The District of Columbia (District) Department of Human Services (DHS) Family Services Administration (FSA), is soliciting detailed proposals from applicants for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 to provide Refugee Youth Mentoring.
Donor Name: District of Columbia Department of Human Services
State: District of Columbia
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/05/2023
Size of the Grant: up to $140,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
The District seeks to support the expeditious resettlement of refugees and to assist them to achieve integration and economic self-sufficiency as quickly as possible through social and support services. In that vein, DHS/FSA is putting forth this RFA to identify one Grantee with a clear plan to establish a program inclusive of services and supports to the refugee population to assist with eliminating obstacles impacting successful and expeditious resettlement.
The purpose of the grant is to fund the Refugee Support Services (RSS) set-aside program, Refugee Youth Mentoring (RYM) which seeks to promote positive civic and social engagement amongst refugee youth ages 15-24 and support educational and vocational advancement through the provision of case management and adult mentorship.
DHS/FSA has identified federal formula funding for one grant. A Grantee will be awarded funding based on the capacity to meet the requirements of the program.
Funding Information
- The amount available for the grant is up to $140,000 for one base year with two option years, subject to funding availability.
- 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 universities/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 community-based and faith-based organizations.
For more information, visit DHS.
