Refugee and Entrant Assistance State/Replacement Designee Administered Programs

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Refugee and Entrant Assistance State/Replacement Designee Administered Programs

Federal · ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES · #93.566

Cash and Medical Assistance (CMA) program provides funding for short-term cash and medical assistance to refugees and other eligible individuals of the refugee resettlement program. CMA also provides funding for foster care and youth services for unaccompanied refugee minors. Separately, Refugee Support Services (RSS) provides statutorily required services that help individuals find employment and achieve economic self-sufficiency.

Also known as

Refugee Cash and Medical Assistance Program and Refugee Support Services Program

About this program

Cash and Medical Assistance (CMA) program provides funding for short-term cash and medical assistance to refugees and other eligible individuals of the refugee resettlement program. CMA also provides funding for foster care and youth services for unaccompanied refugee minors. Separately, Refugee Support Services (RSS) provides statutorily required services that help individuals find employment and achieve economic self-sufficiency.

Who can apply

Nonprofit OrganizationNot-for-Profit OrganizationLocalStateTribalFor-Profit Organization

Categories

FinancialGrant

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listings ↗ · 2026

Informational only — official eligibility is determined by the administering agency.

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