FY2010 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs benefiting refugees in Chad and Cameroon

Post Date

March 19th 2010

Application Due Date

April 19th 2010

Funding Opportunity Number

PRM-AFR-10-CA-AF-031910-CHAD

CFDA Number(s)

19.517

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement
Other

Funding Activity Categories

Other

Refugee assistance. Responses from International Organizations to this announcement will be subject to established PRM authorities and procedures for voluntary contributions to International Organizations.

Eligibility Categories

Other

1) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with IRS, other than institutions of higher education and international organizations; 2) International Organizations.

Funding

• Award Range:

  $100000 - $3000000

Grant Description

PRM will prioritize currently available funding for proposed NGO activities that best meet the Bureau’s priorities in Chad and Cameroon. Country Specific Instructions: (1) Chad • Proposals should focus on Sudanese refugees in the 12 camps in eastern Chad or Central African refugees in the 5 camps in southern Chad. Proposals may include work in the following sectors: health, water and sanitation, education, camp management, community services, livelihoods, humanitarian information services, combating gender-based violence, and psychosocial support. (2) Cameroon • Proposals should focus on Central African refugees residing in eastern Cameroon. Proposals may include work in the following sectors: water, sanitation, and livelihoods. General Instructions: PRM will accept proposals from any NGO working within the above areas although, given our budgetary constraints, priority will be given to proposals from organizations that can demonstrate: • A working relationship with the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), current UNHCR funding, and/or a letter of support from UNHCR for the proposed activities and/or overall country program (this letter should highlight the gap in services the proposed program is designed to address); • A proven track record in providing proposed assistance both in the sector and specified location; • Evidence of coordination with international organizations (IOs) and other non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working in the same area or sector as well as – where possible – local authorities; • A concrete implementation plan with well-conceived objectives and indicators that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and reliable, time-bound and trackable (SMART), have established baselines and at least one outcome or impact indicator per objective; • A budget that is appropriate for meeting the objectives and demonstrates co-funding by non-US government sources; • Appropriate targeting of beneficiaries in coordination with UNHCR and other relevant organizations. Because of PRM's mandate to provide protection, assistance, and sustainable solutions for refugees and victims of conflict, PRM only considers funding projects that include a target beneficiary base of at least 50% refugees. • Adherence to relevant international standards for humanitarian assistance. See FY2010 General PRM NGO Guidelines for a complete list of sector-specific standards.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of State

• Office:

  Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration

• Agency Contact:

  Geoffrey Parker
  Mr.
  Phone 202-663-1029

• Agency Mailing Address:

  PRM Chad Program Officer

• Agency Email Address:

  PARKERGA@STATE.GOV

• More Information:

  FY2010 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs benefiting refugees in Chad and Cameroon