National Refugee Children and Youth Resilience Program
ID: 349751Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Administration for Children and Families - ORR (HHS-ACF-ORR)

Award Range

$2M - $2M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/349751
Timeline
    Description

    The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is offering a funding opportunity through the National Refugee Children and Youth Resilience Program, aimed at enhancing the resilience of refugee children and youth in the United States. This cooperative agreement seeks to provide training and technical assistance to agencies serving ORR-eligible children and youth, focusing on trauma-informed and culturally responsive services to support their integration and well-being. With a total funding amount of $2 million, the program will support initiatives that strengthen the capacity of local agencies, ensuring effective communication and coordination among child welfare and refugee-serving organizations. Interested applicants, which include public and private non-profit organizations, must submit their applications by July 9, 2024, and can reach out to Mata Meza Sebgoya at mata.sebgoya@acf.hhs.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    mata.sebgoya@acf.hhs.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    hhs-2024-acf-orr-rb-0137_rev2.pdf
    The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the National Refugee Children and Youth Resilience (NRCYR) Program, issued by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), seeks applications by July 9, 2024, with a funding goal of $2 million for a cooperative agreement. The program aims to enhance the resilience of refugee children and youth in the U.S. through trauma-informed, culturally responsive services and interventions. Eligible applicants include public and private non-profit organizations, with no cost-sharing required. Key activities include training and technical assistance, crisis intervention, and coordination among child welfare agencies. The NRCYR Program targets refugee children and youth under 24 eligible for ORR services, addressing challenges faced by this demographic, such as trauma from resettlement. The funding will support initiatives that boost the capacity of agencies serving refugees, promoting well-being and integration. The proposal evaluation criteria focus on the need for assistance, organizational capacity, evaluation highlights, and budget justification. Successful applicants will need to comply with federal requirements, including submitting semiannual reports on performance and financial expenditures. This initiative underscores the government’s commitment to supporting the integration and welfare of vulnerable population groups.
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