The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is offering the Refugee Career Pathways (RCP) program. This grant is for the purpose of enabling refugees and other eligible populations to achieve self-sufficiency by securing professional or skilled employment, drawing upon their previously acquired knowledge and experience. The program provides vital support through case management, specialized English language training, technical assistance, and mentoring. Eligible participants may also receive federal financial assistance to cover costs associated with establishing or re-establishing professional credentials, including educational credits or required certifications. A key requirement is a partnership with at least one educational institution, or a refugee-focused entity if implemented by an educational institution, to enhance career opportunities.
Opportunity ID: 349715
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2024-ACF-ORR-ZM-0020 |
| 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: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.576 — Refugee and Entrant Assistance Discretionary Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 28, 2024 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: | Jun 28, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 20, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $325,000 |
| Award Floor: | $250,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments Special district governments Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Public and private non-profit organizations may apply for this funding opportunity. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from the merit 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) announces funding for the Refugee Career Pathways (RCP) program. Through the RCP program, ORR will provide funding to enable refugees and other eligible populations to achieve 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 participants 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 refugee participants may receive federal financial assistance for costs related to the establishment or re-establishment of credentials, such as obtaining educational credits or enrollment in required certification programs. ORR is requiring that RCP programs have a partnership with at least one educational institution (i.e., university, college, community college, or other institution with expertise in career and technical education) to facilitate career opportunities in ways that supplement, rather than supplant, existing services. RCP programs implemented by an educational institution must collaborate with at least one refugee-focused entity (i.e., resettlement office and/or other organization with programming specifically aimed at refugees). |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ryan Foster
ryan.foster@acf.hhs.gov Email:ryan.foster@acf.hhs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 349715 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> hhs-2024-acf-orr-zm-0020_rev1 copy.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Ryan Foster ryan.foster@acf.hhs.gov Email: ryan.foster@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-2024-ACF-ORR-ZM-0020 | Refugee Career Pathways Program | PKG00285958 | Apr 19, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
349715 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
349715 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
349715 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
349715 SF424A-1.0.pdf
349715 SF424B-1.1.pdf
349715 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
349715 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
349715 ProtectionofHumanSubjects_2_0-2.0.pdf
349715 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
349715 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
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