Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0009419
The FY 2023 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for NGO Programs Benefiting Burkina Faso, Niger, and Senegal (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0009419) is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) discretionary funding announcement that supports non-governmental organization programs responding to displacement-related needs in parts of the Central Sahel and Senegal. The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which generally means PRM expects a more active role in coordinating, monitoring, and shaping key aspects of implementation than it would under a standard grant. The opportunity was posted on February 10, 2023, with an original closing date of March 27, 2023, and it lists an award ceiling of $1,400,000. The Assistance Listing/CFDA number associated with PRM for this opportunity is 19.517. While the source data shows "ExpectedAwards: 0," that field is not always a reliable indicator of whether awards will be made; applicants typically treat the ceiling, eligibility, and program priorities as the actionable constraints.
A central point of this NOFO is that it is explicitly meant to be read and used alongside PRM's General NGO Guidelines. In practice, that means the Guidelines are not optional background reading; they function as an extension of the solicitation and outline PRM's overall priorities, funding strategy, and compliance expectations. The NOFO emphasizes that submissions not reflecting the requirements in the General NGO Guidelines will not be considered, so an application needs to demonstrate clear alignment not only with the country and sector priorities described in this notice but also with the broader PRM approach to refugee protection, assistance, and solutions programming. In other words, this NOFO is less a standalone document and more a country and thematic "overlay" on top of PRM's standard NGO framework.
Programmatically, the opportunity targets the displacement crisis affecting Burkina Faso, Niger, and Senegal, with proposed activities expected to primarily support refugees while also being able to include local host communities and/or other conflict victims affected by displacement in those locations. The notice draws a bright-line requirement tied to PRM's mandate: PRM will only consider funding programs that have a target participant base of at least 50 percent refugees. That threshold is important because it shapes both program design and how an NGO defines, counts, and documents its intended beneficiaries. It also implies that proposals should be explicit about participant composition, how refugee status will be verified or reasonably determined in the local context, and how services will be structured so that refugees remain the primary beneficiaries even when host-community support is included for cohesion and stability.
The NOFO limits eligible activities to proposals aligned with one or more of two PRM program areas. The first is Humanitarian Protection and Assistance, which typically includes interventions that help displaced people access safety, basic services, and rights protections in a humanitarian context. While the notice itself does not list sub-sectors, PRM humanitarian protection and assistance programming commonly centers on protection-oriented services and systems that reduce risk and improve access to life-saving assistance for refugee populations, often alongside efforts that strengthen referral pathways and coordination with other humanitarian actors. The second area is Durable Solutions, which focuses on longer-term outcomes that move refugees beyond protracted dependence on emergency aid. In PRM framing, durable solutions generally relate to the established solution pathways for refugees and can involve activities that support conditions for sustainable self-reliance and stability, consistent with PRM's mandate and the operating context in the countries named. Under this NOFO, applicants are expected to position their proposed work clearly within one or both of these categories and describe how results will be achieved and measured.
From an applicant strategy standpoint, this opportunity is aimed at NGOs (the eligibility field is listed broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility clarification referenced outside the excerpt), and it is designed for programs that can credibly demonstrate both refugee centrality (the 50 percent requirement) and strong alignment with PRM priorities and compliance expectations as defined in the General NGO Guidelines. A competitive submission would therefore typically (1) ground the need and proposed response in displacement dynamics in Burkina Faso, Niger, or Senegal; (2) define a beneficiary approach that meets or exceeds the refugee minimum while responsibly incorporating hosts or other conflict-affected groups; (3) map activities and outcomes directly to Humanitarian Protection and Assistance and/or Durable Solutions; and (4) show clear compliance with PRM's broader guidance on program design, coordination, and accountability as reflected in the General NGO Guidelines, since the notice states non-compliant proposals will not be reviewed for funding.Apply for SFOP0009419
- The Department of State, Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2023 Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO Programs Benefiting Burkina Faso, Niger, and Senegal" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.517.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 10, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 27, 2023. (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 $1,400,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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FAQs: FY 2023 NOFO for NGO Programs Benefiting Burkina Faso, Niger, and Senegal (SFOP0009419)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the FY 2023 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for NGO Programs Benefiting Burkina Faso, Niger, and Senegal (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0009419). It is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) to support NGO programs responding to displacement-related needs in parts of the Central Sahel and Senegal.
Which U.S. government office is offering the funding?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM).
What countries does the NOFO focus on?
The NOFO focuses on Burkina Faso, Niger, and Senegal, and is framed around displacement-related needs in parts of the Central Sahel and Senegal.
What type of award is being offered?
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement. This generally indicates PRM expects to play a more active role in coordinating, monitoring, and shaping key aspects of program implementation than it typically would under a standard grant.
What does PRM involvement look like under a cooperative agreement?
Based on the description provided, PRM anticipates a more hands-on relationship with the awardee than under a standard grant, particularly around coordination, monitoring, and key implementation decisions.
When was the opportunity posted, and what was the closing date?
The NOFO was posted on February 10, 2023. The original closing date listed is March 27, 2023.
What is the maximum funding amount available per award?
The NOFO lists an award ceiling of $1,400,000.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The Assistance Listing/CFDA number associated with PRM for this opportunity is 19.517.
The source data shows "ExpectedAwards: 0." Does that mean no awards will be made?
Not necessarily. The information provided notes that the "ExpectedAwards: 0" field is not always a reliable indicator of whether awards will be made. Applicants typically treat the award ceiling, eligibility, and program priorities as the practical constraints for planning a submission.
Who is the intended applicant type?
The opportunity supports non-governmental organization (NGO) programs. The eligibility field is described as broad ("Others"), with additional eligibility clarification referenced outside the excerpt.
Is this NOFO meant to be used on its own, or with other PRM guidance?
It is explicitly meant to be read and used alongside PRM's General NGO Guidelines. The Guidelines function as an extension of the solicitation rather than optional background material.
How important are PRM's General NGO Guidelines for applicants?
They are critical. The NOFO emphasizes that submissions not reflecting the requirements in the General NGO Guidelines will not be considered. Applicants need to show alignment with both the country/thematic priorities in this NOFO and PRM's broader expectations described in the Guidelines.
What problem set is this NOFO designed to address?
The NOFO targets the displacement crisis affecting Burkina Faso, Niger, and Senegal, and supports programs responding to displacement-related needs in those locations.
Who should the program primarily serve?
Proposed activities are expected to primarily support refugees. Programs may also include local host communities and/or other conflict victims affected by displacement in the targeted locations, but refugees must remain the primary beneficiaries.
Is there a minimum percentage of refugees required among participants?
Yes. PRM will only consider funding programs that have a target participant base of at least 50 percent refugees.
How does the 50 percent refugee requirement affect program design?
It shapes how an NGO defines, counts, and documents its intended beneficiaries. Proposals should be clear about participant composition and how refugees will remain the primary beneficiary group even if host-community support is included for cohesion and stability.
Does the NOFO allow including host communities or other conflict-affected groups?
Yes. The NOFO indicates that host communities and/or other conflict victims affected by displacement may be included, as long as the program still meets the requirement that at least 50 percent of the target participants are refugees.
What program areas are eligible for funding under this NOFO?
Eligible activities must align with one or more of two PRM program areas: (1) Humanitarian Protection and Assistance, and/or (2) Durable Solutions.
What is meant by "Humanitarian Protection and Assistance" in this NOFO?
It generally covers interventions that help displaced people access safety, basic services, and rights protections in a humanitarian context. The description also points to protection-oriented services and systems, risk reduction, improved access to life-saving assistance for refugees, and strengthening referral pathways and coordination with other humanitarian actors.
What is meant by "Durable Solutions" in this NOFO?
Durable Solutions focuses on longer-term outcomes that move refugees beyond protracted dependence on emergency aid. In PRM framing, this aligns with established solution pathways for refugees and can include activities supporting sustainable self-reliance and stability, consistent with PRM's mandate and the operating context in the named countries.
Can an applicant propose activities under both program areas?
Yes. Applicants are expected to position proposed work clearly within one or both categories (Humanitarian Protection and Assistance and/or Durable Solutions) and explain how results will be achieved and measured.
Does the NOFO specify sub-sectors within Humanitarian Protection and Assistance?
Not in the information provided. The description notes that the notice itself does not list sub-sectors, while giving examples of common PRM approaches (such as protection-oriented services, referral pathways, and coordination).
What beneficiary details should an application make explicit?
Based on the information provided, proposals should clearly describe the participant composition (including meeting or exceeding the 50 percent refugee minimum), how refugee status will be verified or reasonably determined in the local context, and how services will be structured so refugees remain the primary beneficiaries.
What are the main elements of a competitive submission, based on this NOFO summary?
A competitive submission would typically: (1) ground the need and response in displacement dynamics in Burkina Faso, Niger, or Senegal; (2) define a beneficiary approach meeting the refugee minimum while responsibly incorporating hosts or other conflict-affected groups; (3) map activities and outcomes directly to Humanitarian Protection and Assistance and/or Durable Solutions; and (4) demonstrate compliance with PRM's broader guidance on program design, coordination, and accountability as reflected in the General NGO Guidelines.
What happens if an application does not align with the General NGO Guidelines?
The NOFO states that submissions not reflecting the requirements in the General NGO Guidelines will not be considered and will not be reviewed for funding.
How should applicants think about what constraints matter most for planning?
Based on the information provided, applicants typically treat the award ceiling, eligibility, and program priorities (including the 50 percent refugee threshold and alignment with PRM program areas and Guidelines) as the actionable constraints for shaping an application.
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