Refugee Career Pathways Program
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.
Through the RCP Program ORR will provide 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 is 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.
Grantees may also provide eligible 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.
Through the RCP Program ORR will provide 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 is 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.
Grantees may also provide eligible 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.
Related Programs
Refugee and Entrant Assistance_Discretionary Grants
Department of Health and Human Services
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Office: Administration for Children and Families - ORR
Estimated Funding: $4,000,000
Office: Administration for Children and Families - ORR
Estimated Funding: $4,000,000
Who's Eligible
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
https://ami.grantsolutions.gov/HHS-2021-ACF-ORR-ZM-1920
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Public or private non-profit agencies are eligible for awards under this announcement.
Applicants are required to submit a letter of support from at least one educational institution (i.e., university, college, community college or other institution focused on career and technical education).
In cases in which the applicant is an educational institution, the applicant must submit a letter of support from at least one refugee-focused entity (i.e., resettlement office or other organization with programming specifically aimed at refugees and/or other eligible populations).
The letter must be on letterhead of the respective partner (e.g., educational institution or refugee-focused entity) and signed by their authorized representative or their designee.
Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement.
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.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://ami.grantsolutions.gov/HHS-2021-ACF-ORR-ZM-1920
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
ACF Applications Help Desk
Agency Email:
Date Posted:
2021-03-17
Application Due Date:
Archive Date:
2021-07-01
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