Assistance Listing 19.523
Overseas Refugee Assistance Program for South Asia
Department of State · Department of State
Assistance Listing 19.523, “Overseas Refugee Assistance Program for South Asia,” is a federal program administered by Department of State. It provides cooperative agreement, other financial assistance and grant assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 9 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $28.9M in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
Program objective
Support for the return and reintegration programs for refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). Protection and assistance activities for refugees who remain in Pakistan. Reception, health care, education, and livelihood services for Tibetans living outside Tibet.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 19.523
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: International Organization, Nonprofit Organization and Refugee.
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 19.523
| Opportunity | Status | Award range | Closes | ALN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PRM FY 2025 Request for Concept Notes for NGO Programs Benefiting Afghan Returnees and IDPS in Afghanistan and Afghan Refugees and Stateless Persons in PakistanBureau of Population Refugees and Migration | Closed | $1M – $3M | Dec 23, 2024 | 19.523 |
FY 2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO Programs Supporting Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Thailand, Malaysia, Nepal, and IndiaBureau of Population Refugees and Migration | Closed | $500K – $2M | Apr 25, 2024 | 19.511, 19.519, 19.523 |
FY 2024 Request for Concept Notes Benefiting Afghan Refugees and Returnees in AfghanistanBureau of Population Refugees and Migration | Closed | Up to $3M | Jan 9, 2024 | 19.523 |
2023 Full Proposal NOFO AsiaBureau of Population Refugees and Migration | Closed | $250K – $6.5M | Apr 17, 2023 | 19.511, 19.523 |
2022 Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Bangladesh, Nepal, IndiaBureau of Population Refugees and Migration | Closed | $150K – $14.5M | Apr 15, 2022 | 19.511, 19.523 |
FY 2022 Request for Concept Notes Benefiting Afghan Refugees in PakistanBureau of Population Refugees and Migration | Closed | $500K – $1.25M | Mar 1, 2022 | 19.523 |
2021 Pakistan Full ProposalBureau of Population Refugees and Migration | Closed | $750K – $1.25M | Apr 9, 2021 | 19.523 |
2020 Afghanistan Pakistan CNBureau of Population Refugees and Migration | Closed | $500K – $2M | Feb 18, 2020 | 19.523 |
FY 2019 Request for Concept Notes for NGO Projects Benefiting Afghan Refugees and ReturneesBureau of Population Refugees and Migration | Closed | $500K – $1.5M | Jan 11, 2019 | 19.523 |
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 19.523?
19.523 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Overseas Refugee Assistance Program for South Asia.” 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 19.523?
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 19.523 provide?
The agency reported $28,875,153 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.