CDSS San Diego Newcomers Project

Department of Social Services · State of California

At a glance

CDSS San Diego Newcomers Project is a closed California state grant opportunity from the Department of Social Services (State of California). The application deadline was September 18, 2026. Applicant types listed as eligible include nonprofit. It is listed on the California Grants Portal. Cost sharing is not required.

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

Aug 19, 2026Posted
Sep 18, 2026Application deadline

Opened: Aug 19, 2026
Close date: Sep 18, 2026
Award floor: Not specified
Award ceiling: Not specified
Est. total funding: Not specified
Expected awards: 1
Matching funds: Not required
Funding instrument: Grant

Program details (as published on the California Grants Portal)

Type: Grant
Funding source: Federal
Matching funds: Not Required
Funding method: Reimbursement(s) — Monthly Reimbursements following submission of complete and accurate invoices.
Estimated number of awards: Exactly 1
Estimated award amounts: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Award period: 1/1/2027 - 9/30/2029
Expected award announcement: 10/15/2026
Letter of intent: Not required
Geography: San Diego County
How to submit: By email: RefugeePolicy@dss.ca.gov
Latest change note: update grant title

Who can apply

Applicant categories as listed on the California Grants Portal. GrantsJunction maps them to detailed applicant types for search and matching.

Nonprofit

Additional information on eligibility (from the listing)

The RFA process is open to all San Diego, California-based nonprofit organizations that meet the minimum eligibility criteria.

Can your organization apply?

A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Purpose and description as published on the California Grants Portal.

Purpose

The purpose of the SDNP is to ensure the effective resettlement of refugees and other eligible noncitizens through culturally and linguistically appropriate services and promote refugee advancement past self-sufficiency and towards long-term integration in San Diego County. Under the leadership of a single grantee, the SDNP will provide RCA and RSS to eligible RCA-type individuals and families who are not potentially eligible for CalWORKs.

Description

Title 45 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section (§) 400.69, authorizes the California Department of Social Services to establish an alternative approach to the administration of the RCA program rather than one modeled after the TANF program. Additionally, Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) sections 13302-13307 authorize the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) to award funding to qualified nonprofit organizations to provide services to immigrants residing in, or formerly residing in, the State of California.

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Past applications & awards

Historical data · not a prediction

Reported by the agency for this listing

Fiscal year 2026–270 applications · 0 awards

Counts as published on the California Grants Portal. Award counts can read zero until decisions are announced.

Program contact (as published)

RefugeePolicy@dss.ca.gov
1-916-654-4356

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “CDSS San Diego Newcomers Project”?

The official listing names these applicant types as eligible: Nonprofit. It adds: “The RFA process is open to all San Diego, California-based nonprofit organizations that meet the minimum eligibility criteria.” Additional restrictions may apply; review the full guidelines.

How do I apply for “CDSS San Diego Newcomers Project”?

Applications go directly to Department of Social Services, not through GrantsJunction. Submission: by email to RefugeePolicy@dss.ca.gov. Read the program guidelines on the agency's site first; state programs set their own forms and registration requirements.

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