OpportunityTitle: FY 2012 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO programs benefiting refugees in Chad, the Central African Republic, and Cameroon
CategoryExplanation: Refugee assistance.    International Organizations (IOs) that are engaged in programs relevant to the assistance addressed by this PRM funding announcement should ensure that these programs are made known to PRM on or before the closing date of this funding announcement so that PRM can evaluate all IO and NGO programs for funding consideration.
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: (1) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with IRS, other than institutions of higher education and international organizations; and (2) International Organizations.
Description: PRM will prioritize currently available funding for proposed NGO activities that best meet the Bureau&#146;s priorities in Chad, Cameroon, and CAR as identified below: (1) Chad&#149; Proposals should focus on Sudanese refugees in the 12 camps in eastern Chad and/or Central African refugees in the 9 camps in southern Chad. Proposals may include work in the following areas: Primary health care, including reproductive health; primary and secondary education; and prevention of and response to gender-based violence. Proposals should include a well-developed plan for training and building the capacity of local staff and service providers.(2) Central African Republic &#149; Proposals should focus on Congolese refugees residing in southern CAR and/or Sudanese refugees in central CAR. Proposals may include work in the following: Primary health care, including reproductive health care; and prevention of and response to gender-based violence.(3) Cameroon&#149; Proposals should focus on Central African refugees residing in eastern Cameroon. Proposals may include work in the following: Water and sanitation, primary health care, including reproductive health; prevention of and response to gender-based violence; and food security. &#149;Priority will be given to proposals from organizations that can demonstrate: a working relationship with UNHCR and UNHCR funding and/or support for the proposed activities and/or overall country program; a proven track record in providing proposed assistance (both in the sector and specified location); evidence of coordination with international organizations (IOs) and other NGOs working in the same area or sector as well as &#150; where possible &#150; local authorities; a concrete implementation plan with well-conceived objectives and indicators; a budget that is appropriate for meeting the objectives and demonstrates co-funding by non-US government sources; appropriate targeting of beneficiaries in coordination with UNHCR and other relevant organizations;and adherence to relevant international standards for humanitarian assistance. Projects in Protracted Refugee Situations, return/local integration contexts, and multi-year funding applications, where feasible, must include strong transition plans in their proposals. *************************************************For more details on this specific opportunity, please click the &quot;Full Announcement&quot; Grants.gov link. For PRM&apos;s general NGO guidelines, please go to the Funding Opportunities page of PRM&#146;s website: http://www.state.gov/j/prm/releases/releases/2012/183974.htm. After you&apos;ve read both documents, please contact Program Officer Kristen Frost at 202-453-9383 (FrostKL@state.gov) with any questions.
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GrantorContactText: Kristen Frost &lt;br/&gt;Program Officer &lt;br/&gt;Phone 202-453-9383