Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2016 ACF ORR RP 1116
Apply for HHS 2016 ACF ORR RP 1116
- The HHS-ACF-ORR in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Preferred Communities (PC) 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 Jun 01, 2016 and posted on Jun 01, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 01, 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 $3,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 9 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Preferred Communities (PC) Program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity run by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. For fiscal year 2017, ORR offered funding through cooperative agreements to strengthen how the national refugee resettlement network supports refugees and other ORR-served populations who have more complex needs than what standard early resettlement services typically cover. In practice, the program is designed to fill the gap that often appears after initial Reception and Placement (R&P) services end, when some individuals still struggle to navigate U.S. systems, stabilize their lives, and move toward independence.
The program has two main goals. First, it aims to improve the successful resettlement and long-term integration of especially vulnerable refugees (and other ORR client populations). Second, it seeks to build the capacity of refugee service providers at new or existing Preferred Community locations so they can better serve these higher-need individuals. ORR’s emphasis is not only on helping vulnerable newcomers survive the first weeks in the United States, but on making sure they can realistically reach self-sufficiency over time, including in areas where barriers are significant and persistent.
ORR planned to achieve these goals by funding well-qualified refugee service providers that already operate under cooperative agreements with the U.S. Department of State and/or the Department of Homeland Security. These providers are part of the broader national resettlement system and typically deliver core R&P services across multiple local sites. The PC Program adds resources and expectations so providers can do more targeted placement and deliver specialized, higher-intensity supports for individuals who need them most. A key point in the opportunity description is that standard R&P services work well for many arrivals, but an increasing number of refugees with significant vulnerabilities still have difficulty accessing services, coordinating care, and achieving stability once the initial resettlement phase ends. The PC Program is intended to directly address that reality.
A major theme of the PC Program is specialized service delivery and intensive case management. ORR described the need for enhanced services for people facing challenges such as medical disabilities, trauma histories, or limited access to appropriate support systems. The intent is that, by expanding provider capacity, PC-funded programs can place vulnerable refugees in communities where they have better odds of success and can connect them to the right mix of services. The expected outcome is progress toward self-sufficiency in the areas where vulnerability is most acute, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach that may not work for people with complex medical, psychological, or social needs.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity was issued as a cooperative agreement (not a simple grant), meaning ORR likely anticipated substantial federal involvement in program implementation, performance expectations, or technical guidance. The funding opportunity number was HHS-2016-ACF-ORR-RP-1116, listed under CFDA 93.576 (Income Security and Social Services). The posting date was June 1, 2016, with an application closing date of August 1, 2016, for FY 2017 awards.
In terms of scale, ORR anticipated making about nine awards, with an award ceiling of $3,500,000 per award. Eligibility was broad and included various levels of government (state, county, city/township), special districts, independent school districts, public and private institutions of higher education, federally recognized tribal governments and tribal organizations, public housing authorities, and nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities), along with other applicants as noted in the opportunity’s additional eligibility language. The overall focus, however, remained on organizations capable of operating within the established refugee resettlement framework and delivering enhanced, specialized support services at designated Preferred Community sites across the United States.
Preferred Communities (PC) Program (ORR/ACF/HHS) - FAQs
What is the Preferred Communities (PC) Program?
The Preferred Communities (PC) Program is a discretionary federal funding opportunity administered by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). It funds enhanced, specialized services to support refugees and other ORR-served populations with complex needs beyond what standard early resettlement services typically cover.
What problem is the PC Program designed to address?
The program is designed to address the gap that can occur after initial Reception and Placement (R&P) services end, when some individuals still struggle to navigate U.S. systems, stabilize their lives, coordinate services, and move toward independence, especially when they have significant vulnerabilities.
What are the main goals of the PC Program?
The program has two main goals: (1) improve successful resettlement and long-term integration for especially vulnerable refugees (and other ORR client populations), and (2) build the capacity of refugee service providers at new or existing Preferred Community locations to better serve higher-need individuals.
Who is the PC Program intended to help?
It is intended to help especially vulnerable refugees and other ORR-served populations who have more complex needs than standard early resettlement services typically address, including individuals facing significant barriers to stability and self-sufficiency.
What kinds of vulnerabilities or challenges does ORR highlight for this program?
ORR highlights challenges such as medical disabilities, trauma histories, and limited access to appropriate support systems, among other complex medical, psychological, or social needs that can make standard approaches insufficient.
How does the PC Program approach service delivery?
A major theme of the PC Program is specialized service delivery and intensive case management. The expectation is higher-intensity, more targeted supports tailored to the areas where vulnerability is most acute, rather than a one-size-fits-all model.
How is the PC Program different from standard Reception and Placement (R&P) services?
Standard R&P services are described as working well for many arrivals, particularly in the initial resettlement phase. The PC Program adds resources and expectations for more targeted placement and enhanced, specialized support for individuals who continue to face significant difficulties after the initial phase ends.
What does "Preferred Community" mean in this context?
In this opportunity description, Preferred Community sites are locations where ORR aims to strengthen provider capacity so vulnerable refugees can be placed and supported in communities where they have better odds of success and can be connected to an appropriate mix of services.
What outcomes does the PC Program expect?
The expected outcome is progress toward self-sufficiency over time, particularly in the areas where barriers are significant and persistent, supported through specialized services and intensive case management.
What type of federal funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
This opportunity is a cooperative agreement, not a standard grant. That indicates ORR likely anticipated substantial federal involvement in implementation, performance expectations, and/or technical guidance.
Which federal agency administers this opportunity?
The opportunity is run by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), which is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
What fiscal year is referenced for awards in the provided information?
The information provided references fiscal year (FY) 2017 awards.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2016-ACF-ORR-RP-1116.
What CFDA program is this opportunity associated with?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 93.576, titled Income Security and Social Services.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date provided is June 1, 2016.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date provided is August 1, 2016.
How many awards did ORR anticipate making?
ORR anticipated making about nine awards.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $3,500,000 per award.
Who is eligible to apply, based on the provided information?
Eligibility included various levels of government (state, county, city/township), special districts, independent school districts, public and private institutions of higher education, federally recognized tribal governments and tribal organizations, public housing authorities, and nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities), along with other applicants as noted in the opportunity's additional eligibility language.
Does the program focus on any particular kind of organization within that broad eligibility?
Yes. While eligibility is broad, the described focus remains on well-qualified refugee service providers capable of operating within the established refugee resettlement framework and delivering enhanced, specialized supports at designated Preferred Community sites.
What role do existing federal cooperative agreements play in ORR's approach?
ORR planned to achieve the program goals by funding refugee service providers that already operate under cooperative agreements with the U.S. Department of State and/or the Department of Homeland Security, as part of the broader national resettlement system that provides core R&P services across multiple local sites.
What does the PC Program add to the national resettlement network?
The PC Program adds resources and expectations that enable targeted placement and specialized, higher-intensity supports, helping providers better serve individuals with complex needs who may not be adequately served by standard early resettlement services alone.
Is the program focused only on immediate survival needs after arrival?
No. ORR's emphasis is on supporting realistic progress toward long-term self-sufficiency and integration, particularly for those facing significant and persistent barriers.
What kinds of services are emphasized under the PC Program?
The description emphasizes enhanced services and intensive case management to help clients access services, coordinate care, navigate U.S. systems, and achieve stability beyond the initial resettlement phase.
Where are services delivered under the PC Program?
Services are delivered through designated Preferred Community sites across the United States, where providers build or expand capacity to serve vulnerable refugees and other ORR-served populations.
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