CDSS San Diego Newcomers Project

Purpose: The purpose of the SDNP is to ensure the effective resettlement of refugees and other eligible noncitizens through culturally and linguistically appropriate services and promote refugee advancement past self-sufficiency and towards long-term integration in San Diego County. Under the leadership of a single grantee, the SDNP will provide RCA and RSS to eligible RCA-type individuals and families who are not potentially eligible for CalWORKs. Description: Title 45 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section (§) 400.69, authorizes the California Department of Social Services to establish an alternative approach to the administration of the RCA program rather than one modeled after the TANF program. Additionally, Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) sections 13302-13307 authorize the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) to award funding to qualified nonprofit organizations to provide services to immigrants residing in, or formerly residing in, the State of California. Eligibility Requirements Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit The RFA process is open to all San Diego, California-based nonprofit organizations that meet the minimum eligibility criteria. Eligible Geographies: San Diego County Important Dates Application deadline The date (and time, where applicable) by which all applications must be submitted to the grantmaker. Time listed as “00:00” equates to midnight. 9/18/26 23:59 Expected award announcement The date on which the grantor expects to announce the recipient(s) of the grant. 10/15/2026 Period of performance The length of time during which the grant money must be utilized. 1/1/2027 - 9/30/2029 Funding Details Total estimated available funding The total projected dollar amount of the grant. See Notes Below Expected number of awards A single grant opportunity may represent one or many awards. Some grantors may know in advance the exact number of awards to be given. Others may indicate a range. Some may wish to and wait until the application period closes before determining how many awards to offer; in this case, a value of “Dependent” will display. 1 Estimated amount per award Grant opportunities representing multiple awards may offer awards in the same amount or in varied amounts. Some may wish to wait until the application period closes before determining per-award amounts; in this case, a value of “Dependent” will display. Dependent Letter of Intent Required? Certain grants require that the recipient(s) provide a letter of intent. No Requires Matched Funding? Certain grants require that the recipient(s) be able to fully or partially match the grant award amount with another funding source. No Available Funding Notes: Approximately $4.5 Million for RCA; $4.16 million for RSS; subject to federal appropriations and awards Funding Source: The funding source allocated to fund the grant. It may be either State or Federal (or a combination of both), and be tied to a specific piece of legislation, a proposition, or a bond number. Federal Funding Method: The manner in which the grant funding will be delivered to the awardee. Funding methods include reimbursements (where the recipient spends out-of-pocket and is reimbursed by the grantor) and advances (where the recipient spends received grant funds directly). Reimbursement(s) Funding Method Notes: Monthly Reimbursements following submission of complete and accurate invoices. How to Apply State agencies/departments recommend you read the full grant guidelines before applying.

Purpose: The purpose of the SDNP is to ensure the effective resettlement of refugees and other eligible noncitizens through culturally and linguistically appropriate services and promote refugee advancement past self-sufficiency and towards long-term integration in San Diego County. Under the leadership of a single grantee, the SDNP will provide RCA and RSS to eligible RCA-type individuals and families who are not potentially eligible for CalWORKs. Description: Title 45 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section (§) 400.69, authorizes the California Department of Social Services to establish an alternative approach to the administration of the RCA program rather than one modeled after the TANF program. Additionally, Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) sections 13302-13307 authorize the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) to award funding to qualified nonprofit organizations to provide services to immigrants residing in, or formerly residing in, the State of California. Eligibility Requirements Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit The RFA process is open to all San Diego, California-based nonprofit organizations that meet the minimum eligibility criteria. Eligible Geographies: San Diego County Important Dates Application deadline The date (and time, where applicable) by which all applications must be submitted to the grantmaker. Time listed as “00:00” equates to midnight.