Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2012 ACF ORR RL 0319
Apply for HHS 2012 ACF ORR RL 0319
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Services to Older 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 26, 2012 and posted on Apr 26, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 25, 2012 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 $3,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $400,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
- Eligible applicants are a) those agencies of State governments that are responsible for the refugee program under 45 CFR 400.5 or such agencyaposs designee, and 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 authorized by section 412 (e)(7) of the INA or such agencyaposs designee. The purpose of the Wilson/Fish program is to provide integrated services and cash assistance to refugees in order to increase refugeesapos prospects for early employment and self sufficiency, reduce their level of welfare dependence and promote coordination among voluntary resettlement agencies and service providers. 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 Services to Older Refugees grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2012 ACF ORR RL 0319) is a discretionary federal grant from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). Its core purpose is to fund social and supportive services for older refugees, defined here as refugees and other ORR-eligible populations who are age 60 and above. The program is designed to make sure older refugees are not isolated from the mainstream aging services that already exist in many communities, and that they receive practical supports that help them live as independently as possible.
A major expectation in this opportunity is coordination with the aging-services system. Applicants are expected to establish or expand a working relationship with the State Agency on Aging and the local Area Agency on Aging. The intent is that older refugees in the community are actively connected to standard aging resources, rather than relying solely on refugee-specific programs. This linkage emphasis signals that ORR is looking for projects that build durable referral pathways, shared case coordination, and clear processes so older refugees can access the same senior supports available to other older adults.
In addition to building those partnerships, applicants are expected to provide appropriate services for older refugees who are currently not being served. That can include identifying gaps in local support systems, reaching older refugees who are disconnected from services, and ensuring culturally and linguistically appropriate assistance. The proposed activities should clearly relate to linking older refugees with community-based services that strengthen independent living, which generally points to supports such as navigation help, benefits counseling, transportation connections, access to health and behavioral health resources, in-home supports, meal programs, caregiver supports, or other aging-network services that stabilize daily life.
A specific required focus area is naturalization support. Projects are expected to develop services for older refugees, or connect them to naturalization services, with special attention to two groups: newly arrived older refugees and older refugees who have lost, or are at risk of losing, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and/or other federal benefits. This reflects a real-world pressure point for many older refugees, where citizenship status can affect eligibility and long-term stability. The grant therefore supports efforts that help older refugees understand requirements, access application assistance, and overcome barriers such as limited English proficiency, trauma history, disability, or difficulty obtaining documentation.
The opportunity was posted on April 26, 2012, with an application deadline of June 25, 2012, and electronic submissions were required by 11:59 p.m. ET on the due date. ORR projected about 20 awards with an estimated total funding amount of $3.5 million. Individual awards were expected to range from $100,000 (award floor) to $400,000 (award ceiling). There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the barrier for eligible entities to apply.
Eligibility is primarily aimed at state-level refugee program administrators. Eligible applicants include: (1) the state government agency responsible for the refugee program under 45 CFR 400.5 (or its designee), and (2) an agency with statewide responsibility for an alternative to the state-administered program under a Wilson/Fish grant authorized by section 412(e)(7) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (or its designee). The Wilson/Fish context is described as an approach intended to provide integrated services and cash assistance to refugees to support early employment and self-sufficiency, reduce reliance on welfare, and promote coordination among resettlement agencies and service providers. The announcement also notes that faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements may receive awards, while individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible.
Overall, this grant opportunity centers on building a coordinated local system of support for refugees age 60 and older, emphasizing mainstream aging-service connections, filling service gaps for unserved seniors, promoting independent living through practical linkages, and strengthening access to naturalization assistance especially where benefit eligibility is at stake. For technical issues accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Services to Older Refugees Grant (HHS 2012 ACF ORR RL 0319)
What is the Services to Older Refugees grant opportunity?
The Services to Older Refugees grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2012 ACF ORR RL 0319) is a discretionary federal grant administered by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) through the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). It funds social and supportive services intended to help older refugees live as independently as possible and stay connected to mainstream aging services in their communities.
Who is the grant intended to serve?
The grant is focused on older refugees and other ORR-eligible populations who are age 60 and above (as defined in the opportunity description). The program is designed to reach older individuals who may be isolated from existing community aging services and who need practical supports to maintain independent living.
What is the primary purpose of this program?
The core purpose is to fund social and supportive services for older refugees while ensuring they are not isolated from the established aging-services system in their communities. A key theme is linking older refugees to the same mainstream aging resources available to other older adults.
What is the main service approach ORR expects from applicants?
A major expectation is coordination with the aging-services system. Applicants are expected to establish or expand working relationships with the State Agency on Aging and the local Area Agency on Aging so older refugees are actively connected to standard aging resources rather than relying only on refugee-specific programs.
Are partnerships with aging-service agencies required?
The opportunity highlights an expectation that applicants will establish or expand working relationships with both the State Agency on Aging and the local Area Agency on Aging. The intent is to build durable referral pathways and shared case coordination that integrates older refugees into the mainstream aging network.
Why does the grant emphasize connecting older refugees to mainstream aging services?
The program is designed to prevent older refugees from being isolated from existing aging services already present in many communities. ORR is signaling interest in projects that create clear processes and referral pathways so older refugees can access standard senior supports available to other older adults.
What kinds of activities or services are supported under this grant?
Supported activities are those that link older refugees with community-based services that strengthen independent living. Examples referenced in the opportunity context include navigation assistance, benefits counseling, transportation connections, access to health and behavioral health resources, in-home supports, meal programs, caregiver supports, and other aging-network services that stabilize daily life.
Does the program focus on underserved or unserved older refugees?
Yes. Applicants are expected to provide appropriate services for older refugees who are currently not being served. This can include identifying gaps in local support systems, reaching older refugees who are disconnected from services, and ensuring assistance is culturally and linguistically appropriate.
Is naturalization support required as part of the project?
Yes. A specific required focus area is naturalization support. Projects are expected to develop services for older refugees and/or connect them to naturalization services.
Which groups of older refugees should receive special attention for naturalization support?
The opportunity calls for special attention to (1) newly arrived older refugees and (2) older refugees who have lost, or are at risk of losing, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and/or other federal benefits.
Why is naturalization emphasized in this grant?
The opportunity links naturalization to long-term stability, noting that citizenship status can affect eligibility for SSI and other federal benefits. The grant supports efforts that help older refugees understand requirements, access application assistance, and overcome barriers such as limited English proficiency, trauma history, disability, or difficulty obtaining documentation.
What is the application deadline and submission requirement?
The opportunity was posted on April 26, 2012. The application deadline was June 25, 2012, and electronic submissions were required by 11:59 p.m. ET on the due date.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
ORR projected approximately 20 awards with an estimated total funding amount of $3.5 million.
What is the expected award size?
Individual awards were expected to range from $100,000 (award floor) to $400,000 (award ceiling).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is primarily aimed at state-level refugee program administrators. Eligible applicants include (1) the state government agency responsible for the refugee program under 45 CFR 400.5 (or its designee) and (2) an agency with statewide responsibility for an alternative to the state-administered program under a Wilson/Fish grant authorized by section 412(e)(7) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (or its designee).
Can faith-based or community organizations apply?
The announcement notes that faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements may receive awards.
Who is not eligible to apply?
Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply under this opportunity.
What is the Wilson/Fish alternative referenced in the eligibility section?
The opportunity describes the Wilson/Fish approach as an alternative intended to provide integrated services and cash assistance to refugees to support early employment and self-sufficiency, reduce reliance on welfare, and promote coordination among resettlement agencies and service providers.
What kind of project design is ORR looking for?
The opportunity points to projects that build durable referral pathways, shared case coordination, and clear processes linking older refugees to mainstream aging services. It also expects efforts to identify gaps, reach unserved seniors, provide culturally and linguistically appropriate help, and include a naturalization component with attention to groups at risk of losing benefits.
Where can applicants get help with technical issues accessing the full announcement?
For technical issues accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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