Asylum Seeker Temporary Protective Status (TPS) and Employment Authorization (EA) Program
Asylum Seeker TPS and EAD
CSFA Number: 444-80-3289
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
Department Of Human Services (444)
Agency Identification
444
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
TPS and Employment Authorization Program to assist many Southwest Border Arrivals (SBAs) to apply for TPS legal status and employment authorization that will allow many to work legally in the U.S.
Federal Authorization
N/A
Illinois Statue Authorization
N/A
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
Gubernatorial Emergency Disaster Proclamation: Asylee Seekers, sections 2 and 4
Objective
To help many SBAs able to work legally in the U.S. so that they can become self-sufficient. The result will be a reduction on state's support for shelter, food and wrap-around services.
UGA Program Terms
Per Grant guidelines
Eligible Applicants
Nonprofit Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
Applicant must be a nonprofit agency providing bicultural and bilingual services to Asylum Seekers
Beneficiary Eligibility
Asylum Seekers
Types of Assistance
Non-competitive
Subject / Service Area
Human Services
Credentials / Documentation
N/A
Preapplication Coordination
State agency approval
Application Procedures
Submit non-competitive application provided by the State
Criteria Selecting Proposals
N/A
Award Procedures
Reimbursement
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
N/A
Uses and Restrictions
TBD
Records
Per Federal and State guidelines
Account Identification
General Revenue Funds
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
TBD
Program Accomplishments
Asylum seekers receiving assistance in applying for TPS and EAD
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
TBD
Regional or Local Assistance Location
As applicable
Example Projects
Social services; immigrant legal assistance; Access to justice
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Funding
None
Notice of Funding Opportunities
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