OpportunityTitle: FY 2010 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs Benefiting Refugees in Ethiopia and Kenya
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: Programs will benefit refugees in Ethiopia and Kenya. While PRM encourages activities that include the local host population, NGOs should concentrate on care/maintenance activities for refugees in a camp environment. At least 50% of beneficiaries must be refugees. Proposals may focus on protection, health (including support for disabled persons), water, sanitation, shelter, community services, psychosocial support, prevention of and response to gender-based violence, and livelihoods development (including education) and training.PRM will give priority to proposals from organizations that can demonstrate:- a working relationship with 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);- a proven track record in providing proposed assistance both in the country (Ethiopia and Kenya) and in the sector;- evidence of coordination with the host government, international organizations (IOs) and NGOs working in the same area or sector. [Note: PRM will share budget and project activity information with appropriate ministries, local officials, and other USG entities];- Appropriate targeting of beneficiaries in coordination with UNHCR and other relevant organizations.Adherence to relevant international standards for humanitarian assistance. See FY2010 General PRM NGO Guidelines for a complete list of sector-specific standards.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&apos;s website: http://www.state.gov/g/prm/c27111.htm. After you&apos;ve read both documents, please contact Program Officer Janet Deutsch at 202-663-1031 (deutschje@state.gov) with any questions. Funding opportunity announcements and PRM&apos;s general NGO guidelines are also on PRM&apos;s website.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Janet Deutsch
GrantorContactText: Janet Deutsch &lt;br/&gt;Refugee Program Officer &lt;br/&gt;Phone 202-663-1031