The Department of State is offering the 2018 Cultural Orientation Technical Assistance Grant to strengthen linkages between overseas Cultural Orientation (CO) programs for refugees and reception and placement activities in the United States. This grant aims to enhance the resettlement process and promote economic self-sufficiency for refugees under the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. The selected organization will receive full financial support through a Cooperative Agreement for an initial period with possible renewal for up to three years, contingent upon program effectiveness and fund availability. Applications must be submitted by November 13, 2017.
Opportunity ID: 297329
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0002346 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2018 Cultural Orientation Technical Assistance |
| 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: | Cultural Orientation Technical Assistance |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.510 — U.S. Refugee Admissions Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 22, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 13, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 13, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,175,000 |
| Award Floor: | $900,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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 listed below on or before the closing date of the funding announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration |
| Description: | The Cultural Orientation (CO) Technical Assistance Program is managed by the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration of the Department of State (hereinafter referred to as the “Bureau”). The purpose of the CO Technical Assistance Program is to strengthen linkages between overseas CO programs for refugees approved for admission to the United States and reception and placement (R&P) activities conducted upon their arrival. This program serves to complement the Reception and Placement Program, the purpose of which is to promote the effective resettlement of all persons who are admitted to the United States under the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, including assisting refugees to achieve economic self-sufficiency through employment as quickly as possible. The Bureau will enter into one Cooperative Agreement for an initial period beginning March 15, 2018, through March 14, 2019, subject to the availability of funds. Through the Cooperative Agreement, the Bureau will provide full financial support to the selected organization, based on the proposal submitted in response to this request. This financial support may be renewable for up to two additional years based upon budget submissions on an annual basis, as long as there remains a need for the program, the organization conducting the program maintains a strong performance, and subject to the availability of funds. At the end of three years, if the need for the program continues, the Bureau will re-compete the project, and the recipient of this award may participate in that process. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Megan Ritter
RitterME@state.gov Email:RitterME@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| As Posted | Sep 22, 2017 | |
| As posted. | Sep 22, 2017 | |
| Sep 12, 2017 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0002346 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2018 Cultural Orientation Technical Assistance |
| 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: | Cultural Orientation Technical Assistance |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.510 — U.S. Refugee Admissions Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 22, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 13, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 13, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,175,000 |
| Award Floor: | $900,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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 listed below on or before the closing date of the funding announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration |
| Description: | The Cultural Orientation (CO) Technical Assistance Program is managed by the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration of the Department of State (hereinafter referred to as the “Bureau”). The purpose of the CO Technical Assistance Program is to strengthen linkages between overseas CO programs for refugees approved for admission to the United States and reception and placement (R&P) activities conducted upon their arrival. This program serves to complement the Reception and Placement Program, the purpose of which is to promote the effective resettlement of all persons who are admitted to the United States under the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, including assisting refugees to achieve economic self-sufficiency through employment as quickly as possible. The Bureau will enter into one Cooperative Agreement for an initial period beginning March 15, 2018, through March 14, 2019, subject to the availability of funds. Through the Cooperative Agreement, the Bureau will provide full financial support to the selected organization, based on the proposal submitted in response to this request. This financial support may be renewable for up to two additional years based upon budget submissions on an annual basis, as long as there remains a need for the program, the organization conducting the program maintains a strong performance, and subject to the availability of funds. At the end of three years, if the need for the program continues, the Bureau will re-compete the project, and the recipient of this award may participate in that process. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Megan Ritter
RitterME@state.gov Email:RitterME@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0002346 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2018 Cultural Orientation Technical Assistance |
| 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: | Cultural Orientation Technical Assistance |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.510 — U.S. Refugee Admissions Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 22, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 13, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,175,000 |
| Award Floor: | $900,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration |
| Description: | The Cultural Orientation (CO) Technical Assistance Program is managed by the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration of the Department of State (hereinafter referred to as the “Bureau”). The purpose of the CO Technical Assistance Program is to strengthen linkages between overseas CO programs for refugees approved for admission to the United States and reception and placement (R&P) activities conducted upon their arrival. This program serves to complement the Reception and Placement Program, the purpose of which is to promote the effective resettlement of all persons who are admitted to the United States under the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, including assisting refugees to achieve economic self-sufficiency through employment as quickly as possible.
The Bureau will enter into one Cooperative Agreement for an initial period beginning March 15, 2018, through March 14, 2019, subject to the availability of funds. Through the Cooperative Agreement, the Bureau will provide full financial support to the selected organization, based on the proposal submitted in response to this request. This financial support may be renewable for up to two additional years based upon budget submissions on an annual basis, as long as there remains a need for the program, the organization conducting the program maintains a strong performance, and subject to the availability of funds. At the end of three years, if the need for the program continues, the Bureau will re-compete the project, and the recipient of this award may participate in that process. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Megan Ritter
RitterME@state.gov Email:RitterME@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0002346 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2018 Cultural Orientation Technical Assistance |
| 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: | Cultural Orientation Technical Assistance |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 0 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.510 — U.S. Refugee Admissions Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 13, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,175,000 |
| Award Floor: | $900,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration |
| Description: | The Cultural Orientation (CO) Technical Assistance Program is managed by the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration of the Department of State (hereinafter referred to as the “Bureau”). The purpose of the CO Technical Assistance Program is to strengthen linkages between overseas CO programs for refugees approved for admission to the United States and reception and placement (R&P) activities conducted upon their arrival.
This program serves to complement the Reception and Placement Program, the purpose of which is to promote the effective resettlement of all persons who are admitted to the United States under the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, including assisting refugees to achieve economic self-sufficiency through employment as quickly as possible. The Bureau will enter into one Cooperative Agreement for an initial period beginning March 15, 2018, through March 14, 2019, subject to the availability of funds. Through the Cooperative Agreement, the Bureau will provide full financial support to the selected organization, based on the proposal submitted in response to this request. This financial support may be renewable for up to two additional years based upon budget submissions on an annual basis, as long as there remains a need for the program, the organization conducting the program maintains a strong performance, and subject to the availability of funds. At the end of three years, if the need for the program continues, the Bureau will re-compete the project, and the recipient of this award may participate in that process. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Megan Ritter
RitterME@state.gov Email:RitterME@state.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 297329 Full Announcement-FY 2018 NOFO Announcement -> FY 2018 CO TA NOFO .pdf
Folder 297329 Full Announcement-FY 2018 NOFO Announcement -> FY 2018 Sample CO TA Budget Excel Documents.pdf
Folder 297329 Full Announcement-FY 2018 NOFO Announcement -> FY 2018 Sample CO TA Staff Word Document.pdf
Folder 297329 Full Announcement-FY 2018 NOFO Announcement -> FY 2018 Risk Analysis Template.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Megan Ritter RitterME@state.gov Email: RitterME@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.510 | SFOP0002346 | FY 2018 Cultural Orientation Technical Assistance | PKG00234711 | Sep 12, 2017 | Nov 13, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
297329 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
297329 SF424A-1.0.pdf
297329 SF424B-1.1.pdf
297329 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
297329 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
297329 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
297329 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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