Contributions to International Organizations for Overseas Assistance
Active
- Assistance listing
- 19.515
- Agency
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Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration
Department of State
- Grant awards
- 42 $15,586,410 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Assistance types
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- Project Grant
- Cooperative Agreement
- Treasury account
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- 19-1143-0-1-151
- More information
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Department of State Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (BPRM) funds humanitarian assistance activities overseas through voluntary and assessed contributions to international organizations, with the most recent grant award on February 13, 2026 (CFDA 19.515).
The program provides funding for life-saving humanitarian services delivered by multilateral organizations to refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of conflict, stateless persons, and vulnerable migrants. Recent awards support emergency disaster response, shelter provision, protection services, and livelihood assistance. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and United Nations agencies are primary implementing partners. Recent funded activities include emergency response to the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela ($3 million awarded February 2026), disaster assistance following Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica ($6 million awarded November 2025), emergency response to tropical cyclones in the Philippines ($500 thousand awarded November 2025), and nutrition and livelihood restoration for urban refugees ($24,995 awarded August 2023).
BPRM is the sole funding agency under this program. Over the past five years, award activity has been irregular: one award in 2021, four in 2022, one in 2023, three in 2025, and one in 2026. Combined federal dollars obligated total $15.6 million across 42 awards since October 2010. The portfolio is predominantly Project Grants (79 percent, 33 awards) with a smaller share of Cooperative Agreements (21 percent, 9 awards). Recent Project Grant awards range from under $25 thousand to $6 million, while Cooperative Agreement awards historically range from $86 thousand to $2.6 million.
Award conditions are negotiated bilaterally between BPRM and recipient organizations and are signed by authorized representatives. Recipients must maintain records in accordance with their established accounting policies and complete annual or biannual audits depending on organizational requirements. International organizations are not subject to 2 CFR 200 requirements. Contribution agreements typically permit funds to continue designated activities beyond the initial appeal period if needed.
No current grant opportunities are posted in the source.
Objective and description
- Objective
Provision of voluntary and assessed contributions to Public International Organizations to carry out humanitarian assistance activities overseas benefitting refugees, victims of conflict, and other persons of concern.
- Description
Provision of voluntary and assessed contributions to Public International Organizations to carry out humanitarian assistance activities overseas benefitting refugees, victims of conflict, and other persons of concern.
Eligibility
- Length and time phasing of assistance
Each voluntary and assessed contribution contains award conditions that are accepted by the recipient organization. Most contribution award agreements stipulate that funds may be used to continue authorized designated activities beyond the initial time period of the appeal, if needed.
How to apply
- Award procedure
As authorized, the Bureau provides funds multilaterally as voluntary and assessed contributions to international organizations (IOs). To ensure that the international system is effectively and efficiently addressing the humanitarian needs of refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), victims of conflict, stateless persons, and vulnerable migrants, the Bureau ensures that the U.S. Government (USG) works closely with other donor governments to achieve a common understanding of humanitarian requirements and what constitutes satisfactory performance in responding to them by the international humanitarian system. Through its active participation in international organizations' governing boards, the USG promotes efforts to strengthen the UN system and increase the effectiveness of multilateral humanitarian action. The Bureau makes USG contributions to major IO partners including the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the International Committee of the Red Cross, the International Organization for Migration, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), and other international organizations. To demonstrate continued U.S. leadership and commitment to these institutions, the U.S. contributions aim to constitute a fair share of the IOs funding requests and appeals with the expectation that other donors -- in the spirit of responsibility sharing -- will support the remaining funding request. Each contribution funding decision is based on Bureau budget and policy prioritization considerations. Each contribution action contains award conditions that are signed and countersigned by authorized representatives of the Bureau and the recipient organization.
Grant awards
Latest 10 of 42 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | International Organization For Migration | $10,550,000 | 68% |
| 2 | United Nations Development Programme (Undp) | $2,602,960 | 17% |
| 3 | United Nations World Food Programme | $1,000,000 | 6% |
| 4 | International Association Of Chiefs Of Police | $86,538 | 1% |
| 5 | Plan International Usa, Inc. | $48,438 | <1% |
| 6 | Mezhdunarodnaya Pravovaya Initsiativa | $38,363 | <1% |
| 7 | Cy.r.c. Cyprus Refugee Council | $25,000 | <1% |
| 8 | Dansk Flygtningehjaelp | $25,000 | <1% |
8 of 13 recipients listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $10,249,999 |
| FY2025 | $250,000 |
| FY2023 | $2,381 |
| FY2022 | $97,564 |
| FY2021 | $24,999 |
| FY2020 | $39,153 |
| FY2019 | $105,247 |
| FY2018 | $34,939 |
| FY2017 | $73,958 |
| FY2016 | $1,642,960 |
| FY2015 | $405,000 |
| FY2014 | $1,630,000 |
| FY2013 | $217,533 |
| FY2012 | $347,202 |
| FY2011 | $227,643 |
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Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 19.515?
Assistance Listing 19.515 is Contributions to International Organizations for Overseas Assistance, a federal grant program run by Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration (Department of State).
What is the CFDA number for Contributions to International Organizations for Overseas Assistance?
Its CFDA number is 19.515: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 19.515 awarded?
42 grant awards under 19.515 have obligated $15,586,410 in federal funds to 13 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 19.515?
The recipients obligated the most under Contributions to International Organizations for Overseas Assistance are International Organization For Migration ($10,550,000), United Nations Development Programme (Undp) ($2,602,960) and United Nations World Food Programme ($1,000,000).
How much did 19.515 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Grants under 19.515 obligated $250,000 in federal funds in fiscal year 2025.
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