Deadline: 14 May 2018
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) is seeking proposals for its 2019 Reception and Placement (R&P) Program.
To accomplish this goal, the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) recognizes the desirability for public or private non-profit organizations to provide R&P services and to assist refugees to achieve economic self-sufficiency as quickly as possible. The program goals and objectives set forth in this announcement have been established in accordance with these statutory provisions.
Goals
The goals of the R&P Program administered by the Bureau are:
- To ensure the ability to receive promptly into the United States all refugees approved for admission under applicable provisions of the INA;
- To ensure that all refugees approved for admission to the United States are provided with reception and placement services appropriate to their personal circumstances;
- To maintain national capacity for the reception and placement of refugees, in accordance with admissions ceilings determined annually by the President after consultation with the Congress; and,
- To assist refugees in achieving economic self-sufficiency in coordination with other refugee services and assistance programs authorized by the INA and any mainstream services and assistance programs for which refugees are eligible.
Eligibility Criteria
In order to be considered for participation in the program, applicants must:
- Be a well-established social service provider with demonstrated case management expertise and experience managing a network of affiliates that provide reception and placement or similar services to refugees or other migrant populations in the United States;
- Have been in operation for at least three full years in 501(c)(3) non-profit status;
- Document the availability of private financial resources to contribute to the program; and
- Operate in multiple locations across the United States.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply online via given website.
For more information, please visit Grants.gov.