Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0003947
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) announced a discretionary funding opportunity titled "2018 Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO projects benefiting non-Syrian refugees in Turkey" (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0003947). The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which typically means PRM expects an active partnership role during implementation, including coordination and ongoing programmatic oversight rather than a simple pass-through grant.
The central purpose of the opportunity is to fund NGO activities in Turkey that primarily benefit non-Syrian refugees and asylum seekers. A key eligibility and program design condition is that PRM will only consider proposals where at least 51 percent of the target beneficiaries are non-Syrian refugees and asylum seekers. In practice, this sets a clear threshold: projects cannot be broadly refugee-focused with non-Syrians as a minor subgroup; they must be structured, targeted, and monitored so that non-Syrians are the majority of the people served. NGOs are therefore expected to have credible access to sufficient numbers of non-Syrian refugees within their operational area, or to be prepared to establish services in locations where non-Syrians are concentrated to meet the requirement.
The opportunity lists an award ceiling of $800,000. It is categorized under CFDA 19.520 (refugee and humanitarian-related assistance administered by PRM) and uses a broad activity classification labeled "Other," indicating applicants should rely on the full notice text for the specific programmatic areas PRM is willing to support. While the source data does not enumerate specific sectors (such as protection, health, education, legal aid, livelihoods, or cash assistance), the framing suggests PRM is looking for practical, service-oriented projects with a clearly defined non-Syrian beneficiary focus, measurable outputs, and a feasible plan for reaching and verifying the intended population share.
Key timing details in the notice are the creation date of February 1, 2018, and an original application deadline of March 2, 2018. The listing shows "ExpectedAwards: 0," which often reflects that the exact number of awards was not predetermined or not captured in the summary metadata, rather than guaranteeing no awards will be made. Eligibility is presented as "Others" with a reference to additional eligibility details in the full notice, signaling that applicants needed to review the official document for the precise definition of which NGO entities could apply and any restrictions related to registration, prior experience, compliance, or local operational permissions.
Overall, the grant opportunity is narrowly defined by its beneficiary composition requirement and geography: Turkey-based programming where non-Syrian refugees and asylum seekers are not only included but form the majority of those reached. Strong proposals under a notice like this would typically emphasize where the non-Syrian populations are located, how outreach and intake will prioritize and document non-Syrian clients, how the project will avoid inadvertently serving a predominantly Syrian caseload, and how monitoring will continuously demonstrate that the 51 percent threshold is maintained throughout implementation.Apply for SFOP0003947
- 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 "2018 Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO projects benefiting non-Syrian refugees in Turkey" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.520.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 01, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 02, 2018. (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 $800,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "2018 Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO projects benefiting non-Syrian refugees in Turkey."
Which U.S. government office is offering this opportunity?
It is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0003947.
What type of award is being offered (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically means PRM expects an active partnership role during implementation. This can include coordination and ongoing programmatic oversight, rather than a simple pass-through grant relationship.
What is the main purpose of the funding opportunity?
The central purpose is to fund NGO activities in Turkey that primarily benefit non-Syrian refugees and asylum seekers.
Where must the project take place?
The opportunity is focused on Turkey-based programming.
Who are the intended beneficiaries?
The intended beneficiaries are non-Syrian refugees and asylum seekers in Turkey, with a clear requirement that they make up the majority of people served.
Is there a required percentage of non-Syrian beneficiaries?
Yes. PRM will only consider proposals where at least 51 percent of the target beneficiaries are non-Syrian refugees and asylum seekers.
How strict is the 51 percent non-Syrian requirement?
It is presented as a key eligibility and program design condition. Projects cannot be broadly refugee-focused with non-Syrians as a minor subgroup; they must be structured, targeted, and monitored so non-Syrians remain the majority served.
Does this opportunity fund programs that serve Syrian refugees as well?
The notice emphasizes that non-Syrians must be at least 51 percent of beneficiaries. This implies Syrian refugees could be included, but only if the project design and results maintain the required non-Syrian majority.
What kinds of activities or sectors can be proposed?
The source summary does not enumerate specific sectors. The activity classification is listed as "Other," and applicants are directed to rely on the full notice text for the specific programmatic areas PRM is willing to support.
What does the "Other" activity classification mean for applicants?
It indicates the summary metadata does not specify a narrow sector. Applicants would need to use the full notice to confirm which activities PRM would consider responsive under this opportunity.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $800,000.
Is an award floor (minimum) amount provided?
No minimum (floor) amount is stated in the provided information.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized under CFDA 19.520.
What does CFDA 19.520 refer to in general terms?
In the provided description, CFDA 19.520 is associated with refugee and humanitarian-related assistance administered by PRM.
When was the opportunity created or posted?
The creation date listed is February 1, 2018.
What was the application deadline?
The original application deadline was March 2, 2018.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The listing shows "ExpectedAwards: 0."
Does "ExpectedAwards: 0" mean no awards will be made?
Not necessarily. The provided information notes that this often reflects that the exact number of awards was not predetermined or not captured in the summary metadata, rather than guaranteeing that no awards will be made.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is presented as "Others" with a reference to additional eligibility details in the full notice. This signals that applicants needed to review the official document for the precise eligibility definition and any restrictions.
What does "Eligibility: Others" imply?
It implies the summary does not fully define eligible applicant types and that the complete eligibility requirements (including any restrictions or conditions) are contained in the full notice.
Are there any special expectations about access to non-Syrian refugees?
Yes. Because non-Syrians must be at least 51 percent of beneficiaries, applicants are expected to have credible access to sufficient numbers of non-Syrian refugees in their operational area, or be prepared to establish services where non-Syrians are concentrated.
What should proposals emphasize to meet the non-Syrian beneficiary requirement?
Based on the description, strong proposals would typically emphasize where non-Syrian populations are located, how outreach and intake will prioritize and document non-Syrian clients, how the project will avoid inadvertently serving a predominantly Syrian caseload, and how monitoring will demonstrate the 51 percent threshold is maintained throughout implementation.
How should a project demonstrate the 51 percent requirement during implementation?
The description indicates the project should be structured and monitored so that non-Syrian beneficiaries remain the majority, with continuous monitoring and documentation to verify the required population share over time.
What overall features does the opportunity prioritize?
It is narrowly defined by geography (Turkey) and beneficiary composition (at least 51 percent non-Syrian refugees and asylum seekers). The framing suggests PRM is looking for practical, service-oriented projects with a clearly defined non-Syrian focus, measurable outputs, and a feasible plan for reaching and verifying the intended population share.
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