Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2017 ACF ORR ZU 1134
Apply for HHS 2017 ACF ORR ZU 1134
- The HHS-ACF-ORR in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Standing Announcement for Residential (Secure) Services for Unaccompanied Alien Children" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.676.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 31, 2016 and posted on May 31, 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 $3,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 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, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses, Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Standing Announcement for Residential (Secure) Services for Unaccompanied Alien Children is a discretionary federal funding opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), Division of Children's Services. Its purpose is to fund state-licensed providers that can operate secure residential facilities for unaccompanied children (UC) who are in ORR custody and who require a higher level of supervision and physical security than typical shelter or staff-secure placements. In practical terms, this grant supports the temporary, protective care of minors after ORR accepts them for placement and continues until they are released from ORR custody, turn 18, or their immigration case ends with a final removal disposition.
The FOA is specifically aimed at expanding or maintaining secure-care capacity for a specialized subset of unaccompanied children whose behavior presents serious safety or flight concerns. The target population includes youth with violent or criminal behavior that endangers others, a serious escape history or high escape risk, extremely disruptive or dangerous behavior in standard shelter settings, or disruptive and dangerous behavior even in staff-secure programs. Because secure placements are among the most restrictive options in ORR's continuum of care, providers are expected to use them only when appropriate and to still deliver services consistent with child welfare standards, focusing on safety, stabilization, and meeting the minors' developmental and therapeutic needs.
Funding is offered as a cooperative agreement, which generally signals a more hands-on partnership with the federal agency compared to a standard grant. ORR typically maintains substantial involvement through oversight, performance expectations, and adherence to program policies, procedures, and reporting requirements. While the announcement emphasizes secure placement, the underlying requirement remains that care must be delivered in the least restrictive setting appropriate to each child's age and needs, aligning secure placement decisions with individualized assessments and ongoing review.
A central eligibility and compliance requirement is licensure: any awarded provider operating a secure facility must be licensed by the state where the facility is located to provide secure care. Awardees must also comply with key legal settlements and governing frameworks that shape how unaccompanied children may be held and cared for, including the Flores Settlement Agreement and the Perez-Olano Settlement Agreement (as referenced in the notice), along with applicable federal regulations, laws, and ORR policies. Applicants are encouraged to consult ORR's published policies, instructions, and procedures on care for unaccompanied children, because those documents are considered critical to program design and day-to-day operations.
The opportunity is broadly open in terms of who may apply, spanning state, county, and local governments; public and private institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments and tribal organizations; public housing authorities; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status; and for-profit entities including small businesses, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications in the full announcement. The funding activity aligns with Income Security and Social Services and is associated with CFDA 93.676. As posted, the anticipated maximum award amount (ceiling) is $3,000,000, with an estimated 10 awards. The opportunity was posted on May 31, 2016, with a closing date of August 1, 2016, under Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2017-ACF-ORR-ZU-1134.
Overall, the grant is designed to ensure ORR has qualified, state-licensed secure residential providers capable of safely managing higher-risk unaccompanied children while still delivering required child welfare services, maintaining legal compliance, and following ORR's operational standards from intake through release.
FAQs: Standing Announcement for Residential (Secure) Services for Unaccompanied Alien Children
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), Division of Children's Services. It is titled the Standing Announcement for Residential (Secure) Services for Unaccompanied Alien Children.
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to fund state-licensed providers that can operate secure residential facilities for unaccompanied children (UC) in ORR custody who require a higher level of supervision and physical security than typical shelter or staff-secure placements.
What type of facility or program is being funded?
The opportunity supports secure residential care facilities (secure placements) that provide increased supervision and physical security for certain unaccompanied children in ORR custody.
Who is the target population served by this program?
The target population is a specialized subset of unaccompanied children whose behavior presents serious safety or flight concerns. The FOA describes youth who may have violent or criminal behavior that endangers others, a serious escape history or high escape risk, extremely disruptive or dangerous behavior in standard shelter settings, or disruptive and dangerous behavior even in staff-secure programs.
When does the supported care begin and end for a child?
In practical terms, the grant supports temporary, protective care of minors after ORR accepts them for placement and continues until they are released from ORR custody, turn 18, or their immigration case ends with a final removal disposition.
Is secure placement intended to be used for all unaccompanied children?
No. Secure placements are described as among the most restrictive options in ORR's continuum of care and are expected to be used only when appropriate for the child's circumstances.
Does ORR require placement in the least restrictive setting?
Yes. While the announcement emphasizes secure placement capacity, it also states that care must be delivered in the least restrictive setting appropriate to each child's age and needs, with secure placement decisions aligned to individualized assessments and ongoing review.
What kind of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
Funding is offered as a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates more substantial federal involvement than a standard grant, including oversight, performance expectations, and required adherence to program policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
What does "substantial involvement" by ORR typically mean under this opportunity?
Based on the announcement, ORR typically maintains substantial involvement through oversight, performance expectations, and compliance with ORR program policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
What are the licensure requirements to be eligible?
A central eligibility and compliance requirement is that any awarded provider operating a secure facility must be licensed by the state where the facility is located to provide secure care.
What legal and policy frameworks must awardees comply with?
Awardees must comply with key governing frameworks referenced in the notice, including the Flores Settlement Agreement and the Perez-Olano Settlement Agreement, as well as applicable federal regulations, laws, and ORR policies.
Are applicants expected to follow ORR policies and procedures beyond what is stated in the notice?
Yes. Applicants are encouraged to consult ORR's published policies, instructions, and procedures on care for unaccompanied children, and these documents are described as critical to program design and day-to-day operations.
What kinds of services are providers expected to deliver in secure care?
Even though the placements are secure, providers are expected to deliver services consistent with child welfare standards, focusing on safety, stabilization, and meeting minors' developmental and therapeutic needs.
Who can apply for this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is broadly open to a range of applicant types, including state, county, and local governments; public and private institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments and tribal organizations; public housing authorities; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status; and for-profit entities including small businesses (subject to any additional eligibility clarifications in the full announcement).
Do applicants need to be nonprofit organizations?
No. The announcement indicates that nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status) may apply, and it also includes for-profit entities (including small businesses) and multiple types of government and educational organizations.
Is this opportunity related to a specific CFDA program?
Yes. The funding is associated with CFDA 93.676.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity aligns with Income Security and Social Services.
What is the maximum award amount?
The anticipated maximum award amount (ceiling) listed is $3,000,000.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity estimate is 10 awards.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number provided is HHS-2017-ACF-ORR-ZU-1134.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on May 31, 2016, and the closing date listed is August 1, 2016.
What overall need is this grant designed to address?
The grant is designed to help ensure ORR has qualified, state-licensed secure residential providers capable of safely managing higher-risk unaccompanied children while delivering required child welfare services, maintaining legal compliance, and following ORR operational standards from intake through release.
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