Support for Programs Benefiting the Displaced Population

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FY 2021 Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey Concept Notes

Opportunity Background

Current Closing Date for Applications
Jan 07, 2021 12:00:00 AM EST

Program Description

Summary: This solicitation is the first step in a two-part process. After reviewing concept notes, PRM will invite (no later than two months after submission) selected organizations to expand their submissions into full single-year (15-page) or multiyear (20-page) proposals with objectives, indicators, and detailed budgets for each year of the program. Selected organizations will have 30 calendar days after they are notified of their selection to complete their full proposals. Organizations may apply as partners or consortia. For purposes of this notice, PRM considers a consortium to be a group of no less than three NGOs that comprise an agreement, combination, or group formed to undertake, or proposing to undertake, an assistance activity beyond the resources of any one member. (Note: NGOs that were approved for a multi-year proposal in FY 2020 will be requested to submit the proposal for their second year of funding separately.)

This announcement references PRM’s General NGO Guidelines, which contain additional information on PRM’s priorities and NGO funding strategy with which selected organizations must comply. Please use both the General NGO Guidelines and this announcement to ensure that your concept note submission is in full compliance with PRM requirements and that the proposed activities are in line with PRM’s priorities. Concept note submissions that do not reflect the requirements outlined in these guidelines will not be considered.

Opportunity Structure

Federal Award Information

Proposed program start dates: September 2021

Duration of Activity: See country-specific guidelines above. Applicants may submit multi-year proposals with activities and budgets that do not exceed country-specific guidance. Budgets submitted in year one can must be updated each year. Continued funding after the initial 12-month period of performance requires the submission of a noncompeting single-year or multi-year proposal and will be contingent upon available funding, strong performance, and continuing need. In funding a program one year, PRM makes no representations that it will continue to fund the program in successive years and encourages applicants to seek a wide array of donors to ensure long-term funding possibilities. Please see Multi-Year Funding section below for additional information. Livelihoods programs are encouraged to be multi-year (Note: A market analysis will be required if selected for full proposal development).

Funding Limits: See country-specific guidelines above.

Anticipated Number of Awards: See country-specific guidelines above.

Anticipated Amount to be Awarded Total: See country-specific guidelines above.

Competitive Scope

Eligibility Information

Eligible Applicants: (1) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with IRS, other than institutions of higher education; (2) Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status with IRS, other than institutions of higher education; and (3) International Organizations. International multilateral organizations, such as United Nations agencies, should not submit concept notes through Grants.gov in response to this Notice of Funding Opportunity. Multilateral organizations that are seeking funding for programs relevant to this announcement should contact the PRM Program Officer (as listed below) on or before the closing date of this announcement.

Cost Sharing or Matching: Cost sharing, matching, or cost participation is not a requirement of an application in response to this funding announcement.

Concept notes and later proposals will be considered that describe the sources and amounts of additional funding that may be utilized to complement PRM funding, and meet the following criteria;

  • Are not paid by the Federal Government under another Federal award;
  • Are verifiable from the non-Federal entity’s records;  Are not included as contributions for any other Federal award; and
  • Are necessary and reasonable for accomplishment of project or program objectives.

Please include this information in the Budget Summary of the concept note submission, separate from the proposed budget.

(Note: Though favorably looked upon, inclusion will not result in a competitive ranking increase when evaluated.)

Other

Concept notes and eventually full proposals must encompass relevant international standards for humanitarian assistance, especially Sphere Standards. See PRM’s General NGO Guidelines for a complete list of sectorspecific standards including new guidance on proposals for programs in urban areas.

PRM strongly encourages programs that target the needs of vulnerable and underserved groups among the beneficiary population (such groups may include: women; children; adolescents; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or intersex (LGBTI) individuals; older persons; the sick; persons with disabilities; and other religious, ethnic, or other minorities) and can demonstrate what steps have been taken to meet the specific and unique protection and assistance needs of these vulnerable groups effectively.

PRM will accept concept notes from any NGO working in the abovementioned sectors, although, given budgetary constraints, priority will be given to concept notes from organizations that can demonstrate:

  • a working relationship with UNHCR;
  • a proven track record in providing proposed assistance both in the sector and specified location;
  • evidence of strong coordination with international organizations (IOs) and other NGOs working in the same area or sector as well as – where possible – local authorities to avoid duplication;
  • an emphasis on the outcome or impact of program activities. Full objective and indicator tables will only be required if the applicant is invited to submit a full proposal; however, the concept note must generally demonstrate the ability to deliver impact;
  • a strong sustainability plan, involving local capacity building, where feasible, will be required if the applicant is invited to submit a full proposal;
  • a strong risk management plan, including for COVID-19 risks;  where applicable, adherence to PRM’s Principles for Refugee Protection in Urban Areas;
  • an understanding of and sensitivity to conflict dynamics in the program location.

PRM Contacts

Applicants with technical questions related to this announcement should contact the PRM staff listed below prior to submission. Please note that responses to technical questions from PRM do not indicate a commitment to fund the program discussed.

Iraq

Jordan

Lebanon

Turkey

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Timeline

  • Grant announced on23 Nov 2020
  • Deadline7 Jan 2021
  1. This solicitation is the first step in a two-part process.
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