Federal Block Grant Award Summary

Catholic Charities Maine received a $749,836 block grant from the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) under the Refugee and Entrant Assistance State/Replacement Designee Administered Programs (CFDA 93.566), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. The award funds cash assistance and medical assistance for refugees and other eligible populations during their initial resettlement period in Maine. These services support vulnerable populations including refugees, asylees, Cuban and Haitian entrants, victims of human trafficking, Iraqi and Afghan Special Immigrants, and certain Afghan and Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolees during their first four months following arrival or eligibility determination.

The funding enables Catholic Charities Maine to deliver comprehensive refugee integration support including Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA), Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA), medical screening activities, employment training, temporary housing, language instruction, and legal services. The organization also manages administrative costs associated with program delivery and case management. These services facilitate the successful integration of refugee populations into local Maine communities by providing essential financial support, healthcare access, and wraparound social services during the critical early resettlement period.