DFOP0009901: FY 2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO programs benefiting vulnerable PRM populations of concern in South America
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration notices from 2024.
Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration offered grants of up to $5.0 million (at least $500,000) to the applicants described in the notice. Applications closed on April 18, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 18, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$5.0 million
- Award floor$500,000
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | March 18, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 18, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
i. Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education. ii. Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education. iii. International Organizations. International multilateral organizations, such as United Nations agencies, should not submit proposals through Grants.gov in response to this Notice of Funding Opportunity announcement. Multilateral organizations that are seeking funding for programs relevant to this announcement should contact the PRM Program Officer (as listed below) on or before the closing date of the funding announcement.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Western Hemisphere awards averaged $2.2 million; this notice allows up to $5.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (78% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
This announcement is designed to accompany PRM’s General NGO Guidelines, which contain additional information on PRM’s priorities and NGO funding strategy with which selected organizations must comply. Please use both the General NGO Guidelines and this announcement to ensure that your submission is in full compliance with PRM requirements and that the proposed activities are in line with PRM’s priorities. Submissions that do not reflect the requirements outlined in these guidelines will not be considered. In Ecuador and Peru, proposed activities should primarily support Colombian and Venezuelan refugees, asylum seekers, and vulnerable migrants. Based on its authorities, PRM will consider funding only those programs in Ecuador and Peru that include a target program participant base of at least 50 percent Venezuelan and Colombian refugees, asylum seekers, and vulnerable migrants. In Brazil and Colombia, proposed activities should primarily support Venezuelan refugees, asylum seekers, and vulnerable migrants. Proposed activities should fill a gap in assistance not currently covered by International Organizations (IOs), local authorities, or other organizations. Based on PRM’s authorities, PRM will consider funding only those programs in Brazil and Colombia that include a target program participant base of at least 50 percent Venezuelan refugees, asylum seekers, and vulnerable migrants. The remaining percentage of participants can be from these or other populations, including the host community.
Who has won Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Western Hemisphere grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Western Hemisphere (19.518) awarded $445 million across 200 grant awards, an average of $2.2 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pan American Development Foundation, Inc. | District of Columbia | 30 | $67.9 million |
| Hias Inc | Maryland | 20 | $57.4 million |
| Save the Children Federation, Inc. | Connecticut | 12 | $31.8 million |
| Jesuit Refugee Service USA | District of Columbia | 10 | $28.8 million |
| World Vision Inc. | Washington | 10 | $28.4 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is DFOP0009901 still open?
No. It closed on April 18, 2024.
Who can apply for FY 2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO programs benefiting vulnerable PRM populations of concern in South America?
Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for FY 2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO programs benefiting vulnerable PRM populations of concern in South America?
Closed April 18, 2024. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $5.0 million each.
Who has won Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Western Hemisphere grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Pan American Development Foundation, Inc., Hias Inc, Save the Children Federation, Inc. The program made 200 awards worth $445 million in that time.
Similar open grants
- FY26 US DOT Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grants (DIIG) Program
- Improved quality of life of persons with disabilities in provinces heavily sprayed with agent orange in Ca Mau and Quang Ngai
- FY26 DRL/IRF Global Request for Statements of Interest
- Fiscal Year 2024 Flood Mitigation Assistance Swift Current
- Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 AmeriCorps State and National Competitive Grants
- Fiscal Year 2026 Flood Mitigation Assistance