PRM NGO Projects in Chad and Cameroon

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	Federal Grant Title:	PRM NGO Projects in Chad and Cameroon
	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. International Organizations that are engaged in programs relevant to the assistance addressed by this PRM funding announcement should ensure that these programs are made known to PRM on or before the closing date of this funding announcement so that PRM can evaluate all IO and NGO programs for funding consideration.
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	PRM-AFR-11-CA-AF-050411-CHAD
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
	Posted Date:	May 04, 2011
	Creation Date:	May 04, 2011
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jun 03, 2011
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Jun 03, 2011
	Archive Date:	Jul 03, 2011
	Expected Number of Awards:	Information not provided
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	Information not provided
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	Information not provided
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	Information not provided
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: Information not provided
Grant Description: Current Funding Priorities for Chad and Cameroon: PRM will prioritize currently available funding for proposed NGO activities that best meet the Bureaus priorities in Chad and Cameroon as identified below: (a) Proposed activities should primarily support Sudanese refugees in the 12 camps in eastern Chad and/or Central African refugees in the 9 camps in southern Chad, as well as Central African refugees residing in eastern Cameroon. (b) Proposals must focus on the following sectors: Food Security, Primary Health Care, Water and Sanitation, Education, Prevention of Gender-based Violence, and Humanitarian Information Services. (c) Country Specific Instructions: (1) Chad Proposals should focus on Sudanese refugees in the 12 camps in eastern Chad and/or Central African refugees in the 9 camps in southern Chad. Proposals may include work in the following areas: Primary health care, education, prevention of gender-based violence, and humanitarian information services. (2) Cameroon Proposals should focus on Central African refugees residing in eastern Cameroon. Proposals may include work in the following: water and sanitation, prevention of gender-based violence, and food security. (d) PRM will accept proposals from any NGO working in the above mentioned sectors although, given budgetary constraints, priority will be given to proposals from organizations that can demonstrate: A working relationship with 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 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 include 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. (If this funding announcement does not target IDP beneficiaries the following statement should accompany this bullet point: Because of PRM's mandate to provide protection, assistance, and sustainable solutions for refugees and victims of conflict, PRM considers funding only those projects that include a target beneficiary base of at least 50% refugees.) Adherence to relevant international standards for humanitarian assistance. See PRMs General NGO Guidelines for a complete list of sector-specific standards. That a well-conceived conclusion or transfer of activities is possible after 12 months. For more information on this opportunity, please consult PRM's website: http://www.state.gov/g/prm/c39538.htm. Please contact contact Program Officer Bryan Lupton at LuptonBC@state.gov or 202.453.9307
Link to Full Grant Announcement: http://www.state.gov/g/prm/c39538.htm
Grant Announcement Contact: Bryan Lupton Program Officer Phone 202-453-9307

PRM/AFR Program Officer Bryan Lupton [luptonbc@state.gov]
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