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DFOP0017037: FY 2025 Request for Concept Notes for NGO Programs Benefitting Refugees in Ethiopia, Kenya, and South Sudan

Closed Closed January 17, 2025 Opportunity DFOP0017037 ☆ Save

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• Award ceiling$5.0 million
• Award floor$500,000
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeCooperative Agreement

Key dates

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)

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 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 Africa awards averaged $1.4 million; this notice allows up to $5.0 million per award.
• Most of the program's money (72% over five years) went to nonprofits.
• No cost sharing or match is required.

What the grant funds

The Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) seeks concept notes for humanitarian assistance activities in Ethiopia, Kenya and South Sudan, focusing on various sectors such as education, health, protection and WASH. This document outlines the eligibility criteria, program sectors for each country, and application process for interested organizations. Concept notes must target at least 50 percent of their participants as refugees or returnees and should incorporate protection activities across all sectors. The solicitation process is two fold: submission of concept notes followed by full proposals for selected organizations. Separate concept notes must be submitted for each country program. The amount of funding available per award will be determined based on applications received and appropriations made available. Eligible applicants include U.S. based and overseas based non profits with proof of non profit status, and international organizations.

Category: Other.

Applying now

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