This grant from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) is for operating the Resettlement Support Center (RSC) in Vienna, Austria. The RSC’s primary purpose is to assist PRM in preparing casework for individuals eligible for interview by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) under the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. This involves conducting pre-screening interviews, completing necessary security checks, preparing case files, and ensuring data entry into the Worldwide Refugee Admissions Processing System (WRAPS). For approved applicants, the RSC provides crucial post-adjudication support, including coordinating sponsorship assurances, preparing travel packets, conducting cultural orientation, and arranging medical screenings and travel to the United States. This cooperative agreement offers full financial support, initially for one year, with potential for renewal.
Opportunity ID: 154653
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PRM-A-13-CA-EUR-03162012-EUROPE |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2013 Funding Opportunity Announcement for Proposals for the Resettlement Support Center (RSC) in Vienna, Austria |
| 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: | Refugee Resettlement. International Organizations(IOs) that are engaged in programs relevant to refugee resettlement addressed by this PRM funding announcement should ensure that these programs are made known to PRM before the closing date of this funding announcement so that PRM can evaluate all IO and NGO programs for funding opportunities. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.018 — Overseas Processing Entities (OPEs) for U.S. Refugee Resettlement |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 16, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 16, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 17, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 23, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 16, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
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 the IRS, other thab institutions of higher learning and international organizations; and (2) International Organizations |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration |
| Description: | The U.S. Department of States Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) welcomes the submission of proposals for the Vienna Resettlement Support Center for FY2013. The deadline for submission of proposals is Wednesday May 23, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. EDT. The purpose of the Resettlement Support Center (RSC) is to assist the Bureau in preparing the necessary casework for persons eligible for interview by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program and, for those approved, to provide assistance in completing the additional requirements for refugee admission under Section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. In addition, the RSC forwards the necessary data on all DHS-approved cases to the Refugee Processing Center (RPC) for distribution to Reception and Placement agencies according to procedures established by the Bureau.The Bureau will enter into one Cooperative Agreement for the RSC in Vienna, Austria, for an initial period beginning October 1, 2012, through September 30, 2013, 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 fiscal years based upon budget submissions on an annual basis, as long as there remains a need for the RSC and the organization operating the RSC provides satisfactory service, and subject to the availability of funds. At the end of three years, if the need to operate the RSC continues, the Bureau will re-compete the project, and the recipient of this award may participate in that process.The organization selected to operate the RSC is expected to provide refugee processing services for all U.S. Refugee Admissions Program applicants in the designated location, regardless of nationality or ethnicity, beginning on October 1, 2012. The organization selected to operate the RSC will be expected to relate equitably to all domestic resettlement agencies. This will include sharing relevant biographic and other background information with domestic resettlement agencies working in the Reception and Placement program (to facilitate their provision of required sponsorship assurances).Program ObjectivesThe Bureau has established the following objectives for the organization serving as RSC in Vienna:A. To provide refugee processing services in support of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program using the Worldwide Refugee Admissions Processing System (WRAPS) and in accordance with procedures established by the Bureau, as needs arise.B. To ensure that each potential refugee applicant is screened to determine if he/she is eligible for interview under the processing priorities established for his/her nationality.C. To conduct pre-screening interviews and casework so as to capture all relevant information pertaining to the case, e.g. cross-referencing information, special medical needs, information about victims of torture, etc. To ensure that all necessary security name-checks are completed. To prepare the case file, including completion of all forms necessary for presentation of the case to USCIS for adjudication. D. To enter all required information into WRAPS on a timely basis and to remain in close contact with the Refugee Processing Center (RPC), cooperating fully and at all times to ensure that the WRAPS system and related equipment remains functional and up to date. E. For applicants approved by USCIS, to assist the refugees in completing all post-adjudication steps required for admission to the United States. This includes: coordinating with the Refugee Processing Center (RPC) to obtain sponsorship assurances from Reception and Placement agencies working under cooperative agreements with the Bureau; preparing travel packets; conducting cultural orientation training; and coordinating medical screening and travel arrangements. *************************************************For more details on this specific opportunity, please clidk on the “Full Announcement” Grants.gov link. For PRM’s general NGO guidelines, please go to the Funding Opportunities page of PRM’s website:http://www.state.gov/j/prm/releases/releases/2012/183974.htm. After you’ve read both documents, please contact Program Officer Alden Greene at greeneas@state.gov or 202-453-9255 with any questions. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY 2013 Funding Opportunity Announcement for Proposals for the Resettlement Support Center (RSC) in Vienna, Austria |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Alden Greene
Program Officer Phone 202-453-9255 Email:greeneas@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The submission deadline has been extended to Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. noon EDT and the information in attachment C "Basic WRAPS Requirements" has changed. | May 16, 2012 | |
| Deadline extended until Wednesday, 23 May. Attachment C (BASIC WRAPS REQUIREMENTS) updated |
May 16, 2012 | |
| Update attachment C (BASIC WRAPS REQUIREMENTS) | May 16, 2012 | |
| Corrected Opportunity Number | May 16, 2012 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PRM-A-13-CA-EUR-03162012-EUROPE |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2013 Funding Opportunity Announcement for Proposals for the Resettlement Support Center (RSC) in Vienna, Austria |
| 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: | Refugee Resettlement. International Organizations(IOs) that are engaged in programs relevant to refugee resettlement addressed by this PRM funding announcement should ensure that these programs are made known to PRM before the closing date of this funding announcement so that PRM can evaluate all IO and NGO programs for funding opportunities. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.018 — Overseas Processing Entities (OPEs) for U.S. Refugee Resettlement |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 16, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 16, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 17, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 23, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 16, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
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 the IRS, other thab institutions of higher learning and international organizations; and (2) International Organizations |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration |
| Description: | The U.S. Department of States Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) welcomes the submission of proposals for the Vienna Resettlement Support Center for FY2013. The deadline for submission of proposals is Wednesday May 23, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. EDT. The purpose of the Resettlement Support Center (RSC) is to assist the Bureau in preparing the necessary casework for persons eligible for interview by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program and, for those approved, to provide assistance in completing the additional requirements for refugee admission under Section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. In addition, the RSC forwards the necessary data on all DHS-approved cases to the Refugee Processing Center (RPC) for distribution to Reception and Placement agencies according to procedures established by the Bureau.The Bureau will enter into one Cooperative Agreement for the RSC in Vienna, Austria, for an initial period beginning October 1, 2012, through September 30, 2013, 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 fiscal years based upon budget submissions on an annual basis, as long as there remains a need for the RSC and the organization operating the RSC provides satisfactory service, and subject to the availability of funds. At the end of three years, if the need to operate the RSC continues, the Bureau will re-compete the project, and the recipient of this award may participate in that process.The organization selected to operate the RSC is expected to provide refugee processing services for all U.S. Refugee Admissions Program applicants in the designated location, regardless of nationality or ethnicity, beginning on October 1, 2012. The organization selected to operate the RSC will be expected to relate equitably to all domestic resettlement agencies. This will include sharing relevant biographic and other background information with domestic resettlement agencies working in the Reception and Placement program (to facilitate their provision of required sponsorship assurances).Program ObjectivesThe Bureau has established the following objectives for the organization serving as RSC in Vienna:A. To provide refugee processing services in support of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program using the Worldwide Refugee Admissions Processing System (WRAPS) and in accordance with procedures established by the Bureau, as needs arise.B. To ensure that each potential refugee applicant is screened to determine if he/she is eligible for interview under the processing priorities established for his/her nationality.C. To conduct pre-screening interviews and casework so as to capture all relevant information pertaining to the case, e.g. cross-referencing information, special medical needs, information about victims of torture, etc. To ensure that all necessary security name-checks are completed. To prepare the case file, including completion of all forms necessary for presentation of the case to USCIS for adjudication. D. To enter all required information into WRAPS on a timely basis and to remain in close contact with the Refugee Processing Center (RPC), cooperating fully and at all times to ensure that the WRAPS system and related equipment remains functional and up to date. E. For applicants approved by USCIS, to assist the refugees in completing all post-adjudication steps required for admission to the United States. This includes: coordinating with the Refugee Processing Center (RPC) to obtain sponsorship assurances from Reception and Placement agencies working under cooperative agreements with the Bureau; preparing travel packets; conducting cultural orientation training; and coordinating medical screening and travel arrangements. *************************************************For more details on this specific opportunity, please clidk on the “Full Announcement” Grants.gov link. For PRM’s general NGO guidelines, please go to the Funding Opportunities page of PRM’s website:http://www.state.gov/j/prm/releases/releases/2012/183974.htm. After you’ve read both documents, please contact Program Officer Alden Greene at greeneas@state.gov or 202-453-9255 with any questions. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY 2013 Funding Opportunity Announcement for Proposals for the Resettlement Support Center (RSC) in Vienna, Austria |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Alden Greene
Program Officer Phone 202-453-9255 Email:greeneas@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PRM-A-13-CA-EUR-03162012-EUROPE |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2013 Funding Opportunity Announcement for Proposals for the Resettlement Support Center (RSC) in Vienna, Austria |
| 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: | Refugee Resettlement. International Organizations(IOs) that are engaged in programs relevant to refugee resettlement addressed by this PRM funding announcement should ensure that these programs are made known to PRM before the closing date of this funding announcement so that PRM can evaluate all IO and NGO programs for funding opportunities. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.018 — Overseas Processing Entities (OPEs) for U.S. Refugee Resettlement |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | May 16, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 17, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 16, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
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 the IRS, other thab institutions of higher learning and international organizations; and (2) International Organizations |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration |
| Description: | The U.S. Department of States Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) welcomes the submission of proposals for the Vienna Resettlement Support Center for FY2013. The deadline for submission of proposals is Wednesday May 23, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. EDT. The purpose of the Resettlement Support Center (RSC) is to assist the Bureau in preparing the necessary casework for persons eligible for interview by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program and, for those approved, to provide assistance in completing the additional requirements for refugee admission under Section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. In addition, the RSC forwards the necessary data on all DHS-approved cases to the Refugee Processing Center (RPC) for distribution to Reception and Placement agencies according to procedures established by the Bureau.The Bureau will enter into one Cooperative Agreement for the RSC in Vienna, Austria, for an initial period beginning October 1, 2012, through September 30, 2013, 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 fiscal years based upon budget submissions on an annual basis, as long as there remains a need for the RSC and the organization operating the RSC provides satisfactory service, and subject to the availability of funds. At the end of three years, if the need to operate the RSC continues, the Bureau will re-compete the project, and the recipient of this award may participate in that process.The organization selected to operate the RSC is expected to provide refugee processing services for all U.S. Refugee Admissions Program applicants in the designated location, regardless of nationality or ethnicity, beginning on October 1, 2012. The organization selected to operate the RSC will be expected to relate equitably to all domestic resettlement agencies. This will include sharing relevant biographic and other background information with domestic resettlement agencies working in the Reception and Placement program (to facilitate their provision of required sponsorship assurances).Program ObjectivesThe Bureau has established the following objectives for the organization serving as RSC in Vienna:A. To provide refugee processing services in support of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program using the Worldwide Refugee Admissions Processing System (WRAPS) and in accordance with procedures established by the Bureau, as needs arise.B. To ensure that each potential refugee applicant is screened to determine if he/she is eligible for interview under the processing priorities established for his/her nationality.C. To conduct pre-screening interviews and casework so as to capture all relevant information pertaining to the case, e.g. cross-referencing information, special medical needs, information about victims of torture, etc. To ensure that all necessary security name-checks are completed. To prepare the case file, including completion of all forms necessary for presentation of the case to USCIS for adjudication. D. To enter all required information into WRAPS on a timely basis and to remain in close contact with the Refugee Processing Center (RPC), cooperating fully and at all times to ensure that the WRAPS system and related equipment remains functional and up to date. E. For applicants approved by USCIS, to assist the refugees in completing all post-adjudication steps required for admission to the United States. This includes: coordinating with the Refugee Processing Center (RPC) to obtain sponsorship assurances from Reception and Placement agencies working under cooperative agreements with the Bureau; preparing travel packets; conducting cultural orientation training; and coordinating medical screening and travel arrangements. *************************************************For more details on this specific opportunity, please clidk on the “Full Announcement” Grants.gov link. For PRM’s general NGO guidelines, please go to the Funding Opportunities page of PRM’s website:http://www.state.gov/j/prm/releases/releases/2012/183974.htm. After you’ve read both documents, please contact Program Officer Alden Greene at greeneas@state.gov or 202-453-9255 with any questions. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY 2013 Funding Opportunity Announcement for Proposals for the Resettlement Support Center (RSC) in Vienna, Austria |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Alden Greene
Program Officer Phone 202-453-9255 Email:greeneas@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PRM-A-13-CA-EUR-03162012-EUROPE |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2013 Funding Opportunity Announcement for Proposals for the Resettlement Support Center (RSC) in Vienna, Austria |
| 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: | Refugee Resettlement. International Organizations(IOs) that are engaged in programs relevant to refugee resettlement addressed by this PRM funding announcement should ensure that these programs are made known to PRM before the closing date of this funding announcement so that PRM can evaluate all IO and NGO programs for funding opportunities. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.018 — Overseas Processing Entities (OPEs) for U.S. Refugee Resettlement |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 16, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 17, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 16, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
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 the IRS, other thab institutions of higher learning and international organizations; and (2) International Organizations |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration |
| Description: | The U.S. Department of States Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) welcomes the submission of proposals for the Vienna Resettlement Support Center for FY2013. The deadline for submission of proposals is Thursday May 17, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. EDT. The purpose of the Resettlement Support Center (RSC) is to assist the Bureau in preparing the necessary casework for persons eligible for interview by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program and, for those approved, to provide assistance in completing the additional requirements for refugee admission under Section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. In addition, the RSC forwards the necessary data on all DHS-approved cases to the Refugee Processing Center (RPC) for distribution to Reception and Placement agencies according to procedures established by the Bureau.The Bureau will enter into one Cooperative Agreement for the RSC in Vienna, Austria, for an initial period beginning October 1, 2012, through September 30, 2013, 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 fiscal years based upon budget submissions on an annual basis, as long as there remains a need for the RSC and the organization operating the RSC provides satisfactory service, and subject to the availability of funds. At the end of three years, if the need to operate the RSC continues, the Bureau will re-compete the project, and the recipient of this award may participate in that process.The organization selected to operate the RSC is expected to provide refugee processing services for all U.S. Refugee Admissions Program applicants in the designated location, regardless of nationality or ethnicity, beginning on October 1, 2012. The organization selected to operate the RSC will be expected to relate equitably to all domestic resettlement agencies. This will include sharing relevant biographic and other background information with domestic resettlement agencies working in the Reception and Placement program (to facilitate their provision of required sponsorship assurances).Program ObjectivesThe Bureau has established the following objectives for the organization serving as RSC in Vienna:A. To provide refugee processing services in support of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program using the Worldwide Refugee Admissions Processing System (WRAPS) and in accordance with procedures established by the Bureau, as needs arise.B. To ensure that each potential refugee applicant is screened to determine if he/she is eligible for interview under the processing priorities established for his/her nationality.C. To conduct pre-screening interviews and casework so as to capture all relevant information pertaining to the case, e.g. cross-referencing information, special medical needs, information about victims of torture, etc. To ensure that all necessary security name-checks are completed. To prepare the case file, including completion of all forms necessary for presentation of the case to USCIS for adjudication. D. To enter all required information into WRAPS on a timely basis and to remain in close contact with the Refugee Processing Center (RPC), cooperating fully and at all times to ensure that the WRAPS system and related equipment remains functional and up to date. E. For applicants approved by USCIS, to assist the refugees in completing all post-adjudication steps required for admission to the United States. This includes: coordinating with the Refugee Processing Center (RPC) to obtain sponsorship assurances from Reception and Placement agencies working under cooperative agreements with the Bureau; preparing travel packets; conducting cultural orientation training; and coordinating medical screening and travel arrangements. *************************************************For more details on this specific opportunity, please clidk on the “Full Announcement” Grants.gov link. For PRM’s general NGO guidelines, please go to the Funding Opportunities page of PRM’s website:http://www.state.gov/j/prm/releases/releases/2012/183974.htm. After you’ve read both documents, please contact Program Officer Alden Greene at greeneas@state.gov or 202-453-9255 with any questions. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY 2013 Funding Opportunity Announcement for Proposals for the Resettlement Support Center (RSC) in Vienna, Austria |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Alden Greene
Program Officer Phone 202-453-9255 Email:greeneas@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PRM-A-13-CA-EUR-03162012-EUROPE |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2013 Funding Opportunity Announcement for Proposals for the Resettlement Support Center (RSC) in Vienna, Austria |
| 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: | Refugee Resettlement. International Organizations(IOs) that are engaged in programs relevant to refugee resettlement addressed by this PRM funding announcement should ensure that these programs are made known to PRM before the closing date of this funding announcement so that PRM can evaluate all IO and NGO programs for funding opportunities. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.018 — Overseas Processing Entities (OPEs) for U.S. Refugee Resettlement |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 16, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 17, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 16, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
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 the IRS, other thab institutions of higher learning and international organizations; and (2) International Organizations |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration |
| Description: | The U.S. Department of States Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) welcomes the submission of proposals for the Vienna Resettlement Support Center for FY2013. The deadline for submission of proposals is Thursday May 17, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. EDT. The purpose of the Resettlement Support Center (RSC) is to assist the Bureau in preparing the necessary casework for persons eligible for interview by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program and, for those approved, to provide assistance in completing the additional requirements for refugee admission under Section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. In addition, the RSC forwards the necessary data on all DHS-approved cases to the Refugee Processing Center (RPC) for distribution to Reception and Placement agencies according to procedures established by the Bureau.The Bureau will enter into one Cooperative Agreement for the RSC in Vienna, Austria, for an initial period beginning October 1, 2012, through September 30, 2013, 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 fiscal years based upon budget submissions on an annual basis, as long as there remains a need for the RSC and the organization operating the RSC provides satisfactory service, and subject to the availability of funds. At the end of three years, if the need to operate the RSC continues, the Bureau will re-compete the project, and the recipient of this award may participate in that process.The organization selected to operate the RSC is expected to provide refugee processing services for all U.S. Refugee Admissions Program applicants in the designated location, regardless of nationality or ethnicity, beginning on October 1, 2012. The organization selected to operate the RSC will be expected to relate equitably to all domestic resettlement agencies. This will include sharing relevant biographic and other background information with domestic resettlement agencies working in the Reception and Placement program (to facilitate their provision of required sponsorship assurances).Program ObjectivesThe Bureau has established the following objectives for the organization serving as RSC in Vienna:A. To provide refugee processing services in support of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program using the Worldwide Refugee Admissions Processing System (WRAPS) and in accordance with procedures established by the Bureau, as needs arise.B. To ensure that each potential refugee applicant is screened to determine if he/she is eligible for interview under the processing priorities established for his/her nationality.C. To conduct pre-screening interviews and casework so as to capture all relevant information pertaining to the case, e.g. cross-referencing information, special medical needs, information about victims of torture, etc. To ensure that all necessary security name-checks are completed. To prepare the case file, including completion of all forms necessary for presentation of the case to USCIS for adjudication. D. To enter all required information into WRAPS on a timely basis and to remain in close contact with the Refugee Processing Center (RPC), cooperating fully and at all times to ensure that the WRAPS system and related equipment remains functional and up to date. E. For applicants approved by USCIS, to assist the refugees in completing all post-adjudication steps required for admission to the United States. This includes: coordinating with the Refugee Processing Center (RPC) to obtain sponsorship assurances from Reception and Placement agencies working under cooperative agreements with the Bureau; preparing travel packets; conducting cultural orientation training; and coordinating medical screening and travel arrangements. *************************************************For more details on this specific opportunity, please clidk on the “Full Announcement” Grants.gov link. For PRM’s general NGO guidelines, please go to the Funding Opportunities page of PRM’s website:http://www.state.gov/j/prm/releases/releases/2012/183974.htm. After you’ve read both documents, please contact Program Officer Alden Greene at greeneas@state.gov or 202-453-9255 with any questions. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY 2013 Funding Opportunity Announcement for Proposals for the Resettlement Support Center (RSC) in Vienna, Austria |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Alden Greene
Program Officer Phone 202-453-9255 Email:greeneas@state.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 154653 Full Announcement-1 -> grants_gov_synopsis_for_vienna-corrected.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Alden Greene Program Officer Phone 202-453-9255 Email: greeneas@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.018 | PKG00108050 | Mar 19, 2012 | May 23, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
154653 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
154653 Project-1.1.pdf
154653 Budget-1.1.pdf
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