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

CFDA 19.018 Active Cooperative Agreement
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding
$7.7M FY2024
$7.7M
FY24

Program Objective

Assists the Bureau in preparing 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. Provides assistance to approved applicants for refugee admission.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Nonprofit Organization
  • International Organization

International and non-governmental organizations.

Beneficiaries

  • Refugee

Refugees approved under the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program will benefit.

How to Apply

Award Procedure

The Assistant Secretary of the Bureau makes funding decisions based on recommendations from the Bureau's Office of Refugee Processing and other Bureau offices. A warranted grants officer in the Bureau signs the agreement.

Program details & compliance

Description

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.

Mission Categories

Primary: Refugees, Alien Services

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

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.

Reporting & Compliance

Audit Required
Yes — Annual
Records Retention
3 years

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart B — General Provisions
  • Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart E — Cost Principles
  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Contacts

Daniel Carson (Contractor)
771-204-4835
U. S. Department of State - Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration, Washington, DC 20451
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-03-04. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-28 07:25:20.