FY 2009 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs in the North and South Caucasus Benefiting Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)

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	Federal Grant Title:	FY 2009 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs in the North and South Caucasus Benefiting Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)
	CFDA Number:	19.520
	CFDA Description:	Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Europe
	Federal Agency Name:	Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration
	Category of Funding Activity:	Other
	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.
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	PRM-ECA-09-CA-002-EUR-040109
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
	Posted Date:	Apr 01, 2009
	Creation Date:	Apr 01, 2009
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	May 05, 2009
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	May 05, 2009
	Archive Date:	Jun 04, 2009
	Expected Number of Awards:	Information not provided
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$2,600,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$600,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	Information not provided
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with IRS, other than institutions of higher education and international organizations
Grant Description: Limited funding is available to support NGO projects in the Caucasus benefiting underserved or vulnerable IDP and refugee populations in Russia (North Caucasus), Armenia, and Azerbaijan. Proposed activities should deliver life-sustaining services to the underserved or have an enduring impact on the most vulnerable elements of these displaced populations. Examples of such projects include shelter or school/kindergarten rehabilitation or construction, permanent water delivery systems, acculturation and livelihood support, education, delivery of psycho-social services. Priority will be given to proposals from organizations that can demonstrate: (a) a working relationship with UNHCR and 2009 UNHCR funding and/or support for the proposed activities and/or overall country program; (b) a proven track record in providing the assistance proposed; (c) evidence of coordination with development organizations and local governments and a well-developed transition strategy; and (d) appropriate targeting of beneficiaries in coordination with UNHCR and other relevant organizations. PRM anticipates funding at least one NGO project in each of the countries listed above. Individual proposals for activities in Russia may not exceed $600,000 in PRM-requested funding; proposals for refugee assistance in Armenia may not exceed $400,000 in PRM-requested funding; and proposals for refugee and/or IDP assistance in Azerbaijan may not exceed $600,000 in PRM-requested funding. For more details on this specific opportunity, please click on the "Full Announcement" Grants.gov link, above. For PRM's general NGO guidelines, please click on the Grants.gov "How to Apply" link, above. After reading both documents, please contact Program Officers Nancy Cohen (202-663-1064, cohenna@state.gov) or Matthew Johnson (202-663-3068, johnsonmr2@state.gov) with any questions. Funding opportunity announcements and PRM's general NGO guidelines are also on PRM's website.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: http://www.state.gov/g/prm/c27112.htm
Grant Announcement Contact: Nancy Cohen Program Officer Phone 202-663-1064 Matthew Johnson Program Officer Phone (202) 663-3068

cohenna@state.gov and johnsonmr2@state.gov [cohenna@state.gov and johnsonmr2@state.gov]
Similar Government Grants: • PRM NGO Projects in the Caucasus; • PRM NGO Projects in Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina and Kosovo; • PRM NGO Projects in the Balkans; • PRM NGO Projects in the North and South Caucasus; • FY2006 PRM Guidelines for NGO programs in North and South Caucasus; • FY2006 NGO Guidelines for Balkans Programs; • FY2007 NGO Guidelines - North Caucasus; • FY 2007 NGO Guidelines for Balkans Programs; • PRM NGO Projects in the North and South Caucasus