OpportunityTitle: FY 2012 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO programs benefiting Afghan returnees and refugees in Afghanistan and Pakistan
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: Limited funding is available to support NGOs working to assist Afghan returnees in Afghanistan and registered Afghan refugees in Pakistan. Because of PRM&apos;s mandate to provide protection, assistance, and durable solutions for refugees and conflict victims, PRM will only consider funding projects that include a direct beneficiary base of at least 50% Afghan returnees and/or registered refugees. PRM will consider proposals for activities in either country as well as proposals that are cross-border in nature. ****************************************************************** 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 Officers Michelle Monsegur at 202-453-9283(MonsegurM@state.gov) or Diane Whitten at 202-453-9282 (WhittenDL@state.gov) with any questions.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: PRM
GrantorContactText: Michelle Monsegur &amp; Diane Whitten &lt;br/&gt;Program Officers &lt;br/&gt;Phone 202-453-9283 or 202-453-9282