Assistance Listing 19.517
Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa
Department of State · Department of State
Assistance Listing 19.517, “Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa,” is a federal program administered by Department of State. It provides other financial assistance, grant and cooperative agreement assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 48 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $3.3M in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
- Funding down 98% (FY24→FY25)Actual obligations reported in the SAM.gov listing changed -98% from FY2024 to FY2025. Historical data, not a prediction. calculated by GrantsJunction
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.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 19.517
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- International Organization
- Nonprofit Organization
Intended beneficiaries: Nonprofit Organization, Refugee and International Organization.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRecently closed under 19.517
| Opportunity | Status | Award range | Closes | ALN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FY 2025 Request for Concept Notes for NGO Programs Benefitting Refugees in Ethiopia, Kenya, and South SudanBureau of Population Refugees and Migration | Closed | $500K – $5M | Jan 17, 2025 | 19.517 |
FY 2025 PRM Request for Full Proposals for NigeriaBureau of Population Refugees and Migration | Closed | $1.8M – $2.1M | Nov 29, 2024 | 19.517 |
FY 2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO Programs in South Sudan Responding to the Ongoing Sudan CrisisBureau of Population Refugees and Migration | Closed | $300K – $2M | May 10, 2024 | 19.517 |
FY 2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO Programs Benefiting Refugees in Cameroon and ChadBureau of Population Refugees and Migration | Closed | $500K – $2M | Apr 29, 2024 | 19.517 |
2024 Zambia Full Proposal NOFOBureau of Population Refugees and Migration | Closed | $250K – $350K | Apr 3, 2024 | 19.517 |
FY 2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO programs benefiting Rwanda, Tanzania, and UgandaBureau of Population Refugees and Migration | Closed | $600K – $3.25M | Mar 28, 2024 | 19.517 |
FY 2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO Programs Benefiting Refugees in EthiopiaBureau of Population Refugees and Migration | Closed | $500K – $2M | Mar 22, 2024 | 19.517 |
2023 Egypt NOFOBureau of Population Refugees and Migration | Closed | $500K – $800K | Apr 19, 2023 | 19.517 |
FY 2023 Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO Programs Benefiting Refugees in Eastern and Southern ChadBureau of Population Refugees and Migration | Closed | $1.2M – $2M | Apr 7, 2023 | 19.517 |
FY 2023 Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO Programs Benefitting Refugees in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South AfricaBureau of Population Refugees and Migration | Closed | $250K – $2M | Apr 4, 2023 | 19.517 |
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 19.517?
19.517 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 19.517?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: International Organization and Nonprofit Organization. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 19.517 provide?
The agency reported $3,300,000 in obligations for FY2025 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.