Refugee Capacity Building Grant 2020-21
| Grant Title: | Refugee Capacity Building Grant 2020-21 |
| Funding Source: | State of Utah General Funds and Other |
| Total Grant Amount: | $200,000.00 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | TBD |
| Letter of Intent Deadline: | Monday, March 16, 2020, no later than 11:59 PM (MT) Letter of Intent |
| Application Deadline: | Monday, April 13, 2020, 11:59 PM (MT): Proposals must be received no later than 11:59 PM (MT). Proposals received after 11:59 PM (MT) PM will not be accepted. Proposals may not be faxed. |
| Pre-Award Risk Assessment Deadline: | N/A |
| Program Start Date: | July 1, 2020 |
| Program End Date: | June 30, 2021 |
| Pre-Proposal Meeting (in person only): | Thursday, March 12, 2020 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (MT) 250 W 3900 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84107, Building B, Room 133 |
| Contact Information: | Contract Owner: Sunni Ryan, sunniryan@utah.gov, 919-946-4026 Contract Analyst: Jeffrey Johnson, jvjohnson@utah.gov, 801-971-3170 Brady Misustin, 385-272-0886, bmisustin@utah.gov |
Purpose
DWS is requesting grant applications from refugee-led organizations to provide programming that supports the organization’s efforts toward building its capacity and ability to assist refugee community members with integration in the United States. Organizations can apply to provide a program service or services that will positively impact their organization and the lives of refugees. Program services should be developed based on the needs of the refugee community, as well as fulfilling predetermined outcome requirements provided by DWS.
Awarded programs will be categorized by DWS into the following categories: Language Learning, Employment Training and Referrals, Youth Development, Computer and Technology Training, and Life Skills. These programs will also have the option to add additional services to increase participation and encourage an enthusiastic, engaged community. Additional services may include: sports, home visits, cultural preservation, board development, dance, yoga, and/or cultural and community events.
Eligibility Requirements
Minumum Requirements
- The organization must be a refugee-led organization whose primary focus is to serve the Cache, Weber, Salt Lake, and Utah county refugee communities.
- More than half (51%) of the Board of Directors of the refugee-led organization must be comprised of refugees or former refugees.
- The organization must ensure that all refugee populations are allowed access to RSO-funded programming. No refugee population, community, ethnic group, or individual may be excluded. However, programming may specifically target women, youth, elderly, or other segments of the population.
- The organization must acquire an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the IRS, if not previously acquired.
- The organization must be a non-profit organization with a charitable permit that is up-to-date.
- The organization must be registered as a business through the State of Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Corporations and Commercial Code.
- The organization must provide a completed application. Incomplete or late applications may not be considered.
- See Attachment B: Scope of Work for detailed requirements.
Who May Apply:
- Organizations who meet the criteria stated in the “Minimum Requirements” above.
- One application will be accepted per Employer Identification Number (EIN) during the grant period (July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021).
- Collaboration between multiple organizations is encouraged; however subcontracting under this agreement will not be allowed.
- Organizations previously receiving funding from DWS must be in good standing to be considered for funding.
- Previously funded programs that have demonstrated proven outcomes.
Application
- Refugee Capacity Building 2020-21 Grant RFGA
- Appendix A.1 – Level One Budget
- Appendix A.2 – Level Two Budget
- Appendix A.3 – Level Three Budget
- Appendix B - Grant Application Cover Sheet and Program Information
- Appendix C1 - Grant Application Narrative for Level One
- Appendix C2 - Grant Application Narrative for Level Two
- Appendix C3 - Grant Application Narrative for Level Three
- Appendix D - Work Plan, Goals, and Outcomes
- Appendix E - Evaluation Score Sheet
Addendum
2020-21 RCBO RFGA Addendum – 3/17/2020
The following changes have been made to the RFGA:
Application Deadline extended dates:
Application Due Monday, April 13, 2020, 11:59 PM (MT) - - Found in
the following locations: Cover Page, Pages 8, 9, and 10
Questions and Answers due date:
Questions will be due on Monday, April 6, 2020; 11:59 PM (MT) and
Answers will be posted on Tuesday April 7, 2020; 11:59 PM (MT) - -
Found in the following locations: Pages 7 and 8
Questions & Answers