The Matching Grant (MG) Program is an intensive service and early employment program provided to refugees during their first four months residence in the U.S. The Match Grant Program is a temporary alternative to CA and Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA). Match Grant Program financial and employment related services help the following newly arrived noncitizens attain immediate self-sufficiency:

 

 

MG payments are provided by private non-profit volunteer resettlement agencies (VOLAGS). During the MG four-month time limit, participants are not eligible to receive CA or RCA benefits. MG income is countable.

 

Key the OT Unearned Income Code in the INC TYPE field on UNIC.