Refugee Health Impact in Texas
GrantID: 73874
Grant Funding Amount Low: Open
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: Open
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Grant Overview
Texas Refugee Health Target Outcomes
Texas aims to increase refugee health screening completion rates from 62% to 85% within 18 months of arrival, measured through county-level data from the Texas Department of State Health Services. This target focuses on metabolic panels, tuberculosis testing, and vaccination records for arrivals processed through Houston and Dallas resettlement hubs.
These outcomes address documented gaps in Texas, where refugee arrivals reached 4,200 in fiscal year 2023, concentrated in Harris and Dallas counties. State data show 34% of new arrivals lack prior medical records from origin countries, compared to 19% nationally. Integration into local systems matters because Texas Medicaid enrollment for eligible refugees averages 47 days longer than in adjacent states due to separate county eligibility offices.
Implementation requires partnerships with the five largest resettlement agencies operating in Texas. Grantees must submit quarterly reports on referral completion rates to community clinics in the 14 counties designated as primary resettlement sites. Mobile units deployed from existing federally qualified health centers in Houston's Alief neighborhood and Dallas's Vickery Meadow area track encounter data through the state's immunization registry.
Who Should Apply in Texas
Nonprofit organizations with established contracts under the Texas Refugee Resettlement Program hold priority. Applicants must demonstrate current memoranda of understanding with at least two county health departments serving refugee-dense zip codes. Evidence of bilingual staff capacity in Dari, Burmese, or Arabic is required for consideration.
Texas differs from neighboring states because its refugee placements occur almost exclusively through three voluntary agencies under federal cooperative agreements, creating a narrower set of entry points than the distributed model used in Oklahoma or Arkansas.
Application Requirements for Texas Initiatives
Proposals must include baseline data from the Office of Refugee Resettlement's state-level reports showing current no-show rates at initial health assessments. Budget narratives require line-item allocation for interpreter services at 22% of total direct costs, reflecting Texas Medicaid reimbursement rates for language access. Site visits by reviewers will verify data-sharing agreements with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
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