Notice of Intent to Publish a Request for Concept Notes Announcement on Capacity Development for the Reception & Placement Program
🏛 Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations working to expand refugee resettlement capacity in the United States. Eligible applicants include resettlement agencies, their affiliates, community partners, and new organizations not previously involved in the Reception and Placement Program. Organizations may apply individually or form consortia, with one lead applicant designated. Applicants must propose technical assistance projects that build capacity in housing, community engagement, new partner recruitment, or expanded resettlement services.
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Program description
PRM intends to issue a request for concept notes on or around April 28, 2022 to fund specialized technical assistance projects to develop and expand the capacity of existing and new partners participating in and contributing to? the Reception and Placement Program (R&P) to resettle refugees admitted to the United States through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. The goal of this initiative is to improve outcomes for refugees resettled through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, including by building the capacity of and expanding the group of partners providing technical expertise and other support.
The purpose of these technical assistance projects will be to increase the capacity of resettlement agencies, their affiliates, community partners, and new participating organizations to provide initial reception and placement services to refugees within the first 30 to 90 days of their arrival in the United States. The request for concept notes will invite proposals on technical assistance projects that address one or more of the following capacity building topics:
- identifying and developing new and innovative housing programs for newly arriving refugees;
- deepening community engagement in refugee resettlement, including through the use of community sponsorship programs;
- supporting and facilitating the entry of new partner organizations to participate in R&P;
- strengthening the ability of current R&P partners and/or communities to successfully resettle refugees, as well as to expand their capacity and resources as needed.
PRM welcomes applications from organizations who have not traditionally participated in the R&P program. Organizations may apply to this anticipated request for concept notes as individual organizations or as consortia. For consortia, one organization must be designated as the lead applicant at both the concept note and full proposal stage, as applicable. Applicants may form consortia in order to bring together organizations with varied expertise to propose a comprehensive program in one proposal.
The request for concept notes will be posted on grants.gov, and applications in response to this future posting must be submitted through grants.gov.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Concept Note (format and page limit TBD in RFP)
- Organizational background and relevant experience
- Proposed capacity building project description
- Timeline and milestones
- Budget and budget narrative
Program contact
- 👤 Kiera Berdinner
- 📧 BerdinnerKR@state.gov
- 📞 999-999-9999
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 19.510 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$70,206,843
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$65,834,376
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$59,327,263
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$56,751,668
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$56,609,249
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$52,361,398
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$50,677,151
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$49,575,436
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$46,001,627
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$43,657,781
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 19.510). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $1,280,909,679 | |
| 2025 | $319,318,331 | |
| 2026 est. | $61,951,526 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Resettlement agencies, their affiliates, community partners, and new organizations are eligible. Applicants may apply individually or as consortia with a designated lead organization.
What is the deadline?
A Request for Concept Notes will be issued around April 28, 2022 with a May 30, 2022 deadline for submissions.
What activities can the grant fund?
Projects must develop capacity in housing for refugees, community engagement and sponsorship, recruitment of new partners, or expansion of existing resettlement services.
What is the funding range?
Awards typically range from $50,000 to $1,000,000 for technical assistance projects.
Is this a concept note or full proposal process?
This is a two-stage process: applicants first submit concept notes, and selected organizations advance to full proposal stage.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Demonstrate how your project strengthens refugee resettlement in your region or nationally through innovative approaches.
- If applying as a consortium, clearly define each partner's role and designate a strong lead organization early.
- Focus on capacity building outcomes that are measurable and sustainable beyond the grant period.
- Show existing relationships with resettlement agencies or communities to build credibility and demonstrate implementation readiness.
- Use the concept note to signal alignment with PRM's priorities of expanding partners and improving initial reception and placement services.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Vague descriptions of how your project will actually build capacity in resettlement. Failing to identify specific community or agency partners and their commitment to the work. Underestimating the time and resources needed for housing or community engagement program development.
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