Matching Grant (MG)

Funding source (Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) passthrough Ethiopian Community Development Council (ECDC).

The Matching Grant Program goal is to help eligible clients attain self-sufficiency within 240 days after date of eligibility for Matching Grant services, without accessing public assistance. Clients receive transitional cash assistance up to 120 days.

Employment is one of the most critical steps for refugees in order to achieve self-sufficiency. Matching Grant assists recently arrived refugees find employment through skills assessment and referrals, job placement, skills training and post-placement follow-up.