Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0009049

The FY 2023 Request for Concept Notes on Capacity Development and Strengthening of Domestic Refugee Resettlement (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0009049) is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) discretionary funding opportunity aimed at improving how refugee resettlement works inside the United States. The core idea is to solicit concept notes that propose technical assistance or other specialized efforts that can build up and broaden the network of organizations involved in domestic refugee resettlement, with a particular emphasis on strengthening the Reception and Placement (R and P) Program and improving outcomes for refugees admitted through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. In practical terms, PRM is looking for projects that help resettlement actors perform better, coordinate more effectively, and increase the number and strength of capable partners that can support refugees once they arrive.

A central focus of the opportunity is the Reception and Placement (R and P) Program, which PRM funds to support optimal placement of refugees into local resettlement communities across the country. The opportunity description highlights that after refugees arrive in their assigned communities, local R and P agencies deliver direct assistance during the initial resettlement window, generally 30 to 90 days after arrival. That early period is critical for helping newly arrived refugees stabilize quickly, connect to essential services, and begin the transition toward longer-term integration. The grant opportunity is therefore oriented toward capacity development and system strengthening that can improve performance during this high-impact first phase, while also improving broader resettlement outcomes across the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program pipeline.

PRM is requesting concept notes rather than full proposals at the outset, signaling an interest in practical, well-scoped ideas that can be scaled or replicated, especially those that can expand the "universe of partners" participating in resettlement work. The kinds of projects that fit the stated scope would typically include targeted technical assistance, training, operational support frameworks, toolkits, process improvement initiatives, data and performance management enhancements, partnership development strategies, and other specialized interventions designed to strengthen organizational readiness and service quality. While the notice does not list priority subtopics in the provided text, the emphasis on expanding and developing partner capacity implies PRM is interested in initiatives that reduce bottlenecks, improve consistency across sites, and help local agencies and community partners deliver effective early resettlement support under the R and P model.

The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally means PRM expects to have substantial involvement during implementation compared to a standard grant. That often translates to closer coordination with the agency, shared planning or oversight, and an expectation that the recipient will align work closely with PRM priorities and guidance throughout the project period. The opportunity lists an award ceiling of $1,000,000, indicating the maximum amount available per award under this solicitation. It also lists "Expected Awards: 0" in the provided data, which can reflect that PRM did not specify a set number of awards at the time of posting or that awards would be determined based on the quality of concept notes and available funding.

Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," with a note to consult the full eligibility section for details. In many PRM opportunities, this category can encompass a range of entities such as nonprofit organizations, community-based organizations, universities, or other specialized service providers, depending on the final eligibility language. The funding activity category is listed as "Other," indicating the work does not fit neatly into a single standard assistance category and is better understood through the narrative description of capacity development, technical assistance, and specialized resettlement-strengthening projects.

Key administrative details included in the source data are the posting timeframe and the submission deadline. The opportunity was created on June 8, 2022, with an original closing date of July 11, 2022. The associated CFDA number is 19.510, which corresponds to PRM assistance related to refugee programs. Taken together, this opportunity is essentially a call for implementable ideas that strengthen the domestic resettlement system by improving partner capacity, expanding who can effectively participate in resettlement, and raising the quality and outcomes of the initial reception and placement period for refugees arriving through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program.

  • 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 "FY 2023 Request for Concept Notes on Capacity Development and Strengthening of Domestic Refugee Resettlement" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.510.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Jun 08, 2022.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 11, 2022. (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 $1,000,000.00 in funding.
  • Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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