Deadline: 1-Jun-21
The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) invites eligible entities to submit competitive grant applications for the Refugee Career Pathways (RCP) Program that provides funding to implement projects assisting refugees to qualify for licenses and certifications necessary to attain employment and improve self-sufficiency.
Under the RCP Program, ORR is requiring a partnership with at least one educational institution (i.e., university, college, community college, and other institution with expertise in career and technical education) to facilitate career opportunities in ways that supplement, rather than supplant, existing services.
Programs implemented by an educational institution are required to partner with at least one refugee entity (i.e., resettlement office or other organization with programming specifically aimed at refugees and/or other eligible populations). Allowable activities include, but are not limited to, case management, training and technical assistance, specialized English language training, and mentoring.
Program Scope & Activities
The RCP program will enable refugees to overcome the obstacles associated with obtaining skilled and/or professional employment following resettlement. Program objectives are as follows:
- Helping refugees achieve self-sufficiency by obtaining the means to secure professional certification or skilled employment
- Increasing refugees’ understanding of career pathways and equipping them with the knowledge and tools to succeed in their chosen career path
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Funding: $4,000,000
- Expected Number of Awards: 17
- Award Ceiling: $250,000 per Budget Period
- Award Floor: $150,000 per Budget Period
- Average Projected Award Amount: $235,000 per Budget Period
- Length of Project Period: 36-month project period with three 12-month budget periods
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible applicants for refugee programs under the INA § 412(c)(1)(A) are “public and private nonprofit agencies.”
- Applicants are required to submit a letter of support from at least one educational institution.
- This letter must be on letterhead of the educational institution and signed by the Authorized Representative or their designee.
- If the applicant is an educational institution, the applicant is required to submit the required documents. This letter must be on letterhead of the entity and signed by the Authorized Representative or their designee.
- Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and from funding under this announcement.
- Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement.
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=328907