PRM NGO Projects in Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Yemen

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	Federal Grant Title:	PRM NGO Projects in Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Yemen
	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-03092009-HORN
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement Other
	Posted Date:	Mar 09, 2009
	Creation Date:	Mar 09, 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:	Information not provided
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$1,000,000
	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; (2) International organizations.
Grant Description: PRM will prioritize currently available funding for proposed NGO activities that best meet the Bureau's priorities in Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Yemen as identified below: (1) While PRM encourages activities that include the local host population, NGOs should concentrate on care/maintenance activities for refugees. 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 accept proposals from any NGO working within the above mentioned sectors although, given our budgetary constraints, priority will be given 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-country and in the sector(s) outlined in the proposal; - evidence of coordination with international organizations and other NGOS working in the same are or section as if applicable 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 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. (3) Country Specific Instructions: - Djibouti. Proposals must be for programs benefiting refugees in Ali Addeh Refugee Camp. - Kenya. Proposals must be for programs benefiting refugees in the Kakuma and Dadaab refugee camps. Proposals for activities in Dadaab Camp must be accompanied by a letter from the UNHCR Dadaab Sub Office showing approval for the proposed activities. PRM will not consider proposals for Dadaab Camp that do not have the approval of UNHCR Sub Office Dadaab. - Yemen. Proposals must be for activities in Sanaa, Yemen. PRM will not consider proposals for activities outside of Sanaa.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: http://www.state.gov/g/prm/c27112.htm
Grant Announcement Contact: Matthew Austin Program Officer Phone 202-663-1031

Matthew Austin [austinmc@state.gov]
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