SFOP0007573: FY21 Southern Africa Full Proposal
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 2021.
Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration offered grants of up to $550,000 (at least $250,000) to the applicants described in the notice. Applications closed on March 26, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 25, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$550,000
- Award floor$250,000
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | January 25, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | March 26, 2021 |
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 Africa awards averaged $1.4 million; this notice allows up to $550,000 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
Proposed activities should primarily support refugee populations in South Africa and Zambia. PRM's mandate is to provide protection, assistance, and sustainable solutions for refugees, asylum seekers, stateless persons, and victims of conflict. PRM will consider funding only those programs that include a target beneficiary base of at least 50 percent refugees and asylum seekers.
Who has won Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa (19.517) awarded $533 million across 386 grant awards, an average of $1.4 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Rescue Committee, Inc. | New York | 34 | $81.6 million |
| Save the Children Federation, Inc. | Connecticut | 26 | $49.9 million |
| Jesuit Refugee Service USA | District of Columbia | 22 | $36.3 million |
| Medical Teams International, Inc | Oregon | 10 | $35.1 million |
| The Lutheran World Federation | 12 | $29.7 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 SFOP0007573 still open?
No. It closed on March 26, 2021.
Who can apply for FY21 Southern Africa Full Proposal?
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 FY21 Southern Africa Full Proposal?
Closed March 26, 2021. 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 $550,000 each.
Who has won Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were International Rescue Committee, Inc., Save the Children Federation, Inc., Jesuit Refugee Service USA. The program made 386 awards worth $533 million in that time.
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