income_security_and_social_services · HHS-ACF-ORR

Residential (Secure) Services for Unaccompanied Children

Administration for Children and Families - ORR · HHS-2023-ACF-ORR-ZU-0008

Closed

Award Range

$1.0M – $8.0M

Total Program Funding

$15.0M

Expected Awards

Deadline

March 13, 2023

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Residential (Secure) Services for Unaccompanied Children. Administration for Children and Families - ORR. The Office of Refugee Resettlement/Division of Unaccompanied Children Operations (ORR/DUCO), within the Administration for Children and Families, provides temporary shelter care and other child welfare-related services to unaccompanied children (UC) in ORR custody. Residential care services begin... $1,000,000-$8,000,000 per award; $15,000,000 total program funding; ~5 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Public And Indian Housing Authorities, For-profit organizations, County governments, Public universities/colleges, Nonprofits (non-501c3) (+10 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Few restrictions — most eligible entities can apply

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Eligibility is unrestricted
•Deadline: 2023-03-13

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High-value award — invest significantly in proposal quality. Consider hiring a grant writer.

Competitiveness: Very high — extremely limited awards available

What This Grant Funds

The Office of Refugee Resettlement/Division of Unaccompanied Children Operations (ORR/DUCO), within the Administration for Children and Families, provides temporary shelter care and other child welfare-related services to unaccompanied children (UC) in ORR custody. Residential care services begin once ORR accepts a UC for placement and end when the minor is released from ORR custody, turns 18 years of age, or the minor’s immigration case results in a final disposition of removal from the United States. Residential care and other child welfare-related services are provided by state-licensed residential care programs in the least restrictive setting appropriate for the UC’s age and special needs. ORR is announcing the availability of funds under this Standing Notice of Funding Opportunity (SNOFO) to seek secure residential care providers. A secure care provider facility is the most restrictive placement option for UC who pose a danger to self or others or has been charged with a criminal offense. Residential care providers operating a secure program must be licensed as a juvenile detention center to provide residential care services for UC who require a heightened level of care and supervision. All entities funded under this SNOFO must also comply with Flores v. Reno, Case No. CV 85- 4544 RJK (C.D. Cal. 1996) (the Flores Settlement Agreement); pertinent federal laws and regulations; and ORR policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, the ORR Policy Guide and Manual of Procedures. ORR encourages applicants to review ORR's policies, instructions, and procedures at: www.acf.hhs.gov/orr/policy-guidance/children-entering-united-states-unaccompanied as it provides critical information on the overall program design. Please refer to this SNOFO when it publishes for more details on application closing dates and project periods. 

Attachments

PDF

Foa_Content_of_HHS-2023-ACF-ORR-ZU-0008.pdf

Who Can Apply

Eligibility is unrestricted. Applicants are required to submit documentation of a current state licensing by the Department of Juvenile Justice and any other requirement(s) mandated by the state according to operate a secure juvenile detention facility for children with the application. Applicants’ failure to submit documentation of a care provider license for each proposed state within their application submission will be disqualified from the application review process and from funding under this SNOFO. Applicants must provide a copy of non-expired licenses for all proposed states. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and funding under this funding opportunity. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity. Faith-based organizations may apply for this award on the same basis as any other organization, as set forth at and, subject to the protections and requirements of 45 CFR Part 87 and 42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq., ACF will not, in the selection of recipients, discriminate against an organization on the basis of the organization's religious character, affiliation, or exercise.

Eligible Applicant Types

Public And Indian Housing AuthoritiesFor-Profit OrganizationsCounty GovernmentsPublic Colleges & UniversitiesNonprofits without 501(c)(3)Small BusinessesOther Tribal OrganizationsCity/Township GovernmentsSpecial District GovernmentsIndependent School DistrictsUnrestricted (open to all)Private Colleges & Universities501(c)(3) NonprofitsState GovernmentsFederally Recognized Tribal Governments

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $1.0M
Maximum Award: $8.0M
Total Program Funding: $15.0M
Expected Number of Awards: 5
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: cooperative_agreement

Key Dates

Posted: January 12, 2023

Application Deadline: March 13, 2023 (0 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

Emma Cruz DCS_ProjectOfficers@acf.hhs.gov

DCS_ProjectOfficers@acf.hhs.gov

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