Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2016 ACF ORR RR 1136
Apply for HHS 2016 ACF ORR RR 1136
- The HHS-ACF-ORR in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Repatriation Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.579.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 22, 2016 and posted on Apr 22, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 22, 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 $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 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 U.S. Repatriation Program is a federal assistance program run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Administration for Children and Families Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). It was created in 1935 under Section 1113 of the Social Security Act to help U.S. citizens and their eligible dependents who return to the United States from abroad under crisis conditions and arrive without the resources to meet basic needs. The Department of State plays a key gatekeeping role by identifying and referring individuals as repatriates, generally in situations involving destitution, serious illness, war, threat of war, or similar emergencies that force or require return to the U.S.
The core purpose of the grant opportunity is to support the delivery of short-term, immediate stabilization services once repatriates arrive in the United States. The program can cover a range of urgent supports considered necessary for health or welfare, including cash assistance, medical care (including counseling), temporary housing or billeting such as shelter, transportation, and other essential goods and services. A defining feature is that this assistance is not a traditional benefit that is automatically free to the recipient; it is provided as a service loan that must be repaid to the U.S. Government. In other words, the program is structured as temporary help to bridge a crisis period, with repayment expected when feasible.
Assistance is generally limited to up to 90 days, reflecting the program's short-term nature. ORR may extend this period when circumstances justify continued support, consistent with the authority in 42 U.S.C. section 1313. Cases can also be closed earlier than 90 days if it is determined the individual has gained access to resources sufficient to meet immediate needs. After a case is closed, ORR, working through arrangements with the Program Support Center, begins collecting the amount associated with the services that were provided. Program rules also allow repatriates to request a waiver or deferral of the repatriation loan, and ORR reviews and decides those requests on a case-by-case basis, rather than through automatic eligibility.
From a funding mechanics standpoint, this opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2016-ACF-ORR-RR-1136) was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement within the federal assistance framework, categorized under Income Security and Social Services and listed under CFDA 93.579. The posting date was April 22, 2016, with a closing date of June 22, 2016. The opportunity anticipated a single award, with an award ceiling of $1,000,000, indicating the federal government expected to fund one main recipient to help carry out program responsibilities in coordination with ORR.
Eligibility was broad, allowing applications from many types of entities that could realistically administer emergency support services and coordinate with government partners. Eligible applicants included 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 and Indian housing authorities; nonprofit organizations (both with and without 501(c)(3) status); for-profit organizations (other than small businesses); and small businesses. The practical takeaway is that ORR was open to partnering with a wide range of capable organizations, as long as they could meet program requirements and operate within the cooperative agreement structure, which typically involves substantial federal involvement or coordination during performance.
Overall, the opportunity supports the infrastructure and operational capacity needed to quickly assist U.S. citizens returning from overseas crises, focusing on immediate health, safety, shelter, and transportation needs. At the same time, it preserves a repayment and case management framework that treats the assistance as a recoverable loan whenever possible, while still allowing flexibility through waivers or deferrals when repayment would be inappropriate or unrealistic.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the U.S. Repatriation Program?
The U.S. Repatriation Program is a federal assistance program run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). It was created in 1935 under Section 1113 of the Social Security Act to support U.S. citizens and eligible dependents who return to the United States from abroad under crisis conditions and arrive without the resources to meet basic needs.
What is the purpose of this grant opportunity?
The purpose of the opportunity is to support the delivery of short-term, immediate stabilization services for repatriates after they arrive in the United States. The focus is on urgent health and welfare needs such as safety, shelter, transportation, and other essential supports during the initial crisis period.
Who identifies and refers someone as a repatriate?
The U.S. Department of State plays a key gatekeeping role by identifying and referring individuals as repatriates. Referrals generally occur in situations involving destitution, serious illness, war, threat of war, or similar emergencies that force or require a return to the United States.
Who is this program designed to help?
The program is designed to help U.S. citizens and their eligible dependents who return from abroad under crisis conditions and arrive without adequate resources to meet basic needs.
What types of services and supports can be provided?
The program can cover urgent supports considered necessary for health or welfare. Examples listed for this opportunity include cash assistance, medical care (including counseling), temporary housing or billeting (such as shelter), transportation, and other essential goods and services.
Is the assistance free to the repatriate?
No. A defining feature of this program is that assistance is provided as a service loan that must be repaid to the U.S. Government. It is intended as temporary help to bridge a crisis period, with repayment expected when feasible.
How long can assistance last?
Assistance is generally limited to up to 90 days, reflecting the program's short-term nature.
Can assistance extend beyond 90 days?
Yes. ORR may extend the period of assistance when circumstances justify continued support, consistent with the authority in 42 U.S.C. section 1313.
Can a case close before 90 days?
Yes. Cases can be closed earlier than 90 days if it is determined the individual has gained access to resources sufficient to meet immediate needs.
What happens after a repatriation assistance case is closed?
After a case is closed, ORR works through arrangements with the Program Support Center to begin collecting the amount associated with the services that were provided as part of the repatriation loan framework.
Can a repatriate request a waiver or deferral of repayment?
Yes. Program rules allow repatriates to request a waiver or deferral of the repatriation loan. ORR reviews and decides those requests on a case-by-case basis rather than through automatic eligibility.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2016-ACF-ORR-RR-1136.
What type of federal award was this opportunity?
This opportunity was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement within the federal assistance framework. A cooperative agreement typically involves substantial federal involvement or coordination during performance.
What program area or category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity was categorized under Income Security and Social Services.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 93.579.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posting date was April 22, 2016, and the closing date was June 22, 2016.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award, meaning the federal government expected to fund one main recipient to help carry out program responsibilities in coordination with ORR.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $1,000,000.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad. Eligible applicants included 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 and Indian housing authorities; nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status); for-profit organizations (other than small businesses); and small businesses.
What kinds of organizations was ORR looking to partner with?
Based on the eligibility list and cooperative agreement structure, ORR was open to partnering with a wide range of organizations capable of administering emergency support services and coordinating with government partners while meeting ORR program requirements.
What is the overall goal of the funded work?
The overall goal is to support infrastructure and operational capacity to quickly assist U.S. citizens returning from overseas crises, with emphasis on immediate health, safety, shelter, and transportation needs, while operating within a case management and repayment framework that treats assistance as a recoverable loan when feasible.
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