PRM Application and Reporting Templates

PRM suggests that applicants responding to PRM’s funding opportunities use PRM’s recommended templates.  PRM-issued notices of funding opportunities (NOFOs) will state whether an application requires a concept note or full proposal application format as the requirements for the two differ. You may review the video below for additional NGO proposal application process guidance. 

What kind of initiatives and programs does the U.S. government fund through the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration?

For the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration’s most recent breakdown of funding in support of humanitarian activities, view our Summary of Major Activities for Fiscal Year 2020 and other past year summaries from 2017-2019. The majority of this funding was programmed through international organizations and, to a lesser extent, non-profit non-governmental organizations (NGOs). A large majority of Bureau-managed funds are allocated to international organizations, such as the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)  , the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)  , and the International Organization for Migration (IOM)  .

However, PRM also funds NGO programs that are coordinated with multilateral institutions, other NGOs, and other civil society actors to complement and expand the reach of U.S. government assistance and complement the humanitarian assistance ecosystem. PRM does not provide overseas assistance through for-profit organizations.

Are the NGOs that receive money from the Bureau obligated to follow any guidelines?

Yes. The Bureau funds projects that align with the Bureau’s mission to provide protection and life-sustaining relief (such as food, water, sanitation, education and medical care) to refugees and victims of conflict.

For more details, consult the specific Funding Opportunity Announcements which will provide any additional requirements and programmatic objectives.

You may also view previous year opportunities from 2017-2020.

All prospective applicants are required to apply for PRM’s open funding opportunities on grants.gov .

Recording of NGO Application Webinar

On February 27, 2023, PRM conducted a public webinar on the general NGO proposal application and supplemental registration processes. Further questions may be posed to PRMNGOCoordinator@state.gov.

For proposals related to Refugee Resettlement and admissions programs, see the relevant funding opportunity for details on the required proposal format and templates.

PRM awardees seeking additional information on proper display of the U.S. flag and direct image downloads can access the Department of State’s Branding guide.

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