Notice of Intent to Publish a Request for Concept Notes Announcement on Capacity Development for the Reception & Placement Program
ID: 339686Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration (DOS-PRM)

Award Range

$50K - $1M

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits Without 501(c)(3) Status

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/339686
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) of the U.S. Department of State is preparing to release a Request for Concept Notes aimed at funding technical assistance projects to enhance the Reception and Placement (R&P) Program for refugees. The initiative seeks to improve the capacity of resettlement agencies and their partners to provide essential services to refugees during their initial 30 to 90 days in the United States, focusing on innovative housing solutions, community engagement, and the involvement of new partner organizations. This funding opportunity, which ranges from $50,000 to $1,000,000 annually, is open to nonprofits and educational institutions, particularly encouraging applications from organizations that have not previously participated in the R&P program. Interested applicants should prepare for the anticipated release of the request on grants.gov, with applications due by June 15, 2022, and program commencement expected on October 1, 2022. For further inquiries, contact Kiera Berdinner at BerdinnerKR@state.gov or by phone at 999-999-9999.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kiera Berdinner
    (999) 999-9999
    BerdinnerKR@state.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Final Notice of Intent for Capacity Building CN Request (1).pdf
    Final.pdf
    The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) plans to release a Request for Concept Notes for funding technical assistance projects aimed at enhancing the Reception and Placement (R&P) Program for refugees. This initiative is expected to open around May 16, 2022, with applications due by June 15, 2022, and program commencement slated for October 1, 2022. The funding, which is anticipated to range from $50,000 to $1,000,000 annually, seeks to bolster the capabilities of resettlement agencies and their partners, particularly within the first 30 to 90 days of refugees’ arrival in the U.S. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, private and public higher education institutions, with special encouragement for new participants in the R&P program. The focus areas for proposals include developing innovative housing programs, increasing community engagement, facilitating new partner organization involvement, and enhancing the capacity of existing partners. The final call for applications will be published on grants.gov, with a program duration of three years. This initiative reflects PRM's commitment to improving refugee resettlement outcomes through collaborative capacity-building efforts.
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