Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2010 ACF ORR ZE 0038
Apply for HHS 2010 ACF ORR ZE 0038
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Refugee School Impact" 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 16, 2010 and posted on Apr 1, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 17, 2010 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 $15,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 37 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) State governments.
- Wilson/Fish agencies and replacement designees Eligible Beneficiaries Individuals with the following immigration statuses are eligible for services under this grant (1) refugees (2) asylees (3) Cuban and Haitian entrants (4) certain Amerasians from Vietnam (5) victims of a severe form of trafficking who receive certification or eligibility letters from ORR and certain other specified family members of trafficking victims (6) children classified as Special Immigrant Juveniles (SIJs) receiving services from ORR funded Unaccompanied Refugee Minor (URM) programs and 7) children with Special Immigrant Visa (SIV). The term quotrefugeequot is used in this notice to encompass all such eligible persons. Individuals and foreign entities are not eligible for awards made under this announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Refugee School Impact grant is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families, Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), created to help local school systems that are experiencing significant strain from enrolling large numbers of newly arrived refugee children. The central purpose is to strengthen schools capacity to support refugee students who are in the earliest, most difficult adjustment period after arrival, as well as students who have been in the United States for three years or less and are still facing ongoing barriers to success in the classroom. ORR frames success broadly in terms of measurable school outcomes such as improved academic performance, higher attendance, fuller participation in school activities, and development of leadership skills.
Funding is intended to flow through States and Wilson/Fish agencies (or replacement designees consistent with section 412(c)(1)(A)), which may submit applications directly or designate another qualified entity to apply on their behalf. In practice, this means a State or Wilson/Fish agency can choose to have a State department of education or a nonprofit organization apply, as long as the designee has clear knowledge of refugee education needs and the ability to work effectively with the impacted school systems. A key administrative requirement is that the State or Wilson/Fish agency (or designee) must submit a single consolidated application covering all schools within the State that are included in the proposal, rather than separate applications for separate districts or schools.
ORR planned an estimated total of about $15,000,000 in awards under this announcement, with an expected 37 awards. Individual award amounts were set with a floor of $150,000 and a ceiling of $1,000,000, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Awards are competitive and explicitly contingent on both the outcome of the competition and the availability of funds.
The program puts heavy emphasis on evidence of need and on the quality of the proposed response. Applicants are expected to thoroughly analyze and fully document recent arrivals of refugee children in order to justify funding, including demonstrating that newly arrived students are creating a significant impact on local schools. However, ORR makes clear that awards will not be based only on the size of the refugee student population; decisions also consider how well the applicant documents the specific service needs of the population to be served and how strong and credible the proposed activities are in addressing those needs. Applicants must also specify exactly what grant funds would be used for and show that proposed activities are directly related to improving the education and school adjustment of refugee children.
Collaboration is strongly encouraged as part of project design. ORR specifically points applicants toward partnerships with other refugee-serving systems such as resettlement agencies, health and mental health providers, child care programs, and social service organizations, with the idea that school success for newcomer students often depends on supports that extend beyond academics alone. In addition, ORR indicates it will give priority to applicants with limited resources when they propose realistic, workable plans to build linguistic and cultural competence to serve new refugee populations effectively.
Eligibility for services under the grant extends beyond the narrow statutory definition of refugee. ORR uses the term "refugee" in the notice as a shorthand that includes refugees, asylees, Cuban and Haitian entrants, certain Amerasians from Vietnam, certified victims of severe forms of trafficking (and certain eligible family members), children classified as Special Immigrant Juveniles receiving services through ORR-funded Unaccompanied Refugee Minor programs, and children holding Special Immigrant Visas. While these groups may be served, the eligible applicants for the award itself are State governments and Wilson/Fish agencies (including replacement designees). Individuals and foreign entities are not eligible to receive awards under this announcement.
The opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2010-ACF-ORR-ZE-0038 under CFDA 93.576 (Refugee and Entrant Assistance - Discretionary Grants). It was posted April 1, 2010, with an application deadline of May 17, 2010. Applications submitted through Grants.gov had to be filed by 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The announcement was later archived on June 16, 2010, meaning it is a historical funding notice rather than an open solicitation today.
Refugee School Impact Grant (HHS-2010-ACF-ORR-ZE-0038) FAQs
What is the Refugee School Impact grant?
The Refugee School Impact grant is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). It was created to help local school systems that are under significant strain due to enrolling large numbers of newly arrived refugee children.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The central purpose is to strengthen schools capacity to support refugee students during the earliest and most difficult adjustment period after arrival, as well as students who have been in the United States for three years or less and still face barriers to classroom success.
How does ORR define success under this program?
ORR frames success broadly in terms of measurable school outcomes. Examples mentioned include improved academic performance, higher attendance, fuller participation in school activities, and development of leadership skills.
Who can apply for the award?
Eligible applicants for the award are State governments and Wilson/Fish agencies (or replacement designees consistent with section 412(c)(1)(A)). These entities may apply directly or designate another qualified entity to apply on their behalf.
Can a State or Wilson/Fish agency designate another organization to apply?
Yes. A State or Wilson/Fish agency can designate another qualified entity (such as a State department of education or a nonprofit organization) to apply on its behalf, as long as the designee has clear knowledge of refugee education needs and the ability to work effectively with impacted school systems.
Can school districts or individual schools apply directly?
Not as direct applicants under this announcement. The eligible applicants are States and Wilson/Fish agencies (including replacement designees). The notice also requires a single consolidated application covering all schools in the State included in the proposal, rather than separate applications for separate districts or schools.
What is the consolidated application requirement?
The State or Wilson/Fish agency (or designee) must submit one consolidated application that covers all schools within the State that are included in the proposal. Separate applications for separate districts or schools are not permitted under this requirement.
How much total funding was ORR planning to award?
ORR planned an estimated total of about $15,000,000 in awards under this announcement.
How many awards were expected?
The announcement stated an expected 37 awards.
What were the minimum and maximum award amounts?
Individual award amounts had a floor of $150,000 and a ceiling of $1,000,000.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. The announcement specifies there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Are awards guaranteed if an application is submitted?
No. Awards are competitive and are explicitly contingent on both the outcome of the competition and the availability of funds.
What does ORR expect applicants to show about need?
The program places heavy emphasis on evidence of need. Applicants are expected to thoroughly analyze and fully document recent arrivals of refugee children to justify funding, including showing that newly arrived students are creating a significant impact on local schools.
Are awards based only on the size of the refugee student population?
No. ORR states that awards will not be based only on the size of the refugee student population. Decisions also consider how well the applicant documents specific service needs and how strong and credible the proposed activities are for addressing those needs.
What must applicants say about how funds will be used?
Applicants must specify exactly what grant funds would be used for and demonstrate that proposed activities are directly related to improving the education and school adjustment of refugee children.
Does the grant encourage partnerships and collaboration?
Yes. Collaboration is strongly encouraged. ORR points applicants toward partnerships with refugee-serving systems such as resettlement agencies, health and mental health providers, child care programs, and social service organizations, recognizing that school success often depends on supports beyond academics.
Does ORR give any stated priority to certain applicants?
Yes. ORR indicates it will give priority to applicants with limited resources when they propose realistic, workable plans to build linguistic and cultural competence to serve new refugee populations effectively.
Who is considered a "refugee" for purposes of who may be served?
For services under this grant, ORR uses the term "refugee" as shorthand that includes refugees, asylees, Cuban and Haitian entrants, certain Amerasians from Vietnam, certified victims of severe forms of trafficking (and certain eligible family members), children classified as Special Immigrant Juveniles receiving services through ORR-funded Unaccompanied Refugee Minor programs, and children holding Special Immigrant Visas.
Are individuals eligible to receive awards under this announcement?
No. Individuals are not eligible to receive awards under this announcement.
Are foreign entities eligible to receive awards under this announcement?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible to receive awards under this announcement.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number and CFDA number?
The opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2010-ACF-ORR-ZE-0038 under CFDA 93.576 (Refugee and Entrant Assistance - Discretionary Grants).
When was this opportunity posted and when were applications due?
It was posted on April 1, 2010, with an application deadline of May 17, 2010.
What was the submission deadline time for Grants.gov applications?
Applications submitted through Grants.gov had to be filed by 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Is this grant opportunity currently open?
No. The announcement was archived on June 16, 2010, which means it is a historical funding notice rather than an open solicitation today.
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