The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is offering the Refugee Career Pathways (RCP) grant. This program aims to help Afghan nationals, who entered the U.S. on or after July 31, 2021, achieve self-sufficiency through professional or skilled employment. It assists participants in utilizing their prior knowledge to develop individualized career plans and advance within their chosen field. Support includes case management, specialized English language training, mentoring, and financial aid for establishing professional credentials or certifications. ORR prioritizes applications that specifically advance opportunities for Afghan women. This grant focuses on empowering Afghan entrants to secure sustainable, skilled employment.
Opportunity ID: 337617
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2022-ACF-ORR-ZM-0156 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Refugee Career Pathways Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.576 — Refugee and Entrant Assistance Discretionary Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 13, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 13, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 01, 2022 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 01, 2022 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 31, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $15,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $600,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments City or township governments State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants for refugee programs under the INA § 412(c)(1)(A) are "public and private nonprofit agencies." Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and funding under this funding opportunity. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity. Faith-based organizations may apply for this award on the same basis as any other organization, as set forth at and, subject to the protections and requirements of 45 CFR Part 87 and 42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq., ACF will not, in the selection of recipients, discriminate against an organization on the basis of the organization’s religious character, affiliation, or exercise. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Administration for Children and Families – ORR |
| Description: | 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. In accordance with the Afghan Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022, RCP programs funded under this NOFO will serve nationals of Afghanistan for whom refugee and entrant assistance is authorized who entered the United States on or after July 31, 2021.
Through the RCP program, ORR will provide funding to enable eligible Afghan entrants to obtain self-sufficiency by obtaining the means to secure professional or skilled employment drawing upon previously acquired knowledge, skills, and experience. Under the RCP program, the primary focus is to assist refugees and other eligible populations in learning about career pathways and developing individualized plans to gain employment and advance within their chosen career field. Allowable activities will include case management, training and technical assistance, specialized English language training, and mentoring. In addition, eligible participants may receive financial assistance for costs related to the establishment or reestablishment of credentials, such as obtaining educational credits or enrollment in required certification programs. ORR is interested in programs that advance opportunities for Afghan women and will award bonus points to applications that include these activities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Anastasia Brown
anastasia.brown@acf.hhs.gov Email:anastasia.brown@acf.hhs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 337617 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_HHS-2022-ACF-ORR-ZM-0156.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Anastasia Brown anastasia.brown@acf.hhs.gov Email: anastasia.brown@acf.hhs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.576 | HHS-2022-ACF-ORR-ZM-0156 | Refugee Career Pathways Program | PKG00274232 | May 13, 2022 | Jul 01, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
337617 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
337617 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
337617 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
337617 SF424A-1.0.pdf
337617 SF424B-1.1.pdf
337617 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
337617 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
337617 ProtectionofHumanSubjects_2_0-2.0.pdf
337617 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
337617 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
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