Opportunity Information: Apply for PRM PRMOAPAF 16 001
The FY 2016 Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO Programs Benefiting Refugees in Ethiopia and Kenya (Funding Opportunity Number PRM PRMOAPAF 16 001) is a discretionary funding opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM). Funding is provided through a cooperative agreement mechanism, which typically means PRM expects an active role in overseeing or shaping the program during implementation, not just a hands-off grant. The opportunity falls under CFDA 19.517 and was posted on January 6, 2016, with an original application deadline of February 5, 2016. The listed award ceiling is $1,500,000, indicating that proposals should be designed at a realistic scale up to that maximum, with budgets and activities that can be clearly justified and monitored.
A central feature of this announcement is that it must be read together with PRM's General NGO Guidelines, which set out PRM priorities, program standards, and the bureau's broader funding approach. PRM is explicit that applications that do not reflect the requirements in those General NGO Guidelines, as well as the requirements in this specific notice, will not be considered. In practice, that means applicants need to align the proposal not only with country context in Ethiopia and Kenya, but also with PRM's protection-focused mandate, expected proposal structure, and any compliance or operational expectations laid out in the Guidelines. The notice frames the Guidelines as required reading rather than optional background, so proposals are expected to demonstrate direct alignment with PRM's stated priorities and to follow PRM's preferred approach to program design, targeting, and justification.
Programmatically, PRM states it will prioritize projects that fill programming gaps in the Horn of Africa region, specifically as those gaps are identified by PRM. The intent is not to fund broadly defined humanitarian work in general, but to fund targeted interventions that address unmet needs or weaknesses in the current response for refugees and conflict-affected populations. A key threshold requirement is the beneficiary composition: PRM will only consider projects where at least 50 percent of the target beneficiaries are refugees. This is tied directly to PRM's mandate to support protection, assistance, and sustainable solutions for refugees and victims of conflict. Proposals that do not meet the minimum refugee beneficiary share, or that do not address the specific protection and assistance gaps PRM is prioritizing, are described as non-responsive and will not be considered, regardless of overall quality.
Eligibility is oriented toward non-governmental, non-profit actors rather than international multilateral organizations. Eligible applicants include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (in both cases excluding institutions of higher education), plus an "Others" category as listed in the opportunity, which can sometimes capture certain non-traditional or non-U.S. organizations depending on PRM policy and the specific interpretation in the Guidelines. At the same time, the notice clearly excludes international multilateral organizations, such as UN agencies, from submitting proposals through Grants.gov under this opportunity. Those multilateral entities are instructed instead to contact the relevant PRM Program Officer prior to the closing date if they are seeking support for related programming, signaling that PRM may still fund such actors but through different channels or processes than this NGO-focused competition.
Overall, the opportunity is designed to fund NGO-led programs in Ethiopia and Kenya that are tightly aligned with PRM priorities in the Horn of Africa and demonstrably focused on refugees as the primary beneficiary group. Competitive submissions would be expected to show a clear gap-driven rationale for the proposed activities, a beneficiary targeting plan that meets or exceeds the 50 percent refugee requirement, and full compliance with PRM's General NGO Guidelines, including any expectations around protection mainstreaming, coordination with existing humanitarian systems, and evidence-driven program design that supports PRM's protection, assistance, and durable solutions objectives.Apply for PRM PRMOAPAF 16 001
- The Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2016 Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO Programs Benefiting Refugees in Ethiopia and Kenya" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.517.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2016-01-06.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2016-02-05. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the official title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "FY 2016 Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO Programs Benefiting Refugees in Ethiopia and Kenya."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PRM PRMOAPAF 16 001.
Which U.S. government office is offering this funding?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM).
What type of funding mechanism is being used?
Funding is provided through a cooperative agreement mechanism. In practical terms, a cooperative agreement usually means PRM expects to play an active role during implementation (such as oversight and program engagement), rather than providing a fully hands-off grant.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 19.517.
When was the opportunity posted, and what was the application deadline?
The opportunity was posted on January 6, 2016, and the original application deadline was February 5, 2016.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The listed award ceiling is $1,500,000. Proposals are expected to be designed at a realistic scale up to that maximum, with budgets and activities that can be clearly justified and monitored.
Which countries does this opportunity focus on?
This opportunity is for NGO programs benefiting refugees in Ethiopia and Kenya, within the Horn of Africa regional context referenced by PRM.
What types of projects is PRM prioritizing?
PRM states it will prioritize projects that fill programming gaps in the Horn of Africa region, specifically as those gaps are identified by PRM. The intent is to fund targeted interventions addressing unmet needs or weaknesses in the current response for refugees and conflict-affected populations, rather than broadly defined humanitarian work.
Is there a minimum percentage of refugee beneficiaries required?
Yes. PRM will only consider projects where at least 50 percent of the target beneficiaries are refugees.
What happens if a proposal does not meet the 50 percent refugee beneficiary threshold?
Proposals that do not meet the minimum refugee beneficiary share are described as non-responsive and will not be considered, regardless of overall quality.
Are applications required to align with PRM's General NGO Guidelines?
Yes. The notice must be read together with PRM's General NGO Guidelines, which set out PRM priorities, program standards, and PRM's broader funding approach. PRM is explicit that applications not reflecting the requirements in the General NGO Guidelines and this specific notice will not be considered.
Are the PRM General NGO Guidelines optional background reading?
No. The notice frames the General NGO Guidelines as required reading rather than optional background, and proposals are expected to demonstrate direct alignment with PRM priorities and follow PRM's preferred approach to program design, targeting, and justification.
What does PRM mean by "non-responsive" proposals?
Based on the notice, a proposal may be considered non-responsive (and therefore not reviewed) if it does not meet key requirements, including the minimum 50 percent refugee beneficiary threshold and alignment with the specific protection and assistance gaps PRM is prioritizing, as well as compliance with the General NGO Guidelines and the notice requirements.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is oriented toward non-governmental, non-profit applicants. Eligible applicants include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (in both cases excluding institutions of higher education), plus an "Others" category as listed in the opportunity, which may capture certain non-traditional or non-U.S. organizations depending on PRM policy and interpretation in the Guidelines.
Are universities or institutions of higher education eligible?
No. The eligibility description explicitly excludes institutions of higher education from the nonprofit categories listed.
Are UN agencies or other international multilateral organizations eligible to apply through this notice?
No. The notice clearly excludes international multilateral organizations (such as UN agencies) from submitting proposals through Grants.gov under this opportunity.
If an international multilateral organization cannot apply through Grants.gov, is there any path to PRM support mentioned?
Yes. The notice instructs multilateral entities to contact the relevant PRM Program Officer prior to the closing date if they are seeking support for related programming, signaling that PRM may fund such actors through different channels or processes outside this NGO competition.
What is PRM's overall funding intent for this opportunity?
The opportunity is designed to fund NGO-led programs in Ethiopia and Kenya that are tightly aligned with PRM priorities in the Horn of Africa and are demonstrably focused on refugees as the primary beneficiary group.
What should a competitive proposal demonstrate, based on the notice description provided?
Competitive submissions would be expected to show: (1) a clear gap-driven rationale for proposed activities (addressing programming gaps identified by PRM), (2) a beneficiary targeting plan meeting or exceeding the 50 percent refugee requirement, and (3) full compliance with PRM's General NGO Guidelines and the specific notice requirements.
Does the notice indicate any specific thematic expectations for program design?
Yes. The description references PRM's protection-focused mandate and notes that compliance with the Guidelines may include expectations around protection mainstreaming, coordination with existing humanitarian systems, and evidence-driven program design supporting PRM objectives related to protection, assistance, and durable solutions.
Is PRM looking to fund general humanitarian assistance under this opportunity?
The notice emphasizes targeted interventions that address specific programming gaps identified by PRM, rather than broadly defined humanitarian work in general.
Does the cooperative agreement approach affect how an applicant should plan implementation?
Yes. Since a cooperative agreement typically implies PRM involvement during implementation, applicants should be prepared for a more engaged relationship with PRM in oversight or shaping the program during the period of performance.
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