The Wilson Fish Bridge to Employment Program (WF B2E) is designed to help refugees who receive Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) by providing them with employment and English language training. This program is especially important in states where another program, the Refugee Support Services (RSS), will no longer be available starting in 2027. The goal is to help these individuals find jobs and integrate into the community within their first 36 months in the U.S.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations that can provide employment and language training services to refugees receiving Refugee Cash Assistance. Eligible applicants include various government entities, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Applicants not located in states where RSS will no longer operate
- Entities not providing employment or language training services
- Organizations not serving individuals within the first 36 months of U.S. arrival or ORR-eligible status
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility as an applicant type
- Detailed project plan for providing employment and language training
- Budget proposal
- Documentation of ability to serve refugees
- Partnership agreements if applicable
- Organizational financial statements
- Previous experience in similar projects
- Registration with federal grant systems
Cautions
- Ensure your project targets the correct states where RSS will not operate
- Verify the eligibility of individuals served (within 36 months of U.S. arrival or ORR status)
- Prepare for competitive application process due to limited funding
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants for the Wilson Fish Bridge to Employment Program include Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, special district governments, private institutions of higher education, independent school districts, public and state institutions of higher education, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, state governments, other Native American tribal organizations, county governments, and city or township governments.
Overview
This grant is for organizations that can provide employment and language training services to refugees receiving Refugee Cash Assistance. Eligible applicants include various government entities, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Applicants not located in states where RSS will no longer operate
- Entities not providing employment or language training services
- Organizations not serving individuals within the first 36 months of U.S. arrival or ORR-eligible status
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to provide employment training, job placement services, and English language training to eligible refugees. Funds may be distributed directly or through subawards to other service providers.
Total Program Funding
$17,388,363
Expected Awards
6
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 10, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 10, 2026(30 days)
- Archive Date
- Sep 9, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Fall 2026
Application Checklist
- Confirm eligibility as a qualified applicant type
- Develop a comprehensive project plan
- Prepare a detailed budget
- Gather documentation of past project success
- Register with federal grant systems
- Identify and document partnerships
- Ensure compliance with all federal guidelines