Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2022 ACF ORR ZM 0156
The Refugee Career Pathways (RCP) Program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). It is designed to help eligible Afghan entrants become economically self-sufficient by moving into professional or skilled jobs that match their prior education, training, and work experience. The program is rooted in the Afghan Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022, and the funded projects under this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) must serve Afghan nationals who are authorized for refugee and entrant assistance and who entered the United States on or after July 31, 2021.
At its core, the RCP program focuses on structured career advancement rather than short-term job placement alone. Grantees are expected to help participants understand viable career pathways in the U.S. labor market and to create individualized career plans that map out the steps needed to gain employment and progress in a chosen field. That can include identifying transferable skills, understanding licensing or certification rules in a participant's profession, selecting training options, and building a realistic timeline toward employment goals. The overall aim is to help participants translate existing capabilities into U.S.-recognized qualifications and job opportunities, reducing the common barriers that internationally trained professionals face when trying to re-enter their occupations after displacement.
The NOFO lists several allowable activities that applicants can propose as part of their program design. These include case management (to coordinate services, track progress, and address barriers), training and technical assistance, specialized English language training (often geared toward workplace communication or occupation-specific terminology), and mentoring (to provide guidance, professional networking, and practical support as participants navigate U.S. employment systems). A key feature is that participants may also receive financial assistance tied to credential establishment or reestablishment. In practical terms, this can cover costs associated with obtaining educational credits, enrolling in required certification or credentialing programs, and other expenses directly related to meeting professional requirements for employment in the United States.
ORR also signals a specific priority interest in advancing opportunities for Afghan women. Applications that incorporate activities intentionally designed to support Afghan women, such as tailored outreach, supportive services, women-centered cohort programming, mentorship connections, or strategies to overcome gender-specific employment barriers, can receive bonus points during the competitive review process. This emphasis reflects an effort to ensure that women who may face additional challenges in workforce participation have clear pathways into training, credentialing, and stable employment.
Eligibility for applying is broad and includes many public and nonprofit entities that commonly run workforce and social service programs. Eligible applicants include state, county, city/township, and special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments and certain tribal organizations; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; and nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions where specified). The NOFO also notes an "Others" category, indicating there may be additional eligible entity types clarified in the full announcement under the eligibility section.
From a funding standpoint, the opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: HHS-2022-ACF-ORR-ZM-0156; CFDA: 93.576) anticipates making about 20 awards, with an award ceiling of up to $750,000 per award. Applications were due July 1, 2022, submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadline date. Overall, the grant supports programs that combine personalized planning, targeted training, language development, mentorship, and credentialing support to help eligible Afghan entrants rebuild careers and move toward long-term economic stability in the U.S.Apply for HHS 2022 ACF ORR ZM 0156
- The Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - ORR in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Refugee Career Pathways Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.576.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 13, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 01, 2022 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 1159 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $750,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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