Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration

Description

PRM is hereby soliciting proposals for humanitarian projects benefiting Iraqi refugees in Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, and other countries with a sizable Iraqi refugee population. PRM will consider proposals from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with proven track records in implementing refugee assistance programs. Higher consideration will be given to organizations that have well-established operations in the country (or countries) of program activity. NGOs submitting proposals should pay close attention to the guidelines and policy priorities identified in this announcement and the FY 2009 General PRM NGO Guidelines. PRM’s FY 2009 priority sectors for NGO programs assisting Iraqi refugees are: Health care; Psychosocial programs and/or mental health programs providing therapy for depression and anxiety; Humanitarian assistance and protection; Education; Vocational training or livelihoods programs linked to current and/or future job opportunities inside Iraq; Skills building or maintenance programs; Family and community focused programs to combat and respond to gender-based violence and exploitation, and labor exploitation; and Case management programs aimed at addressing the interrelated assistance and protection needs of vulnerable beneficiaries through providing services and referral networks. *****************************************************************************For more details on this specific opportunity, please click the "Full Announcement" Grants.gov link above. For PRM's general NGO guidelines, please click the Grants.gov "How to Apply" link above. After you've read both documents, please contact Program Assistant Rebecca Schaeffer at 202-663-3834 (SchaefferRR@state.gov) with any questions. Funding opportunity announcements and PRM's general NGO guidelines are also on PRM's website.

Who can apply

• Others

Contact

Rebecca Schaeffer <br/>Program Assistant <br/>Phone 202-663-3834
SchaefferRR@state.gov