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Statewide Asylee Orientation

Grantor:
Department of Social Services
Departmental Grant ID:
SAO2021-22
Portal ID:
11252
Status:
Closed
Opportunity Type:
  • Grant
Last Updated:
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Categories:

Details

Purpose:

​The virtual Statewide Asylee Orientation (SAO) would provide information for asylees through culturally and linguistically appropriate self-paced, evergreen, virtual online content. The learning modules would address four areas: eligibility for benefits (including cash, food, medical assistance, childcare, and housing and utilities); employment; social adjustment; and legal rights and responsibilities. 

Description:

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Office of Equity, Refugee Programs Bureau (RPB), announces the Request for Application (RFA) for the Statewide Asylee Orientation Program (SAO) to provide a statewide virtual asylee orientation for California residents who have been granted asylum status by the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security or the U.S. Attorney General pursuant to U.S. Code Title 8, Section 1158. The virtual platform will be comprised of self-paced learning modules in appropriate languages and include information and instructions on how to navigate the county welfare system, and if feasible, referrals to other services and benefits
as appropriate. In coordination with local and statewide program partners, this orientation would provide content and outreach to recently granted asylees.

Specifically, CDSS is seeking qualified non-profit organizations to develop, produce, and effectively implement the virtual SAO to assist persons who are currently residing in California and are granted asylum by the United States
(U.S.) Attorney General or the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible Applicants:

  • Nonprofit

​Tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Must have experience delivering professional consultation and media services (e.g., audio and video products) either independently or with the use of a subcontractor. Samples of such production are encouraged. Must have at least three years of experience with providing case management services to the eligible population, etc. 

Eligible Geographies:

​California

Important Dates

The date (and time, where applicable) by which all applications must be submitted to the grantmaker. Time listed as “00:00” equates to midnight.
The date on which the grantor expects to announce the recipient(s) of the grant.
2022-07-08
The length of time during which the grant money must be utilized.
7/1/2022-6/30/2023

Funding Details

The total projected dollar amount of the grant.
$300,000
A single grant opportunity may represent one or many awards. Some grantors may know in advance the exact number of awards to be given. Others may indicate a range. Some may wish to and wait until the application period closes before determining how many awards to offer; in this case, a value of “Dependent” will display.
1 – 2
Grant opportunities representing multiple awards may offer awards in the same amount or in varied amounts. Some may wish to wait until the application period closes before determining per-award amounts; in this case, a value of “Dependent” will display.
$0 – $300,000
Certain grants require that the recipient(s) provide a letter of intent.
No
Certain grants require that the recipient(s) be able to fully or partially match the grant award amount with another funding source.
No
The funding source allocated to fund the grant. It may be either State or Federal (or a combination of both), and be tied to a specific piece of legislation, a proposition, or a bond number.
  • State
The manner in which the grant funding will be delivered to the awardee. Funding methods include reimbursements (where the recipient spends out-of-pocket and is reimbursed by the grantor) and advances (where the recipient spends received grant funds directly).
  • Reimbursement(s)

Funding Method Notes:

Invoice for services rendered. For services satisfactorily rendered, and upon receipt and approval of the
invoice(s), CDSS agrees to reimburse the Grantee for said services.

How to Apply

State agencies/departments recommend you read the full grant guidelines before applying.

Resources

For questions about this grant, contact:
Wisam Almsaid, 1-916-654-4356, SAO@dss.ca.gov

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