Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2013 ACF ORR ZI 0572
Apply for HHS 2013 ACF ORR ZI 0572
- The Administration for Children and Families ORR in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Projects to Establish Individual Development Account (IDA) Programs for Refugees" 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 18, 2013 and posted on Apr 18, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 17, 2013 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 $2,200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $245,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 9 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments State governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments).
- Public or private non profit agencies are eligible for awards under this announcement. Applicants must also provide documentation of participation of a financial institution(s) in the project. This documentation must be in writing, on letterhead of the financial institution, and signed by a person authorized to make the commitment on behalf of the financial institution. The documentation must include a commitment by the financial institution to establish IDAs for the refugee participants, to establish a parallel account (or accounts) for the matching funds, and to provide the grantee with account activity data on the IDAs and the parallel account(s) in a timely manner. The ldquomatchrdquo mentioned in this announcement does not refer to the applicant finding additional funds to match funds being provided by the Federal government it is the portion of federal funds to be allocated for matching clients IDA savings. 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 Projects to Establish Individual Development Account (IDA) Programs for Refugees grant opportunity is a discretionary funding announcement from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). Its purpose is to fund organizations that can set up and run Individual Development Account programs specifically for low income refugees. These projects are meant to help eligible refugee participants build assets by saving regularly in dedicated accounts and then using those savings, along with a federally funded match, to reach defined economic self-sufficiency goals.
Under this opportunity, participating refugees enroll in an IDA program and make consistent deposits toward approved savings goals. ORR defines allowable goals broadly around long-term stability and employment advancement. Funds can be used for home ownership, business capitalization, and vehicles when needed for education or work purposes. The program also supports career and education advancement through professional certification costs and education expenses, but education support is limited to postsecondary education and certain related fees such as college entrance exam fees, TOEFL costs, and GED preparation and test fees. The overall idea is that structured saving, plus matched funds and program support, helps participants make major purchases or investments that are otherwise out of reach and that can increase long-term earnings and stability.
Applicants are expected not only to administer the accounts but to align their project policies and procedures with ORR guidance and coordinate with the existing refugee IDA network. This signals that ORR wants consistency in how accounts are set up, how matching funds are managed, how participant eligibility and withdrawals are handled, and how data and outcomes are tracked across programs. Coordination is also meant to strengthen the overall system of refugee IDA providers and reduce reinventing of processes that already exist in the network.
Funding for the announcement is estimated at $2.2 million total, with an expected 9 awards. Individual awards are projected to range from $100,000 (floor) to $245,000 (ceiling). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement for applicants in the typical sense; however, the announcement makes a point of clarifying the meaning of "match" in this program. Here, "match" refers to the portion of federal grant funds that the grantee sets aside to match the savings deposits made by participating refugees. It does not mean the applicant must bring additional non-federal dollars to match the federal award.
Eligibility is focused on public or private nonprofit agencies, and the announcement indicates that faith-based and community organizations are eligible as long as they meet the requirements. While the broader government listing includes many government and institutional categories, the eligibility information specifically emphasizes nonprofit agencies as eligible recipients under this announcement. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply or receive awards.
A key application requirement is documented participation from one or more financial institutions. Applicants must submit written documentation on the financial institution's letterhead, signed by someone authorized to commit the institution. The letter must confirm the institution will open IDAs for refugee participants, establish a parallel account or accounts to hold the matching funds, and provide timely account activity data to the grantee for both participant IDAs and the matching account(s). This requirement reflects how central the banking partner is to compliance, tracking deposits and matches, and ensuring accurate reporting and proper use of funds.
The funding opportunity number is HHS 2013 ACF ORR ZI 0572, and it falls under CFDA 93.576, Refugee and Entrant Assistance Discretionary Grants, in the Income Security and Social Services activity category. The notice was posted April 18, 2013, with an application deadline of June 17, 2013. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. ET on the due date. The administering agency is ACF/ORR, and assistance for accessing the full announcement was available through the ACF Applications Help Desk (appsupport@acf.hhs.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Projects to Establish Individual Development Account (IDA) Programs for Refugees
What is the Projects to Establish Individual Development Account (IDA) Programs for Refugees opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding announcement from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). It funds organizations that can establish and operate Individual Development Account (IDA) programs for low income refugees so participants can save toward approved goals and receive a federally funded match.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to help eligible refugee participants build assets and move toward economic self-sufficiency by saving regularly in dedicated IDA accounts and then using those savings, plus a federal match, to reach defined goals related to long-term stability and employment advancement.
What is an Individual Development Account (IDA) in this program?
An IDA is a dedicated savings account for participating refugees. Participants make consistent deposits toward approved savings goals, and the program provides a federally funded match using grant funds reserved by the grantee for that purpose.
Who is the administering agency for this funding opportunity?
The administering agency is the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR).
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is focused on public or private nonprofit agencies. Faith-based and community organizations are eligible as long as they meet the program requirements described in the announcement.
Are individuals allowed to apply for this grant?
No. Individuals are not eligible to apply or receive awards under this opportunity.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible to apply or receive awards under this opportunity.
Are sole proprietorships eligible to apply?
No. Sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply or receive awards under this opportunity.
What activities are funded under this opportunity?
Funded projects are expected to set up and run IDA programs for low income refugees. This includes administering participant IDA accounts, managing the matching funds set aside from the grant, handling participant eligibility and withdrawals, and tracking data and outcomes in line with ORR guidance.
What are allowable savings goals for participants?
ORR defines allowable goals broadly around long-term stability and employment advancement. Allowable uses include home ownership, business capitalization, and vehicles when needed for education or work purposes. The program also supports career and education advancement through professional certification costs and education expenses, with limits described in the announcement.
Can IDA funds be used for education expenses?
Yes, but education support is limited to postsecondary education and certain related fees. Examples listed include college entrance exam fees, TOEFL costs, and GED preparation and test fees.
Can participants use IDA funds to buy a vehicle?
Yes. Vehicles are an allowable use when needed for education or work purposes.
Can IDA funds be used for home ownership?
Yes. Home ownership is listed as an allowable savings goal under this opportunity.
Can IDA funds be used for business purposes?
Yes. Business capitalization is listed as an allowable savings goal under this opportunity.
Do participants have to save regularly to receive the match?
Yes. The program is structured around participating refugees enrolling in an IDA program and making consistent deposits toward approved goals, with a match funded by the grant.
What does "match" mean in this grant program?
In this announcement, "match" refers to the portion of federal grant funds that the grantee sets aside to match the savings deposits made by participating refugees. It does not mean the applicant must provide additional non-federal dollars to match the federal award.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement for applicants?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement for applicants in the typical sense. The announcement clarifies that the program "match" is funded from the federal grant and used to match participant deposits.
How much total funding is available?
Total funding is estimated at $2.2 million.
How many awards does ORR expect to make?
ORR expects to make 9 awards.
What is the expected award size?
Individual awards are projected to range from $100,000 (floor) to $245,000 (ceiling).
What are applicants expected to coordinate with?
Applicants are expected to align project policies and procedures with ORR guidance and coordinate with the existing refugee IDA network. This reflects ORR's intent to promote consistent account setup, matching fund management, eligibility and withdrawal handling, and data/outcome tracking across programs.
What is the required role of a financial institution in the application?
Applicants must document participation from one or more financial institutions. The financial institution must confirm it will open IDAs for refugee participants, establish parallel account(s) to hold the matching funds, and provide timely account activity data to the grantee for both participant IDAs and the matching account(s).
What documentation is required from the financial institution?
Applicants must submit written documentation on the financial institution's letterhead, signed by someone authorized to commit the institution. The letter must confirm the institution's commitments related to opening IDAs, establishing matching fund account(s), and providing timely account activity data.
Why is the financial institution documentation requirement important?
The banking partner is central to compliance and reporting because it enables proper account setup, tracking of deposits and matched funds, timely access to account activity data, and accurate reporting and use of funds.
What is the funding opportunity number for this announcement?
The funding opportunity number is HHS 2013 ACF ORR ZI 0572.
What CFDA program is this associated with?
This opportunity falls under CFDA 93.576, Refugee and Entrant Assistance Discretionary Grants.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
When was this notice posted?
The notice was posted on April 18, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was June 17, 2013.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically.
What was the time deadline for electronic submission?
Applications were due by 11:59 p.m. ET on the application due date.
Where could applicants get help accessing the full announcement?
Assistance was available through the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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