Home Study and Post-Release Services for Unaccompanied Alien Children
Administration for Children and Families - ORR · Unaccompanied Children Program (93.676)
Posted 5 Jun 2026 · About 12 months left
In plain terms
The US Office of Refugee Resettlement funds organisations to provide home studies and post-release support services for unaccompanied children in the United States, helping ensure safe placements and ongoing assistance during immigration proceedings. Grants range from 1 million to 100 million US dollars, applicants must be US-based entities, and applications are due by 1 October 2027.
A generated summary of the donor's text; the original wording is below.
Summary
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.
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Who can apply
- NGO / civil society
- Academic or research institution
- Government body
- Private company
- Community-based organisation
Eligibility and conditions
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Applicant types: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); City or township governments; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Independent school districts; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Small businesses; Special district governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; County governments; Private institutions of higher education; State governments
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.