Federal Grant Award Summary

The Oklahoma Department of Human Services received a $158,767 Formula Grant award from the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2028, under the Refugee and Entrant Assistance State/Replacement Designee Administered Programs (CFDA 93.566). This award supports Refugee Support Services (RSS) and set-asides for eligible refugee populations, including refugees, asylees, Cuban and Haitian entrants, Afghan and Ukrainian humanitarian parolees, and other designated immigrant populations. The funding provides formula-based support for employment services, social services, and related integration assistance for up to five years following eligible individuals' arrival or eligibility determination.

As the designated state recipient, OK DHS will administer these services in accordance with the ORR annual service plan requirements and federal compliance standards under 2 CFR Part 200 and 45 CFR Part 75. The agency will collaborate with community organizations and local non-profit entities as sub-recipients to deliver employment support, case management, and other social integration services to facilitate refugee resettlement across Oklahoma. State Plan submissions and annual Service Plan documentation are required to maintain funding compliance throughout the three-year grant period.