SECTION 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 Summary Statement The Department of Human Resources (DHR), Maryland Office for Refugees and Asylees (MORA) is issuing this Request for Grant Proposals (RFGP) to provide Refugee Transitional Cash Assistance (RTCA) and related adjustment services to eligible refugees and asylees under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in six jurisdictions of the Baltimore Metropolitan Area (BMA) and two Suburban Washington counties, as listed below, in compliance with Title 45 Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.), Parts 400 and 401: Baltimore Metro Area: Suburban Washington: Anne Arundel County Montgomery County Baltimore City County Prince George’s Baltimore County Carroll County Harford County Howard County It is the to obtain services, as specified in this RFGP, from Grants between the State’s intention selected Applicant(s) and the State. The anticipated duration of services to be provided under this Grant is 10 months beginning on or about December 1, 2014 and ending September 30, 2015. See Section 1.3 for more information. The Department intends to make 2 awards (one for the Baltimore Resettlement Center and one for the Suburban Washington Resettlement Center). The Department could award a single Grantee both Grants. Applicants, either directly or through their subcontractor(s), must be able to provide all services and meet all of the requirements requested in this solicitation and the successful Applicant (the Grantee) shall remain responsible for Grant performance regardless of subcontractor participation in the work. 1.2 Abbreviations and Definitions For purposes of this RFGP, the following abbreviations or terms have the meanings indicated below: Applicant An entity that submits a Proposal in response to this RFGP. – Asylee An individual who is physically present in the US or at a border or port of entry and – who has been granted political asylum (protective status) by the US Attorney General. An applicant for political asylum does not meet the immigration status requirement for Refugee Assistance until asylum has been granted. Asylum Applicant An individual who petitions for asylum status with the federal – government, but who has not been officially granted that status.
SECTION 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 Summary Statement The Department of Human Resources (DHR), Maryland Office for Refugees and Asylees (MORA) is issuing this Request for Grant Proposals (RFGP) to provide Refugee Transitional Cash Assistance (RTCA) and related adjustment services to eligible refugees and asylees under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in six jurisdictions of the Baltimore Metropolitan Area (BMA) and two Suburban Washington counties, as listed below, in compliance with Title 45 Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.), Parts 400 and 401: Baltimore Metro Area: Suburban Washington: Anne Arundel County Montgomery County Baltimore City Prince George’s County Baltimore County Carroll County Harford County Howard County It is the State’s intention to obtain services, as specified in this RFGP, from Grants between the selected Applicant(s) and the State. The anticipated duration of services to be provided under this Grant is 10 months beginning on or about December 1, 2014 and ending September 30, 2015. See Section 1.3 for more information. The Department intends to make 2 awards (one for the Baltimore Resettlement Center and one for the Suburban Washington Resettlement Center). The Department could award a single Grantee both Grants. Applicants, either directly or through their subcontractor(s), must be able to provide all services and meet all of the requirements requested in this solicitation and the successful Applicant (the Grantee) shall remain responsible for Grant performance regardless of subcontractor participation in the work. 1.2 Abbreviations and Definitions For purposes of this RFGP, the following abbreviations or terms have the meanings indicated below: Applicant – An entity that submits a Proposal in response to this RFGP. Asylee – An individual who is physically present in the US or at a border or port of entry and who has been granted political asylum (protective status) by the US Attorney General. An applicant for political asylum does not meet the immigration status requirement for Refugee Assistance until asylum has been granted. Asylum Applicant – An individual who petitions for asylum status with the federal government, but who has not been officially granted that status.