Funding Alerts
Award Announcement: San Diego Newcomers Project
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Refugee Programs Bureau (RPB) is pleased to announce that, following the completion of the Request for Application (RFA) process described below, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in San Diego has been selected to administer the San Diego Newcomers Project (SDNP).
The RPB looks forward to partnering with the IRC on this program, which has for decades been providing assistance and services to refugees and other eligible newcomers in San Diego County to support their successful resettlement and integration.
The RPB appreciates the interest and participation in this process of all organizations that submitted applications, greatly values the work they do, and encourages them to pursue future CDSS funding opportunities as they become available.
Notice of Intent to Award: San Diego Newcomers Project
Request for Application: San Diego Newcomers Project
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Refugee Programs Bureau (RPB) is pleased to release a Request for Application (RFA) for the administration of the San Diego Newcomers Project (SDNP) from January 1, 2027 – September 30, 2029.
The CDSS will administer SDNP through one primary non-profit grant recipient, who will implement the program in partnership with other non-profit subgrantees as approved by the CDSS. To qualify, non-profit organizations must be located in and able to serve eligible populations in San Diego County, must have at least five years of experience providing culturally and linguistically appropriate services to immigrant communities in San Diego County, and must meet all other requirements listed in the RFA materials linked to below. The SDNP supports the effective resettlement of refugees and other eligible populations through culturally and linguistically appropriate services while promoting long-term integration and coordination among local refugee resettlement agencies, community-based service providers, and the San Diego County Health & Human Services Agency. Services include the provision of Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) and Refugee Support Services (RSS), including employment services, case management, and other allowable social services.
The SDNP funding period will run from January 1, 2027, through September 30, 2029. The CDSS invites eligible non-profit organizations to apply.
To learn more about the SDNP RFA, program details, eligibility requirements, and to apply for funding, please review the links and application below:
SDNP27 (FFY2027-2029) RFA Announcement
SDNP27 (FFY2027-2029) RFA Application – Attachment 1
SDNP27 (FFY2027-2029) RFA Proposed Budget – Attachment 2
RFA documents can also be found on the California Grants Portal. Please note, it may take one or two business days for documents to appear on both sites.
All applications must be submitted by no later than 5:00 p.m. PST on September 18, 2026. To be considered for funding, applicants must comply with all requirements described in this RFA.
SDNP RFA Public Briefing
On August 27, 2026, the CDSS conducted an RFA Public Briefing on the Zoom platform and provided an overview of the application process. Below is a copy of the presentation slides utilized during the briefing and answers to questions shared both during the briefing and afterward via email.
For questions, please contact RefugeePolicy@dss.ca.gov