RCP Program – Grant Application Opportunity

Workforce Services Information Notice
WSIN21-45

Issued: May 27, 2022

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) announces the availability of $15 million for the Refugee Career Pathways (RCP) Program training in accordance with the Afghan Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2022. RCP programs funded under this grant will serve nationals of Afghanistan who entered the United States on or after July 31, 2021, and for whom refugee and entrant assistance is authorized. The ORR anticipates awarding 20 grants with an award ceiling of $750,000 for a three-year project period. The goal of the grant is to enable eligible Afghan entrants to obtain self-sufficiency by providing the means to secure professional or skilled employment that draws upon previously acquired knowledge, skills, and experience.

The primary focus of the RCP program 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 include case management, training, technical assistance, specialized English language training, and mentoring. In addition, eligible participants may receive financial aid for costs related to the establishment or reestablishment of credentials, such as obtaining educational credits or enrollment in required certification programs. The ORR is interested in programs that advance opportunities for Afghan women and will award bonus points to applications that include these activities.

Eligible applicants for refugee programs under INA (8 U.S.C. 1522(c)(1)(A)) are "public and private nonprofit agencies." In addition, applicants are required to submit a letter of support from at least one educational institution. The closing date for receipt of proposals is July 1, 2022.

For more information about the grant opportunity, visit the grants.gov website and reference HHS-2202-ACF-ORR-ZM-0156. For a complete description of funds available, the funding entity, eligibility requirements, and links to the grant application, visit the HHS website.

 

/s/ KIMBERLEE MEYER, Chief

Central Office Workforce Services Division