Refugee Career Pathways Program

 
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    CFDA#

    93.576
     

    Funder Type

    Federal Government

    IT Classification

    B - Readily funds technology as part of an award

    Authority

    Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

    Summary

    The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) invites eligible entities to submit competitive grant applications for the Refugee Career Pathways (RCP) Program. RCP intends to address the obstacles faced by resettled refugees in initiating professional careers in their new communities.


    The goal of the RCP program is to support refugees in attaining the knowledge and resources needed to begin a professional career in their new communities. Existing job training programs for refugees often focus on supporting initial job placement, which may not be adequate to securing long-term self-sufficiency. The RCP program will assist refugees in beginning professional careers that provide not only a salary but also greater job security and the possibility of career advancement. RCP will enable refugees to overcome the obstacles associated with obtaining skilled and/or professional employment following resettlement through the following objectives:

    • Helping refugees achieve self-sufficiency by obtaining the means to secure professional certification or skilled employment.
    • Increasing refugees' understanding of career pathways and equipping them with the knowledge and tools to succeed in their chosen career path.

    The RCP program will meet its objectives through the following activities:

    1. Career Development Plans- A career development plan must be established for each participant based on that participant's skills, experience, credentials, and desired career path
    2. Training and Technical Assistance- Programs are required to provide refugee participants with training and technical assistance that will enable them to attain employment within their chosen career field.
    3. Direct Financial Assistance- There is the option to offer direct financial assistance to refugee participants for costs associated with career advancement. All direct financial assistance must be clearly related to professional development opportunities included in the participant's career development plan.
    4. Partnerships- Program must be implemented with support from a network of local community partners that focus on individual career advancement.
    5. Coordination with Refugee Resettlement Community- Programs must include regular coordination with resettlement agencies, State Refugee Coordinators or Replacement Designees, and other relevant community services providers to extend the effort of the outreach, awareness, and coordination with the refugee resettlement community

    Grantees are encouraged to collaborate with professional associations, universities, and others with expertise in this area to facilitate career opportunities in ways that supplement, rather than supplant, existing services.

     

    History of Funding

    Approximately $3,000,000 was available in total funding for FY 20217. Previously funded applicants can be seen at https://www.acf.hhs.gov/orr/programs/refugees/refugee-career-pathways

    Additional Information

    Activities funded under this program are service-related. Through the RCP program, organizations will work directly with refugees to apply the career pathways approach through training and individualized technical assistance. They will assist refugees and other eligible populations (as referenced in Section I. Refugee Career Pathways Overview, Eligible Participants Defined) in identifying opportunities to enter their chosen career field and make a plan to advance in this field over time. They will identify barriers to entering this field – such as lack of a recognized credential or unfamiliarity with specific workplace regulations – and provide support and resources to mitigate these barriers. Activities must be culturally appropriate to eligible populations and include accommodations for participants with limited English proficiency.


    Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and from funding under this announcement.

    Contacts

    Ryan Foster

    Ryan Foster
    Division of Refugee Services

    ,
    (202) 260-6949
    (202) 401-5772

    Anastasia Brown

    Anastasia Brown
    Office of Refugee Resettlement
    330 C Street, SW
    Washington, DC 20201
    (202) 401-4559
     

  • Eligibility Details

    Eligible applicants include, but is not limited to, the following public and private nonprofit agencies:

    • Private institutions of higher education
    • State governments
    • County governments
    • Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
    • Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
    • Independent school districts
    • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
    • Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
    • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
    • City or township governments
    • Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
    • Special district governments

    Note: Educational institutions are required to submit a letter of support from at least one educational institution.

    Deadline Details

    Applications were to be submitted by June 1, 2021. A similar deadline is anticipated annually.

    Award Details

    Approximately $4,000,000 is available in total funding. Up to 17 awards will be granted. Awards range from $150,000 to $250,000. The average projected award amount is $235,000 per budget period. There is no cost share match requirement. The project period is 36 months with an anticipated project start date is September 30, 2021.

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