Higher Ground International

Providence, RI

UEI
LGKNFLER26T3
CAGE
84G20
Primary NAICS
624190 Other Individual and Family Services
SAM.gov registration
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Company facts

Self-certified in SAM.gov
  • Minority Owned Business
  • Woman Owned Business
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Black American Owned
Entity structure
Corporate Entity (Tax Exempt)
SAM.gov registration date
Physical address
7 Ninigret Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA
SIC code
99 Non-Classifiable Establishments
Profiles

Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .

Grant awards

Grant subawards

Prime recipient Prime award Amount Awarded
Not on record Sweetie Care African Elders Enrichment Program offering holistic culturally relevant social integration and case management support to African immigrants in… B-25-MC-44-0003 $45,728
Not on record to provide day program (Sweetie Care African Elders Enrichment Program) offering social integration and case management support to African immigrants and… B-24-MC-44-0003 $45,000
State Of Rhode Island Department Of Health Community Health Workers for COVID Response and Resilient NU58DP007015 $123,144
Not on record Sweetie Care African Elders Enrichment Program ($25,000) + Monthly culturally appropriate food pantry for low income families ($20,000). B-23-MC-44-0003 $45,000
Not on record Provide food security to help social isolation to refugee elders and their families. B-20-MW-44-0003 $100,000

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About the company

Higher Ground International is a nonprofit organization based in Providence, Rhode Island, that specializes in serving West African immigrant and refugee communities. Registered in SAM.gov since 2018, the organization is classified as a minority-owned, woman-owned, and Black American-owned business. The entity focuses on providing comprehensive social support services to immigrant and refugee populations, with a particular emphasis on seniors and vulnerable community members. Higher Ground International operates with a mission to address the multifaceted needs of immigrant communities through integrated social, educational, health, and recreational programming.

The organization has secured multiple federal grant awards, primarily from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Center for Integrated Programs. Its primary federal grant awards include a significant $585,000 Economic Development Initiative grant (Award ID: B24CPRI1985) to operate an Immigrant & Refugee Seniors Community Center, which will provide services from August 2024 to August 2032. Higher Ground International has also received sub-awards from key Rhode Island state and local entities, including the Rhode Island Department of Health, Rhode Island Department of Public Safety, and the City of Providence. These sub-awards have supported specific initiatives such as COVID-19 community health worker programs, culturally appropriate food pantry services, trauma counseling for sexual violence victims, and elder enrichment programs. The organization's grant work consistently focuses on addressing food security, health services, social isolation, and culturally responsive support for African immigrant and refugee elders, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to community welfare and integration.

Quick answers

Is Higher Ground International registered in SAM.gov?

Yes. Higher Ground International's SAM.gov registration is active through January 1, 2027.

What is Higher Ground International's CAGE code?

Higher Ground International's CAGE code is 84G20, and its Unique Entity ID (UEI) is LGKNFLER26T3.

What is Higher Ground International's most recent federal award?

Higher Ground International's most recent federal grant award is Economic development initiative, community project funding/congressional directed spending awards are authorized… (B24CPRI1985), from Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, on August 13, 2024.

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