FY 2025 Request for Concept Notes for NGO Programs Benefiting Refugees in Iraq, Lebanon, Türkiye, and Syria

FY 2025 Request for Concept Notes for NGO Programs Benefiting Refugees in Iraq, Lebanon, Türkiye, and Syria is sponsored by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM). PRM invites concept notes for programs benefiting refugees and other vulnerable populations in Iraq, Lebanon, Türkiye, and Syria.

Projects should address needs in sectors such as protection, education, health, and livelihoods, aiming to enhance local organizational capacity, promote social cohesion, and ensure safe, accessible, accountable, and participatory humanitarian assistance.

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) is inviting organizations to submit concept notes for programs benefiting refugees and other populations of concern in Iraq, Lebanon, Türkiye, and Syria for Fiscal Year 2025.

Concept notes should aim to address the needs of vulnerable populations, including refugees, asylum-seekers, stateless persons, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and vulnerable host community populations by supporting humanitarian projects in sectors such as protection, education, health, and livelihoods.

Proposed activities should enhance local organizational capacity, promote social cohesion, and ensure the safe, accessible, accountable, and participatory delivery of humanitarian assistance. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, overseas-based nonprofits with proof of registration, and international organizations (excluding UN agencies).

Applicants can apply individually or as part of a consortium of at least three organizations. Concept notes must be submitted through Grants. gov by January 9, 2025.

Selected organizations will be invited to submit full proposals for competitive review. Those chosen should anticipate awards within five months of the full proposal submission deadline. Funding Opportunity Number: DFOP0017038 Announcement Type: Initial Announcement Assistance Listing number: 19.

519 – Overseas Refugee Assistance Program for Middle East and North Africa Program Announcement issuance date: November 27, 2024 Funding Instrument type: Cooperative Agreement Concept note application submission deadline: January 9, 2025, at 11:59:59 p. m. (23:59:59) EST.

Concept Notes submitted after this deadline will not be considered. Concept Note Process Information: This solicitation is the first step in a two-part process. After reviewing submitted concept notes, PRM will invite selected organizations to expand their submissions into full proposals (no later than three months after submission).

Selected organizations will have 30 calendar days after they are notified of their selection to complete their full proposals. Funding limits: Budgets must meet the funding requirements indicated under the country-specific guidelines and must be within the funding floor and ceiling limits per year. Concept note budgets outside these limits will be disqualified.

Anticipated timeframe for notification of selection for full proposal development: PRM anticipates, but cannot guarantee, that within three months from the concept note submission deadline selected concept notes will be notified of selection for full proposal development.

Anticipated timeframe for award of selected full proposals: Pending the availability of funds, PRM anticipates, but cannot guarantee, that awards will be made less than five months from the proposal submission deadline. Anticipated number of awards: PRM anticipates, but makes no guarantee, to fund as many as 23 awards through this announcement.

Anticipated Amount to be Awarded Total: PRM anticipates, but makes no guarantee, to award up to approximately $38 million total through this NOFO. Advisory: All applicants must submit concept notes applications through the website Grants. gov. PRM recommends submitting your concept note early to address any technical difficulties that may arise on the Grants.

gov website. If you are new to PRM funding, the Grants. gov registration process can be complicated.

Refer to PRM’s General NGO Guidelines “Application Process” section for information and resources to help ensure a smooth application process. PRM also encourages organizations that have received funding from PRM in the past to read this section as a refresher. This announcement accompanies PRM’s General NGO Guidelines, which contain additional information on PRM’s priorities and NGO funding strategy.

Use both the General NGO Guidelines and this announcement to ensure your submission fully complies with PRM requirements and aligns with PRM’s priorities. PRM recommends concept notes in Adobe PDF. Microsoft Word documents may produce different page lengths based on software versions and configurations when transmitted.

Submit budget documents as Excel files. PRM strictly adheres to stated page limits and will not review pages of the narrative beyond the stated limit, which may negatively impact the concept note’s score. All documents must be in English, avoid jargon, and spell out all acronyms upon first use.

Retrieve PRM’s-recommended templates and NGO guidelines on PRM’s website and on this opportunity’s grants. gov page. Applicants with technical questions related to this announcement should contact the PRM staff listed below prior to submission.

Please Note: responses to technical questions from PRM do not indicate a commitment to fund the program discussed. * PRM Program Office: PRM-EUR-NEA-IraqYemenGulf@state. gov , Washington, D.

C. * PRM Program Officer: Mitch Roberts, RobertsMC@state. gov , Washington, D.

C. and Salman Husain, husainms@state. gov * Beirut Refugee Coordinator: Jared Bowler, BowlerJM@state.

gov , Embassy Beirut, Lebanon * PRM Program Officer: Leslie Mongin, MonginLM@state. gov , Washington, D. C.

* Senior Refugee Coordinator: Isabelle Chan, ChanI@state. gov , Embassy Ankara, Türkiye * PRM Program Officer: Rebecca Tehan, TehanRI@state. gov ,Washington, D.

C. * Refugee Coordinator: Charles Bentley, BentleyCA@state. gov, Consulate Istanbul, Türkiye ## Eligibility Information 1.

Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education (U.S.-based NGOs must be able to demonstrate proof of non-profit tax status). 2. Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education (overseas-based NGOs must be able to demonstrate proof of registration in country of domicile); and 3.

International Organizations. International multilateral organizations, such as United Nations agencies, should not submit concept notes through Grants. gov in response to this Notice of Funding Opportunity.

Multilateral organizations that are seeking funding for programs relevant to this announcement should contact the PRM Program Officer (as listed below) on or before the closing date of this announcement. ### Cost Sharing or Matching Cost sharing, matching, or cost participation is not required for this funding announcement.

However, concept notes and invited proposals should describe additional funding sources and amounts that may complement PRM funding. These additional funds must: * Not be paid by the Federal Government under another Federal award. * Be verifiable from the non-Federal entity’s records.

* Not be included as contributions for any other Federal award; and * Be necessary and reasonable for achieving project and program objectives. Please include this information in the indicated column in the Budget Summary of the concept note submission. Note: Including additional funding is viewed favorably but will not increase your competitive ranking during evaluation.

### Number of Allowed Concept Note Applications Organizations must submit separate concept notes for each country program. Organizations must refer to country-specific guidelines for the maximum number of concept notes that can be submitted for each country.

(Note: Submissions by organizations as part of a consortium do not count toward an individual organization’s submission limit, but please refer to country-specific guidelines for additional information/guidance.) Any subsequent submissions received will be disqualified. No regional or multi-country concept notes will be considered.

Upon review, PRM reserves the right to ask an applicant to merge submitted concept notes into a single proposal. Funding comes from the Migration and Refugee Assistance (MRA) account to carry out section 2(b)(2) of theMigration and Refugee Assistance Act (MRAA) of 1962. This solicitation is the first step in a two-part process.

After reviewing concept notes, PRM will invite (no later than three months after submission) selected organizations to expand their submissions into full single-year (15-page) or multi-year (17-page) proposals with objectives, an indicator table, detailed budgets for each year of the program, and other required documents.

Selected organizations will have 30 calendar days after they are notified of their selection to complete their full proposals. Organizations may apply as consortia. For purposes of this notice, PRM considers consortia to be a group of no fewer than three NGOs that comprise an agreement, combination, or group formed to undertake, or proposing to undertake, an assistance activity beyond the resources of any one member.

This announcement references PRM’s General NGO Guidelines, which contain additional information on PRM’s priorities and NGO funding strategy with which selected organizations must comply. Please use both the General NGO Guidelines and this announcement to ensure that your concept note submission is in full compliance with PRM requirements and that the proposed activities are in line with PRM’s priorities.

Concept note submissions that do not reflect the requirements outlined in these guidelines will not be considered. ### Substantial Involvement The Department of State will be substantially involved in carrying out aspects of this cooperative agreement. Recipients should anticipate that PRM will undertake the following list of non-exhaustive activities: * Provide overall policy guidance and program direction.

* Review and comment on proposed budgets, proposed changes or revisions to the project. * Periodically monitor and evaluate the performance of the proposed project, including review of required program and financial reporting documents. ### Geographic Regions / Populations Concept note activities should primarily support all refugee, asylum-seeking, stateless, and displaced populations in Iraq, Lebanon, Türkiye and inside Syria.

Because of PRM’s mandate to provide protection, assistance, and sustainable solutions for refugees, stateless persons, and victims of conflict, concept note proposals should only contain those programs that include a target population base of at least 50 percent refugees/internally displaced persons (IDPs)/other populations of concern, as specified in each country specific section below.

### Program area (For PRM Use) Proposed program concept notes must align with one or more of the following program areas. * Humanitarian Protection and Assistance * Interim and Durable Solutions ### Country-specific Guidelines #### **Iraq Specific Guidance** * * 1. PRM will accept up to two (2) concept notes per applicant.

If you plan to submit more than one application, each must target a different population as described below. 2. PRM encourages consortia concept notes that would operate in multiple locations and sectors, supporting an integrated program approach.

Submissions as part of a consortium do not count toward an individual organization’s submission limit. 3. The primary population(s) of concern must make up at least 50 percent of the program participants for each objective: * For projects focusing on Iraqi IDPs and/or returnees, they must collectively make up at least 50 percent of participants.

Projects must not focus solely on returnees and must include an IDP participant population. * For projects focusing on assisting refugees and/or asylum seekers, they must make up more than 50 percent of participants. * For projects focusing on both Iraqi IDPs/returnees and refugees/asylum seekers, they must collectively make up more than 50 percent of participants.

* Note: All target populations are equally welcome. Clearly outline the profile and percentage breakdown of target populations in the concept note. Include persons at risk of statelessness and vulnerable host community members as applicable.

* 1. PRM will consider projects in all settings (inside or outside camps or informal settlements, in communities or urban areas, and/or in areas of return) and regions of the country. 2.

PRM encourages concept notes that show localization efforts. PRM welcomes concept notes from local organizations, those with local partnerships, and those developed with local municipalities and/or communities. 3.

NGO projects should fill gaps and not duplicate existing activities by international organizations or other NGOs. If building on previous PRM- or other donor-funded activities, outline lessons learned, best practices, and how the new proposed program will build on them and be sustained. 4.

NGO projects should work within existing coordination structures and align with relevant appeals and plans including the Iraq section of the Regional Refugee & Resilience Plan (3RP), the “One UN Plan” for the return of Iraqi nationals from northeast Syria, or other appeals for humanitarian assistance and durable solutions as appropriate. Projects should adhere to the relevant Working Group’s guidance and Standard Operating Procedures.

5. In line with the NGO Guidelines, the provision of cash & voucher assistance, capacity strengthening, coordination, and non-food items will be considered if integrated in a program focused on one or more of the below sectors.

Sectors for Projects Focusing on Iraqi IDPs/Returnees and for Projects Focusing on Both Iraqi IDPs/Returnees and Refugees/Asylum Seekers/Stateless Persons: * Protection: Child Protection * Protection: Gender Based Violence (GBV) * Protection: Socio-cultural Inclusion and Social Cohesion (Note: Socio-cultural Inclusion and Social Cohesion programming can be integrated in concept notes, but PRM will not accept concept notes that solely focus on Socio-cultural Inclusion and Social Cohesion programming for Iraqi IDPs/ returnees) * Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) * Livelihoods and Economic Empowerment Sectors for Projects Focusing Only on Refugees/Asylum Seekers: * Protection: Child Protection * Protection: Gender Based Violence (GBV) * Protection: Socio-cultural Inclusion and Social Cohesion * Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) * Livelihoods and Economic Empowerment * Shelter and Settlements ##### Duration of Activity Program plans for 12, 24, or 36 months will be considered.

#### Period of Performance Programs period of performance of 12, 24, or 36 months will be considered. Proposed program concept notes must not be less than the funding floor and not more than the funding ceiling per year or they will be disqualified. * Funding floor per year (lowest $ value): $1.

5 million per year * Funding ceiling per year (highest $ value): $4 million per year Note: Funding ceilings and floors pertain to the PRM cost per year. ##### Anticipated Number of Selections for Full Proposal Development PRM anticipates, but cannot guarantee, to select as many as seven (7) concept note submissions to be developed into full proposals through this announcement.

##### Anticipated Amount to be Awarded Total PRM anticipates, but cannot guarantee, to award up to approximately $11 million total through the directed NOFO for this country. #### **Lebanon Specific Guidance** * 1. PRM will accept only one (1) concept note per applicant.

An organization can submit as a sole applicant and also be a part of another primary’s applicant’s submission as a sub-awardee. However, organizations cannot submit more than one concept note as the primary applicant. 2.

Refugees must make up more than 50 percent of the program participants for each objective of the program, with the majority being Syrian refugees. PRM encourages programs to include the most vulnerable refugee populations from all nationalities, following the “one refugee approach,” outlined in the Regional Refugee and Resilience Plan (3RP).

Including stateless populations, vulnerable host communities, and internally displaced people is also welcome. (Note: Clearly outline the profile and percentage breakdown of target populations in the concept note.) 3.

NGO concept notes for Syrian refugees should align with the latest Lebanon country chapter of the 3RP (2024-2025 Lebanon Response Plan) and coordinate with other humanitarian appeals in Lebanon. PRM welcomes concept notes that avoid duplication, address unmet needs, support underserved populations, and fill assistance gaps. 4.

PRM encourages concept notes that show localization efforts. PRM welcomes concept notes from eligible local organizations, those with local partnerships, and those developed with local municipalities and communities’ input. 5.

PRM accepts proposed concept notes operating in multiple locations and sectors supporting an integrated program approach and leverage applicants’ sectoral expertise and advantages. Community-based programming with multisectoral elements, including protection, shelter, and WASH components is encouraged. 6.

Projects in all sectors should follow the guidance of relevant working group and standard operating procedures. 7. In line with the NGO guidelines, PRM will consider cash and voucher assistance, capacity strengthening, and non-food items if integrated in a program focused on one or more of the below sectors following relevant sector working group standard operating procedures.

8. In the education sector, PRM prioritizes support to help children prepare for, enter, participate, and succeed in formal education. It also assists youth unlikely to participate in formal education to gain skills for adulthood.

Activities should align with national education plans and priorities and sector guidelines, including nonformal education, retention support, and cash for education programming. 9. In the health sector, PRM prioritizes comprehensive care packages through existing health care institutions, including primary healthcare centers (PHCCs), and, during emergencies, through mobile medical units (MMUs), and primary satellite units (PSUs).

10. For WASH activities, PRM will only consider emergency WASH activities that cover critical gaps and are well-integrated into programs addressing multisectoral communal needs, such as shelter, waste management, maintenance repairs, and service provision. 11.

In the shelter sector, PRM prioritizes community-based and multi-sectoral interventions, including through cash for rent, shelter rehabilitation, and communal improvement activities. 12. In the protection sector, PRM prioritizes activities addressing gender-based violence (GBV), child protection (CP), people with specific needs (PWSN) , and protection from sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA).

13. All livelihoods activities, including skills development and vocational training, must be market-based and linked to income generating activities, such as home-based business or micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) support. Proposed activities must show strong links to the protection sector and partners and enhance the impact of any support provide through protection sector organizations.

Livelihood proposals should adopt a conflict-sensitive approach to reduce social tensions and minimize harm to refugees and other vulnerable populations. * Protection: Child Protection * Protection: Gender Based Violence (GBV) * Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) * Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) #### Duration of Activity Program plans for one or two years will be considered (two-year programs preferred).

#### Period of Performance Programs period of performance of 12 or 24 months will be considered. Proposed program concept notes must not be less than the funding floor and not more than the funding ceiling per year or they will be disqualified.

* Funding floor per year (lowest $ value): $500,000 per year * Funding ceiling per year (highest $ value): $3,000,000 per year * Funding floor per year for a consortium (lowest $ value): $1,000,000 per year * Funding ceiling per year for a consortium (highest $ value): $4,000,000 per year Note: For purposes of consortia applying for PRM funding in Lebanon, and to support localization, PRM requires at least one of the three partners to be local/national NGOs.

##### Anticipated Number of Selections for Full Proposal Development PRM anticipates, but cannot guarantee, selecting as many as ten (10) concept note submissions to be developed into full proposals through this announcement. PRM further anticipates selecting up to six (6) proposals to be awarded.

##### Anticipated Amount to be Awarded Total Pending funding availability, PRM anticipates, but cannot guarantee, awarding up to approximately $16 Million total (first year only if multi-year proposals approved) total through the directed NOFO for Lebanon. #### Türkiye Specific Guidance 1. PRM will accept only one (1) concept note per applicant.

2. PRM accepts consortia concept notes that would operate in multiple locations and sectors, supporting an integrated program approach. Submissions as part of a consortium do not count toward an individual organization’s submission limit.

However, PRM is unlikely to select the same applicant for multiple awards if they are part of both a consortium and their own application. 3. If an applicant has an ongoing project with PRM in Türkiye that continues into the next fiscal year, PRM is unlikely to select the organization for an additional project.

4. Refugees, stateless persons, asylum-seekers (including Syrians and non-Syrians) must make up at least 50 percent of the program participants for each objective. PRM encourages including vulnerable host community members in their projects.

If not, explain why, such as registration restrictions or greater needs among refugees. (Note: Clearly outline the profile and percentage breakdown of target populations in the concept note.) 5.

NGO projects should work within existing coordination structures and align with relevant appeals and plans, including the UN’s Regional Refugee and Resilience Plan (3RP) Appeal and other humanitarian appeals. Where relevant, projects should consider the continuing needs due to the February 2023 earthquakes as well as service integration with local/national systems were appropriate. 6.

PRM encourages concept notes that show localization efforts. PRM welcomes concept notes from eligible local organizations, those with local partnerships, and those developed with local municipalities and communities’ input. 7.

Projects should fill gaps and not duplicate existing activities by international organizations or other NGOs. If building on previous PRM – or other donor – funded activities, outline lessons learned, best practices, and how the new proposed program will build upon them and be sustained. 8.

PRM will consider cash and voucher assistance, capacity strengthening, and non-food items if integrated in a program that includes one or more of the below sectors. 9. For livelihoods programs, priority will be given to activities linking training to sustainable, income-generating employment opportunities, including job placements and business sustainability.

Livelihoods activities should fill critical gaps or needs not covered by other donors or government or aid actors. 10. PRM supports projects not covered by other donors or the Ministry of Health, as well as those that help refugees and vulnerable host community members (including persons with disabilities) to access established health services.

11. PRM encourages education sector projects, especially for youth in secondary or vocational school, at-risk of dropping out, with special needs, or in higher education. These programs should fill critical gaps not covered by other NGOs, international organizations, and development actors and should coordinate with national or local efforts by the Ministry of National Education and partners like UNICEF.

12. Given growing and continued anti-refugee sentiments, efforts promoting social cohesion should be done in an integrated approach, bringing host and refugee communities together and increasing shared understanding. Describe how you define social cohesion, and your planned activities/approach based on any lessons learned.

Please note that social cohesion is not a requirement to have/include in programming.

* Protection: Child Protection * Protection: Socio-cultural Inclusion and Social Cohesion * Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) * Economic Empowerment: Livelihoods * Economic Empowerment: Agriculture and Food Security * Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) ##### Duration of Activity Program plans for 12, 24, or 36 months will be considered (24 months preferred but PRM may consider 36 months for well-established organizations with a track record of program success and a concrete sustainability plan).

##### Period of Performance Programs period of performance of 12, 24, or 36 months will be considered. Proposed program concept notes must not be less than the funding floor and not more than the funding ceiling per year or they will be disqualified.

* Funding floor per year (lowest $ value): $1,000,000 per year * Funding ceiling per year (highest $ value): $2,000,000 per year Note: Funding ceilings and floors pertain to the PRM cost per year. ##### Anticipated Number of Selections for Full Proposal Development PRM anticipates, but cannot guarantee, to select as many as 5 submissions to be developed into full proposals through this announcement.

##### Anticipated Amount to be Awarded Total Pending funding availability, PRM anticipates, but cannot guarantee, to award up to approximately $10 million total through the directed NOFO for this country. #### Syria Specific Guidance 1. PRM will accept only one (1) concept note per organization.

2. PRM encourages projects that focus on education, MHPSS, and child protection. 3.

The primary priority populations are residents of al-Hol camp, especially children, youth, and their caregivers. They must make up the majority of program participants, with at least 75 percent being under the age of 18. (Note: Clearly outline the profile and percentage breakdown of target populations in the concept note.)

4. PRM encourages projects to work with all nationalities in the camp and maximize the number of program participants. 5.

NGO projects should work within existing coordination structures and align with relevant appeals and plans, including the Syria Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) and other humanitarian appeals in Syria. 6. PRM welcomes proposals that include partnerships with local organizations.

7. Projects in all sectors should follow the relevant Working Group’s guidance and Standard Operating Procedures. 8.

In the education sector, PRM prioritizes programs that address educational gaps to help children prepare for, enter, participate, and succeed in formal education, including early childhood education. It also supports youth who may not participate in formal education to gain life skills for adulthood. 9.

PRM favors blended, protection-focused programming that include recreational activities, life skills, psychosocial support, vocational training, and other activities to foster youth development. * Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) * Protection: Child Protection ##### Duration of Activity Program plans for one (1) or two (2) years will be considered.

##### Period of Performance Programs period of performance of one-year (12 months) cycles for a period not to exceed two years (24 months) will be considered. Program proposals must not be less than the funding floor and not more than the funding ceiling per year or they will be disqualified.

* Funding floor per year (lowest $ value): $750,000 per year * Funding ceiling per year (highest $ value): $1,000,000 per year Note: Funding ceilings and floors pertain to the PRM cost per year. ##### Anticipated Number of Selections for Full Proposal Development PRM anticipates, but makes no guarantee, to fund one (1) award through this announcement.

##### Anticipated Amount to be Awarded Total PRM anticipates, but makes no guarantee, to award up to approximately $1 million total through this NOFO. ## Application and Submission Instructions * * 1. Where to Request Application Package: Application packages may be downloaded from the website www.

Grants. gov. 2. Content and Form of Application: Organizations can submit a maximum of one concept note for Lebanon, Syria, and Türkiye and a maximum of two concepts notes for Iraq.

Any additional submissions will be disqualified. Submissions by organizations as part of a consortium do not count toward an individual organization’s submission limit.) * Concept note narratives must not exceed 4 pages (or 5 pages for consortia submissions).

Submit concept notes in Adobe PDF, using Times New Roman or Calibri, 12-point font, letter sized paper with one-inch margins. Submit budget documents as Excel files. PRM will strictly enforce page limits and will not review pages beyond the stated limit, which may negatively impact the concept note’s score.

All documents must be in English and should avoid the use of jargon and spell out acronyms upon first use. * Include the following categories in your concept note narratives, in any arrangement: * Brief problem statement, description of target population with anticipated participant numbers, and vulnerability criteria used to identify participants or the target population. * Program description, location, and duration.

* Proposed measurable outcomes and impact of the program. * Summary of the organization(s) and experience doing similar work. * Organizational point(s) of contact.

* A one-page Budget Summary in Excel format. Attach the Budget Summary under the “budget narrative” section in grants. gov. * The Budget Summary does not count against the 4-page limit (or 5 pages for consortia submissions).

The budget summary is separate from SF-424, SF-F24A, and SF-424B documents, which are also required and do not fall within the page limit. The SF-424 family of forms may be downloaded through grants. gov. * The Budget summary must include the following categories, disaggregated by year: There should be no attachments, other than the budget summary (Excel) and SF-424 documents, to the concept note submission.

Organizations can apply to this call as part of a consortium. For consortia, one organization must be the lead applicant. PRM defines a consortium as a group of at least three NGOs that form an agreement to undertake an assistance activity beyond the resources of any one member.

PRM may review and approve substantive provisions of proposed sub-awards. Applicants can form consortia to combine varied expertise and propose a comprehensive program in one proposal. This arrangement can allow for greater geographic coverage, inclusion of technical and sectoral strengths from multiple organizations, increased inclusion of local and national organizations, and potentially greater impact through collaboration.

Submissions by organizations as part of a consortium do not count toward an organization’s individual submission limit. If applying as a consortium, include a description of how the consortium will be organized and how lines of authority and decision-making will be managed across all team members and between the lead applicant and associate awardees should be included in the concept note.

The prime applicant is responsible for overall implementation of the proposed program activities, preparation and presentation of annual work plans, M&E planning, and required reporting to PRM. The prime applicant should designate a single individual to be the liaison with PRM, although PRM would reserve the right to communicate with sub-grantees. ### SAM.

gov and Grants. gov Registration Each applicant is required to: * be registered in SAM before submitting its application. * provide a valid UEI number in its application; and * continue to maintain an active SAM registration with current information at all times during which it has an active PRM award or an application or plan under consideration by PRM.

No federal award will be made until the selected applicant complies with all applicable UEI and SAM requirements. If an applicant has not complied by the time the PRM award is ready, PRM may determine that the applicant is not qualified and use that determination as a basis to awarding another applicant. Applications must be submitted via Grants.

gov, which requires a UEI number and active SAM. gov registration. If new to PRM funding, refer to PRM’s General NGO Guidelines “Application Process” section for information and resources.

PRM also encourages past recipients to read this section as a refresher. Applicants may also refer to the “For Applicants” page on Grants. gov for complete details on requirements.

Do not wait until the deadline to attempt to submit your application on Grants. gov. Register well in advance of the deadline as it can take several weeks to finalize registration, especially for non-U.S. based NGOs. First-time applicants should submit applications via Grants.

gov no later than one week before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical difficulties. PRM has extremely limited ability to correct or facilitate rapid resolution to technical difficulties associated with Grants. gov, SAM.

gov or UEI number issues. PRM partners must maintain an active SAM. gov registration with current and correct information at all times during which they have an active federal award or an application under consideration by PRM or any federal agency.

Applications must be submitted under the authority of the Authorized Organization Representative at the applicant organization. Submitting concept notes by agency headquarters helps to avoid possible technical problems. If you encounter technical difficulties with Grants.

gov please contact the Grants. gov Help Desk at support@grants. gov or by calling 1-800-518-4726.

Applicants who are unable to submit applications via Grants. gov due to Grants. gov technical difficulties and: * who have reported the problem to the Grants.

gov help desk. * received a case number. * have completed UEI and SAM.

gov registrations * and had a documented service request opened to research the problem. Contact the PRM NGO Coordinator before the submission deadline to determine if an