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) invites eligible entities to submit competitive grant applications for the Refugee Career Pathways (RCP) program. In accordance with the Afghan Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022, RCP programs funded under this NOFO will serve nationals of Afghanistan for whom refugee and entrant assistance is authorized who entered the United States on or after July 31, 2021.
Through the RCP program, ORR will provide funding to enable eligible Afghan entrants to obtain 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 refugees and other eligible populations 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 participants may receive financial assistance for costs related to the establishment or reestablishment of credentials, such as obtaining educational credits or enrollment in required certification programs.
ORR is interested in programs that advance opportunities for Afghan women and will award bonus points to applications that include these activities.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Education
- Independent school districts
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
Miscellaneous
- Other
Government
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Public and Indian housing authorities
Additional information
Eligible applicants for refugee programs under the INA § 412(c)(1)(A) are "public and private nonprofit agencies." Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive 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
Anastasia Brown
anastasia.brown@acf.hhs.gov
anastasia.brown@acf.hhs.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Foa_Content_of_HHS-2022-ACF-ORR-ZM-0156.pdf | Foa_Content_of_HHS-2022-ACF-ORR-ZM-0156.pdf | May 13, 2022 12:59 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Archived: July 31, 2022
Award
$15,000,000
Program Funding
20
Expected awards
$600,000
Award Minimum
$750,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
HHS-2022-ACF-ORR-ZM-0156
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:
May 13, 2022
Archive date:
July 31, 2022
