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

Administration for Children and Families - ORR · Opportunity number HHS-2026-ACF-ORR-ZU-0019

View the official notice on Grants.gov
350 days left (deadline Oct 1, 2027)

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 numberHHS-2026-ACF-ORR-ZU-0019
AgencyAdministration for Children and Families - ORR
Department of Health and Human Services
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)93.676
PostedJun 5, 2026
DeadlineOct 1, 2027
Award ceiling$50,000,000
Award floor$1,000,000
Expected number of awards15
Estimated total program funding$258,000,000
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeCooperative agreement
CategoryIncome security and social services
Last updated hereOct 15, 2026

Summary from the notice

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

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.

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