Opportunity Information: Apply for PRM PRMOAPWH 16 004
The FY 2016 Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO Programs Benefiting Individuals At Risk of Statelessness in the Dominican Republic (Funding Opportunity Number PRM PRMOAPWH 16 004) is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM). The award will be made as a cooperative agreement, meaning the funding agency expects to have a more active role in the program compared with a standard grant. The opportunity was created on May 6, 2016, and the original application deadline was June 6, 2016. The maximum award amount listed is $200,000, and the associated CFDA number is 19.518.
The core purpose of the funding is to support people in the Dominican Republic who are at risk of statelessness and who are legally entitled to obtain citizenship documents under Dominican Law 169. The announcement is very specific about the target group: proposals should primarily focus on individuals categorized as "Group A" under Law 169, as well as their descendants. In practical terms, this means the project should help eligible people secure civil documentation, especially after the audit process carried out by the Junta Central Electoral (JCE), which is the Dominican government body responsible for civil registry and related documentation. The program emphasis is not broadly on migration or general legal aid; it is narrowly framed around documentation and access to proof of citizenship for those already entitled to it under the law.
In terms of what PRM is looking for, the announcement signals a preference for projects that can reach and assist large numbers of eligible people rather than only handling a limited number of individual cases. While one-on-one guidance is allowed and may be necessary, the strongest proposals are expected to include scalable approaches that remove common barriers preventing Group A individuals from obtaining their documents. Examples of supported activities include running information campaigns so affected communities understand their rights and the steps required, covering transportation costs so applicants can travel to relevant offices and appointments, providing legal advice to navigate the documentation process, and helping people pursue appeals with the JCE when documentation is delayed or denied. The examples listed are not exhaustive, but they show that PRM wants practical, problem-solving interventions that lead directly to successful document acquisition and that address real-world obstacles like lack of information, cost, distance, and administrative disputes.
Eligibility is oriented toward non-governmental and nonprofit implementers. Eligible applicants include U.S. nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (also excluding institutions of higher education), and certain other eligible entities as indicated in the announcement. A notable restriction applies to international multilateral organizations, such as United Nations agencies: they are instructed not to apply through Grants.gov under this competition. Instead, multilateral organizations interested in related programming are directed to contact the designated PRM Program Officer by or before the closing date of the announcement, implying a separate coordination or funding pathway for those entities.
Overall, this opportunity funds targeted NGO programming to help a legally defined population at risk of statelessness in the Dominican Republic obtain the civil and citizenship documentation they are entitled to under Law 169, with an emphasis on high-impact, large-reach assistance that can guide people through JCE audit-related processes, resolve administrative hurdles, and support appeals where necessary.Apply for PRM PRMOAPWH 16 004
- The Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2016 Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO Programs Benefiting Individuals At Risk of Statelessness in the Dominican Republic" 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 2016-05-06.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2016-06-06. (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 $200,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the FY 2016 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for NGO Programs Benefiting Individuals At Risk of Statelessness in the Dominican Republic. It is a discretionary funding announcement issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PRM PRMOAPWH 16 004.
What type of award will be made?
The award will be made as a cooperative agreement. This means PRM expects to have a more active role in the program than it would under a standard grant.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount listed in the announcement is $200,000.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 19.518.
When was the opportunity created and what was the application deadline?
The opportunity was created on May 6, 2016, and the original application deadline was June 6, 2016.
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The core purpose is to support individuals in the Dominican Republic who are at risk of statelessness and who are legally entitled to obtain citizenship documents under Dominican Law 169. The focus is on helping eligible people secure civil documentation and proof of citizenship.
Who is the primary target population for proposed projects?
Proposals should primarily focus on individuals categorized as "Group A" under Dominican Law 169, as well as their descendants.
Does this funding support work for people not covered by Law 169?
Based on the announcement description provided, the program is narrowly framed around documentation and proof of citizenship for those already entitled to it under Dominican Law 169, with a primary emphasis on "Group A" and descendants.
What role does the Junta Central Electoral (JCE) play in this program area?
The JCE is the Dominican government body responsible for civil registry and related documentation. The opportunity emphasizes assisting eligible individuals with documentation needs, particularly in the context of the JCE audit process and related administrative steps.
Is the program focused on general migration issues or broad legal aid?
No. The announcement is described as being specific and narrowly focused on civil documentation and access to proof of citizenship for those legally entitled to it under Law 169, rather than broader migration programming or general legal services.
What kind of project approach does PRM prefer?
The announcement signals a preference for projects that can reach and assist large numbers of eligible people, rather than projects that only handle a limited number of individual cases. While one-on-one guidance may be necessary, proposals are expected to include scalable approaches that reduce common barriers and lead to successful document acquisition.
Are one-on-one services allowed under this opportunity?
Yes. One-on-one guidance is allowed and may be necessary, but the strongest proposals are expected to combine individual support with scalable strategies that reach large numbers of eligible individuals.
What types of activities are supported or encouraged?
Examples of supported activities mentioned in the announcement include information campaigns (so affected communities understand rights and required steps), covering transportation costs so applicants can travel to offices and appointments, providing legal advice to navigate the documentation process, and supporting appeals with the JCE when documentation is delayed or denied.
Are the listed activity examples the only allowable activities?
No. The examples are described as not exhaustive, but they illustrate the type of practical, barrier-reducing interventions PRM is looking for, with a direct link to successful document acquisition.
What kinds of barriers is the program expected to address?
The announcement highlights real-world obstacles that can prevent eligible Group A individuals from obtaining documentation, including lack of information, cost burdens, distance/transportation challenges, and administrative disputes or delays (including situations that may require appeals with the JCE).
What outcomes does PRM appear to prioritize?
PRM appears to prioritize high-impact assistance that leads directly to eligible individuals successfully obtaining civil and citizenship documentation they are entitled to, including resolving administrative hurdles and supporting appeals when necessary.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is oriented toward non-governmental and nonprofit implementers. Eligible applicants include U.S. nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (also excluding institutions of higher education), and certain other eligible entities as indicated in the announcement.
Are institutions of higher education eligible to apply?
The eligibility description provided indicates that institutions of higher education are excluded from the listed nonprofit categories (both with and without 501(c)(3) status).
Can United Nations agencies or other international multilateral organizations apply through Grants.gov?
No. International multilateral organizations (such as UN agencies) are instructed not to apply through Grants.gov under this competition.
What should multilateral organizations do if they are interested in related programming?
Multilateral organizations are directed to contact the designated PRM Program Officer by or before the closing date of the announcement, suggesting a separate coordination or funding pathway for those entities.
Is this opportunity described as a grant or something else?
It is described as a discretionary funding announcement, and the award instrument is a cooperative agreement (with more active agency involvement than a standard grant).
Where will the funded activities take place?
The work is focused on the Dominican Republic, specifically supporting eligible individuals at risk of statelessness in accessing civil and citizenship documentation.
What is the overall emphasis of the NOFO?
The overall emphasis is targeted NGO programming that helps a legally defined population (Group A under Law 169 and descendants) obtain the civil and citizenship documentation they are entitled to, with attention to JCE audit-related processes, administrative hurdles, and appeals, and a preference for approaches that reach large numbers of people.
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