Resettlement Support Centers (RSCs) for U.S. Refugee Resettlement

 

The purpose of the Resettlement Support Centers (RSCs) is to assist the Bureau in preparing the necessary casework for persons eligible for interview by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program and, for those approved, to provide assistance in completing the additional requirements for refugee admission under Section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. In addition, the RSC forwards the necessary data on all DHS-approved cases to the Refugee Processing Center (RPC) for distribution to Reception and Placement agencies according to procedures established by the Bureau.

Active 19.018 Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration, Department of State B - Project Grants Not applicable. The Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended by the Refugee Act of 1980 (INA) and The Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962 as amended (MRAA), 22 U.S.C. 2601 et seq International and non-governmental organizations. Refugees approved under the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program will benefit. Not applicable. Preapplication coordination is not applicable. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) must submit proposals for the Bureau's consideration via Grants.gov in response to funding opportunity announcements posted by the Bureau on Grants.gov to fill critical needs, with Bureau review occurring following the deadline of the funding announcement. International organizations submit appeals to the Bureau. (Funding announcements are also posted at http://www.state.gov.) Organizations interested in submitting applications in response to Bureau funding opportunity announcements are encouraged to communicate directly with the Bureau program officers regarding priorities and funding timelines. NGOs that have never received PRM funding must be prepared to demonstrate that their organizations meet the financial and accounting requirements of the U.S. Government before they can be eligible to receive funding. The Assistant Secretary of the Bureau makes funding decisions based on recommendations from the Bureau's Office of Admissions and other Bureau offices. A warranted grants officer in the Bureau signs the cooperative agreement. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines Not applicable. Not applicable. May be renewable for up to two additional fiscal years based upon budget submissions on an annual basis, as long as there remains a need for the RSC and the organization operating the RSC provides satisfactory service, and subject to the availability of funds. At the end of three years, if the need to operate the RSC continues, the Bureau will re-compete the project, and the recipient of this award may participate in that process. The purpose of the Resettlement Support Center (RSC) is to assist the Bureau in preparing the necessary casework for persons eligible for interview by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program and, for those approved, to provide assistance in completing the additional requirements for refugee admission under Section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. In addition, the RSC forwards the necessary data on all DHS-approved cases to the Refugee Processing Center (RPC) for distribution to Reception and Placement agencies according to procedures established by the Bureau. Organizations seeking funding to provide these services must demonstrate that they can: a) Provide refugee processing services for all U.S. Refugee Admissions Program applicants in the location outlined in the relevant funding announcement and by the date listed in the announcement; and b) Relate equitably to all domestic resettlement agencies. This will include sharing relevant biographic and other background information with domestic resettlement agencies working in the Reception and Placement program (to facilitate their provision of required sponsorship assurances). Specific objectives are listed in detail in the relevant funding announcement. The cooperative agreement, grant, or contribution provides funds to meet the organization's objectives as approved by the Bureau. Funding documents authorize funds based on the organization's budget submission after Bureau approval. Not applicable. Bureau funds must be included in an appropriate audit or audits performed by independent public accountants in accordance with U.S. Government Auditing Standards established by the Comptroller General of the United States covering financial audits. The audit report is due 30 days after issuance or nine months after the end of the audit period. Retention and access requirements for records are set forth in 22 CFR 145.53. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Generally, funds are awarded for a 12-month period. Funds may be renewable for up to two additional fiscal years based upon budget submissions on an annual basis, as long as there remains a need for the RSC and the organization operating the RSC provides satisfactory service, and subject to the availability of funds. At the end of three years, if the need to operate the RSC continues, the Bureau will re-compete the project, and the recipient of this award may participate in that process. Payments will be made through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Payment Management System (PMS). Recipients request funds based on immediate disbursement requirements and disburse funds as soon as possible to minimize the Federal cash on hand in accordance with the policies established by the U.S. Treasury Department and mandated by the OMB Circulars. None/Not specified. Margaret O'Connor
2025 E St. NW, 8th Floor, SA-9
Washington, DC 20520 US
OConnorMR@state.gov
Phone: 202-374-3239 https://www.state.gov/bureaus-offices/under-secretary-for-civilian-security-democracy-and-human-rights/bureau-of-population-refugees-and-migration/ 19-1143-0-1-151 (Cooperative Agreements) FY 22$59,647,835.00; FY 23 FY 24 FY 21$15,532,315.00; FY 20$27,357,741.00; FY 18$40,248,718.00; FY 19 est $43,450,186.00; FY 16$52,847,676.00; FY 17 est $53,000,000.00; - Not applicable/available. All inquiries should be directed to the Bureau contact(s) listed below Not applicable.