Refugee Career Pathways Program
ID: 349715Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$250K - $325K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/349715
Timeline
    Description

    The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is offering funding through the Refugee Career Pathways (RCP) Program, aimed at assisting refugees and eligible populations in achieving self-sufficiency by securing professional or skilled employment. The program requires applicants to be public or private non-profit organizations that partner with educational institutions to provide personalized career development plans, including case management, vocational training, and mentorship, while also offering financial assistance for related costs. With a total funding pool of $5 million, individual awards will range from $250,000 to $325,000, and applications are due by June 28, 2024, with awards expected to be announced by August 30, 2024. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Ryan Foster at ryan.foster@acf.hhs.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    ryan.foster@acf.hhs.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    hhs-2024-acf-orr-zm-0020_rev1.pdf
    The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) announces the Refugee Career Pathways (RCP) Program, which aims to assist refugees and eligible populations in gaining skills for professional careers in the U.S. The program offers up to $5 million in funding, with each project potentially receiving between $250,000 and $325,000 for a maximum of 36 months. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, which must partner with educational institutions to expand training opportunities. The program emphasizes personalized career development plans that address individual goals and barriers. Activities include career counseling, vocational training, and mentorship, coupled with financial assistance for tuition and related costs. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to serving refugees, particularly women, and ensure culturally relevant services. Applications are due by June 28, 2024, with an expected award date of August 30, 2024. Recipients will report on participant outcomes semiannually to measure the program's effectiveness. Overall, the RCP Program seeks to enhance the self-sufficiency of refugees through targeted career development initiatives while addressing the challenges they face in the U.S. job market.
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