Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0007561
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) announced the FY 2021 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for NGO programs benefiting refugees in Ethiopia and Kenya under opportunity number SFOP0007561. This is a discretionary funding opportunity to be awarded through a cooperative agreement, meaning PRM anticipates a more hands-on partnership approach than a standard grant, with ongoing coordination and shared responsibility for achieving program results. The funding is listed under CFDA 19.517, which is PRM's primary assistance listing for refugee-related humanitarian programming.
The NOFO is specifically focused on activities that primarily support refugee populations in Ethiopia and Kenya. A key rule is that applicants must submit separate proposals for each country; proposals that combine Ethiopia and Kenya into a single submission are not allowed. Another central eligibility requirement is that PRM will only consider programs where at least 50 percent of the target beneficiary population are refugees. In practice, this sets a clear expectation that refugee assistance is the main purpose of the project, even if some activities also benefit host community members or other affected groups, so long as refugees make up at least half of the intended recipients.
The opportunity was posted on January 22, 2021, with an original application deadline of March 4, 2021. The award ceiling is $2,000,000 per award, and PRM anticipated making approximately 18 awards under this notice. While the activity category is labeled "Other" in the listing, the substance of the announcement is straightforward: PRM is seeking NGO-led interventions designed to deliver tangible benefits to refugees in the two named countries, structured as country-specific projects that meet the minimum refugee-targeting threshold.
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others" (with further clarification referenced in the full notice), which generally signals that PRM expects applications from qualified non-governmental actors rather than limiting the competition to a narrow applicant type. The most important takeaways for an applicant are the structural compliance points: submit a separate Ethiopia proposal and a separate Kenya proposal if applying in both places, design programming that primarily serves refugees, and document that at least half of the intended beneficiaries are refugees to meet PRM's minimum targeting requirement.Apply for SFOP0007561
- The Department of State, Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2021 Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO programs benefiting refugees in Ethiopia and Kenya" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.517.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 22, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 04, 2021. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 18 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the FY 2021 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) for NGO programs benefiting refugees in Ethiopia and Kenya, under opportunity number SFOP0007561.
Which U.S. government office is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM).
What type of award is expected under this NOFO?
PRM described this as a discretionary funding opportunity that will be awarded through a cooperative agreement.
What does "cooperative agreement" mean for applicants?
A cooperative agreement indicates PRM anticipates a more hands-on partnership than a standard grant. Based on the notice summary, this includes ongoing coordination and shared responsibility for achieving program results.
What is the opportunity number for this NOFO?
The opportunity number is SFOP0007561.
What is the CFDA listing for this opportunity?
The funding is listed under CFDA 19.517, which is PRM's primary assistance listing for refugee-related humanitarian programming.
Where must proposed programs be implemented?
Proposed activities must primarily support refugee populations in Ethiopia and/or Kenya.
Can an applicant submit one combined proposal covering both Ethiopia and Kenya?
No. Applicants must submit separate proposals for each country. Proposals that combine Ethiopia and Kenya into a single submission are not allowed.
If an organization wants to work in both Ethiopia and Kenya, how should it apply?
It should submit two separate proposals: one proposal for Ethiopia and a separate proposal for Kenya.
What is the minimum refugee-targeting requirement?
PRM will only consider programs where at least 50 percent of the target beneficiary population are refugees.
Does the program have to serve only refugees?
No. The information provided indicates some activities may also benefit host community members or other affected groups, as long as refugees make up at least 50 percent of the intended recipients and refugee assistance remains the main purpose of the project.
How should an applicant demonstrate the 50 percent refugee beneficiary threshold?
The notice summary emphasizes documenting that at least half of the intended beneficiaries are refugees. The specific documentation approach is not detailed in the excerpt, but the requirement itself is a key compliance point for applicants.
When was this NOFO posted?
The opportunity was posted on January 22, 2021.
What was the application deadline?
The original application deadline was March 4, 2021.
What is the maximum funding amount per award?
The award ceiling is $2,000,000 per award.
How many awards did PRM anticipate making?
PRM anticipated making approximately 18 awards under this notice.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is labeled "Other" in the listing.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with further clarification referenced in the full notice. The summary indicates this generally signals PRM expects applications from qualified non-governmental actors rather than limiting the competition to a narrow applicant type.
Is this opportunity limited to a narrow class of applicants?
Based on the provided information, eligibility is described broadly ("Others"), suggesting PRM did not restrict competition to a highly narrow applicant category in the summary.
What are the main compliance rules an applicant should focus on?
The summary highlights three core compliance points: (1) submit separate proposals for Ethiopia and Kenya (no combined submissions), (2) design programming that primarily serves refugees, and (3) ensure and document that at least 50 percent of intended beneficiaries are refugees.
What is PRM primarily seeking to fund through this NOFO?
PRM is seeking NGO-led interventions designed to deliver tangible benefits to refugees in Ethiopia and Kenya, structured as country-specific projects that meet the minimum refugee-targeting threshold.
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