Opportunity PRM-AFR-08-CA-003-AF-090407

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	Federal Grant Title:	Opportunity PRM-AFR-08-CA-003-AF-090407
	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-08-CA-003-AF-090407
	Document Type:	Modification to Previous Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement Other
	Posted Date:	Sep 04, 2007
	Creation Date:	Oct 04, 2007
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Oct 04, 2007
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Oct 09, 2007 Due to technical issues with grants.gov submissions, PRM is extending the deadline to 6pm EST on Oct 9, 2007. By this deadline, PRM MUST RECEIVE either (1) the completed submission through grants.gov or (2) a hardcopy submission with an original SF424 Form (version 2) signed by the Authorized Organization Representative, the proposal, budget, budget narrative and other associated documents (NICRA, Code of conduct). Late submissions will not be accepted. Please note that PRM offices will be closed on Monday, October 8th (Columbus Day celebrated).
	Archive Date:	Nov 03, 2007
	Expected Number of Awards:	Information not provided
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	Information not provided
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$3,000,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$100,000
	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: List: (1) Nonprofits having 501 (c)(3) status with IRS, other than institutions of higher education and international organizations; and (2) International Organizations
Grant Description: Limited funding available to support the repatriation and reintegration of Burundi and Congolese (Democratic Republic of the Congo) refugees and/or necessary care and maintenance for refugees in camps/settlements in the region. Priority sectors include: protection, health, water/sanitation, livelihood promotion/ micro-enterprise, primary education, gender-based violence prevention and response, and psycho-social support for victims of conflict.Priority will be given to proposals from organizations that can demonstrate:- a working relationship with UNHCR and 2007/2008 UNHCR funding and/or support for the proposed activities and/or overall country program;- a proven track record in providing proposed assistance (both in the sector and specified region) to Burundi and DRC refugees and/or returnees;- evidence of coordination with development organizations and a well-developed transition strategy, and - appropriate targeting of beneficiaries in coordination with UNHCR and other relevant organizations.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: http://www.state.gov/g/prm/fund/
Grant Announcement Contact: Wendy Henning PRM Program Officer Great Lakes/Central Africa Phone 202 663-1397

PRM/AFR [HenningWL@state.gov]
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