CDSS San Diego Newcomers Project

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) is awarding a single grant to a San Diego‑based nonprofit to operate the San Diego Newcomers Project (SDNP). The grant funds culturally and linguistically appropriate refugee resettlement services (RCA) and related support services (RSS) for eligible non‑citizen families not covered by CalWORKs, with the goal of advancing them toward self‑sufficiency and long‑term integration. The award period runs from January 1 2027 through September 30 2029, and funding is provided via monthly reimbursements. Applicants must submit a complete application by 23:59 GMT on 18 September 2026. • Eligible applicants: California‑based nonprofit organizations. • Geographic focus: San Diego County. • Funding amount: Approximately $4.5 M for RCA and $4.16 M for RSS (total ~ $8.66 M). • Award count: 1. • Funding source: Federal, reimbursed on a monthly basis. • No letter of intent or matched‑funding requirement. • Application portal opened 19 August 2026; award expected 15 October 2026.