income_security_and_social_services · HHS-ACF-ORR

Home Study and Post-Release Services for Unaccompanied Alien Children

Administration for Children and Families - ORR · HHS-2026-ACF-ORR-ZU-0019

405 days left

Award Range

$1.0M – $100.0M

Total Program Funding

$555.0M

Expected Awards

Deadline

October 1, 2027

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Home Study and Post-Release Services for Unaccompanied Alien Children. Administration for Children and Families - ORR. The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) provides temporary housing and care for children who arrive in the United States alone. These are children who are under 18 years old, don't have legal permission to be in the U.S., and don't have a parent or legal guardian in the U.S. who can take care of... $1,000,000-$50,000,000 per award; $258,000,000 total program funding; ~15 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Nonprofits (501c3), Public universities/colleges, Small businesses, City/township governments, Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments (+10 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Current RecipientsCurrent recipients in the final year of their project period must check when their project period ends
•Deadline: 2026-07-06

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Competitiveness: High — limited number of awards

What This Grant Funds

This NOFO is modified. Changes are made to Step 1: Review the Opportunity. The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) provides temporary housing and care for children who arrive in the United States alone. These are children who are under 18 years old, don't have legal permission to be in the U.S., and don't have a parent or legal guardian in the U.S. who can take care of them. ORR runs the Home Study and Post-Release Services Program to help these children. Before placing a child with a sponsor, ORR carefully checks potential homes to make sure they're safe and appropriate. After placement, ORR provides ongoing support to help children and their sponsors succeed. This support helps children adjust to living with their sponsor, connect with their community, stay safe and healthy, and navigate the immigration court process. The goal is to make sure children are placed in safe homes and have the support they need to thrive while their immigration cases move forward.

Attachments

PDF

hhs-2026-acf-orr-zu-0019_v3a.pdf

PDF

hhs-2026-acf-orr-zu-0019_Modified 8.3.2026.pdf

hhs-2026-acf-orr-zu-0019_Modified_8.3.2026.pdf

Who Can Apply

Current RecipientsCurrent recipients in the final year of their project period must check when their project period ends. If the project period end date aligns with this funding opportunity"s projected award date, and the current recipient wants to apply to continue providing services, they must apply for this funding opportunity.Current recipients who are not in the final year of their project period and want to apply for this funding opportunity must propose services in a new facility and new location from where they are currently funded. ACF does not fund multiple projects that offer the same type of service in the same location. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships), federal entities, and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from the merit review and funding under this funding opportunity. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible for awards under this funding opportunity.

Eligible Applicant Types

Public And Indian Housing AuthoritiesFor-Profit OrganizationsOther (see NOFO for details)Special District GovernmentsIndependent School DistrictsState GovernmentsOther Tribal Organizations501(c)(3) NonprofitsPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsCounty GovernmentsCity/Township GovernmentsNonprofits without 501(c)(3)Small BusinessesPublic Colleges & Universities

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $1.0M
Maximum Award: $100.0M
Total Program Funding: $555.0M
Expected Number of Awards: 20
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: cooperative_agreement

Key Dates

Posted: June 5, 2026

Application Deadline: October 1, 2027 (405 days remaining)

Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date.

Agency Contact

Rebecca Packer hsprs_projectofficers@acf.hhs.gov

hsprs_projectofficers@acf.hhs.gov

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