OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesHHS-2026-ACF-ORR-ZU-0019

Home Study and Post-Release Services for Unaccompanied Alien Children​​

Administration for Children and Families - ORRCloses Oct 1, 2027(353 days left)$1,000,000 – $100,000,000

Does this fit your business?

This is a federal program run by the Office of Refugee Resettlement for organizations that conduct home studies before placing unaccompanied children with sponsors and provide post-release services helping those children adjust, stay safe, and navigate immigration court. It fits social services providers, governments, tribes, and nonprofits; it does not fit individuals, sole proprietorships, federal or foreign entities, or current recipients proposing the same service in the same location.

Best for
Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, State, county, city, and tribal governments, Small businesses and for-profit service providers, Colleges and universities
Not for
Sole proprietors and individuals, Federal and foreign entities, Organizations already funded for the same service in the same location
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Social Services & NonprofitMatches your industry (community)
82
Strong Match
Housing & Real EstateMatches your industry (housing)
76
Strong Match
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (health)
68
Good Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
54
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
Possible Match
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Education & TrainingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to education & training
54
Possible Match
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
Possible Match
Finance & BankingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to finance & banking
54
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
54
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
54
Possible Match
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Nothing in this notice points to retail & e-commerce
54
Possible Match
Technology & SoftwareLimit: Nothing in this notice points to technology & software
54
Possible Match
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Nothing in this notice points to transportation & logistics
54
Possible Match

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Operating support, Technical assistance, Case management, Home study, Post release services
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Colleges and universities, Other applicants (see eligibility)
Award range
$1,000,000 – $100,000,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is October 1, 2027.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $1,000,000 to $100,000,000, with about 20 awards expected from a total program funding of $555,000,000.
Who can apply for this grant?
States, local and tribal governments, nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations including small businesses, and institutions of higher education can apply. Applications from individuals, federal entities, and foreign entities are disqualified.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. Applications from individuals, including sole proprietorships, are not eligible and will be disqualified from merit review and funding.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status are both eligible, other than institutions of higher education.

Summary

ORR funds organizations to conduct home studies before placing unaccompanied alien children with sponsors and to provide post-release services helping children adjust, stay safe and healthy, connect to community, and navigate immigration court. Eligible: states, local and tribal governments, nonprofits, for-profits including small businesses, and IHEs; individuals, federal and foreign entities are

About this grant

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.

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.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Social services
  • Child welfare
  • Immigration
  • Community development

Program contact

Administration for Children and Families - ORRhsprs_projectofficers@acf.hhs.gov202-690-7110

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