Home Study and Post-Release Services for Unaccompanied Alien Children
Administration for Children and Families - ORR · Opportunity number HHS-2026-ACF-ORR-ZU-0019
Details summarized from the official notice as of Oct 15, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Key facts
| Opportunity number | HHS-2026-ACF-ORR-ZU-0019 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Administration for Children and Families - ORR Department of Health and Human Services |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 93.676 |
| Posted | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Deadline | Oct 1, 2027 |
| Award ceiling | $50,000,000 |
| Award floor | $1,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 15 |
| Estimated total program funding | $258,000,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | No |
| Funding type | Cooperative agreement |
| Category | Income security and social services |
| Last updated here | Oct 15, 2026 |
Summary from the notice
Who can apply
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
- Public and state colleges and universities
- Small businesses
- City or township governments
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- State governments
- County governments
- Special district governments
- Private colleges and universities
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
- Independent school districts
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Public and Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
Who should take a closer look
- Small businesses
- Nonprofits
- Colleges and universities
- State governments
- Local governments
- Tribal governments and organizations
- Larger for-profit companies
Not listed as eligible
- Individuals
Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.
Eligibility details from the notice
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.
Registrations you will likely need
Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.
- SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
- A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
- A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.
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