Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2016 ACF ORR RE 1129
Apply for HHS 2016 ACF ORR RE 1129
- The HHS-ACF-ORR in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Ethnic Community Self Help Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.576.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 01, 2016 and posted on Apr 01, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 31, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 12 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Ethnic Community Self-Help (ECSH) Program is a competitive federal grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Refugee Resettlement (HHS-ACF-ORR). Its core purpose is to strengthen support for newly arrived refugee communities by helping ethnic community-based organizations (ECBOs) connect more effectively with mainstream institutions and established refugee service providers, while also expanding the availability of culturally and linguistically appropriate services for refugees during their early resettlement period.
The program has two main goals. First, it is designed to build the organizational strength and service capacity of ECBOs through intentional collaboration. Applicants are expected to partner with more established refugee resettlement agencies and/or mainstream community organizations so that newer or smaller refugee-led groups can improve governance, operations, and service delivery. Second, it aims to ensure that refugees continue to receive practical, culturally responsive support within the first five years after their arrival in the United States. The target population for any proposed project must be refugee communities whose members arrived in the U.S. within the past five years, and proposed activities should clearly demonstrate how services and benefits will reach those recently resettled individuals and families.
ORR signals a strong program preference for projects that address psychosocial needs and youth supports. This includes services that help refugees cope with stress, trauma, and adjustment challenges, and programming that supports refugee youth in educational success. In particular, the opportunity highlights youth-focused services tied to college preparation and afterschool programming, suggesting that applications emphasizing academic readiness, mentoring, structured enrichment, and supportive community environments for young people may align especially well with ORR priorities.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this opportunity is classified as a discretionary grant under the income security and social services category (CFDA 93.576). The funding opportunity number is HHS-2016-ACF-ORR-RE-1129. ORR anticipated making up to 12 awards, with an award ceiling of $200,000 per award. The opportunity was posted on April 1, 2016, and the application closing date was May 31, 2016. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with the expectation that applicants consult the additional eligibility guidance in the full announcement for clarification on which entities qualify.
Ethnic Community Self-Help (ECSH) Program (HHS-ACF-ORR) FAQs
What is the Ethnic Community Self-Help (ECSH) Program?
The Ethnic Community Self-Help (ECSH) Program is a competitive federal grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). The program focuses on strengthening support for newly arrived refugee communities by helping ethnic community-based organizations (ECBOs) connect more effectively with mainstream institutions and established refugee service providers, and by expanding culturally and linguistically appropriate services during the early resettlement period.
Which federal agency administers this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is administered by HHS-ACF-ORR (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Refugee Resettlement).
Is this a competitive grant?
Yes. The ECSH Program is described as a competitive federal grant opportunity.
What are the main goals of the ECSH Program?
The program has two main goals: (1) build the organizational strength and service capacity of ECBOs through intentional collaboration with more established partners, and (2) ensure refugees receive practical, culturally responsive support during the first five years after arrival in the United States.
What types of organizations are intended to benefit from the program?
The program is intended to strengthen ethnic community-based organizations (ECBOs), particularly by improving their connections to mainstream institutions and established refugee service providers and by increasing their capacity to deliver culturally and linguistically appropriate services.
Does the program expect partnerships or collaboration?
Yes. Applicants are expected to partner with more established refugee resettlement agencies and/or mainstream community organizations. The purpose of collaboration is to help newer or smaller refugee-led groups improve governance, operations, and service delivery.
Who is the target population for services supported by this grant?
The target population must be refugee communities whose members arrived in the United States within the past five years. Proposed activities should clearly show how services and benefits will reach those recently resettled individuals and families.
What is meant by the "first five years" requirement?
Projects funded through this opportunity must focus on refugee communities with members who arrived in the U.S. within the past five years, and activities should demonstrate that services and benefits will reach those individuals and families within that timeframe.
Are there specific service areas ORR prefers?
Yes. ORR indicates a strong program preference for projects that address psychosocial needs and youth supports.
What kinds of psychosocial supports are highlighted?
The opportunity points to psychosocial services that help refugees cope with stress, trauma, and adjustment challenges during resettlement.
What kinds of youth supports are highlighted?
The opportunity highlights youth-focused services tied to educational success, including college preparation and afterschool programming. Examples named in the description include academic readiness, mentoring, structured enrichment, and supportive community environments for young people.
What is the CFDA number and program category for this opportunity?
This opportunity is listed under CFDA 93.576 and is categorized under income security and social services.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2016-ACF-ORR-RE-1129.
How many awards were anticipated?
ORR anticipated making up to 12 awards under this opportunity.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $200,000 per award.
What type of grant is this (formula vs. discretionary)?
This opportunity is classified as a discretionary grant.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 1, 2016.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was May 31, 2016.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others." The announcement notes that applicants should consult the additional eligibility guidance in the full announcement for clarification on which entities qualify.
Does the description specify exactly which entities fall under "Others"?
No. The information provided states that eligibility is "Others" and directs applicants to the full announcement for additional eligibility guidance.
What should applicants emphasize in their project design based on the stated priorities?
Based on the stated preferences and goals, proposed projects should emphasize collaboration that strengthens ECBO capacity and clearly demonstrate how culturally and linguistically appropriate services will reach refugees who arrived within the past five years. ORR also signals that applications emphasizing psychosocial supports and youth programming (including college prep and afterschool activities) may align particularly well with program priorities.
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