category described.
How are proposals from international organizations handled?
The announcement notes that proposals submitted by international organizations are handled under PRM's established authorities and procedures for voluntary contributions, which may affect how funding is structured and managed for those entities.
What kind of organizations is this competition designed for?
Based on the description, it is designed for experienced humanitarian and protection actors with the operational ability to work in Afghanistan, coordinate locally, and deliver services in challenging environments.
When was this opportunity posted?
It was posted on December 18, 2008.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was January 22, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
It was archived on February 21, 2009.
Where should applicants look for full requirements and priority activities?
Applicants were directed to consult the FY 2009 Funding Opportunity Announcement for full requirements, detailed priority areas, and any province-specific or sector-specific guidance.
Who is the point of contact for questions about this opportunity?
The listed point of contact is Amy Wendt, PRM/ECA Program Officer.
How can the point of contact be reached?
By phone at 202-663-3622 or by email at WendtAR@state.gov.
What should someone do if they need help accessing the full announcement?
The notice indicates that applicants can contact the listed point of contact (Amy Wendt) for questions or assistance accessing the full announcement.
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