Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2017 ACF ORR ZU 1154
Apply for HHS 2017 ACF ORR ZU 1154
- The HHS-ACF-ORR in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Standing Announcement for Residential (Therapeutic) 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.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
The Standing Announcement for Residential (Therapeutic) Services for Unaccompanied Alien Children is a discretionary federal funding opportunity run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), specifically the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) through the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), Division of Childrens Services (DCS). The purpose is to fund organizations that can provide temporary residential care and related child welfare services to unaccompanied children (UC) who have been placed in ORR custody. Care begins as soon as ORR accepts a child for placement and continues until the child is released from ORR custody, meaning providers are expected to support children during a transitional period while legal, placement, and reunification processes move forward.
This announcement is focused on therapeutic residential care providers, including (but not limited to) psychiatric treatment facilities and therapeutic shelters or group homes that specialize in serving children with significant behavioral, conduct, or mental health needs. ORR is looking for programs that can operate in a highly structured clinical environment and that can safely and appropriately serve UC with a range of mental health conditions. A central expectation is that services are delivered in the least restrictive setting appropriate to each childs age and individualized needs, which aligns with common child welfare and behavioral health best practices and ORRs broader framework for care.
A key compliance and credentialing element is that any therapeutic residential facility funded under this opportunity must be licensed by the state in which it operates as a therapeutic treatment facility. In addition, if the provider offers psychiatric treatment services, the facility must also hold accreditation from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), or an equivalent recognized accrediting body. These requirements are meant to ensure that programs meet established standards for clinical quality, safety, and oversight, especially when serving children with higher acuity behavioral health needs.
Awardees must operate under a cooperative agreement, which typically means ORR will have a more active role than it would under a standard grant. In practice, cooperative agreements often involve closer federal involvement in program planning, implementation, reporting, and ongoing monitoring to ensure the program is meeting federal requirements and responding to changes in capacity needs. The funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services, and the CFDA number tied to this opportunity is 93.676, which is commonly used for ORR-related services.
The opportunity is broadly open in terms of applicant type. Eligible applicants include 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 or without 501(c)(3) status; for-profit entities (including small businesses); and other eligible entities as described in the announcement. This wide eligibility reflects ORRs reliance on a diverse network of providers to meet fluctuating national demand for UC placements and specialized therapeutic capacity.
Legally and operationally, funded entities must comply with major settlement agreements and governing standards that shape how unaccompanied children are housed and cared for. The announcement explicitly requires adherence to the Flores Settlement Agreement and the Perez-Olano Settlement Agreement, along with relevant federal regulations, applicable laws, and ORR policies, instructions, and procedures. These compliance requirements affect everything from conditions of care and placement standards to case management expectations, documentation, and safeguards for childrens rights and wellbeing. ORR also directs applicants to review ORR policies on children entering the United States unaccompanied, emphasizing that these policies are not optional background material but foundational to designing an approvable program model.
In terms of scale, the posted award ceiling is $3,000,000, and ORR anticipated making around 10 awards under this announcement. The opportunity was posted May 31, 2016, with an application closing date of August 1, 2016. Overall, the funding is designed to expand or strengthen a network of state-licensed, clinically capable therapeutic residential programs that can provide structured, compliant, and child-appropriate care for unaccompanied children with elevated behavioral health needs while they remain in ORR custody.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the Standing Announcement for Residential (Therapeutic) Services for Unaccompanied Alien Children.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This is a discretionary federal funding opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), Division of Children's Services (DCS).
What is the purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to fund organizations that can provide temporary residential care and related child welfare services to unaccompanied children (UC) placed in ORR custody, from the time ORR accepts a child for placement until the child is released from ORR custody.
Who are the children served under this program?
The program serves unaccompanied children (UC) who have been placed in the custody of ORR.
What type of residential programs is ORR seeking under this announcement?
The announcement is focused on therapeutic residential care providers, including (but not limited to) psychiatric treatment facilities and therapeutic shelters or group homes that specialize in serving children with significant behavioral, conduct, or mental health needs.
What level of clinical structure is expected for funded programs?
ORR is looking for programs that can operate in a highly structured clinical environment and can safely and appropriately serve UC with a range of mental health conditions.
What does "least restrictive setting" mean in the context of this opportunity?
A central expectation is that services are delivered in the least restrictive setting appropriate to each child's age and individualized needs, consistent with child welfare and behavioral health best practices and ORR's framework for care.
Do facilities have to be licensed by the state?
Yes. Any therapeutic residential facility funded under this opportunity must be licensed by the state in which it operates as a therapeutic treatment facility.
Is accreditation required for psychiatric treatment services?
Yes. If a provider offers psychiatric treatment services, the facility must also hold accreditation from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) or an equivalent recognized accrediting body.
What type of award mechanism is used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
Awards are made under a cooperative agreement, which typically involves a more active federal role than a standard grant. This can include closer involvement in program planning, implementation, reporting, and ongoing monitoring.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number tied to this opportunity is 93.676.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include 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 or without 501(c)(3) status; for-profit entities (including small businesses); and other eligible entities as described in the announcement.
Are both nonprofit and for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. The announcement includes nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status) and for-profit entities (including small businesses) among eligible applicant types.
What major legal and policy requirements apply to funded programs?
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 does the announcement emphasize ORR policies for unaccompanied children?
ORR directs applicants to review ORR policies on children entering the United States unaccompanied and treats these policies as foundational requirements for designing an approvable program model, not optional background information.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling) listed for this opportunity?
The posted award ceiling is $3,000,000.
How many awards did ORR anticipate making?
ORR anticipated making around 10 awards under this announcement.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 31, 2016.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was August 1, 2016.
How long are children expected to stay in care under this program?
Care begins as soon as ORR accepts a child for placement and continues until the child is released from ORR custody, supporting children through a transitional period while legal, placement, and reunification processes move forward.
What is ORR trying to accomplish at a system level with this funding?
The funding is intended to expand or strengthen a network of state-licensed, clinically capable therapeutic residential programs that can provide structured, compliant, and child-appropriate care for unaccompanied children with elevated behavioral health needs while they remain in ORR custody.
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Income Security and Social Services
Next opportunity: Standing Announcement for Residential (Shelter) Services for Unaccompanied Children
Previous opportunity: Limited Competition for the Continuation of the National Consortium on Alcohol and Neurodevelopment in Adolescence (NCANDA) Research Project Sites (U01)
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for HHS 2017 ACF ORR ZU 1154
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (HHS 2017 ACF ORR ZU 1154) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Standing Announcement for Residential (Shelter) Services for Unaccompanied Children Apply for HHS 2017 ACF ORR ZU 1132 Funding Number: HHS 2017 ACF ORR ZU 1132 Agency: HHS-ACF-ORR Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $45,000,000 |
| Standing Announcement for Residential (Long Term Foster Care) Services for Unaccompanied Children Apply for HHS 2017 ACF ORR ZU 1135 Funding Number: HHS 2017 ACF ORR ZU 1135 Agency: HHS-ACF-ORR Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,500,000 |
| Standing Announcement for Residential (Staff Secure) Services for Unaccompanied Alien Children Apply for HHS 2017 ACF ORR ZU 1133 Funding Number: HHS 2017 ACF ORR ZU 1133 Agency: HHS-ACF-ORR Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $5,000,000 |
| Preferred Communities (PC) Program Apply for HHS 2016 ACF ORR RP 1116 Funding Number: HHS 2016 ACF ORR RP 1116 Agency: HHS-ACF-ORR Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $3,500,000 |
| Transitional Living Program Special Population Demonstration Project: LGBTQ Runaway and Homeless Youth and Young Adults Who Have Left Foster Care After Age 18 Apply for HHS 2016 ACF ACYF LG 1185 Funding Number: HHS 2016 ACF ACYF LG 1185 Agency: HHS-ACF-FYSB Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $625,000 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee - Choctaw, Dallas, Marengo, and Wilcox Counties, Alabama Apply for HHS 2017 ACF OHS CH R04 1199 Funding Number: HHS 2017 ACF OHS CH R04 1199 Agency: HHS-ACF-OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $4,548,551 |
| Migrant and Seasonal Early Head Start Expansion and Early Head Start-Child Care Partnerships Apply for HHS 2016 ACF OHS HM 1183 Funding Number: HHS 2016 ACF OHS HM 1183 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,500,000 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native Early Head Start Expansion and Early Head Start-Child Care Partnerships Apply for HHS 2016 ACF OHS HI R11 1182 Funding Number: HHS 2016 ACF OHS HI R11 1182 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| Domestic Victims of Human Trafficking Program Apply for HHS 2016 ACF ACYF TV 1186 Funding Number: HHS 2016 ACF ACYF TV 1186 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children Families - ACYF/FYSB Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $300,000 |
| Early Head Start Expansion and Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership Grants Apply for HHS 2016 ACF OHS HP 1181 Funding Number: HHS 2016 ACF OHS HP 1181 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $8,000,000 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee - The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Apply for HHS 2017 ACF OHS CH R02 1202 Funding Number: HHS 2017 ACF OHS CH R02 1202 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $120,322,005 |
| 2017 State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) Base Grant Apply for HHS 2017 ACL CIP SAPG 0184 Funding Number: HHS 2017 ACL CIP SAPG 0184 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $5,003,012 |
| National Quality Improvement Center for Preventive Services and Interventions in Indian Country Apply for HHS 2017 ACF ACYF CA 1234 Funding Number: HHS 2017 ACF ACYF CA 1234 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) Implementation Research and Evaluation Planning Grants: Phase I/Cohort 2 Apply for HHS 2017 ACF OPRE YE 1217 Funding Number: HHS 2017 ACF OPRE YE 1217 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OPRE Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $75,000 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee - The City of Detroit (Zip Codes 48219 and 48235), Michigan Apply for HHS 2017 ACF OHS CH R05 1244 Funding Number: HHS 2017 ACF OHS CH R05 1244 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,482,833 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee - Philadelphia (Lower North Philadelphia), Pennsylvania Apply for HHS 2017 ACF OHS CH R03 1248 Funding Number: HHS 2017 ACF OHS CH R03 1248 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $5,465,393 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee - DuPage County, Illinois Apply for HHS 2017 ACF OHS CH R05 1243 Funding Number: HHS 2017 ACF OHS CH R05 1243 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $5,798,502 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee - Frederick County, Maryland Apply for HHS 2017 ACF OHS CH R03 1242 Funding Number: HHS 2017 ACF OHS CH R03 1242 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,249,358 |
| Head Start Grantee - Butler County, Kansas Apply for HHS 2017 ACF OHS CH R07 1245 Funding Number: HHS 2017 ACF OHS CH R07 1245 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,094,394 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee - Edwards, Kinney, Real, Uvalde, and Zavala Counties, Texas Apply for HHS 2017 ACF OHS CH R06 1247 Funding Number: HHS 2017 ACF OHS CH R06 1247 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $5,100,947 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "HHS 2017 ACF ORR ZU 1154", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.