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Home Study and Post-Release Services for Unaccompanied Alien Children

Administration for Children and Families - ORR, Department of Health and Human Services

Deadline
October 1, 2027Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed…
Award size
$1 million to $100 millionAbout 20 awards
Matching funds
Not required
Fit for small groups
Possible fit

In plain language

This grant helps pay for services that support unaccompanied children who are in the United States without a parent or guardian. It pays for home studies and ongoing support after the children are placed with a sponsor.

The money can pay for

  • Home studies for children
  • Support after children are placed with a sponsor
  • Helping children adjust to their new home
  • Services to keep children safe and healthy

Who can apply

Nonprofits, governments, and other organizations that meet the eligibility requirements can apply.

Is it a fit for a small group?

Possible fit. This grant may be challenging for a small community nonprofit because it requires specific services and may involve larger organizations or government partners.

Before you apply

  • Current recipients must check if they are in the final year of their project period
  • Applications must propose services in a new facility and location if not in the final year
  • ACF does not fund multiple projects offering the same service in the same location
  • Federal applicants need an active registration at SAM.gov and a Grants.gov account. Registration can take several weeks, so start early.

This summary was written by GrantGather with AI, based on the official listing. It can contain mistakes. Check the official listing on Grants.gov before you apply.

From the official listing

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…

Read the full description

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.

Opportunity number
HHS-2026-ACF-ORR-ZU-0019
Posted
June 5, 2026
Total funding
$555 million
Eligible applicants
City or township governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
County governments
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Small businesses
State governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Special district governments
Independent school districts
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Private institutions of higher education
Others (see eligibility details)
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Eligibility details
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.
Assistance listing
93.676 Unaccompanied Children Program
Agency contact
Administration for Children and Families - ORR
hsprs_projectofficers@acf.hhs.gov
202-690-7110
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