Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2009 ACF ORR RQ 0063
Apply for HHS 2009 ACF ORR RQ 0063
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Availability of FY2009 Discretionary Funds to States For Service Programs for Cuban/Haitian Refugees and Entrants" 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 May 28, 2009 and posted on May 28, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 13, 2009 See link to full announcement for details. IMPORTANT NOTE Applications submitted electronically via Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 430 p.m., eastern time, on the due date referenced above.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $19,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $18,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants for these funds are (a) those agencies of State governments that are responsible for the refugee program under 45 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 400.5 with an approved State Plan that includes the Cuban/Haitian Entrant Program (CHEP) (b) an agency that has statewide responsibility for an alternative to the State administered program in lieu of the State under a Wilson/Fish grant and (c) a replacement designee authorized by the Director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement to administer the provision of assistance and services, as appropriate, to refugees in that State pursuant to 45 CFR 400.301. Applicants are limited to these agencies as they are responsible for determining the statewide impact of Cuban and Haitian refugees and entrants on communities and ensuring coordination and avoiding duplication and overlap in the provision of services to this population with an approved State Plan that includes the Cuban/Haitian Entrant Program (CHEP). Eligible applicants may apply under this announcement based on ORR arrival data for Cuban and Haitian refugees and entrants during the period Fiscal Year (FY) 2004 through FY 2008, (table of this data is attached at Appendix A). Based on the arrival data on the attached table at Appendix A, a minimum State threshold of 400 Cuban and Haitian refugees and entrants has been established as a baseline. The purpose of the threshold is to target assistance to those areas most heavily affected by these arrivals. Awards, however, will not be based solely on population numbers, but will be based on the proposed program and justification and documentation of the applicant, including such factors as service needs of the population to be served and resources available to the applicant. Foreign entities are not eligible under this announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Notice of Availability of FY2009 Discretionary Funds to States for Service Programs for Cuban/Haitian Refugees and Entrants (Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2009 ACF ORR RQ 0063) is a competitive discretionary grant opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). The funding is intended to help states and designated statewide administering agencies strengthen or expand key services for Cuban and Haitian refugees and entrants in the communities experiencing the greatest impact, especially places where arrival numbers have risen in recent years. The overall focus is practical, community-level assistance that helps newcomers stabilize, integrate, and access essential supports.
The program funds service projects in several core areas tied to successful resettlement and community wellbeing. These include employment-related services (such as job readiness, placement, and related supports), hospital and broader health services including mental health care, adult education and vocational training to build skills and employability, services that address refugee crime or victimization (which can include prevention, response, and victim support), and assistance connected to citizenship and naturalization. ORR is essentially signaling that states should propose targeted, coordinated programming that responds to documented local needs among Cuban/Haitian populations and fills gaps in existing service capacity.
Eligibility is limited to specific state-level entities already responsible for administering refugee assistance services and coordinating statewide programming. Eligible applicants include: (a) state government agencies responsible for the refugee program under 45 CFR 400.5 that have an approved State Plan including the Cuban/Haitian Entrant Program (CHEP); (b) agencies with statewide responsibility for an alternative to state administration under a Wilson/Fish arrangement; and (c) replacement designees formally authorized by the ORR Director to administer refugee assistance and services in that state pursuant to 45 CFR 400.301. This limitation is meant to ensure that applicants are positioned to assess statewide impacts, coordinate across localities, and avoid duplicated or overlapping services, since these agencies already manage the broader refugee services framework and planning obligations.
The opportunity uses ORR arrival data for Cuban and Haitian refugees and entrants for FY2004 through FY2008 as the basis for determining whether a state may apply and for targeting funds to heavily impacted areas. A minimum statewide threshold of 400 Cuban and Haitian arrivals over that period is set as a baseline for eligibility. At the same time, the announcement makes clear that award decisions are not driven solely by population totals; applications are expected to justify proposed activities using evidence such as the service needs of the population, the severity of local impacts, and the resources already available. In other words, a state with qualifying arrivals still needs to present a strong, well-documented plan that explains why the proposed services are needed, how they will be delivered, and how they will be coordinated with existing systems.
Total estimated funding for the competition is $19,000,000, with ORR expecting to make about six awards. The award floor is $100,000 and the ceiling is $18,000,000, indicating that awards could range from relatively targeted projects to large-scale statewide initiatives depending on the proposal and documented need. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which reduces barriers for eligible state agencies and allows project design to be driven more by service priorities than by the ability to raise non-federal funds.
The grant falls under CFDA 93.576, Refugee and Entrant Assistance Discretionary Grants, and is categorized under Income Security and Social Services. The opportunity was posted May 28, 2009, with an application deadline of July 13, 2009. For applications submitted electronically through Grants.gov, submissions were required by 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The announcement was archived on August 12, 2009. For technical issues accessing the full announcement, applicants were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Taken together, the opportunity is designed to channel discretionary ORR funding to a small number of state-administered or state-designated programs that can demonstrate both significant impact from Cuban/Haitian arrivals and a well-justified plan to deliver high-need services. The emphasis is on targeted help in employment, education, health and mental health, victim services, and naturalization support, implemented in a way that is coordinated statewide and focused on the localities bearing the largest and/or increasing resettlement burdens.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Notice of Availability of FY2009 Discretionary Funds to States for Service Programs for Cuban/Haitian Refugees and Entrants.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS 2009 ACF ORR RQ 0063.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a competitive discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR).
What is the purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to help eligible state-level refugee administering agencies strengthen or expand key services for Cuban and Haitian refugees and entrants, particularly in communities experiencing the greatest impact, including places where arrival numbers have increased in recent years. The focus is on practical, community-level support that helps newcomers stabilize, integrate, and access essential services.
Who is the intended population to be served?
The intended population is Cuban and Haitian refugees and entrants living in impacted communities within eligible states.
What types of projects or services can be funded under this opportunity?
The notice describes service projects in core areas associated with successful resettlement and community wellbeing, including:
- Employment-related services (job readiness, job placement, and related supports)
- Hospital and broader health services, including mental health care
- Adult education and vocational training to build skills and employability
- Services addressing refugee crime or victimization (prevention, response, and victim support)
- Citizenship and naturalization-connected assistance
Is this a competitive grant?
Yes. The notice describes it as a competitive discretionary grant opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to specific state-level entities responsible for administering refugee assistance and coordinating statewide programming. Eligible applicants include:
- State government agencies responsible for the refugee program under 45 CFR 400.5 that have an approved State Plan including the Cuban/Haitian Entrant Program (CHEP)
- Agencies with statewide responsibility for an alternative to state administration under a Wilson/Fish arrangement
- Replacement designees formally authorized by the ORR Director to administer refugee assistance and services in that state pursuant to 45 CFR 400.301
Why is eligibility restricted to these state-level entities?
The restriction is intended to ensure applicants are positioned to assess statewide impacts, coordinate across localities, and avoid duplicated or overlapping services, since these entities already manage the broader refugee services framework and statewide planning obligations.
Is there an arrival-data requirement for eligibility?
Yes. The notice uses ORR arrival data for FY2004 through FY2008 as the basis for determining whether a state may apply and for targeting funds to heavily impacted areas.
What is the minimum arrival threshold mentioned in the notice?
The notice sets a minimum statewide threshold of 400 Cuban and Haitian arrivals over FY2004-FY2008 as a baseline for eligibility.
If a state meets the arrival threshold, is funding guaranteed?
No. The notice indicates award decisions are not driven solely by population totals. Applications are expected to justify proposed activities using evidence such as service needs, severity of local impacts, and resources already available. A qualifying state still needs a strong, well-documented plan.
What factors are applications expected to document and justify?
Based on the notice, applications are expected to justify proposed activities with evidence, including:
- The service needs of Cuban/Haitian refugees and entrants
- The severity of local impacts in heavily affected communities
- The resources already available and where service capacity gaps exist
- How services will be delivered and coordinated with existing systems
What is the total estimated funding available for this competition?
The total estimated funding is $19,000,000.
How many awards does ORR expect to make?
ORR expects to make about six awards.
What are the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The award floor is $100,000 and the award ceiling is $18,000,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the CFDA number for this grant program?
The grant falls under CFDA 93.576, Refugee and Entrant Assistance Discretionary Grants.
How is this opportunity categorized?
The opportunity is categorized under Income Security and Social Services.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 28, 2009.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was July 13, 2009.
What was the deadline time for electronic submission through Grants.gov?
For electronic submissions through Grants.gov, applications were required by 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
When was the announcement archived?
The announcement was archived on August 12, 2009.
Who should applicants contact for technical issues accessing the full announcement?
For technical issues accessing the full announcement, applicants were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
What is ORR emphasizing in how services should be designed and delivered?
The notice emphasizes targeted, coordinated programming that responds to documented local needs among Cuban/Haitian populations, fills gaps in service capacity, and focuses on the localities bearing the largest and/or increasing resettlement burdens.
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