PRM will prioritize currently available funding for proposed NGO activities that best meet the Bureaus priorities in Chad, Cameroon, and CAR as identified below: (1) Chad Proposals should focus on Sudanese refugees in the 12 camps in eastern Chad and/or Central African refugees in the 9 camps in southern Chad. Proposals may include work in the following areas: Primary health care, including reproductive health; primary and secondary education; and prevention of and response to gender-based violence. Proposals should include a well-developed plan for training and building the capacity of local staff and service providers.(2) Central African Republic Proposals should focus on Congolese refugees residing in southern CAR and/or Sudanese refugees in central CAR. Proposals may include work in the following: Primary health care, including reproductive health care; and prevention of and response to gender-based violence.(3) Cameroon Proposals should focus on Central African refugees residing in eastern Cameroon. Proposals may include work in the following: Water and sanitation, primary health care, including reproductive health; prevention of and response to gender-based violence; and food security. Priority will be given to proposals from organizations that can demonstrate: a working relationship with UNHCR and UNHCR funding and/or support for the proposed activities and/or overall country program; a proven track record in providing proposed assistance (both in the sector and specified location); evidence of coordination with international organizations (IOs) and other NGOs working in the same area or sector as well as where possible local authorities; a concrete implementation plan with well-conceived objectives and indicators; a budget that is appropriate for meeting the objectives and demonstrates co-funding by non-US government sources; appropriate targeting of beneficiaries in coordination with UNHCR and other relevant organizations;and adherence to relevant international standards for humanitarian assistance. Projects in Protracted Refugee Situations, return/local integration contexts, and multi-year funding applications, where feasible, must include strong transition plans in their proposals. *************************************************For more details on this specific opportunity, please click the "Full Announcement" Grants.gov link. For PRM's general NGO guidelines, please go to the Funding Opportunities page of PRMs website: http://www.state.gov/j/prm/releases/releases/2012/183974.htm. After you've read both documents, please contact Program Officer Kristen Frost at 202-453-9383 (
[email protected]) with any questions.