# Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa (19.517)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/programs/19-517-overseas-refugee-assistance-programs-for-africa/  
Publisher: Well Told Grants. Data: USAspending.gov and Grants.gov, updated November 7, 2026.

Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa is run by Department of State. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $533 million in 386 grants, about $1.4 million per award.

## Objectives

Assistance will contribute to the basic needs of refugees and conflict victims spread across the African continent (both Sub-Saharan and North Africa). NGOs are key partners of international organizations in Africa, often in specialized life-saving areas such as health care, water, sanitation, and food distribution.

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $132 million | 101 |
| 2022 | $137 million | 105 |
| 2023 | $130 million | 102 |
| 2024 | $113 million | 97 |
| 2025 | $20.3 million | 15 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Rescue Committee, Inc. | New York | $81.6 million |
| Save the Children Federation, Inc. | Connecticut | $49.9 million |
| Jesuit Refugee Service USA | District of Columbia | $36.3 million |
| Medical Teams International, Inc | Oregon | $35.1 million |
| The Lutheran World Federation |  | $29.7 million |
| Kirkon Ulkomaanapu Sr |  | $23.4 million |
| Dansk Flygtningehjaelp |  | $22.8 million |
| International Medical Corps | California | $22.3 million |
| Relief International, Inc. | District of Columbia | $21.9 million |
| Hias Inc | Maryland | $21.4 million |
| World Vision Inc. | Washington | $19.3 million |
| Alight | Minnesota | $19.2 million |
| The Center for Victims of Torture | Minnesota | $13.8 million |
| Terre Des Hommes - Aide À L'Enfance Dans Le Monde - Fondation |  | $10.2 million |
| Goal |  | $9.1 million |
| Kenya Red Cross Society |  | $8.5 million |
| Folkekirkens NØDHJÆLP |  | $8.3 million |
| Action Against Hunger - USA | New York | $8.3 million |
| Church World Service, Inc. | New York | $8.3 million |
| Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere, Inc. | Georgia | $7.8 million |