OpportunityTitle: FY2010 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs benefiting refugees in Chad and Cameroon
CategoryExplanation: Refugee assistance.  Responses from International Organizations to this announcement will be subject to established PRM authorities and procedures for voluntary contributions to International Organizations.
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: 1) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with IRS, other than institutions of higher education and international organizations;   2) International Organizations.
Description: PRM will prioritize currently available funding for proposed NGO activities that best meet the Bureau&#146;s priorities in Chad and Cameroon. Country Specific Instructions: (1) Chad &#149; Proposals should focus on Sudanese refugees in the 12 camps in eastern Chad or Central African refugees in the 5 camps in southern Chad. Proposals may include work in the following sectors: health, water and sanitation, education, camp management, community services, livelihoods, humanitarian information services, combating gender-based violence, and psychosocial support. (2) Cameroon &#149; Proposals should focus on Central African refugees residing in eastern Cameroon. Proposals may include work in the following sectors: water, sanitation, and livelihoods. General Instructions: PRM will accept proposals from any NGO working within the above areas although, given our budgetary constraints, priority will be given to proposals from organizations that can demonstrate: &#149; A working relationship with the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), current UNHCR funding, and/or a letter of support from UNHCR for the proposed activities and/or overall country program (this letter should highlight the gap in services the proposed program is designed to address); &#149; A proven track record in providing proposed assistance both in the sector and specified location; &#149; Evidence of coordination with international organizations (IOs) and other non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working in the same area or sector as well as &#150; where possible &#150; local authorities; &#149; A concrete implementation plan with well-conceived objectives and indicators that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and reliable, time-bound and trackable (SMART), have established baselines and at least one outcome or impact indicator per objective; &#149; A budget that is appropriate for meeting the objectives and demonstrates co-funding by non-US government sources; &#149; Appropriate targeting of beneficiaries in coordination with UNHCR and other relevant organizations. Because of PRM&apos;s mandate to provide protection, assistance, and sustainable solutions for refugees and victims of conflict, PRM only considers funding projects that include a target beneficiary base of at least 50% refugees. &#149; Adherence to relevant international standards for humanitarian assistance. See FY2010 General PRM NGO Guidelines for a complete list of sector-specific standards.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: PRM Chad Program Officer
GrantorContactText: Geoffrey Parker &lt;br/&gt;Mr. &lt;br/&gt;Phone 202-663-1029