The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the Fiscal Year 2024 Case Management Pilot Program (CMPP) with a total funding of $15 million. This program is designed to provide voluntary case management and other supportive services to eligible noncitizens, particularly those subject to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reporting. The CMPP is focused on addressing the needs of noncitizens who have been paroled by DHS, served with a Notice to Appear (NTA), or who are on ICE’s alternative to detention programs. The program will be overseen by the CMPP National Board, which will distribute funds to eligible local governments and nonprofit organizations that provide these services.

The CMPP aims to offer trauma-informed, culturally responsive case management services, which may include mental health services, human trafficking screenings, legal orientation, and assistance with reintegration for individuals being removed from the U.S. The CMPP National Board will manage the grant program, ensuring that subrecipients are selected based on their capacity to provide these services and their experience in working with vulnerable populations, including women, girls, and individuals with limited English proficiency or disabilities.

The program emphasizes several priorities, including the provision of mental health services, legal assistance, trafficking screening, and access to social services like housing and healthcare. Subrecipients must also be capable of providing departure and reintegration services for noncitizens returning to their home countries. The program’s success will be evaluated based on metrics such as the number of participants who comply with immigration requirements, attend court hearings, or secure legal representation.

Only one grant, with a maximum of $15 million, will be awarded for this program, and the period of performance is set for 36 months, starting December 1, 2024, and ending November 30, 2027. Eligible subrecipients, such as local governments and nonprofit organizations, can apply for funding through the CMPP National Board, which is responsible for issuing subawards and ensuring compliance with program requirements.

Key application dates include the start of the submission period on October 22, 2024, and the deadline on November 21, 2024. All applications must be submitted through the FEMA Grants Outcomes (FEMA GO) system, with required documentation including standard federal application forms and a detailed work plan that outlines the process for subrecipient selection and oversight.

There are no cost-sharing requirements for this grant, but all applicants must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and must obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) to apply. The program also requires compliance with various federal regulations, including civil rights and environmental planning laws.

This funding opportunity is crucial for entities involved in supporting noncitizens through legal, social, and health services and provides an organized framework for enhancing the case management system for immigrants in the United States.