Opportunity Information: Apply for PRMA 10 CA 001 SEA 03132009 THAILAND
Apply for PRMA 10 CA 001 SEA 03132009 THAILAND
- 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 "Request for Proposals for the Overseas Processing Entity (OPE) in Bangkok, Thailand" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.511 Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for East Asia.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 13, 2009 and posted on Mar 13, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 14, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- 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 funding opportunity is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM), seeking proposals to operate an Overseas Processing Entity (OPE) based in Bangkok, Thailand. The OPE Bangkok is meant to deliver refugee case processing services that support the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) across a broad East Asia footprint. The work is carried out using the Worldwide Refugee Admissions Processing System (WRAPS) and must follow PRM-established procedures, with services provided as needs arise in Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. In practical terms, the awardee would function as the operational hub for coordinating and executing refugee processing activities throughout these locations while maintaining its primary base in Bangkok.
PRM indicates it plans to make one award total, meaning a single Cooperative Agreement to one qualified organization. A cooperative agreement, as opposed to a standard grant, generally signals that the government expects substantial involvement during implementation, such as ongoing coordination, procedural direction, and oversight tied to USRAP requirements and WRAPS-based workflows. The selected organization would be funded for allowable and approved costs connected to delivering the required processing services, based on the budget submitted with the proposal and then approved through the award process. The funding amounts are not specified in the public summary (award ceiling and floor are both listed as 0, which typically means amounts are defined in the full announcement or determined by proposed budgets and government approval rather than a fixed published range).
The period of support is structured to allow continuity if the program need continues and performance is strong. PRM notes that financial support may be renewable for up to two additional fiscal years, with renewals dependent on annual budget submissions, a continuing need for OPE Bangkok, satisfactory service delivery by the operating organization, and the availability of funds. This effectively frames the opportunity as a potentially multi-year engagement, but with year-to-year continuation decisions rather than an automatic multi-year guarantee.
Eligibility is limited to two categories of applicants: (1) U.S. nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education, and (2) international organizations. PRM also flags that submissions from international organizations will be handled under PRM authorities and procedures governing voluntary contributions to international organizations, which can affect how awards are structured and administered compared to domestic nonprofit agreements. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed, so applicants are not required to provide non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility, although applicants may still propose leveraged resources if they wish.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number PRMA 10 CA 001 SEA 03132009 THAILAND, with the title "Request for Proposals for the Overseas Processing Entity (OPE) in Bangkok, Thailand." The CFDA program reference is 19.511, Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for East Asia, and the activity category is described as refugee processing in East Asia. The opportunity was posted March 13, 2009, with an application deadline of May 14, 2009, and an archive date of June 13, 2009. Questions or access issues were directed to the PRM point of contact listed in the notice: Margaret Burkhardt, Program Officer, at 202-663-1004 and BurkhardtMA@state.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) discretionary grant competition seeking proposals to operate an Overseas Processing Entity (OPE) based in Bangkok, Thailand.
What is the official title of the opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Request for Proposals for the Overseas Processing Entity (OPE) in Bangkok, Thailand."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PRMA 10 CA 001 SEA 03132009 THAILAND.
What program or CFDA does this opportunity fall under?
The CFDA program reference is 19.511, Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for East Asia.
What is the purpose of the OPE Bangkok?
OPE Bangkok is intended to deliver refugee case processing services that support the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) across a broad East Asia footprint, with the primary base of operations in Bangkok.
What does the awardee organization do in practical terms?
The selected organization would function as the operational hub for coordinating and executing refugee processing activities across designated locations in East Asia while maintaining its primary base in Bangkok, Thailand.
What systems and procedures must be used for case processing?
Work must be carried out using the Worldwide Refugee Admissions Processing System (WRAPS) and must follow PRM-established procedures.
Which countries and locations are included in the OPE Bangkok service footprint?
Services are provided as needs arise in Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Is the work limited to Thailand?
No. While the entity is based in Bangkok, the services support USRAP processing needs across multiple locations in East Asia as needs arise, including Thailand and the other listed countries/locations.
How many awards does PRM plan to make?
PRM indicates it plans to make one award total.
What type of award will be made?
PRM plans to make a single Cooperative Agreement to one qualified organization.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant?
A cooperative agreement generally signals that the U.S. government expects substantial involvement during implementation, such as ongoing coordination, procedural direction, and oversight tied to USRAP requirements and WRAPS-based workflows.
How will the project be funded?
The selected organization would be funded for allowable and approved costs connected to delivering the required processing services, based on the budget submitted with the proposal and then approved through the award process.
Is the funding amount published (ceiling and floor)?
The public summary does not specify funding amounts. The award ceiling and floor are both listed as 0, which typically indicates that amounts are defined in the full announcement or determined based on proposed budgets and government approval rather than a fixed published range.
How long is the period of support?
The period of support is structured to allow continuity if the program need continues and performance is strong, with the possibility of renewal for up to two additional fiscal years.
Are renewals guaranteed?
No. Renewals depend on annual budget submissions, a continuing need for OPE Bangkok, satisfactory service delivery by the operating organization, and the availability of funds.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to: (1) U.S. nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education, and (2) international organizations.
Are universities or institutions of higher education eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education are excluded from the eligible category of U.S. nonprofit organizations for this opportunity.
How does PRM handle applications from international organizations?
PRM notes that submissions from international organizations will be handled under PRM authorities and procedures governing voluntary contributions to international organizations, which may affect how awards are structured and administered compared to domestic nonprofit agreements.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed. Applicants are not required to provide non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility, although applicants may propose leveraged resources if they wish.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is described as refugee processing in East Asia.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 13, 2009.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is May 14, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is June 13, 2009.
Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The PRM point of contact listed is Margaret Burkhardt, Program Officer.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Margaret Burkhardt can be reached at 202-663-1004 and BurkhardtMA@state.gov.
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