Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0007599
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) announced a discretionary grant opportunity titled "2021 Brazil, the Caribbean, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela Full Proposals" (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0007599). This opportunity was released on February 1, 2021, with an original application deadline of March 3, 2021, and it uses a cooperative agreement funding instrument, meaning PRM typically expects substantial involvement during implementation (for example, closer coordination on planning, monitoring, and reporting than a standard grant).
The core purpose of the opportunity is to fund humanitarian or protection-focused activities that primarily support people affected by displacement in connection with the Venezuela regional crisis. PRM is looking for proposals that serve Venezuelan refugees, asylum seekers, and vulnerable migrants across multiple host-country settings in the region, specifically Brazil; several parts of the Caribbean (Aruba, Curacao, the Dominican Republic, Guyana, and Trinidad and Tobago); and key South American countries that have received large numbers of Venezuelans, including Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru. In addition to country-based programming, the announcement also highlights support for a regional program focused on gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response, signaling an interest in coordinated approaches that can work across borders or multiple national contexts. Separately, it also includes programming for Colombian refugees, asylum seekers, and vulnerable migrants located in Venezuela, indicating that PRM is not only focused on Venezuelans outside Venezuela, but also on other displaced populations within Venezuela who face serious protection and access challenges.
A major eligibility and design requirement is that PRM will only consider projects where at least 50 percent of the intended beneficiaries are refugees, asylum seekers, or vulnerable migrants. In practical terms, applicants would need to define their target population clearly, show how they will verify and track beneficiary status or vulnerability, and demonstrate that the program is not primarily serving the general host-community population. Host communities may still benefit in some designs, but the center of gravity must remain on displaced and at-risk migrant groups, and the proposal should be structured to document that threshold throughout implementation.
The award ceiling listed for the opportunity is $6,000,000 per award, which sets the maximum amount PRM would provide under a single cooperative agreement. The listing shows "Expected Awards: 0," which can reflect that PRM did not specify a set number of awards at the time of posting, that awards would depend on the quality of proposals and available funds, or that the announcement was structured to solicit proposals without committing to a particular award count in advance. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 19.518, which corresponds to PRM assistance programming.
In terms of who can apply, the eligibility field is listed as "Others" with additional eligibility details referenced elsewhere in the full notice. While the provided excerpt does not spell out those categories, PRM opportunities of this type commonly target experienced humanitarian and protection actors capable of operating in multiple countries or in complex displacement environments, and they typically require strong compliance, financial controls, and the ability to coordinate with governments, UN agencies, and civil society. Because the activity category is labeled "Other" (with clarification referenced in the full text), the opportunity is framed broadly enough to accommodate different intervention types, as long as they align with PRM priorities for displaced populations and meet the beneficiary composition requirement.
Overall, this funding opportunity is aimed at supporting protection and assistance efforts linked to regional displacement pressures, with a strong emphasis on serving refugees, asylum seekers, and vulnerable migrants (especially Venezuelans across the region), and with explicit interest in GBV prevention and response programming at a regional level. The geographic scope is wide, spanning major host countries and selected Caribbean destinations, while also including an often-overlooked displaced population inside Venezuela (Colombians in Venezuela), making it a multi-country, protection-centered call that prioritizes measurable reach to displaced and vulnerable migrant groups.Apply for SFOP0007599
- 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 "2021 Brazil, the Caribbean, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela Full Proposals" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.518.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 01, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 03, 2021. (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 $6,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "2021 Brazil, the Caribbean, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela Full Proposals."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0007599.
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).
When was the opportunity released?
It was released on February 1, 2021.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was March 3, 2021.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement means PRM typically expects substantial involvement during implementation. The description specifically notes closer coordination on planning, monitoring, and reporting than a standard grant.
What is the core purpose of this opportunity?
The core purpose is to fund humanitarian or protection-focused activities that primarily support people affected by displacement in connection with the Venezuela regional crisis.
Which displaced populations are the primary focus?
The opportunity prioritizes proposals serving Venezuelan refugees, asylum seekers, and vulnerable migrants across multiple host-country settings in the region.
Does the opportunity include any focus beyond Venezuelans outside Venezuela?
Yes. It also includes programming for Colombian refugees, asylum seekers, and vulnerable migrants located in Venezuela.
Which countries are specifically named as program locations for Venezuelan displacement-related activities?
The named locations include Brazil; parts of the Caribbean (Aruba, Curacao, the Dominican Republic, Guyana, and Trinidad and Tobago); and key South American host countries including Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru.
Is there a regional (multi-country) program area highlighted in the announcement?
Yes. The announcement highlights support for a regional program focused on gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response, indicating interest in coordinated approaches that can work across borders or multiple national contexts.
What thematic areas are emphasized?
The emphasis is on humanitarian and protection-focused activities linked to displacement pressures, with explicit interest in GBV prevention and response at a regional level.
Is there a minimum requirement for the composition of beneficiaries?
Yes. PRM will only consider projects where at least 50 percent of the intended beneficiaries are refugees, asylum seekers, or vulnerable migrants.
How does the 50 percent beneficiary requirement affect program design?
Applicants would need to clearly define the target population, explain how they will verify and track beneficiary status or vulnerability, and structure the program to document that at least 50 percent threshold throughout implementation.
Can host communities be included as beneficiaries?
Host communities may still benefit in some designs, but the central focus must remain on displaced and at-risk migrant groups, and the proposal should be structured to document that the 50 percent threshold is met.
What is the maximum award size (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $6,000,000 per award, which is the maximum amount PRM would provide under a single cooperative agreement.
How many awards does PRM expect to make?
The listing shows "Expected Awards: 0." This may indicate PRM did not specify a set number of awards at the time of posting, awards would depend on proposal quality and available funds, or the solicitation was posted without committing to a specific number of awards in advance.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 19.518, which corresponds to PRM assistance programming.
Who is eligible to apply based on the posted eligibility field?
The eligibility field is listed as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced elsewhere in the full notice.
Does the excerpt specify the exact categories included under "Others"?
No. The excerpt notes that additional eligibility details are referenced elsewhere in the full notice, but those details are not included in the provided information.
What types of organizations does PRM commonly seek for opportunities like this (as described in the excerpt)?
Based on the description provided, PRM opportunities of this type commonly target experienced humanitarian and protection actors capable of operating in multiple countries or complex displacement environments, with strong compliance and financial controls and the ability to coordinate with governments, UN agencies, and civil society.
Is the activity category narrowly defined?
The activity category is labeled "Other" (with clarification referenced in the full text). In the excerpt, this is described as broad enough to accommodate different intervention types as long as they align with PRM priorities and meet the beneficiary composition requirement.
What overall geographic scope does this opportunity cover?
It is multi-country in scope, spanning major South American host countries (including Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru), Brazil, selected Caribbean destinations (Aruba, Curacao, the Dominican Republic, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago), and also includes programming inside Venezuela for Colombian displaced populations.
What makes this opportunity distinct compared to a single-country call?
The announcement combines multiple host-country settings, includes an explicitly regional GBV prevention and response focus, and also calls attention to displaced Colombians inside Venezuela, making it a broad, protection-centered, multi-country solicitation.
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