Refugee Resettlement Program Employment and Social Services
This grant supports programs that help Illinois refugees integrate into communities by providing employment assistance, language support, and social services for economic self-sufficiency and adjustment.
Funder: Illinois Department of Human Services
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (application closing, projected)
Funding Amounts: Funding details not specified; typically supports multiple providers for one-year projects.
Summary: Supports initiatives that help refugees in Illinois access employment and social services for successful integration and self-sufficiency.
Description
This grant supports programs designed to facilitate the integration of refugees into Illinois communities by providing employment assistance and a range of social services. The goal is to help refugees achieve economic self-sufficiency and social adjustment through job readiness training, employment placement, language support, and other essential services tailored to the unique needs of newly arrived individuals and families. The program is administered by the Illinois Department of Human Services, specifically through the Family and Community Services division and Welcoming Centers for Refugee and Immigrant Services.
