Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2010 ACF ORR RW 0051
Apply for HHS 2010 ACF ORR RW 0051
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Wilson/Fish Alternative Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.583 Refugee and Entrant AssistanceWilson/Fish Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 18, 2010 and posted on May 18, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 19, 2010 See link to full announcement for details. IMPORTANT NOTE Applications submitted electronically via Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 430 p.m., eastern time, on the due date referenced above.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $32,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $20,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 13 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- According to Section 412 (e) of the INA Cash Assistance and Medical Assistance to Refugees, quotThe (ORR) Director is authorized to provide assistance, reimbursement to States, and grants to, and contracts with, public or private nonprofit agencies...quot Faith based and community organuizations are eligible to apply under this announcement. Individuals and foreign entities are not eligible for awards made under this announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Wilson/Fish Alternative Program grant opportunity is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). It supports Wilson/Fish projects that propose innovative ways to deliver integrated refugee assistance, combining direct cash assistance with coordinated services that help newly arrived refugees stabilize quickly and move toward self-sufficiency. The emphasis is on creating or operating an alternative approach to the usual state-administered refugee cash and service systems, while still meeting core program expectations for coverage and access.
ORR is open to applications from two broad groups. First, organizations that already run a Wilson/Fish program may apply to continue or enhance their work. Second, organizations that have never administered a Wilson/Fish program may apply if they propose either to establish or maintain a refugee program in a state where the state is not participating in the refugee program (or is withdrawing from it, in whole or in part), or to provide an alternative model to the existing system of assistance and services for refugees. In other words, the opportunity is designed both to sustain existing Wilson/Fish models and to enable new operators to step in where state participation is limited or changing, or where a different service delivery model would better serve refugees.
A central requirement is that applicants must commit to serving, at minimum, all newly arriving refugees in the state or geographic area covered by the particular cash assistance type the project proposes to administer. The announcement specifically references refugees who would otherwise be eligible for Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) and/or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), described as "RCA type" or "TANF type" refugees. This requirement is meant to prevent selective coverage and ensure that the Wilson/Fish approach functions as a true system alternative for the covered population, rather than a limited pilot serving only a subset of arrivals.
ORR strongly prefers projects that are statewide in scope. If a new applicant proposes a non-statewide Wilson/Fish alternative project, the application must justify why a smaller geographic footprint is in the best interests of the state’s refugees. That justification must include a statement of support from the State Refugee Coordinator, signaling that the proposed limited scope is aligned with state refugee resettlement needs and planning.
The funding instrument for this opportunity is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates substantial federal involvement in the funded project compared to a standard grant. The program is categorized under Income Security and Social Services, and it is associated with CFDA number 93.583 (Refugee and Entrant Assistance, Wilson/Fish Program). The announcement anticipated up to 13 awards, with an estimated total funding level of $32,000,000. Individual awards were expected to range from a floor of $500,000 to a ceiling of $20,000,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated, which can reduce barriers for nonprofit applicants and allow more of the project budget to be supported with federal funds.
Eligible applicants include public and private nonprofit organizations, explicitly including faith-based and community organizations, consistent with ORR’s authority under Section 412(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide grants and contracts to public or private nonprofit agencies for refugee cash and medical assistance-related activities. Individuals and foreign entities are not eligible to receive awards under this announcement.
Key administrative details include the Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2010-ACF-ORR-RW-0051, a posted date of May 18, 2010, and an application deadline of July 19, 2010. Applications submitted through Grants.gov were required to be received by 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The opportunity was archived on August 18, 2010. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the point of contact listed is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Wilson/Fish Alternative Program Grant Opportunity FAQs
What is the Wilson/Fish Alternative Program grant opportunity?
It is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). The opportunity supports Wilson/Fish projects that propose innovative ways to deliver integrated refugee assistance, combining direct cash assistance with coordinated services to help newly arrived refugees stabilize quickly and move toward self-sufficiency.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The funder is HHS, ACF, ORR (Office of Refugee Resettlement).
What is the main purpose or emphasis of this funding?
The emphasis is on creating or operating an alternative approach to typical state-administered refugee cash and service systems, while still meeting core program expectations for coverage and access.
What types of projects does ORR want to fund under this opportunity?
ORR is seeking Wilson/Fish projects that integrate cash assistance with coordinated services and that operate as an alternative model to the usual system of refugee cash and services in the covered area. The aim is to support rapid stabilization and progress toward self-sufficiency for newly arrived refugees.
Who can apply for this opportunity?
Eligible applicants include public and private nonprofit organizations. The announcement explicitly includes faith-based and community organizations.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. Individuals are not eligible to receive awards under this announcement.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible to receive awards under this announcement.
Can current Wilson/Fish program operators apply?
Yes. Organizations that already run a Wilson/Fish program may apply to continue or enhance their work.
Can an organization that has never administered a Wilson/Fish program apply?
Yes. New operators may apply if they propose either (1) to establish or maintain a refugee program in a state where the state is not participating in the refugee program (or is withdrawing from it, in whole or in part), or (2) to provide an alternative model to the existing system of assistance and services for refugees.
What does it mean to propose an "alternative" to the usual state-administered refugee system?
It means proposing a different approach to delivering refugee cash assistance and coordinated services than the standard state-administered system, while still meeting core expectations for coverage and access for the population the project is responsible for serving.
Is there a minimum service coverage requirement?
Yes. Applicants must commit to serving, at minimum, all newly arriving refugees in the state or geographic area covered by the particular cash assistance type the project proposes to administer.
Which refugee populations are specifically referenced for coverage?
The announcement references newly arriving refugees who would otherwise be eligible for Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) and/or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). These are described as "RCA type" or "TANF type" refugees.
Why does the announcement require serving all newly arriving refugees in the covered area (by cash assistance type)?
The requirement is intended to prevent selective coverage and to ensure the Wilson/Fish approach functions as a true system alternative for the covered population, rather than a limited pilot serving only a subset of new arrivals.
Does ORR prefer statewide projects?
Yes. ORR strongly prefers projects that are statewide in scope.
Can a new applicant propose a project that is not statewide?
Yes, but if a new applicant proposes a non-statewide Wilson/Fish alternative project, the application must justify why a smaller geographic footprint is in the best interests of the state's refugees.
What is required to justify a non-statewide project scope?
The justification must include a statement of support from the State Refugee Coordinator indicating that the proposed limited scope aligns with state refugee resettlement needs and planning.
What type of funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates substantial federal involvement in the funded project compared to a standard grant.
What is the program category associated with this funding?
The program is categorized under Income Security and Social Services.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 93.583 (Refugee and Entrant Assistance, Wilson/Fish Program).
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated up to 13 awards.
What was the estimated total funding level?
The estimated total funding level was $32,000,000.
What was the expected funding range for individual awards?
Individual awards were expected to range from $500,000 (floor) to $20,000,000 (ceiling).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the information provided.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2010-ACF-ORR-RW-0051.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posted date was May 18, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was July 19, 2010.
What time were Grants.gov submissions due on the deadline date?
Applications submitted through Grants.gov were required to be received by 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Has this funding opportunity been archived?
Yes. The opportunity was archived on August 18, 2010.
Where could applicants get help accessing the full announcement?
The point of contact listed for help accessing the full announcement is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
What legal authority is referenced for eligible applicant types?
ORR references its authority under Section 412(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide grants and contracts to public or private nonprofit agencies for refugee cash and medical assistance-related activities.
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