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Number 9: 5th November 2009

Category: Community

Organization: The U.S. Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM)
Deadline: 23rd Nov 2009

NGO Programs benefiting refugees in Kenya. NGOs should concentrate on care/maintenance
activities for refugees in a camp environment. At least 50% of beneficiaries must be refugees.
Proposals may focus on protection, health (including support for disabled persons),
water, sanitation, shelter, community services, psychosocial support, prevention of
and response to gender-based violence, and livelihoods development (including education)
and training. PRM will give priority to proposals from organizations that can demonstrate:
a working relationship with UNHCR, current UNHCR funding, and/or a letter of support
from UNHCR for the proposed activities and/or overall country program (this letter should
highlight the gap in services the proposed program is designed to address); a proven
track record in providing proposed assistance both in Kenya and in the sector; evidence
of coordination with the host government, international organizations (IOs) and NGOs
working in the same area or sector. [Note: PRM will share budget and project activity
information with appropriate ministries, local officials, and other USG entities]; a concrete
implementation plan with well-conceived objectives and indicators that are specific,
measurable, achievable, relevant and reliable, time-bound and trackable (SMART), have
established baselines, and at least one outcome indicator per objective; a budget that
is appropriate for meeting the objectives and demonstrates co-funding by non-U.S.
government sources; appropriate targeting of beneficiaries in coordination with UNHCR
and other relevant organizations. Because of PRM's mandate to provide protection,
assistance, and sustainable solutions for refugees and victims of conflict, PRM only
considers funding projects that include a target beneficiary base of at least 50%
refugees. Adherence to relevant international standards for humanitarian assistance.
See FY2010 General PRM NGO Guidelines at http://www.state.gov/g/prm/c27111.htm
for a complete list of sector-specific standards. International Organizations (IOs) that are
engaged in programs relevant to the assistance addressed by this PRM funding
announcement should ensure that these programs are made known to PRM on or
before the closing date of this funding announcement so that PRM can evaluate all
IO and NGO programs for funding consideration.

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