NGO Consultant

NGO Consultant
Odisha NGO Consultancy Services

Friday, April 1, 2016

US announces funding opportunities for NGO programs benefitting Sri Lankan refugees

Apr 01, Washington, DC: The United States Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration of Department of State Thursday announced the funding opportunities for Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to submit proposals that would benefit displaced Sri Lankan refugees.

The grants are available for NGO programs benefiting Tibetan and Sri Lankan Refugees, IDPs, and Returnees in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka under the "Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Near East and South Asia."

Following are the guidelines for Sri Lankans:

II. SRI LANKANS in INDIA: (proposals must focus on one or more of the following provisions.)

(i) Protection:

a. Address prevention of and/or response to GBV, including trafficking, children at risk of dropping out of school, out-of-school children, women and children’s empowerment, and mental health and/or psychosocial support.

b. Develop capacity of camp committees to continue GBV prevention and response activities.

III. SRI LANKANS in SRI LANKA (proposals must focus on one or more of the following provisions.)

(i) Protection:

a. Address prevention of and/or response to GBV, including trafficking, children at risk of dropping out of school, out-of-school children, women and children’s empowerment, mental health and/or psychosocial support; and/or WASH resources directly related to protection.

b. Link beneficiaries who may wish to voluntarily repatriate from India during the project period or who have previously repatriated to services and support in Sri Lanka.

(ii) Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH):

a. Address WASH needs in Sri Lankan settlements, to include potable water, drainage, and adequate and safe toilet facilities.

b. PRM will prioritize WASH projects that bring Sri Lankan settlements into compliance with SPHERE standards.

(iii) Education:

a. Provide and/or improve access to quality primary, secondary, and non-formal education. Post-secondary education assistance will not be considered.

(iv) Livelihoods:

a. Assist returnees to develop sustainable livelihoods.

Full Funding Opportunity Announcement at: http://www.state.gov/j/prm/funding/fy2016/255376.htm?