This department is offering grants to international organizations (IOs) and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to support Tibetan refugees in South Asia. The grants aim to enhance protection and assistance activities in various sectors including health, education, shelter, and vocational training. Applicants must have a proven track record in refugee assistance or humanitarian programs, with preference given to those already aiding Tibetan populations. Programs must align with UNHCR, host governments, and the Central Tibetan Administration. Funding is available for projects up to 12 months in duration. For more information, refer to the ‘Full Announcement’ on Grants.gov. Closing date for applications is May 21, 2008.
Opportunity ID: 41355
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PRM-ANE-08-CA-SCA-04212008-SOUTHASIA |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | PRM NGO Projects in South Asia |
| 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 Organizations to this announcement will be subject to established PRM authorities and procedures for voluntary contributions to International Organizations. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.519 — Overseas Refugee Assistance Program for Near East and South Asia |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 21, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 29, 2008 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 21, 2008 Applications due by 6 p.m. EST on May 21, 2008. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 21, 2008 Applications due by 6 p.m. EST on May 21, 2008. |
| Archive Date: | Jun 20, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
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: | IOs and NGOs are encouraged to submit proposals to PRM that complement existing protection and assistance activities for Tibetan refugees in South Asia that cover the following sectors: protection, reception facilities, health care, nutrition, water/sanitation, shelter, education, and vocational training. To be considered, IOs and NGOs must have proven track records in implementing refugee assistance or other humanitarian assistance programs. Higher consideration will be given to organizations that already have well-established operations serving Tibetan populations in South Asia. Programs must be implemented in coordination with UNHCR and appropriate agencies of host governments as well as the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA). PRM funds programs that are up to 12-months long. For more details on this specific opportunity, please click the “Full Announcement” Grants.gov link. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY 2008 Funding Opportunity Announcement for IO and NGO Protection and Assistance Programs for Tibetans in South Asia |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Melissa Pitotti
Program Officer Phone 2026631950 Email:PitottiMR@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Update link to full announcement | Apr 29, 2008 | |
| Apr 29, 2008 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PRM-ANE-08-CA-SCA-04212008-SOUTHASIA |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | PRM NGO Projects in South Asia |
| 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 Organizations to this announcement will be subject to established PRM authorities and procedures for voluntary contributions to International Organizations. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.519 — Overseas Refugee Assistance Program for Near East and South Asia |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 21, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 29, 2008 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 21, 2008 Applications due by 6 p.m. EST on May 21, 2008. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 21, 2008 Applications due by 6 p.m. EST on May 21, 2008. |
| Archive Date: | Jun 20, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
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: | IOs and NGOs are encouraged to submit proposals to PRM that complement existing protection and assistance activities for Tibetan refugees in South Asia that cover the following sectors: protection, reception facilities, health care, nutrition, water/sanitation, shelter, education, and vocational training. To be considered, IOs and NGOs must have proven track records in implementing refugee assistance or other humanitarian assistance programs. Higher consideration will be given to organizations that already have well-established operations serving Tibetan populations in South Asia. Programs must be implemented in coordination with UNHCR and appropriate agencies of host governments as well as the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA). PRM funds programs that are up to 12-months long. For more details on this specific opportunity, please click the “Full Announcement” Grants.gov link. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY 2008 Funding Opportunity Announcement for IO and NGO Protection and Assistance Programs for Tibetans in South Asia |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Melissa Pitotti
Program Officer Phone 2026631950 Email:PitottiMR@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PRM-ANE-08-CA-SCA-04212008-SOUTHASIA |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | PRM NGO Projects in South Asia |
| 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 Organizations to this announcement will be subject to established PRM authorities and procedures for voluntary contributions to International Organizations. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.519 — Overseas Refugee Assistance Program for Near East and South Asia |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 29, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 21, 2008 Applications due by 6 p.m. EST on May 21, 2008. |
| Archive Date: | Jun 20, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
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: | IOs and NGOs are encouraged to submit proposals to PRM that complement existing protection and assistance activities for Tibetan refugees in South Asia that cover the following sectors: protection, reception facilities, health care, nutrition, water/sanitation, shelter, education, and vocational training.
To be considered, IOs and NGOs must have proven track records in implementing refugee assistance or other humanitarian assistance programs. Higher consideration will be given to organizations that already have well-established operations serving Tibetan populations in South Asia. Programs must be implemented in coordination with UNHCR and appropriate agencies of host governments as well as the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA). PRM funds programs that are up to 12-months long. For more details on this specific opportunity, please click the “Full Announcement” Grants.gov link. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY 2008 Funding Opportunity Announcement for IO and NGO Protection and Assistance Programs for Tibetans in South Asia |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Melissa Pitotti
Program Officer Phone 2026631950 Email:PitottiMR@state.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 41355 Full Announcement-1 -> FY 08 RFP Tibetan assistance – TO POST.pdf
Folder 41355 Full Announcement-2 -> 042109 rfp tibetan refugees in south asia (w comps).pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Melissa Pitotti Program Officer Phone 2026631950 Email: PitottiMR@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.519 | PKG00006926 | Apr 21, 2008 | May 21, 2008 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
41355 SF424-2.0.pdf
41355 Project-1.1.pdf
41355 Budget-1.1.pdf
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