Federal Grant Award Summary

The New York State Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance received a $1,034,785 Formula Grant award from the Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Refugee Resettlement for the Refugee and Entrant Assistance State/Replacement Designee Administered Programs (CFDA 93.566). The award, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2028, funds the Refugee Support Services (RSS) program, which provides employment assistance and social services to refugees, asylees, Cuban and Haitian entrants, and other eligible populations for up to five years following their arrival or eligibility determination in the United States.

As the state administering agency, NY OTDA utilizes the funding to coordinate refugee resettlement support across New York, with services distributed to county governments, municipalities, and non-profit community service providers. The RSS program complements the related Refugee Cash and Medical Assistance program by delivering longer-term employment and social integration services, enabling vulnerable populations to achieve self-sufficiency within New York communities. This award is subject to the uniform audit and compliance requirements outlined in 2 CFR Part 200 and HHS-specific provisions in 2 CFR Part 300, effective October 1, 2025.