Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2012 ACF ORR RG 0290
Apply for HHS 2012 ACF ORR RG 0290
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Discretionary Grants Awards for Refugee Microenterprise Development Projects" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.576 Refugee and Entrant AssistanceDiscretionary Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 20, 2012 and posted on Apr 20, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 5, 2012 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 1159 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 12 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments.
- Faith based and community organizations that meet eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Discretionary Grants Awards for Refugee Microenterprise Development Projects opportunity is a federal discretionary grant program run by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), specifically its Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). The program focuses on helping refugees build economic stability through microenterprise development, meaning support for very small businesses and self-employment pathways. ORR has backed this type of work since 1991, and the opportunity is designed to fund organizations that can help refugees start, sustain, or expand microbusinesses in ways that fit the realities of resettlement, limited credit history, language barriers, and unfamiliarity with U.S. business systems. The strongest applicants are generally organizations that have an established, long-term commitment to microenterprise development and that can demonstrate practical capacity in lending access and business support tailored to refugee communities.
A central theme of the announcement is that successful projects tend to combine microenterprise training and technical assistance with real access to capital, especially lending. ORR notes that effective programs usually adapt traditional microenterprise approaches to the refugee experience, which can include culturally and linguistically appropriate coaching, navigation of licensing and regulatory requirements, financial literacy, and support that accounts for trauma, disrupted work histories, and the need to earn income quickly. ORR also emphasizes organizational commitment: grantees are expected to invest their own agency resources into refugee programming and to show that microenterprise development aligns with the organization’s overall mission, rather than being a short-term or standalone activity.
From a funding standpoint, the total estimated funding for the competition is $2,000,000, with an expected 12 awards. Individual awards are anticipated to range from a floor of $100,000 to a ceiling of $250,000. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is Income Security and Social Services. The CFDA (now commonly referenced as Assistance Listing) number provided is 93.576, Refugee and Entrant Assistance - Discretionary Grants.
Eligibility is fairly broad across government, higher education, and nonprofit sectors. Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, and city or township governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; and nonprofits both with and without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). The announcement also makes clear that faith-based and community organizations may apply as long as they meet the eligibility requirements. At the same time, certain applicant types are explicitly excluded: individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for or receive awards under this announcement.
The posting and timeline information indicates the opportunity was posted on April 20, 2012, with an original and current closing date of June 5, 2012. Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date, and the opportunity was archived on June 6, 2012. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the listed support contact is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. An additional information link is provided through the ACF grants site under the specific funding opportunity number HHS 2012 ACF ORR RG 0290.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Discretionary Grants Awards for Refugee Microenterprise Development Projects program?
This is a federal discretionary grant opportunity administered by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). It funds projects that support refugee economic stability through microenterprise development, including very small businesses and self-employment pathways.
Which federal office runs this opportunity?
The program is run by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF).
What is the main goal of the funded projects?
The primary goal is to help refugees build economic stability by supporting them to start, sustain, or expand microbusinesses in ways that reflect common resettlement realities such as limited credit history, language barriers, and unfamiliarity with U.S. business systems.
What does "microenterprise development" mean in this announcement?
Microenterprise development refers to support for very small businesses and self-employment. The announcement emphasizes a mix of training, technical assistance, and practical access to capital (especially lending) tailored to refugee communities.
How long has ORR supported microenterprise development work?
ORR notes it has backed this type of work since 1991.
What kinds of activities does ORR describe as effective for refugee microenterprise programs?
ORR highlights projects that combine microenterprise training and technical assistance with real access to capital, particularly lending. The announcement also points to adaptations that reflect the refugee experience, including culturally and linguistically appropriate coaching, support navigating licensing and regulatory requirements, and financial literacy.
Does the announcement emphasize any specific approach to serving refugees?
Yes. ORR emphasizes adapting traditional microenterprise approaches to refugee circumstances, including language and cultural needs, disrupted work histories, trauma considerations, and the need to earn income quickly.
What does ORR mean by "organizational commitment" in this competition?
The announcement stresses that microenterprise development should align with the organization’s overall mission and not be treated as a short-term or standalone activity. It also states that grantees are expected to invest their own agency resources into refugee programming.
How much total funding is estimated for this competition?
The total estimated funding amount is $2,000,000.
How many awards does ORR expect to make?
The opportunity indicates an expected 12 awards.
What is the anticipated award size?
Individual awards are anticipated to range from $100,000 (floor) to $250,000 (ceiling).
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated for this opportunity.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the activity category associated with this opportunity?
The activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number for this program?
The CFDA (now commonly referenced as Assistance Listing) number provided is 93.576, Refugee and Entrant Assistance - Discretionary Grants.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, and city or township governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; and nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).
Are faith-based and community organizations eligible?
Yes. The announcement states that faith-based and community organizations may apply as long as they meet the eligibility requirements.
Who is not eligible to apply?
The announcement explicitly excludes individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations from competing for or receiving awards.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date listed is April 20, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date listed is June 5, 2012.
What time were applications due on the closing date?
Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on June 6, 2012, and the listed closing date was June 5, 2012.
How were applications required to be submitted?
The announcement indicates applications had to be submitted electronically by the deadline.
Where can applicants find the funding opportunity reference information?
An additional information link is provided through the ACF grants site under the specific funding opportunity number HHS 2012 ACF ORR RG 0290.
Who should be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed support contact is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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