Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0008526
The FY 2022 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Technical Support to Central American Minors (CAM) Program Petitioners (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0008526) is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) discretionary funding opportunity intended to expand practical, on-the-ground capacity to help eligible CAM petitioners complete and submit required paperwork. The award instrument is a cooperative agreement under CFDA 19.510, with an award ceiling of $1,000,000. The opportunity was posted on January 12, 2022, with an original closing date of February 11, 2022.
The core purpose of the NOFO is to increase system-wide capacity for intake and submission of the CAM Affidavit of Relationship (AOR) process. Under the CAM program, certain eligible parents and legal guardians who are physically present in the United States can file Form DS-7699 (the CAM AOR) to request access for qualifying family members in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras to be considered for a refugee interview. If U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) approves the case, the family member(s) can be resettled to the United States through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP). If the case is denied, the individual may still be considered for humanitarian parole on a case-by-case basis. In practice, this makes CAM a pathway designed to promote safer, more orderly family reunification and reduce the need for irregular or dangerous migration routes.
PRM is seeking proposals specifically because the CAM AOR process is complex and documentation-heavy. The form captures a large amount of personal information and must be submitted with supporting documents, which creates bottlenecks when petitioner support capacity is limited. At the time of the NOFO, CAM AORs were being filed with the assistance of an existing PRM-funded Resettlement Agency (RA) through a cooperative agreement, largely because most applicants need hands-on help to complete the form accurately, assemble the right documents, and submit everything correctly to PRM's Refugee Processing Center (RPC). PRM's stated goal is to expedite submissions and make family reunification more efficient by funding new or expanded partnerships that can share the workload, improve access, and reduce delays.
Applicants are expected to propose a clear strategy and concrete program activities for providing technical assistance to eligible parents and legal guardians in the United States. This includes helping petitioners understand eligibility and requirements, accurately fill out Form DS-7699, gather and organize supporting documentation, and submit complete application packets to the Refugee Processing Center. Because the NOFO is about increasing overall capacity rather than duplicating what already exists, proposals are expected to explain how the applicant will meaningfully augment the current system, for example by opening additional intake sites, adding multilingual and culturally competent staff, improving appointment availability, streamlining internal processing, or creating secure remote support options for petitioners who cannot easily travel to an office.
The NOFO also emphasizes outreach. Applicants are asked to describe the outreach strategy they would use to reach eligible CAM petitioners, particularly within Salvadoran, Guatemalan, and Honduran diaspora communities in the United States. Priority consideration is given to organizations that can demonstrate strong ties to these communities and to those that can operate at scale, either through a nationwide network of offices or through strong capacity to facilitate CAM AOR filing remotely. While partnerships with current PRM-funded resettlement agencies are permitted and may be helpful, they are not required; PRM is open to new actors who can expand access and reduce backlogs as long as they can integrate their efforts into the existing CAM submission and processing ecosystem.
In short, this NOFO funds operational, petitioner-facing technical support that helps families navigate a complicated refugee-related filing process. PRM is looking for organizations that can reliably handle sensitive case information, guide petitioners through form completion and documentation, and actively reach the communities most likely to benefit from CAM, ultimately improving the speed and consistency of AOR submission to the Refugee Processing Center and supporting PRM's broader family reunification objectives.Apply for SFOP0008526
- 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 2022 Notice of Funding Opportunity for Technical Support to Central American Minors (CAM) Program Petitioners" 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 Jan 12, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the FY 2022 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Technical Support to Central American Minors (CAM) Program Petitioners (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0008526), offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM). It is a discretionary funding opportunity focused on expanding practical, on-the-ground capacity to help eligible CAM petitioners complete and submit required paperwork.
What is the main goal of the NOFO?
The core purpose is to increase system-wide capacity for intake and submission of the CAM Affidavit of Relationship (AOR) process. The goal is to reduce bottlenecks caused by the complexity and documentation-heavy nature of Form DS-7699 (the CAM AOR) and to improve the speed and consistency of AOR submission to PRM's Refugee Processing Center (RPC).
What is the CAM AOR (Affidavit of Relationship) process?
Under the CAM program, certain eligible parents and legal guardians who are physically present in the United States can file Form DS-7699 (the CAM AOR) to request access for qualifying family members in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras to be considered for a refugee interview.
Who is the funder and which office is administering the award?
The funder is the U.S. Department of State. The administering bureau is the Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM).
What type of award is offered?
The award instrument is a cooperative agreement under CFDA 19.510.
What is the maximum funding amount available under this NOFO?
The award ceiling is $1,000,000.
When was the opportunity posted and when was it originally due?
The NOFO was posted on January 12, 2022. The original closing date was February 11, 2022.
Why is PRM funding technical support for CAM petitioners?
PRM is seeking proposals because the CAM AOR process is complex and documentation-heavy. Form DS-7699 captures a large amount of personal information and requires supporting documents, which can create bottlenecks when petitioner support capacity is limited. PRM aims to expedite submissions and make family reunification more efficient by funding new or expanded capacity that can share the workload and reduce delays.
What kinds of activities are applicants expected to provide with grant funding?
Applicants are expected to propose a clear strategy and concrete program activities to provide technical assistance to eligible parents and legal guardians in the United States, including:
- Helping petitioners understand CAM eligibility and requirements
- Helping petitioners accurately complete Form DS-7699 (CAM AOR)
- Helping gather, organize, and prepare supporting documentation
- Supporting submission of complete application packets to the Refugee Processing Center (RPC)
What does PRM mean by "increase system-wide capacity" rather than duplicating existing services?
The NOFO is intended to add meaningful capacity to the current CAM intake and submission ecosystem. Proposals are expected to explain how the applicant will augment what already exists, such as by expanding intake locations, increasing staffing, improving appointment availability, streamlining internal workflows, or offering secure remote support options for petitioners who cannot easily travel to an office.
Where are CAM petitioners located, according to the NOFO?
The NOFO describes eligible CAM petitioners as certain eligible parents and legal guardians who are physically present in the United States.
Which countries are included for qualifying family members under CAM?
The NOFO specifies qualifying family members in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras.
What happens after a CAM AOR is filed and the case is considered?
If U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) approves the case, the family member(s) can be resettled to the United States through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP). If the case is denied, the individual may still be considered for humanitarian parole on a case-by-case basis.
How does this NOFO relate to family reunification and migration safety?
The NOFO describes CAM as a pathway designed to promote safer, more orderly family reunification and reduce the need for irregular or dangerous migration routes, by helping eligible families navigate a structured process tied to refugee interviewing and potential resettlement.
What is the Refugee Processing Center (RPC) and what is its role in this NOFO?
Within this NOFO, the Refugee Processing Center (RPC) is the destination for submission of complete CAM AOR application packets. The funded technical support is aimed at helping petitioners submit accurate and complete packets to the RPC, reducing delays linked to incomplete or inconsistent submissions.
Does the NOFO require applicants to partner with existing PRM-funded resettlement agencies (RAs)?
No. Partnerships with current PRM-funded resettlement agencies are permitted and may be helpful, but they are not required. PRM indicates it is open to new actors that can expand access and reduce backlogs and can integrate into the existing CAM submission and processing ecosystem.
What role do PRM-funded resettlement agencies play in the current CAM filing landscape?
At the time of the NOFO, CAM AORs were being filed with the assistance of an existing PRM-funded Resettlement Agency (RA) through a cooperative agreement, largely because most applicants need hands-on help to complete the form, assemble documentation, and submit materials correctly to the RPC.
What kinds of capacity expansion examples does the NOFO highlight?
The NOFO gives examples of how applicants might expand capacity, including opening additional intake sites, adding multilingual and culturally competent staff, improving appointment availability, streamlining internal processing, and creating secure remote support options for petitioners who cannot easily travel to an office.
How important is outreach in this opportunity?
Outreach is emphasized. Applicants are asked to describe the outreach strategy they would use to reach eligible CAM petitioners, particularly within Salvadoran, Guatemalan, and Honduran diaspora communities in the United States.
Which organizations receive priority consideration under this NOFO?
Priority consideration is given to organizations that can demonstrate strong ties to Salvadoran, Guatemalan, and Honduran diaspora communities in the United States, and to those that can operate at scale through a nationwide network of offices or strong capacity to facilitate CAM AOR filing remotely.
What does "operating at scale" mean in the context of this NOFO?
In this NOFO, operating at scale is described as having either a nationwide network of offices or strong capacity to facilitate CAM AOR filing remotely, allowing an organization to reach and support more eligible petitioners and help reduce system backlogs.
What kind of support is being funded: legal representation or technical assistance?
Based on the NOFO description provided, the funding is for operational, petitioner-facing technical support focused on helping families navigate the CAM AOR filing process (form completion, documentation, and submission). The description emphasizes technical assistance and capacity building for intake and submission rather than describing legal representation services.
What makes the CAM AOR process challenging for petitioners?
The NOFO describes the process as complex and documentation-heavy. Form DS-7699 captures a large amount of personal information and must be submitted with supporting documents, and many petitioners need hands-on help to complete the form accurately, assemble the correct documents, and submit everything properly.
What is the broader outcome PRM is trying to achieve with this grant?
PRM aims to improve the speed, efficiency, and consistency of CAM AOR intake and submission to the RPC by adding capacity, improving access, and reducing delays. The broader objective is to support family reunification goals by making the CAM filing pathway more navigable and less backlog-prone.
What is the funding opportunity number for this NOFO?
The funding opportunity number is SFOP0008526.
What program identifier is associated with this award?
The cooperative agreement is under CFDA 19.510.
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