This grant, from the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM), supports Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) assisting refugees and returnees in Tanzania, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). For Tanzania, funding is exclusively for life-saving basic assistance in western refugee camps, focusing on health, water/sanitation, and gender-based violence (GBV), with over 80% refugee beneficiaries. In Burundi and DRC, the grant targets refugee repatriation and reintegration. Priority sectors include shelter, health/mental health, water/sanitation, livelihood promotion, primary education, and GBV prevention/response. Activities should align with needs identified in collaboration with UNHCR, local authorities, and returnees.
Opportunity ID: 46353
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PRM-AFR-09-CA-AF-03262009-GL-CENTRAL |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2009 PRM Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs in Tanzania, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Refugee assistance |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.517 — Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 26, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 13, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 13, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 31, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| 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 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: | Limited funding is available to support NGOs assiting refugees in Tanzania and working with refugee returnees in Burundi and the DRC
For Tanzania proposals should focus exclusively on life-saving basic assistance in the remaining refugee camps in western Tanzania. At least 80% of beneficiaries must be refugees. Proposals should focus on health, water and sanitation, and gender based violence (GBV). For Burundi and the DRC proposed activities should support the repatriation and reintegration of Burundi and DRC refugees. Priority sectors include: shelter, health/mental health, water/sanitation, livelihood promotion, primary education, and gender-based violence prevention and response. Proposals should target priority sectors as identified in collaboration with UNHCR, local authorities, and returnees themselves. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY 2009 PRM Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs in Tanzania, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) (beginning July 1, 2009—September 15, 2009) |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Wendy Henning
Program Officer Phone 2026631030 Email:henningwl@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 46353 Full Announcement-1 -> FY09 Round 3 Announcement – Great Lakes.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Wendy Henning Program Officer Phone 2026631030 Email: henningwl@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.517 | PKG00011286 | Mar 26, 2009 | May 13, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
46353 SF424-2.0.pdf
46353 Project-1.1.pdf
46353 Budget-1.1.pdf
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