The District of Columbia (District) Department of Human Services (DHS) Family Services Administration (FSA), is soliciting proposals from applicants for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 to provide Refugee School Impact services.
Donor Name: District of Columbia Department of Human Services (DHS)
State: District of Columbia
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/05/2023
Size of the Grant: up to $244,562.00
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
The District seeks to provide effective and expeditious transition in the resettlement of refugees and to assist them to achieve economic self-sufficiency as quickly as possible through social and support services. The District of Columbia Office of Refugee Resettlement (DCORR) aims to assist newly arrived refugees with successful resettlement in the United States. The grant solicitation will be used to fund a competitive grant for the Refugee Support Services (RSS) set-aside program, Refugee School Impact (RSI) by providing services that lead to the effective integration and education of eligible children and youth as they transition to life in the United States.
The purpose of the grant is to fund the Refugee Support Services (RSS) set-aside program, Refugee School Impact (RSI) which seeks to promote access to childcare as well as positive academic performance and integration for refugee children/youth between birth and 18 years of age, as well as programming specific to refugee children/youth from Ukraine.
Funding Information
- The amount available for the grant is up to $244,562.00 for one base year with two option years, subject to funding availability.
- DHS/FSA has identified federal formula funding for one grant via two specific sources: Refugee School Impact Program (RSI); and the Ukrainian Refugee School Impact Program (USI). The award period for the grant will be from October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
Eligibility Criteria
Established public or private non-profit community organizations and/or service providers, including those with IRS 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) determinations, government agencies, and educational institutions located in the District that have demonstrated experience working with the refugee population are encouraged to apply. Additional eligibility requirements will be detailed in the individual Request for Applications (RFA) and in the Notice of Grant Award. Applications are also encouraged from collaborating faith-based organizations.
For more information, visit Refugee School Impact.