The PRM department is offering a grant to prioritize NGO activities benefiting refugees in Chad, Central African Republic, and Cameroon. The focus areas include primary health care, education, gender-based violence prevention, and more. Priority is given to proposals with a working relationship with UNHCR, proven track record, coordination with international organizations, and adherence to humanitarian standards. Projects in Protracted Refugee Situations, return/local integration contexts, and multi-year funding applications must have strong transition plans. For more information, refer to the ‘Full Announcement’ on Grants.gov or PRM’s website. Contact Program Officer Kristen Frost for questions. Closing date for applications is April 16, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 154633
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | PRM-AFR-12-CA-AF-031612-CHAD |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | FY 2012 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO programs benefiting refugees in Chad, the Central African Republic, and Cameroon |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation:: | Refugee assistance.
International Organizations (IOs) that are engaged in programs relevant to the assistance addressed by this PRM funding announcement should ensure that these programs are made known to PRM on or before the closing date of this funding announcement so that PRM can evaluate all IO and NGO programs for funding consideration. |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 19.517 — Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date:: | Mar 16, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Mar 16, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Apr 16, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Apr 16, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | May 16, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | |
| Award Ceiling:: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $250,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | (1) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with IRS, other than institutions of higher education and international organizations; and (2) International Organizations. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration |
| Description:: | PRM will prioritize currently available funding for proposed NGO activities that best meet the Bureaus priorities in Chad, Cameroon, and CAR as identified below: (1) Chad Proposals should focus on Sudanese refugees in the 12 camps in eastern Chad and/or Central African refugees in the 9 camps in southern Chad. Proposals may include work in the following areas: Primary health care, including reproductive health; primary and secondary education; and prevention of and response to gender-based violence. Proposals should include a well-developed plan for training and building the capacity of local staff and service providers.(2) Central African Republic Proposals should focus on Congolese refugees residing in southern CAR and/or Sudanese refugees in central CAR. Proposals may include work in the following: Primary health care, including reproductive health care; and prevention of and response to gender-based violence.(3) Cameroon Proposals should focus on Central African refugees residing in eastern Cameroon. Proposals may include work in the following: Water and sanitation, primary health care, including reproductive health; prevention of and response to gender-based violence; and food security. Priority will be given to proposals from organizations that can demonstrate: a working relationship with UNHCR and UNHCR funding and/or support for the proposed activities and/or overall country program; a proven track record in providing proposed assistance (both in the sector and specified location); evidence of coordination with international organizations (IOs) and other NGOs working in the same area or sector as well as where possible local authorities; a concrete implementation plan with well-conceived objectives and indicators; a budget that is appropriate for meeting the objectives and demonstrates co-funding by non-US government sources; appropriate targeting of beneficiaries in coordination with UNHCR and other relevant organizations;and adherence to relevant international standards for humanitarian assistance. Projects in Protracted Refugee Situations, return/local integration contexts, and multi-year funding applications, where feasible, must include strong transition plans in their proposals. *************************************************For more details on this specific opportunity, please click the “Full Announcement” Grants.gov link. For PRM’s general NGO guidelines, please go to the Funding Opportunities page of PRMs website: http://www.state.gov/j/prm/releases/releases/2012/183974.htm. After you’ve read both documents, please contact Program Officer Kristen Frost at 202-453-9383 (FrostKL@state.gov) with any questions. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 3 | Mar 16, 2012 | |
| Synopsis 2 | ||
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 19.517 |
| Competition ID: | |
| Competition Title: | |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00107210 |
| Opening Date: | Mar 16, 2012 |
| Closing Date: | Apr 16, 2012 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Kristen Frost |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] |
| optional_forms |
Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] Attachments [V1.1] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.517 | PKG00107210 | Mar 16, 2012 | Apr 16, 2012 | View | Kristen Frost | Organization Applicants |