Refugee Career Pathways Program
Agency: Administration for Children and Families - ORR
Assistance Listings
- 93.576 -- Refugee and Entrant Assistance Discretionary Grants
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) announces funding for the Refugee Career Pathways (RCP) program. Through the RCP program, ORR will provide funding to enable refugees and other eligible populations to achieve self-sufficiency by obtaining the means to secure professional or skilled employment drawing upon previously acquired knowledge, skills, and experience. Under the RCP program, the primary focus is to assist participants in learning about career pathways and developing individualized plans to gain employment and advance within...
their chosen career field. Allowable activities will include case management, training and technical assistance, specialized English language training, and mentoring. In addition, eligible refugee participants may receive federal financial assistance for costs related to the establishment or re-establishment of credentials, such as obtaining educational credits or enrollment in required certification programs. ORR is requiring that RCP programs have a partnership with at least one educational institution (i.e., university, college, community college, or other institution with expertise in career and technical education) to facilitate career opportunities in ways that supplement, rather than supplant, existing services. RCP programs implemented by an educational institution must collaborate with at least one refugee-focused entity (i.e., resettlement office and/or other organization with programming specifically aimed at refugees).
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- City or township governments
- County governments
- Special district governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Public and Indian housing authorities
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
Education
- Independent school districts
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Public and private non-profit organizations may apply for this funding opportunity. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from the merit review and funding under this funding opportunity. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity. Faith-based organizations may apply for this award on the same basis as any other organization, as set forth at and, subject to the protections and requirements of 45 CFR Part 87 and 42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq., ACF will not, in the selection of recipients, discriminate against an organization on the basis of the organization's religious character, affiliation, or exercise.
Grantor contact information
Description
Ryan Foster
ryan.foster@acf.hhs.gov
ryan.foster@acf.hhs.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| hhs-2024-acf-orr-zm-0020_rev1_copy.pdf | hhs-2024-acf-orr-zm-0020_rev1 copy.pdf | Apr 19, 2024 07:03 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Archived: July 20, 2024
Award
$5,000,000
Program Funding
15
Expected awards
$250,000
Award Minimum
$325,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
HHS-2024-ACF-ORR-ZM-0020
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Income security and social services
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
April 19, 2024
Archive date:
July 20, 2024
