The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration has recently announced a significant funding opportunity under the Request for Concept Notes Number SFOP0010137. This initiative aims to support non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that are working towards the betterment of refugees in several key Middle Eastern countries, including Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and Turkiye. Scheduled to close applications on January 5, 2024, this grant underscores the U.S. commitment to addressing the challenges faced by displaced populations in these regions.
Eligibility for this funding opportunity is notably diverse, encompassing various types of nonprofits, including those without a 501(c)(3) status, as well as international organizations. The announcement highlights an award ceiling of $4,000,000, indicating the substantial scale of the projects anticipated. NGOs are encouraged to submit their concept notes before the deadline, emphasizing innovative and effective strategies to assist refugees. This initiative represents a critical step in addressing the complex humanitarian crises in the Near East and offers a unique opportunity for organizations to make a profound impact on the lives of those displaced.
Opportunity ID: 351157
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0010137 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2024 Request for Concept Notes for NGO programs benefiting Refugees in Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and Turkiye |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Overseas Refugee Assistance |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 0 |
| CFDA Number(s): | 19.519 — Overseas Refugee Assistance Program for Near East |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 27, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 27, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 05, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 05, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | |
| Award Ceiling: | $4,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | I. Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education. II. Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.III. International Organizations. International multilateral organizations, such as United Nations agencies, should not submit proposals through Grants.gov in response to this Notice of Funding Opportunity announcement. Multilateral organizations that are seeking funding for programs relevant to this announcement should contact the PRM Program Officer (as listed below) on or before the closing date of the funding announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration |
| Description: | Request for Concept Notes Number: SFOP0010137
Assistance Listing (CFDA) number: 19.519 – Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Near East Announcement issuance date: Monday, November 27, 2023 Concept note application submission deadline: Friday, January 5, 2024, at 11:59:59 p.m. (23:59:59) EST. Concept Notes submitted after this deadline will not be considered. Funding limits: Funding limits vary by country. Please see the country-specific guidelines below. Concept note proposals must not be less than the funding floor and not more than the funding ceiling per year listed, or they will be disqualified. Anticipated timeframe for notification of selection for full proposal development: PRM anticipates, but cannot guarantee, that within three months from the submission deadline, selected concept notes will be notified of selection for full proposal development. Anticipated timeframe for award of selected full proposals: Pending the availability of funds, PRM anticipates, but cannot guarantee, that awards will be made less than five months from the full proposal submission deadline. Advisory: All applicants must submit concept notes applications through the website Grants.gov. PRM strongly recommends submitting your concept note early to allow time to address any technical difficulties that may arise on the Grants.gov website. To be considered for PRM funding, organizations must submit a complete application package including:
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| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity at www.state.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Courtney Simpson and Sita Kouhi
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