DHHS-ORR: Inviting Entities for Refugee Career Pathways Program

Deadline: 29 August 2017

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is inviting eligible entities for its “Refugee Career Pathways (RCP) Program” that will provide funding to implement projects assisting refugees to qualify for licenses and certifications necessary to attain employment and improve self-sufficiency. Allowable activities will include case management, training and technical assistance, specialized English language training, and mentoring.

Grantees may also provide refugee participants with financial assistance for costs related to the establishment or re-establishment of credentials, such as obtaining educational credits or enrollment in required certification programs. Grantees are encouraged to collaborate with professional associations, universities, and others with expertise in this area to facilitate career opportunities in ways that supplement, rather than supplant, existing services.

Funding Information

Estimated Total Program Funding: $3,000,000
Award Ceiling: $250,000
Award Floor: $150,000

Eligibility Criteria

Private institutions of higher education
Special district governments
State governments
Independent school districts
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
County governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
City or township governments
Public or private non-profit agencies are eligible for awards under this program.
Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards.
Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and from funding under this program.