Funding opportunity to help refugees find employment
The Office of Refugee Resettlement within the US Department of Health and Human Services will provide funding to implement projects assisting refugees to qualify for licenses and certifications necessary to attain employment and improve self-sufficiency. Allowable activities will include case management, training and technical assistance, specialized English language training, and mentoring. Grantees may also provide refugee participants with financial assistance for costs related to the establishment or re-establishment of credentials, such as obtaining educational credits or enrollment in required certification programs. A wide range of entities are eligible to apply, including nonprofits with and without 501 c 3 status. Award range: $150,000 -$250,000.
Deadline to apply: August 29, 2017.
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