Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa

CFDA 19.517 Active Grant Cooperative Agreement Other Financial Assistance
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$1M FY2026
$168.7M
FY24
$3.3M
FY25
$1M
FY26*
* estimated

Program Objective

Assistance will contribute to the basic needs of refugees and conflict victims spread across the African continent (both Sub-Saharan and North Africa). NGOs are key partners of international organizations in Africa, often in specialized life-saving areas such as health care, water, sanitation, and food distribution.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • International Organization
  • Nonprofit Organization

Beneficiaries

  • International Organization
  • Nonprofit Organization
  • Refugee

How to Apply

Award Procedure

The Assistant Secretary of the Bureau makes funding decisions based on recommendations from Bureau offices. A warranted grants officer signs the agreement.

Program details & compliance

Description

Assistance will contribute to the basic needs of refugees and conflict victims spread across the African continent (both Sub-Saharan and North Africa). NGOs are key partners of international organizations in Africa, often in specialized life-saving areas such as health care, water, sanitation, and food distribution.

Mission Categories

Primary: Refugees, Alien Services

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

The cooperative agreement, grant or contribution provides funds to meet the organization's objectives as approved by the Bureau. Funding documents authorize funds based on the organization's budget submission after Bureau approval.

Reporting & Compliance

Audit Required
Yes — Annual
Records Retention
3 years

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart B — General Provisions
  • Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart E — Cost Principles
  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Contacts

Alexis Ramdass — Comptroller
771-444-0577
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration, Washington, DC 20451
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-03-05. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-28 07:25:12.