Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0007899
The "2021 Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand Full Proposal" opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0007899) was a discretionary U.S. Department of State grant competition issued by the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM). It was published on March 26, 2021, with an application deadline of April 28, 2021. The announcement invited full proposals for NGO-led programs that support refugees and asylum seekers in three specific countries in Southeast Asia: Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. In practical terms, the opportunity was aimed at organizations with the capacity to design and implement humanitarian and protection-focused activities for refugee and asylum-seeking populations living in these host countries, often in contexts where legal status, access to services, and durable solutions can be limited.
The funding instrument for this opportunity was a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates a closer working relationship with the U.S. government than a standard grant. Under cooperative agreements, the agency typically expects substantial involvement in areas such as coordination, oversight, monitoring, or technical input during implementation. The opportunity was categorized under the broad funding activity category "Other" (with additional clarification referenced in the original notice), and it was associated with CFDA number 19.511, which corresponds to PRM humanitarian assistance programming. The listed award ceiling was $600,000, meaning individual awards were not expected to exceed that amount, though the notice did not state a minimum award amount in the provided data.
Eligibility was listed as "Others," with further details referenced in the full notice under additional eligibility information. This type of eligibility label is commonly used when the agency intends to allow applications from a defined set of non-federal entities (often NGOs, international organizations, or other qualified partners) while specifying exact requirements in the full announcement text. The opportunity description is clear that the intended beneficiaries were refugees and asylum seekers, so competitive proposals would typically be expected to demonstrate direct benefits to these populations in Indonesia, Malaysia, and/or Thailand, and to reflect strong contextual understanding, protection considerations, and coordination with relevant stakeholders in-country.
Although the notice included an "Expected Awards" field showing 0 in the provided extract, that figure is sometimes a placeholder or data-entry artifact rather than a literal statement that no awards will be made. The more reliable indicators of intent are the program description and the presence of an award ceiling and structured submission timeline, which together signal that PRM was soliciting implementable proposals for FY 2021 programming in the region.Apply for SFOP0007899
- 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 Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand Full Proposal" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.511.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 26, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 28, 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 $600,000.00 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 name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "2021 Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand Full Proposal."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0007899.
Which U.S. government office issued this opportunity?
This was a discretionary U.S. Department of State grant competition issued by the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM).
When was the opportunity published?
The opportunity was published on March 26, 2021.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was April 28, 2021.
What type of application was requested (concept note or full proposal)?
The announcement invited full proposals.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument was a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award instrument is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates a closer working relationship with the U.S. government than a standard grant. PRM typically expects substantial involvement during implementation, such as coordination, oversight, monitoring, and/or technical input.
What is the general purpose of the opportunity?
The opportunity solicited NGO-led programs that support refugees and asylum seekers in Southeast Asia, specifically in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, with a focus on humanitarian and protection-oriented activities.
Which countries were included in the scope?
The scope was limited to three host countries in Southeast Asia: Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Who are the intended beneficiaries?
The intended beneficiaries were refugees and asylum seekers living in Indonesia, Malaysia, and/or Thailand.
What kinds of activities were expected to be competitive based on the description?
Competitive proposals would typically be expected to show direct benefits to refugees and asylum seekers, demonstrate strong contextual understanding in the relevant country or countries, incorporate protection considerations, and coordinate with relevant in-country stakeholders.
What is the broad funding activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity was categorized under the broad funding activity category "Other" (with additional clarification referenced in the original notice).
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 19.511, which corresponds to PRM humanitarian assistance programming.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The listed award ceiling was $600,000, meaning individual awards were not expected to exceed $600,000.
Was a minimum award amount stated?
No minimum award amount was stated in the provided information.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as "Others," with additional eligibility requirements referenced in the full notice under additional eligibility information.
Does "Eligibility: Others" indicate NGOs could apply?
In this notice, the announcement invited NGO-led programs, and the "Others" label is commonly used when the agency allows applications from a defined set of non-federal entities (often NGOs, international organizations, or other qualified partners) while specifying the exact requirements in the full announcement.
Was this a discretionary grant competition?
Yes. The opportunity was described as a discretionary U.S. Department of State grant competition.
The listing shows "Expected Awards: 0." Does that mean no awards were planned?
Not necessarily. The "Expected Awards" value of 0 in the provided extract may be a placeholder or data-entry artifact. The presence of an award ceiling, a defined submission timeline, and a program description soliciting implementable proposals suggests PRM intended to make awards for FY 2021 programming in the region.
What year of programming did this opportunity target?
It solicited proposals for FY 2021 programming, as indicated by the opportunity framing and description.
What does the opportunity description suggest about operating context in the target countries?
It notes that refugees and asylum seekers in these host countries often face constraints related to legal status, access to services, and durable solutions, implying proposals needed to reflect these realities and address humanitarian and protection needs accordingly.
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