This grant initiative from the Office of Refugee Resettlement aims to empower refugee women by providing microenterprise business opportunities focused on child care. It facilitates their integration into U.S. cultural norms and helps them meet State Child Care requirements through mentoring programs. The initiative will assist participants in English language acquisition, advance educational attainment (GED), and improve economic opportunities by applying acquired job skills in a market with a provider shortage. Mentors will support women in establishing agreements with State or county child care offices, enabling them to qualify for reimbursement as certified child care service providers, thus enhancing their self-sufficiency.
Opportunity ID: 166254
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2012-ACF-ORR-RG-0530 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Discretionary Funds for Refugee Child Care Microenterprise Development Project |
| 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: | 13 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.576 — Refugee and Entrant Assistance_Discretionary Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 20, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2012 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2012 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | May 16, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | 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 Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) County governments City or township governments State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Section 412(c)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. 1522 (c)(1)(A)) authorizes the ORR Director "to make grants to, and enter into contracts with public and private non-profit agencies for projects specifically designed (i) to assist refugees in obtaining the skills which are necessary for economic self-sufficiency, including projects for job training, and other recertification services; (ii) to provide training in English where necessary (regardless of whether the refugees are employed or receiving cash or other assistance), and (iii) to provide where specific needs have been shown and recognized by the Director, health (including mental health) services, social services, educational and other services." In addition, Section 412(a)(4)(A)(i) of the INA, 8 U.S.C. 1522(a)(4)(A)(i) authorizes the Director to make loans for the purpose of carrying out this section. Faith-based and community organizations that meet eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Administration for Children and Families |
| Description: | This grant iniative will provide microenterprise business opportunities to refugee women focusing on child care mentoring programs that will facilitate integration into the U.S. cultural norms and State Child Care requirements. It will assist in English language acquisition, advance educational attainment (GED) and improve economic opportunities through application of acquired job skills in a market where there is a shortage of child care providers. Through the grant, mentors will help women establish agreements or contracts with State or county child care offices so they may qualify for State/county child care reimbursement as child care service providers. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS-2012-ACF-ORR-RG-0530 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
ACF Applications Help Desk
app_support@acf.hhs.gov Email:app_support@acf.hhs.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | ACF Applications Help Desk app_support@acf.hhs.gov Email: app_support@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-2012-ACF-ORR-RG-0530 | Discretionary Funds for Refugee Child Care Microenterprise Development Project | PKG00118412 | Apr 20, 2012 | May 15, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
166254 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
166254 SF424A-1.0.pdf
166254 SF424B-1.1.pdf
166254 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
166254 Project-1.1.pdf
166254 Budget-1.1.pdf
166254 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
166254 Other-1.1.pdf
166254 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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