The Welcome Fund, a national initiative that aims to empower Americans to welcome refugees, is offering up to $50,000 to organizations that are involving volunteers in the support of Afghan newcomers — but there’s a twist.
This grant funding has been earmarked to support organizations and groups that are NOT official refugee settlement agencies. Please do not apply if you are a formal refugee resettlement affiliate.
Priority will be given to organizations focusing on one or more of the following areas — workforce development, social and emotional wellness, young adult education, and career needs.
Application deadline: Feb. 7
Applicants must:
- Have a project that is based in the United States
- Be a 501c3 organization or a project fiscally sponsored by a 501c3 organization
- Serve Afghan newcomers (humanitarian parolees, SIVs, evacuees, or refugees) in the U.S.
- Have an established infrastructure to engage community members as ongoing volunteers in support of Afghan newcomers
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Have raised a minimum of $200,000 in revenue last fiscal year or last 12 months. See FAQs for additional information
You can learn more about the Welcome Fund here.
Again, please note that resettlement agency affiliates are not eligible.
