The Department of State is offering funding for NGO programs benefitting refugees in Rwanda and Tanzania. Proposals should target vulnerable groups and individuals, with a focus on gender-based violence prevention in Nyaragusu refugee camp in Tanzania, and activities such as camp management, healthcare assistance, water and sanitation, and gender-based violence prevention in Rwanda. Proposals must primarily benefit refugees, with at least 80% of beneficiaries being refugees. Collaborating with UNHCR and local authorities is essential. Closing date for submissions is December 13, 2013.
Opportunity ID: 247693
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | PRM-PRMOAPAF-14-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | FY 2014 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO programs benefiting refugees in Rwanda and Tanzania |
| 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:: | Overseas Refugee Assistance |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 19.517 — Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date:: | Nov 14, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Nov 15, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Dec 13, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Dec 13, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | Jan 12, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | |
| Award Ceiling:: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | (1) International Organizations. International Organizations (IOs) should not submit proposals through Grants.gov in response to this Funding Opportunity Announcement. Rather IOs such as UN agencies and other Public International Organizations (PIOs) that are seeking funding for programs relevant to this announcement should contact the relevant 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:: | Current Country Specific Funding Priorities and Instructions: PRM will prioritize available funding for Tanzania and Rwanda as identified below. All proposals should target beneficiaries as identified in close collaboration with UNHCR and local authorities. Proposals for Tanzania should focus on protection for vulnerable groups and individuals, including prevention of and response to gender-based violence, in Nyaragusu refugee camp in western Tanzania. Proposals for Rwanda should include all of the following activities: camp management, basic preventative and curative healthcare assistance, water and sanitation, and gender-based violence prevention and response for refugees. While PRM does not discourage activities that also include the local host population along with refugees, proposals should concentrate on activities for refugees. At least 80% of beneficiaries must be refugees. |
| 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 2 | As posted | Nov 15, 2013 |
| 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: | PRM-PRMOAPAF-14-002-018689 |
| Competition Title: | FY 2014 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO programs benefiting refugees in Rwanda and Tanzania |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00189565 |
| Opening Date: | Nov 14, 2013 |
| Closing Date: | Dec 13, 2013 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Bryan Lupton |
| 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 | PRM-PRMOAPAF-14-002-018689 | FY 2014 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO programs benefiting refugees in Rwanda and Tanzania | PKG00189565 | Nov 14, 2013 | Dec 13, 2013 | View | Bryan Lupton | Organization Applicants |