Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0008576
The "2022 Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela Full Proposals" opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0008576) is a U.S. Department of State grant competition run by the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM). It was posted on February 4, 2022, with a proposal deadline of March 8, 2022. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally means PRM expects a more hands-on partnership than a standard grant, including ongoing coordination, monitoring, and involvement in key implementation decisions.
This opportunity is designed to fund humanitarian protection, assistance, and solutions-oriented programming for "populations of concern" connected to displacement in the region, specifically Colombian and Venezuelan affected populations located in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. The core focus aligns with PRM's mandate: protection, life-saving and stabilizing assistance, and durable or sustainable solutions for people forced to flee or otherwise harmed by conflict and crisis. Applicants are directed to consult country-specific guidelines, indicating that priorities, geographic focus, target groups, and allowable activities may differ by country and are expected to shape how projects are designed and justified.
A central eligibility and program-design requirement is the beneficiary composition rule: PRM will only consider programs where at least 50 percent of the targeted beneficiaries are refugees, asylum seekers, and vulnerable migrants. In practice, this means proposals must clearly define who will be served, document how the project will reach and verify those groups, and show through targets and indicators that displaced and vulnerable cross-border populations make up at least half of the people receiving services. Programs that primarily serve general host communities without meeting that threshold would not be competitive under PRM's stated mandate.
Financially, the opportunity lists an award ceiling of up to $5,000,000 per award and anticipates making around 15 awards. The catalog number associated with the funding is CFDA 19.518 (now often referenced as an assistance listing), which is commonly associated with refugee assistance and related humanitarian programming under PRM. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary, meaning funding decisions are competitive and based on merit, alignment with PRM priorities, and available funds rather than being formula-driven.
Eligibility is labeled broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced elsewhere in the full announcement. That phrasing typically signals that a range of organization types may apply (often including non-governmental organizations and other qualified entities), but the specific eligibility rules, documentation requirements, and any restrictions would be contained in the full notice and the country annexes. Overall, this solicitation is intended for organizations capable of delivering protection-centered humanitarian and stabilization support in the Andean region and Venezuela, with a clear requirement to prioritize refugees, asylum seekers, and vulnerable migrants as the main beneficiary base.Apply for SFOP0008576
- 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 "2022 Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela Full Proposals" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.518.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 04, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 08, 2022. (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 $5,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 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 the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "2022 Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela Full Proposals."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0008576.
Which U.S. government agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of State funding opportunity administered by the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM).
What type of funding instrument will PRM use?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates PRM expects a more hands-on partnership than a standard grant. That can include ongoing coordination, monitoring, and PRM involvement in key implementation decisions during the period of performance.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 4, 2022.
What is the proposal submission deadline?
The proposal deadline is March 8, 2022.
What is the overall purpose of this opportunity?
The opportunity is designed to fund humanitarian protection, assistance, and solutions-oriented programming for populations of concern connected to displacement in the region.
Which countries are covered by this solicitation?
The solicitation covers programming connected to Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Which populations are the focus of the programming?
The focus is on Colombian and Venezuelan affected populations located in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela, specifically in connection with displacement and related vulnerabilities.
What does PRM mean by "populations of concern" in this opportunity?
Based on the description provided, PRM is targeting people connected to displacement and crisis impacts in the region, with an emphasis on refugees, asylum seekers, and vulnerable migrants.
What kinds of activities does PRM want to fund?
The core focus aligns with PRM's mandate: protection, life-saving and stabilizing assistance, and durable or sustainable solutions for people forced to flee or otherwise harmed by conflict and crisis.
Are there country-specific priorities or rules applicants must follow?
Yes. Applicants are directed to consult country-specific guidelines, which means priorities, geographic focus, target groups, and allowable activities may differ by country and should shape how projects are designed and justified.
Is there a minimum percentage of beneficiaries who must be refugees, asylum seekers, or vulnerable migrants?
Yes. PRM will only consider programs where at least 50 percent of the targeted beneficiaries are refugees, asylum seekers, and vulnerable migrants.
How should applicants address the 50 percent beneficiary requirement in a proposal?
Proposals should clearly define who will be served, describe how the project will reach and verify the eligible groups, and show through targets and indicators that refugees, asylum seekers, and vulnerable migrants make up at least half of the people receiving services.
Would a project focused mainly on host communities be competitive?
Not if it fails to meet the stated threshold. Programs that primarily serve general host communities without reaching at least 50 percent refugees, asylum seekers, and vulnerable migrants would not be competitive under PRM's stated mandate.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling) for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is up to $5,000,000 per award.
How many awards does PRM expect to make?
PRM anticipates making around 15 awards.
Is this funding competitive?
Yes. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary, meaning awards are competitive and based on merit, alignment with PRM priorities, and available funds rather than being formula-driven.
What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity references CFDA 19.518 (now often called an Assistance Listing), which is commonly associated with refugee assistance and related humanitarian programming under PRM.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is labeled broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced elsewhere in the full announcement. This typically signals that a range of organization types may be eligible, but the exact rules, documentation requirements, and any restrictions are contained in the full notice and country annexes.
Do applicants need to review the full announcement to confirm eligibility and requirements?
Yes. The description indicates that key details (including additional eligibility requirements and country-specific guidance) are referenced elsewhere in the full announcement and annexes, and those materials are expected to govern proposal design and compliance.
What kind of organizations is this opportunity intended for?
The solicitation is intended for organizations capable of delivering protection-centered humanitarian and stabilization support in the Andean region and Venezuela, while prioritizing refugees, asylum seekers, and vulnerable migrants as the main beneficiary base.
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