Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0005806
The "2019 Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela" funding opportunity (SFOP0005806) is a discretionary U.S. government grant competition run by the Department of State's Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM). Funding would be provided through a cooperative agreement, which typically means the funder expects closer coordination and ongoing involvement than in a standard grant. The opportunity was created on April 30, 2019, with an application closing date of May 31, 2019. The award ceiling listed is $3,000,000 per award, indicating projects could be funded up to that maximum amount.
The core purpose of the opportunity is to support populations affected by displacement and conflict connected to Colombia, with a geographic focus that spans three countries. Proposed activities must primarily benefit Colombian refugees and asylum seekers living in Ecuador and Venezuela, as well as internally displaced persons (IDPs) inside Colombia. PRM frames the goal in terms of its mandate: protection, humanitarian assistance, and durable or sustainable solutions for refugees and conflict-affected people. In practical terms, that means proposals should be designed around services and interventions that reduce protection risks, meet urgent needs, and help people stabilize their situation in a way that can last beyond short-term relief.
A key eligibility requirement is the beneficiary composition: PRM will only consider projects where at least 51 percent of the targeted beneficiaries are within one or more of the following groups: Colombian refugees or asylum seekers, recently displaced Colombian IDPs (defined here as displaced within the past twelve months), and/or Colombian victims of conflict. This 51 percent threshold is central to the opportunity and functions as a screening criterion, so proposals need to be structured and documented in a way that clearly demonstrates the intended caseload meets that standard. While the primary focus is on Colombians affected by displacement or conflict, PRM notes it will consider regional proposals, which suggests applicants may design cross-border or multi-country programming so long as the primary beneficiary and mandate requirements are met.
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations both with and without IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), as well as international organizations. The notice also provides a specific instruction for international multilateral organizations, such as United Nations agencies: they should not apply through Grants.gov in response to this announcement. Instead, those multilateral entities are directed to contact the designated PRM Program Officer on or before the closing date if they want to pursue funding aligned with the announcement. The opportunity is listed under CFDA number 19.518 and categorized under "Other" for the funding activity area, reflecting PRM's broad humanitarian and protection-oriented portfolio rather than a narrow sector label.Apply for SFOP0005806
- The Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2019 Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela" 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 2019-04-30.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2019-05-31. (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 $3,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "2019 Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela" funding opportunity (SFOP0005806)?
It is a discretionary U.S. government grant competition run by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM). The opportunity number is SFOP0005806 and it focuses on humanitarian protection, assistance, and sustainable solutions connected to displacement and conflict affecting Colombians.
Which U.S. government office is managing this opportunity?
The Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) within the U.S. Department of State is running the competition.
What type of award is expected under this opportunity?
Funding would be provided through a cooperative agreement. In general, a cooperative agreement typically involves closer coordination and ongoing involvement from the funder than a standard grant.
When was the opportunity created and when does it close?
The opportunity was created on April 30, 2019. The application closing date is May 31, 2019.
How much funding is available per award?
The listed award ceiling is $3,000,000 per award. This indicates that a single project could be funded up to a maximum of $3,000,000.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to support populations affected by displacement and conflict connected to Colombia, consistent with PRM's mandate. PRM frames the goal as advancing protection, humanitarian assistance, and durable or sustainable solutions for refugees and conflict-affected people.
What kinds of outcomes or approaches does PRM emphasize for proposals?
Proposals are expected to focus on services and interventions that reduce protection risks, address urgent needs, and help people stabilize their situation in ways that can last beyond short-term relief.
Which countries are included in the geographic focus?
The geographic focus spans three countries: Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.
Who should primarily benefit from activities funded under this opportunity?
Proposed activities must primarily benefit (1) Colombian refugees and asylum seekers living in Ecuador and Venezuela, and (2) internally displaced persons (IDPs) inside Colombia.
Is there a minimum percentage requirement for the target population?
Yes. PRM will only consider projects where at least 51 percent of the targeted beneficiaries are within one or more of the specified groups: Colombian refugees or asylum seekers, recently displaced Colombian IDPs (defined here as displaced within the past twelve months), and/or Colombian victims of conflict.
Why is the 51 percent beneficiary requirement important?
The 51 percent threshold is described as a central screening criterion. Applications should be structured and documented so it is clear the intended caseload meets or exceeds that threshold.
How does PRM define "recently displaced" IDPs for this opportunity?
"Recently displaced" Colombian IDPs are defined here as people displaced within the past twelve months.
Can a project include beneficiaries outside the listed Colombian groups?
The opportunity indicates the primary focus is on Colombians affected by displacement or conflict, and it sets a minimum threshold that at least 51 percent of targeted beneficiaries must fall within the eligible Colombian groups. Any additional beneficiaries would need to be consistent with meeting that 51 percent requirement and the overall purpose described.
Does PRM allow regional or cross-border proposals?
Yes. PRM notes it will consider regional proposals. This suggests multi-country or cross-border programming may be acceptable as long as the primary beneficiary requirements and PRM mandate alignment are met.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with or without IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), as well as international organizations.
Are institutions of higher education eligible applicants?
No. The eligibility description explicitly excludes institutions of higher education.
Are international organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. International organizations are listed as eligible applicants.
Do United Nations agencies and other multilateral organizations apply through Grants.gov for this announcement?
No. International multilateral organizations (for example, United Nations agencies) are instructed not to apply through Grants.gov in response to this announcement.
If a UN agency or other multilateral organization cannot apply through Grants.gov, what should it do instead?
Those entities are directed to contact the designated PRM Program Officer on or before the closing date if they want to pursue funding aligned with the announcement.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA number 19.518.
How is the funding activity area categorized?
The funding activity area is categorized as "Other," reflecting PRM's broad humanitarian and protection-oriented portfolio rather than a narrow sector label.
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