Resettlement Support Centers (RSCs) for U.S. Refugee Resettlement
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
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
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