Refugee and Entrant Assistance Discretionary Grants

Department Of Health And Human Services, Administration For Children And Families

The goal of this listing is to provide assistance to refugees by: 1. Assisting refugees in obtaining the skills which are necessary for economic self-sufficiency, including projects for job training, employment services, day care, professional refresher training, and other recertification services; 2. Providing training in English where necessary (regardless of whether the refugees are employed or receiving cash or other assistance); and 3. Providing where specific needs have been shown and r

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Helps refugees start businesses and improve their skills through training and financial support. Provides funds for education, micro-loans, and case management services.

Quick Facts

Funding
$37 - $50,000,000
Deadline
Jun 23, 2026
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Local & Community Grants
Organization
Department Of Health And Human Services, Administration For Children And Families

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What Is This Program?

The objectives of the funding opportunities are: (1) build capacity for refugees in locations with good opportunities and providing specialized case management for vulnerable individuals; (2) assist low-income refugees through financial literacy education and with matching funds for individual development accounts ; (3) provide micro-credit to refugees interested in starting new businesses but unable to access commercial capital; (4) provide agricultural training and opportunities to improve local food systems for refugee farmers; (5) promote integration; (6) assist refugees with career advancement; (7) assist refugees to open family based child care businesses; (8) provide technical assistance to refugee service providers; (9) provide employer based educational and language acquisition opportunities; (10) support the mental health needs of refugees affected by trauma; and (11) build refugee leadership through sharing lived experience.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Funding for organizations to promote the health, well-being, and stability of refugees, unaccompanied alien children, and other eligible individuals and families in the United States. This includes support for initial resettlement, time-limited cash and medical assistance, longer-term support services, unique foster care for unaccompanied refugee minors, and rehabilitative, social, and legal services for survivors of torture.

Who Is Eligible?

Region: United States

Other Criteria: organizations providing culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based services to eligible populations, capable of coordinating resettlement and providing direct care and support services, compliance with federal law, ORR policies, and high standards for effective service delivery, serving one or more of the following populations: Refugees, Amerasians, Asylees, Cuban and Haitian Entrants, Afghan and Iraqi Special Immigrants, Certain Afghan Humanitarian Parolees, Certain Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolees, Victims of Human Trafficking, Eligible Unaccompanied Alien Children (including those with Special Immigrant Juvenile Status or U status), Survivors of Torture and their families

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“Steps to Apply
  • Reach out to local OCSE Regional Program Office for assistance.
  • Research and analyze application requirements.
  • Prepare and organize the application and program development plan.
  • Submit the completed application packet.
๐ŸŒApplication Portal
OCSE.Tribal@acf.hhs.gov
๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
email
๐Ÿ”„Intake Type
fixed-deadline

๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸงพEligible Expenses
  • approved and allowable expenditures
๐Ÿ“Expense Caps
Total award cannot exceed $500,000, typically awarded as $250,000 per year.
๐Ÿ’ณPayment Model
mixed
โชRetroactive Expenses Eligible
No

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ”€Matching Required
No
๐Ÿ“šStacking Rules
Federal funds will cover all expenses.

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

๐Ÿ—“๏ธReporting Frequency
annual
๐Ÿ“‘Reporting Requirements
  • progress report
  • annual funding request
๐Ÿ”Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards
๐Ÿ“ขBranding Requirements
acknowledgment of federal funding
๐Ÿ—„๏ธRecord Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

How Do I Apply?

Yimeem.Vu@acf.hhs.gov
2024014559

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This program offers funding up to $50,000,000 (minimum $37).

The application deadline is June 23, 2026.

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