PRM-supported NGO projects benefiting refugees in Chad, Cameroon, and the Central African Republic starting between April 1, 2009 - July 31, 2009

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	Federal Grant Title:	PRM-supported NGO projects benefiting refugees in Chad, Cameroon, and the Central African Republic starting between April 1, 2009 - July 31, 2009
	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-01152009-CHAD
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
	Posted Date:	Jan 15, 2009
	Creation Date:	Jan 15, 2009
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Feb 25, 2009
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Feb 25, 2009
	Archive Date:	Mar 27, 2009
	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: (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: PRM will prioritize currently available funding for proposed NGO activities that best meet the Bureau's priorities in Chad, Cameroon, and the CAR as identified below: (1) Proposed activities should primarily support Sudanese refugees in Chad and the CAR as well as Central African refugees in Chad and Cameroon. Proposals may include work in the following sectors: protection, health, nutrition, water and sanitation, education, camp management, community services, micro-enterprise and livelihoods development, humanitarian air services, humanitarian information services, gender-based violence prevention and support, and psychosocial support. (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 and 2008/2009 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 location) to refugees in Chad, Cameroon, and CAR; - evidence of coordination with international organizations and other NGOs working in the same area or sector as well as - if applicable - local authorities; - appropriate targeting of beneficiaries in coordination with UNHCR and other relevant organizations. Proposal Submission Requirements: See "How to Apply" section on Grants.gov for complete details on requirements, and note the following highlights below: Proposal content, formatting and template: Please refer to the "Proposal Submission and Review Process" section in the FY 2008 General PRM NGO Guidelines and recommended templates available at http://www.state.gov/g/prm/c27111.htm. PRM strongly recommends that organizations applying for funding use the PRM proposal and budget templates. In the event the templates are not yet available online, please email Geoff Parker at ParkerGA@state.gov for copies.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: http://www.state.gov/g/prm/c27112.htm
Grant Announcement Contact: Geoffrey Parker Mr. Phone 2026631029

PRM Chad Program Officer [PARKERGA@STATE.GOV]
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