FY 2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO programs benefiting vulnerable PRM populations of concern in South America

Background
The FY 2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) for NGO programs benefiting vulnerable PRM populations of concern in South America. The announcement is designed to accompany PRM’s General NGO Guidelines, which contain additional information on PRM’s priorities and NGO funding strategy with which selected organizations must comply.

Grant Details
The grant opportunity requires proposed activities to primarily support Colombian and Venezuelan refugees, asylum seekers, and vulnerable migrants in Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, and Colombia. Programs should fill a gap in assistance not currently covered by International Organizations (IOs), local authorities, or other organizations.

The program areas include:
- Humanitarian Protection and Assistance
- Interim and Durable Solutions
- Capacity Strengthening
- Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA)
- Education
- Health
- Livelihoods And Economic Empowerment
- Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)
- Non-Food Items
- Protection (Legal, Child Protection, Gender-Based Violence)
- Shelter and Settlements (S&S)
- Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH).

The period of performance for programs is 12 months for a period not to exceed two years.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS or without 501(c)(3) status with the IRS but must be able to demonstrate proof of registration in the country of domicile. International Organizations are also eligible to apply. Cost sharing or matching is not a requirement for application. Proposals must adhere to relevant international standards for humanitarian assistance.

Period of Performance
The proposed program start dates are approximately September 1, 2024 but no later than September 30, 2024. The duration of activity varies based on country-specific guidelines.

Multi-year proposals with activities and budgets that do not exceed two years from the proposed start date are accepted.

Grant Value
The total anticipated amount to be awarded through this NOFO for all countries combined is approximately $23.3 million. The amount of funding available per award will be determined based on applications received and available funding.

Place of Performance
The specific geographic locations where the grant will be performed include Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, and Colombia.