# Julia Taft Refugee Fund

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/fy-2024-bsb-410602-julia-taft-refugee-fund/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/352113

> U.S. Mission to Brazil offered grants of up to $25,000 (at least $25,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $25,000 in total. Applications closed on March 1, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | FY-2024-BSB-410602 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Brazil |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | March 1, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $25,000 |
| Award floor | $25,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $25,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.518 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Applicants must be a registered organization (e.g. NGO, community-based organization, faith-based organization).Local NGOs will be given priority. International NGOs may submit a proposal but must have a close partnership with a local NGO.

## What the grant funds

The U.S. Mission in Brazil, in collaboration with the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM), is pleased to welcome proposals via the Julia Taft Refugee Fund from potential NGO partners working in the area of refugee protection and assistance in Brazil. This support is meant to meet one-time, low-cost gaps in refugee protection and assistance and to respond to urgent needs that have not been addressed by larger multilateral refugee programs. Funding for proposals submitted in response to this funding notice is not guaranteed and will be based on availability of funding. Eligibility Criteria and Funding Guidelines The most effective proposals are for one-time investments in infrastructure, supplies, or materials. Priority will not be given to proposals that fund ongoing NGO operations or salaries. The funds are meant to support projects that assist refugees or refugee returnees. Consideration for support is given to projects that benefit both populations of concern and their host communities. The fund is not intended for recurring programs and is not meant as an emergency fund. Applicants must be a registered organization (e.g. NGO, community-based organization, faith-based organization). Local NGOs will be given priority. International NGOs may submit a proposal but must have a close partnership with a local NGO. Application Package All proposals must be in English. Applicants may also provide an additional copy in Portuguese but a proposal only submitted in Portuguese will not be considered. Applications that do not include ALL of the components below will automatically be rejected: Proposal (No specific application form is required, but each application must include the information listed below.) Detailed project timeline/calendar Detailed budget (in USD) Proof of national registration of the organization CV/Resume of Project Manager and other key project personnel Review and Selection Process A selection committee at the U. S.

## Questions people ask

### Is FY-2024-BSB-410602 still open?

No. It closed on March 1, 2024.

### Who can apply for Julia Taft Refugee Fund?

U.S. Mission to Brazil accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Julia Taft Refugee Fund?

Closed March 1, 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 $25,000 each. About $25,000 in total for one award.

### 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.