Federal Grant Award Summary

The Office of Refugee Resettlement awarded the Social Services South Dakota Department a Formula Grant of $289,824 under the Refugee and Entrant Assistance State/Replacement Designee Administered Programs (CFDA 93.566), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028. This award funds Refugee Support Services (RSS), which provides five-year formula-based employment and related social services to eligible refugee populations, including refugees, asylees, certain Amerasians, Cuban and Haitian entrants, trafficking victims, and Iraqi and Afghan Special Immigrants. The services support workforce development, job placement assistance, and comprehensive social service integration for newly arrived and eligible populations during their critical resettlement period.

As the state administering agency, the Social Services South Dakota Department will deliver employment training, case management, and related supportive social services to refugees and entrant populations across South Dakota. The agency will coordinate with local organizations and service providers to ensure eligible individuals receive assistance integrating into their communities and achieving economic self-sufficiency. Compliance with 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Guidance and HHS-specific provisions under 2 CFR Part 300 (effective October 1, 2025) applies to the grant administration and service delivery requirements.