Notice of Intent to Publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs Benefiting Displaced Iraqis and Syrian Refugees
ID: 322537Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration (DOS-PRM)

Award Range

$5M - $10M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/322537

Additional Information

http://www.state.gov/j/prm/funding/index.htm
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) of the U.S. Department of State plans to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aimed at supporting programs for displaced Iraqis and Syrian refugees in Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and Turkey. The funding will focus on education initiatives for Iraqi internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, and Syrian refugees, with an emphasis on filling humanitarian gaps and avoiding duplication of existing efforts. Eligible applicants include nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status, while multilateral organizations must contact PRM directly. The funding range is between $5 million and $10 million per year, with proposals expected to be submitted as consortia in Iraq, particularly in the education sector. Interested parties can reach out to Virginia Terhar at TerharVS@state.gov or call 202-453-9292 for further information, with the anticipated posting date for the NOFO around December 16, 2019.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Virginia Terhar TerharVS@state.gov 202-453-9292
    (202) 453-9292
    TerharVS@state.gov
    Files
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    Notice of Intent to Publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs Benefiting Displaced Iraqis and Syrian Refugees.pdf
    Notice.pdf
    The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) plans to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to support programs for displaced Iraqis and Syrian refugees in Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and Turkey, estimated to post on December 16, 2019. Eligible applicants include nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status, though multilateral organizations must contact the PRM directly. The proposals will focus on education for Iraqi internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, Syrian refugees, and aim to fill humanitarian gaps rather than duplicate existing efforts. For Iraq, proposals must form consortia with a lead applicant and are prioritized in the education sector, with a funding range of $5 million to $10 million per year. Non-consortia proposals can span one to two years. PRM encourages projects that incorporate diverse expertise and focus on vulnerable groups while supporting national responses. The document emphasizes collaboration with women-led organizations and ensuring that beneficiaries include both IDPs and refugees.
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