PRM NGO Programs in Sudan Addressing the Needs of DRC Refugees

Limited funding is available to support NGOs and/or IOs working with UNHCR in southern Sudan in support of DRC refugees. Current funding priorities are as follows: (1) Activities that support specifically the influx of DRC refugee arrivals in Western and/or Central Equatoria, southern Sudan. Proposals should specify refugee population numbers and/or projections in proposed locations. Priority sectors should include water and sanitation, emergency health and nutrition, and primary education. Target beneficiaries, sectors and proposed programs should be developed in full coordination with UNHCR. (2) Organizations with an existing presence in the location and demonstrated capacity in the proposed sector of intervention. Organizations that are not already operational in the target areas are discouraged from submitting proposals. (3) Interventions that are coordinated with UNHCR and designed to fill gaps in current efforts to provide basic assistance to newly arrived refugees. Interventions must target a minimum of 60% refugees while considering impact on hosting communities. All proposals must demonstrate a working relationship with UNHCR as well as UNHCR funding and/or support for the proposed activities. (4) Interventions that are coordinated with the host government and other international and non-governmental organizations working in the area. Note: PRM shares project information with counterparts to identify most effective interventions and ensure complementarity of funding. (5) Projects with an immediate impact and concrete plan for completion and/or transition to a longer-term funding source. All proposals must include an exit strategy or handover plan. Please note that in funding a project one year, PRM makes no representations that it will continue to fund the project in successive years should the current refugee situation in Western and Central Equatoria States continue. PRM will accept proposals from any NGO that is able to satisfy these guidelines although priority will be given to proposals from organizations that can demonstrate: • a concrete implementation plan with well-conceived objectives and indicators that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and reliable, and time bound and trackable (SMART), have established baselines, and at least one impact indicator per objective (please see FY2009 General PRM NGO guidelines for more on objective and indicators). Each proposed objective should be followed by a list of quantitative indicators of success. • a budget that is appropriate for meeting the objectives, includes a budget summary, and demonstrates co-funding by non-PRM sources.