Funding Opportunity: Individual Development Accounts (IDA) for Low-Income Refugees
U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement
Due June 17, 2013. Grants fund the development and administration of IDAs for eligible refugees. IDAs will support goals including home ownership, business capitalization, vehicles for educational or work purposes, professional certification, and education.
Tag Archives: Integration
Refugee Microenterprise Development
Funding Opportunity: Refugee Microenterprise Development
U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement
Due June 10, 2013. Grants to public agencies, community economic development agencies, local mutual assistance associations, and voluntary agencies to assist refugees in becoming economically self-sufficient by owning and managing a small business.
Welcoming America TA Center
Resource: Tools to enhance and sustain resettlement work in local communities
Welcoming America, Fostering Community Engagement and Welcoming Communities Project
Welcoming America provides technical assistance to the nation’s refugee resettlement network by offering tools and support to promote a positive community climate and ensure successful integration of refugees.
ECDC Conference Call for Workshop Proposals
News: The Ethiopian Community Development Council is issuing a call for workshop proposals for the 19th Annual National Conference to be held on May 16-17, 2013 at the Sheraton Pentagon City in Arlington, Virginia. For more information, please contact Senay Gebremedhin at senayhg@ecdcus.org.
All proposals must be received by February 1, 2013.
Citizenship Resource Center
Resource: Citizenship Resource Center
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
One-stop resource for individuals, teachers, and organizations seeking citizenship preparation materials.
“Investing in Urban Prosperity: Municipal Leadership in Immigrant Integration” Webinar
Event: “Investing in Urban Prosperity: Municipal Leadership in Immigrant Integration” Webinar
Presented by: Cities of Migration
Audience: municipal governments, community organizations
Learn how local governments are investing in employment and small businesses to support local immigrants and encourage economic growth and urban prosperity.
Sept 19, 2012, 10am EST
New Routes to Community Health Resource Center
Resource: New Routes to Community Health Resource Center
New Routes to Community Health
Health education and resettlement resources for refugees and immigrants nationwide.
2012 National Immigrant Integration Conference
Event: 2012 National Immigrant Integration Conference
Presented by: The National Partnership for New Americans
For policymakers, practitioners, refugee resettlement professionals, faith leaders, funders, organizers, researchers, business representatives, and others stakeholders.
September 22-25, 2012, Baltimore, MD