Project Grant S283B050057

The American Institutes for Research in the Behavioral Sciences (AIR) was awarded a $4,608,724 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under the Comprehensive Centers Program (CFDA 84.283). This grant, which runs from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025, supports the establishment of the Region 7 (Midwest) Comprehensive Center. The center will provide capacity-building services, including targeted training, professional development,...

The Department of State Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration awarded a $1.656 million cooperative agreement to the International Rescue Committee, Inc. to provide technical assistance strengthening the linkages between overseas Cultural Orientation programs and Reception and Placement activities under the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (CFDA 19.510) from March 15, 2023 through March 14, 2024. The International Rescue Committee will deliver technical assistance to better coordinate...

This Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration under the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (CFDA 19.510) provides $482,445.00 to the International Rescue Committee (IRC) to augment their capacity to accept Affidavits of Relationship (AORs) and other supporting documentation for applications to the Central American Minors (CAM) program. The funding will support IRC's refugee resettlement activities, which include arranging for...

This $3.8 million Project Grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration's Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307) will support the establishment of the Business Disaster Response Center in Caguas, Puerto Rico. The Center will provide disaster recovery assistance, incubation space, business education, and access to capital for businesses in 12 municipalities impacted by Hurricanes Maria and Irma. It is expected to create 324 jobs and retain 360 jobs over...

This $38,909,843 Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Refugee Resettlement (CFDA 93.566 Refugee and Entrant Assistance State/Replacement Designee Administered Programs) will support Compass Connections, a non-profit organization, in providing residential (staff-secure) services for unaccompanied immigrant children. The award will fund 54 staff-secure beds, with 36 beds in San Antonio, Texas (20 males, 16 females) and 18 beds in Fairfield,...

The City and County of San Francisco has been awarded a $2,696,215 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the CFDA 97.111 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program. The grant, which runs from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027, will support the city's comprehensive emergency management efforts, including regional planning, coordination, training, equipment procurement, and initiatives to enhance community resilience. Key...

The U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Mcrel International a $1,250,000 Project Grant under the Comprehensive Centers Program (CFDA 84.283) to provide training, professional development, and technical assistance to state, regional, and local educational agencies in the Region 13 area. The grant period runs from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025. As a non-profit organization specializing in educational research and consulting, Mcrel...

The County of Pierce, Washington was awarded an $851,273 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP, CFDA 97.111). The grant will support the county's efforts to build regional capacity and enhance community resilience in the face of catastrophic disasters and environmental stressors through August 2024. Specifically, the county will work to address the needs of underserved communities...

This $1,000,000 Cooperative Agreement awarded by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (CFDA 19.517 - Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa) will support Dansk Flygtningehjaelp (Danish Refugee Council) in strengthening the self-reliance, resilience and well-being of Central African Republic's refugees and host community households living in extreme poverty in Adamawa and East Cameroon. The award, with a period of performance from September 1,...

The Oregon Military Department, doing business as the Oregon Office of Emergency Management, was awarded a $388,463 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program. The goal of this three-year award is to build regional capacity and enhance community resilience in the face of catastrophic disasters and environmental stressors. Particular focus will be placed on addressing the needs of underserved communities and populations...