FY2009 PRM Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs in Shimelba Camp, Ethiopia Benefiting Refugees

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	Federal Grant Title:	FY2009 PRM Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs in Shimelba Camp, Ethiopia Benefiting Refugees
	CFDA Number:	19.517
	CFDA Description:	Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa
	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-AFR-09-CA-AF-01052009-HORN
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement Other
	Posted Date:	Jan 05, 2009
	Creation Date:	Jan 05, 2009
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Feb 12, 2009
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Feb 12, 2009
	Archive Date:	Mar 14, 2009
	Expected Number of Awards:	Information not provided
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	Information not provided
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$500,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$250,000
	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: (1) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with IRS, other than institutions of higher education and international organizations; and (2) International Organizations.
Grant Description: 1. Programs will benefit refugees in Shimelba Camp, Ethiopia. While PRM encourages activities that include the local host population, NGOs should concentrate on care/maintenance activities for refugees in a camp environment. At least 50% of beneficiaries must be refugees. Proposals may focus on protection, health, water, sanitation, shelter, education, community services, psychosocial support, gender based violence, and livelihoods development and training. 2. PRM will give priority to proposals from organizations that can demonstrate: - a working relationship with UNHCR in country and UNHCR funding and/or support for the proposed activities ; - a proven track record in providing proposed refugee assistance in Ethiopia and in the sector(s); - evidence of coordination with the host government and other international and non-governmental organizations working in the area of activity. [Note: PRM will share budget and project activity information with appropriate ministries, local officials, and other USG entities]; - 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 impact indicator per objective; - A budget that is appropriate for meeting the objectives and demonstrates co-funding by non-US Government sources.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: http://www.state.gov/g/prm/fund/
Grant Announcement Contact: Matthew Austin Program Officer Phone 202-663-1031

Matthew Austin [austinmc@state.gov]
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