The PRM Department is offering a grant to support the repatriation, reintegration, and care of Burundi and DRC refugees in Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda. Priority sectors include protection, shelter, health, water/sanitation, livelihood promotion, education, and gender-based violence prevention. Proposals must focus on areas with high refugee return rates and demonstrate collaboration with UNHCR and other relevant organizations. Priority will be given to proposals with a proven track record in assisting refugees and coordination with host governments and development organizations. Contact Program Officer Wendy Henning for technical questions. Closing date for applications is Oct 15, 2008.
Opportunity ID: 42795
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PRM-AFR-09-CA-AF-09082008-GL-CENTRAL |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | PRM NGO projects in Great Lakes/Central Africa |
| 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. Responses from International Organization to this announcement will be subject to established PRM authorities and procedures for voluntary contributions to International Organizations. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.517 — Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 08, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 19, 2008 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 15, 2008 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 15, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 15, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $200,000 |
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: | Limited funding is available to support the repatriation and reintegration of Burundi and DRC refugees and/or necessary care and maintenance for refugees in camps/settlements (Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda). Priority sectors include: protection, shelter, health, water/sanitation, livelihood promotion, primary education, and gender-based violence prevention and response. Repatriation and reintegration proposals should focus on areas of high refugee return where new refugee returnees make up at least 50% of targeted beneficiaries. Proposals for care and maintenance activities should reflect up to date changes in refugee population numbers due to influx or return. Priority will be given to proposals from organizations that can demonstrate:(1) a working relationship with UNHCR and 2008/2009 UNHCR funding and/or support for the proposed activities and/or overall country program; (2) appropriate targeting of beneficiaries in coordination with UNHCR and other relevant organizations; (3) a proven track record in providing proposed assistance to Burundi and DRC refugees and/or returnees and in the specified sector; (4) evidence of coordination with host government and other international and non-governmental organizations; (5) evidence of coordination with development organizations and a well-developed transition strategy; and (6) a concrete implementation plan with well-conceived objectives and indicators. For more details on this specific opportunity, please click the “Full Announcement” Grants.gov link above. For PRM’s general NGO guidelines, please click the Grants.gov “How to Apply” link above. After you’ve read both documents, please contact Program Officer Wendy Henning Henningwl@state.gov with any technical questions. Funding opportunity announcements and PRM’s general NGO guidelines are also on PRM’s website. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY2009 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs in the Great Lakes/Central Africa region (beginning December 1, 1008 February 1, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| please note new link to FY2009 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs in the Great Lakes/Central Africa region | Dec 19, 2008 | |
| Dec 19, 2008 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PRM-AFR-09-CA-AF-09082008-GL-CENTRAL |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | PRM NGO projects in Great Lakes/Central Africa |
| 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. Responses from International Organization to this announcement will be subject to established PRM authorities and procedures for voluntary contributions to International Organizations. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.517 — Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 08, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 19, 2008 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 15, 2008 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 15, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 15, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $200,000 |
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: | Limited funding is available to support the repatriation and reintegration of Burundi and DRC refugees and/or necessary care and maintenance for refugees in camps/settlements (Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda). Priority sectors include: protection, shelter, health, water/sanitation, livelihood promotion, primary education, and gender-based violence prevention and response. Repatriation and reintegration proposals should focus on areas of high refugee return where new refugee returnees make up at least 50% of targeted beneficiaries. Proposals for care and maintenance activities should reflect up to date changes in refugee population numbers due to influx or return. Priority will be given to proposals from organizations that can demonstrate:(1) a working relationship with UNHCR and 2008/2009 UNHCR funding and/or support for the proposed activities and/or overall country program; (2) appropriate targeting of beneficiaries in coordination with UNHCR and other relevant organizations; (3) a proven track record in providing proposed assistance to Burundi and DRC refugees and/or returnees and in the specified sector; (4) evidence of coordination with host government and other international and non-governmental organizations; (5) evidence of coordination with development organizations and a well-developed transition strategy; and (6) a concrete implementation plan with well-conceived objectives and indicators. For more details on this specific opportunity, please click the “Full Announcement” Grants.gov link above. For PRM’s general NGO guidelines, please click the Grants.gov “How to Apply” link above. After you’ve read both documents, please contact Program Officer Wendy Henning Henningwl@state.gov with any technical questions. Funding opportunity announcements and PRM’s general NGO guidelines are also on PRM’s website. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY2009 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs in the Great Lakes/Central Africa region (beginning December 1, 1008 February 1, 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 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PRM-AFR-09-CA-AF-09082008-GL-CENTRAL |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | PRM NGO projects in Great Lakes/Central Africa |
| 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. Responses from International Organization to this announcement will be subject to established PRM authorities and procedures for voluntary contributions to International Organizations. |
| 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: | Dec 19, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 15, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 15, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $200,000 |
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: | Limited funding is available to support the repatriation and reintegration of Burundi and DRC refugees and/or necessary care and maintenance for refugees in camps/settlements (Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda). Priority sectors include: protection, shelter, health, water/sanitation, livelihood promotion, primary education, and gender-based violence prevention and response.
Repatriation and reintegration proposals should focus on areas of high refugee return where new refugee returnees make up at least 50% of targeted beneficiaries. Proposals for care and maintenance activities should reflect up to date changes in refugee population numbers due to influx or return. Priority will be given to proposals from organizations that can demonstrate: For more details on this specific opportunity, please click the “Full Announcement” Grants.gov link above. For PRM’s general NGO guidelines, please click the Grants.gov “How to Apply” link above. After you’ve read both documents, please contact Program Officer Wendy Henning Henningwl@state.gov with any technical questions. Funding opportunity announcements and PRM’s general NGO guidelines are also on PRM’s website. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY2009 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs in the Great Lakes/Central Africa region (beginning December 1, 1008 February 1, 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 |
Related Documents
Folder 42795 Full Announcement-1 -> FY09 Round 1 Announcement – CENTRAL Africa 9-8-08.pdf
Folder 42795 Full Announcement-2 -> FY09 Round 1 Announcement – CENTRAL Africa 9-8-08.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 | PKG00008271 | Sep 08, 2008 | Oct 15, 2008 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
42795 SF424-2.0.pdf
42795 Project-1.1.pdf
42795 Budget-1.1.pdf
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