Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2017 ACF ORR ZU 1133
Apply for HHS 2017 ACF ORR ZU 1133
- The HHS-ACF-ORR in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Standing Announcement for Residential (Staff 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 $5,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 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 grant opportunity titled "Standing Announcement for Residential (Staff Secure) Services for Unaccompanied Alien Children" is a discretionary federal funding program run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (HHS-ACF), through the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), Division of Childrens Services. Its purpose is to expand or sustain a network of state-licensed residential programs that can provide temporary shelter and child welfare services for unaccompanied children who have been placed in ORR custody. In practice, the funding supports organizations that operate a specific type of placement known as a "staff secure" facility, intended for minors who require closer supervision than standard shelter care due to behavioral concerns or risk factors.
The services covered under this opportunity start when ORR formally accepts a child for placement into ORR care and continue until one of several endpoints occurs: the child is released from ORR custody (for example, to an approved sponsor), the child turns 18, or the childs immigration case reaches a final result that includes removal from the United States. The broader framework ORR describes emphasizes providing care in the least restrictive setting that is appropriate for the childs age and needs, meaning staff secure placement is not a default option, but a higher-supervision placement reserved for certain profiles of youth who cannot safely or appropriately be served in a lower-restriction shelter setting.
A central requirement of this announcement is that funded providers must be licensed by the relevant state authority to deliver residential care with a heightened level of supervision. Staff secure programs are expected to serve children who may have delinquent behaviors or related risk indicators, including possible gang involvement, serious behavioral challenges, and/or a low to moderate risk of flight. The intent is to ensure these youth receive structured supervision and services while still being housed in a residential child welfare environment rather than a correctional or detention model. Because the setting is higher supervision, applicants should expect that ORR will look for strong staffing plans, safety procedures, behavioral health supports, and clear protocols for supervision and incident response, aligned with child welfare standards and licensing rules.
Compliance obligations are a major part of the opportunity. Any entity funded under this announcement must follow the Flores Settlement Agreement and the Perez-Olano Settlement Agreement, along with relevant federal regulations, applicable laws, and ORR policies, instructions, and procedures. These requirements shape day-to-day operations, including expectations around the care environment, access to services, documentation, placement decisions, and protections for minors in federal custody. ORR specifically points applicants to its published policies and procedures on unaccompanied children, signaling that successful program design needs to be built around those established ORR standards rather than created from scratch in isolation.
From an administrative standpoint, the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally means the federal government anticipates having substantial involvement in the funded work compared with a standard grant. The funding opportunity number is HHS 2017 ACF ORR ZU 1133, and the CFDA number listed is 93.676, within the category of Income Security and Social Services. The announcement was posted and created on May 31, 2016, with an application closing date of August 1, 2016 (as reflected in both original and current closing dates in the provided source data). The expected scale indicates up to 15 awards, with an award ceiling of $5,000,000, suggesting ORR anticipated multiple providers or multiple sites capable of delivering staff secure residential capacity.
Eligibility is broad and includes many public and private entity types: state, county, and local governments; special districts; independent school districts; public and private institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status; for-profit organizations (including other than small businesses); and small businesses. The listing also notes "unrestricted" eligibility among the entity types named, subject to any clarifications in the full FOA. In practical terms, the key gating factor is less about organizational category and more about the ability to operate a state-licensed staff secure residential program and meet ORRs programmatic and legal compliance requirements.
Overall, this standing announcement is designed to build ORRs capacity to place certain unaccompanied children in appropriately supervised residential programs that can safely manage behavioral and flight-risk concerns while still delivering child welfare-oriented care. Applicants are expected to align tightly with ORR guidance and settlement agreement requirements, demonstrate licensure and operational readiness for staff secure services, and deliver temporary, structured residential care that lasts only for the period the youth remains in ORR custody or until a defined case or age-related endpoint is reached.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Standing Announcement for Residential (Staff Secure) Services for Unaccompanied Alien Children."
Which federal agency runs this funding opportunity?
It is run 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 Childrens Services.
What is the purpose of this funding?
The purpose is to expand or sustain a network of state-licensed residential programs that provide temporary shelter and child welfare services for unaccompanied children placed in ORR custody, specifically through "staff secure" residential placements.
What type of program does this funding support?
The funding supports organizations that operate "staff secure" facilities, which are residential child welfare placements with a heightened level of supervision compared to standard shelter care.
What does "staff secure" mean in this context?
"Staff secure" refers to a state-licensed residential care setting designed to provide closer supervision than standard shelter care. It is intended for minors who require more structure and oversight due to behavioral concerns or risk factors.
Is staff secure placement the default placement for children in ORR custody?
No. ORR emphasizes care in the least restrictive setting appropriate for the childs age and needs. Staff secure placement is a higher-supervision option reserved for youth who cannot safely or appropriately be served in a lower-restriction shelter setting.
Who are the children served by staff secure programs under this announcement?
Staff secure programs are expected to serve unaccompanied children in ORR custody who may present delinquent behaviors or related risk indicators, such as possible gang involvement, serious behavioral challenges, and/or a low to moderate risk of flight.
When do services begin and end for an individual child?
Services begin when ORR formally accepts a child for placement into ORR care and continue until one of the following happens: the child is released from ORR custody (for example, to an approved sponsor), the child turns 18, or the childs immigration case reaches a final result that includes removal from the United States.
What kind of care environment is ORR seeking through this funding?
ORR is seeking a structured, higher-supervision residential child welfare environment for certain youth, rather than a correctional or detention model, while still delivering temporary shelter and child welfare services.
Is state licensure required to apply or operate under this award?
Yes. A central requirement is that funded providers must be licensed by the relevant state authority to deliver residential care with a heightened level of supervision (staff secure).
What operational areas are likely to be closely reviewed by ORR for staff secure programs?
Because staff secure settings require higher supervision, applicants should expect ORR to look for strong staffing plans, safety procedures, behavioral health supports, and clear protocols for supervision and incident response, aligned with child welfare standards and state licensing rules.
What compliance requirements apply to funded providers?
Funded entities must comply with the Flores Settlement Agreement and the Perez-Olano Settlement Agreement, along with relevant federal regulations, applicable laws, and ORR policies, instructions, and procedures.
Why are the Flores and Perez-Olano settlement agreements important for this opportunity?
These settlement agreements shape day-to-day operations, including expectations for the care environment, access to services, documentation, placement decisions, and protections for minors in federal custody.
Where should applicants look for program standards and operating expectations?
ORR specifically points applicants to its published policies and procedures on unaccompanied children, indicating that program design is expected to align with established ORR standards.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, meaning the federal government anticipates substantial involvement in the funded work compared with a standard grant.
What are the identifying numbers associated with this opportunity?
The funding opportunity number is HHS 2017 ACF ORR ZU 1133, and the CFDA number listed is 93.676 (Income Security and Social Services).
When was the announcement posted, and what was the application closing date?
The announcement was posted and created on May 31, 2016. The application closing date listed is August 1, 2016 (reflected as both the original and current closing date in the provided source data).
How many awards were anticipated under this announcement?
The expected scale indicates up to 15 awards.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed is $5,000,000.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes: state, county, and local governments; special districts; independent school districts; public and private institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status; for-profit organizations (including other than small businesses); and small businesses.
Is eligibility restricted by organization type?
The listing notes "unrestricted" eligibility among the entity types named, subject to any clarifications in the full funding opportunity announcement (FOA). In practice, the key factor is the ability to operate a state-licensed staff secure residential program and meet ORR programmatic and legal compliance requirements.
What is the main practical "gate" for applicants, based on the description provided?
More than organizational category, the major gating factor is whether the applicant can operate a state-licensed staff secure residential program and comply with ORR requirements, including settlement agreements and ORR policies and procedures.
What overall outcome is ORR trying to achieve through this standing announcement?
The announcement is designed to build ORRs capacity to place certain unaccompanied children in appropriately supervised residential programs that can safely manage behavioral and flight-risk concerns while still providing child welfare-oriented care during the period the youth remains in ORR custody.
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