Grant Opportunity: The Bureau of Refugee Services (BRS) of the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) has issued a request for proposals for The Refugee and Immigrant Student Welcome Program, administered by the New York State Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance to fund school districts with increased refugee and immigrant populations. Funds should be used for activities including, but not limited to: expanded community school activities, the provision of school supplies to incoming students, training opportunities for staff on trauma and cultural sensitivity, employment of counselors and psychologists, and parental and family engagement and support.
Eligibility: School districts located in the following New York State regions are eligible to apply.
- Western New York
- Central New York
- Mohawk Valley
- Capital District
- Northern New York
- Lower Hudson Valley/Metro
- New York City (five boroughs)
- Long Island
School districts must serve refugee and immigrant students between the ages of 5 and 21 years old as defined here.
Grant Amount and Grant Period: Grant funding equated to approximately $1,450,000 in the 2019-2020 New York State Budget. The grant period is 60 months with projects occurring between September 1, 2021 and August 31, 2026.
Important Dates
- Due Date for Questions: May 20, 2021
- Question and Answers Posting Date: May 28. 2021
- Grant Deadline: June 10, 2021
For more information: Click here for the request for proposals.
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