Title XX DFI Refugee & Immigrant Services
Funds Illinois community agencies to provide culturally responsive retraining, employment, and support services for refugees and immigrants, focusing on high-skilled job placement and holistic support for African communities.
Funder: Illinois Department of Human Services
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (posting) | April 2027 (application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typical annual awards range from ~$157,000 to $280,000 per grantee; funding level may vary by year and applicant.
Summary: Supports programs that enhance the integration, well-being, and self-sufficiency of refugees and immigrants in Illinois through community-based, culturally responsive services.
Key Information: Eligibility is generally limited to current grantees; matching funds are required.
Description
This state-funded program, administered by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), supports not-for-profit community-based agencies in Illinois that offer services to refugees and immigrants. The grant aims to improve the well-being, integration, and self-sufficiency of refugees and immigrants by funding community-based, culturally responsive services. Key program objectives include retraining high-skilled refugees to secure employment aligned with their qualifications and providing targeted services for African immigrants and refugees, such as employment assistance, youth development, and leadership training.
