Deadline: 11-Jul-22
The Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) seeks concept notes proposing technical assistance or other types of specialized projects to develop and expand the capacity and universe of partners participating in refugee resettlement in the United States, particularly the Reception and Placement (R&P) Program and to strengthen the outcomes of refugees resettled through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program.
The R&P Program is funded by PRM to ensure optimal placement of refugees in local resettlement communities across the United States. After arrival in these communities, local R&P agencies provide direct assistance to refugees during their initial resettlement period of 30-90 days after arrival.
Focus
- generating strategies and solutions to identify and provide affordable, appropriate housing for newly arriving refugees;
- deepening community engagement in refugee resettlement, including through the use of community sponsorship programs;
- supporting and facilitating the entry of new partner organizations to participate in the R&P program; and
- strengthening resettlement outcomes for refugees through innovations to expand resettlement capacity and effectiveness to meet projected U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) needs.
Capacity Building Areas
- Strategies and Solutions on Housing
- Deepening Community Engagement and Sponsorship
- Supporting Entry of New Participants in R&P
- Strengthening Resettlement Outcomes through New Capacity and Effectiveness Innovations
Funding Information
- Funding floor per year (lowest $ value): $50,000
- Funding ceiling per year (highest $ value): $1,000,000
- Proposed project start dates: No earlier than October 1, 2022
Activities
- Technical assistance and specialized support activities may include but are not limited to:
- development of needs assessments/analysis;
- targeted initiatives;
- trainings/skill building opportunities;
- creation and dissemination of data/resources/materials;
- knowledge development/management;
- coordination platforms, and;
- innovative partnerships.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with IRS;
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status with IRS;
- Private institutions of higher education; and
- Public and State-controlled institutions of higher education.
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=341005