Opportunity Information: Apply for PRM PRMOAPGL 16 008
The FY 2016 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Global Innovation Programs is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) funding announcement focused on strengthening how the humanitarian system prevents and responds to gender-based violence (GBV) in emergencies. PRM has supported GBV innovation funding since 2010, and this NOFO represents its annual call for proposals aimed at generating practical, field-relevant advances that can benefit the wider humanitarian community rather than a single organization or one isolated setting. The overall purpose is to advance the Call to Action on Protection from Gender-based Violence in Emergencies, specifically by supporting work that aligns with the Call to Action Roadmap and improves global capacity and evidence to address GBV during both acute crises and longer, protracted displacement contexts affecting refugees and conflict-impacted populations.
This opportunity is designed for projects that are globally relevant and can be used, adapted, or scaled across different humanitarian operations. PRM emphasizes innovation in global capacity building, research, and learning-focused activities such as assessments and evaluations. In practice, that means applicants are expected to propose efforts that produce new or improved tools, approaches, guidance, training models, measurement methods, or evidence that can strengthen humanitarian GBV programming across agencies and regions. PRM makes clear that the intent is not to fund proposals that primarily build the internal capacity of one organization; instead, proposals should be structured for broader sector-wide utility, ideally engaging multiple locations and, when appropriate, multiple partners to maximize reach and uptake.
The NOFO uses a broad definition of GBV, noting that it is an umbrella term for abuses linked to gender and gender norms. The announcement explicitly references forms of GBV that include, but are not limited to, sexual violence, sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), female genital mutilation (FGM), early and forced marriage (EFM), domestic and intimate partner violence (IPV), and violence related to sexual orientation or gender identity (SOGI). By naming these areas, PRM signals that proposed work can address a range of risks and response needs, so long as the project strengthens the humanitarian community's ability to reduce harm, improve prevention, and deliver effective, survivor-centered response in crisis settings.
In terms of award structure and basic logistics, the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial involvement by the funder during implementation and a closer working relationship than a standard grant. The opportunity category is discretionary, the assistance listing is CFDA 19.522, and the opportunity number is PRM PRMOAPGL 16 008. The application closing date listed is June 20, 2016, and the award ceiling is $600,000. While the announcement references expected awards, it does not specify a number in the provided source text, so applicants would need to plan around the stated ceiling and the competitive nature of PRM funding.
Eligibility is broad and includes U.S. and non-U.S. higher education institutions (public, state-controlled, and private) as well as nonprofit organizations, including both those with 501(c)(3) status and those without, as long as they otherwise meet PRM requirements. The eligible applicants category also includes an "Others" designation, indicating PRM may accept proposals from additional entity types consistent with the full NOFO guidance. A notable restriction is that international multilateral organizations, such as United Nations agencies, are instructed not to submit proposals through Grants.gov under this announcement. Instead, multilateral organizations seeking support for relevant programs are directed to contact the designated PRM Program Officer by the closing date, reflecting a separate engagement pathway for those entities.
Taken together, this NOFO is best understood as a targeted investment in GBV innovation for humanitarian contexts: it funds rigorous, transferable work that strengthens shared tools, knowledge, and practice across the emergency response community. Competitive proposals under this announcement would be expected to clearly connect to the Call to Action Roadmap, demonstrate how results will be applicable beyond one organization or one country, and show a credible plan for dissemination, adoption, and impact across multiple humanitarian settings and actors.Apply for PRM PRMOAPGL 16 008
- 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 Global Innovation Programs to promote the Call to Action on Protection from Gender-based Violence (GBV) in Emergencies" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.522.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2016-04-19.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2016-06-20. (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 $600,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, 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, Private 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 Global Innovation Programs from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM). It focuses on strengthening how the humanitarian system prevents and responds to gender-based violence (GBV) in emergencies.
What is the main goal of the NOFO?
The overall purpose is to support globally relevant innovation that improves capacity, practice, and evidence for addressing GBV during humanitarian crises, including both acute emergencies and protracted displacement affecting refugees and conflict-impacted populations.
How does this NOFO relate to the Call to Action on Protection from GBV in Emergencies?
The NOFO is intended to advance the Call to Action on Protection from Gender-based Violence in Emergencies by supporting work aligned with the Call to Action Roadmap and strengthening global capacity and evidence to address GBV in crisis settings.
What kinds of projects is PRM looking to fund?
PRM emphasizes innovation-oriented projects that are globally relevant and can be used, adapted, or scaled across different humanitarian operations. The NOFO highlights global capacity building, research, and learning-focused activities such as assessments and evaluations.
What does PRM mean by “innovation” in this NOFO?
Based on the NOFO description, innovation includes creating or improving practical, field-relevant resources such as tools, approaches, guidance, training models, measurement methods, and evidence that strengthen humanitarian GBV programming across agencies and regions.
Is this funding intended to support a single organization’s internal capacity building?
No. The NOFO states the intent is not to fund proposals that primarily build the internal capacity of one organization. Proposals should be structured for broader sector-wide utility and benefit the wider humanitarian community.
Do projects need to be applicable beyond one country or location?
Yes. The opportunity is designed for projects that are globally relevant and can be used, adapted, or scaled across different humanitarian operations rather than being limited to one isolated setting.
Does PRM encourage multi-location or multi-partner approaches?
Yes. The NOFO indicates proposals should ideally engage multiple locations and, when appropriate, multiple partners to maximize reach, uptake, and broader utility.
How does the NOFO define gender-based violence (GBV)?
The NOFO uses a broad definition of GBV as an umbrella term for abuses linked to gender and gender norms.
What forms of GBV are explicitly referenced in the NOFO?
The NOFO explicitly references forms of GBV that include, but are not limited to: sexual violence, sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), female genital mutilation (FGM), early and forced marriage (EFM), domestic and intimate partner violence (IPV), and violence related to sexual orientation or gender identity (SOGI).
Does the NOFO limit applicants to one specific GBV issue area?
No. By naming multiple forms of GBV, PRM signals that proposed work may address a range of GBV risks and response needs, as long as it strengthens the humanitarian community’s ability to reduce harm, improve prevention, and deliver effective, survivor-centered response in crisis settings.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
The NOFO indicates that a cooperative agreement typically involves substantial involvement by the funder during implementation and a closer working relationship than a standard grant.
What is the opportunity category?
The opportunity category is discretionary.
What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number for this opportunity?
The assistance listing (CFDA) is 19.522.
What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity number is PRM PRMOAPGL 16 008.
What is the application deadline?
The application closing date listed is June 20, 2016.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $600,000.
How many awards does PRM expect to make under this NOFO?
The provided information references expected awards but does not specify a number. Applicants would need to plan around the stated ceiling and the competitive nature of PRM funding.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes U.S. and non-U.S. higher education institutions (public, state-controlled, and private) and nonprofit organizations (including those with 501(c)(3) status and those without), as long as they otherwise meet PRM requirements. The eligible applicants category also includes an “Others” designation, indicating PRM may accept proposals from additional entity types consistent with the full NOFO guidance.
Are both U.S. and non-U.S. universities eligible?
Yes. The eligibility description includes both U.S. and non-U.S. higher education institutions.
Are nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status eligible?
Yes. The eligibility description includes nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and those without, provided they otherwise meet PRM requirements.
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 submit proposals through Grants.gov under this announcement.
How should international multilateral organizations pursue support under this NOFO?
Multilateral organizations seeking support for relevant programs are directed to contact the designated PRM Program Officer by the closing date, reflecting a separate engagement pathway for those entities.
What makes a proposal competitive under this NOFO?
Based on the NOFO summary provided, competitive proposals would be expected to clearly connect to the Call to Action Roadmap, demonstrate applicability beyond one organization or one country, and present a credible plan for dissemination, adoption, and impact across multiple humanitarian settings and actors.
Is dissemination and uptake by the broader humanitarian community important?
Yes. The NOFO emphasizes sector-wide utility, suggesting proposals should include a credible plan for results to be shared and adopted across multiple settings and actors.
Does this opportunity focus on humanitarian contexts specifically?
Yes. The NOFO is centered on GBV prevention and response in emergencies and displacement contexts affecting refugees and conflict-impacted populations.
What is the overall intent of PRM’s GBV innovation funding under this NOFO?
The NOFO is positioned as a targeted investment in GBV innovation for humanitarian contexts, aiming to fund rigorous, transferable work that strengthens shared tools, knowledge, and practice across the emergency response community.
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