# U.S. Repatriation Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hhs-2021-acf-ohsepr-rr-1960-u-s-repatriation-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/329345

> Administration for Children and Families offered grants of up to $1.9 million (at least $1.0 million) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make one award worth $1.9 million in total. Applications closed on September 27, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HHS-2021-ACF-OHSEPR-RR-1960 |
| Agency | Administration for Children and Families |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | September 27, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $1.9 million |
| Award floor | $1.0 million |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $1.9 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.579 |

## Who can apply

- 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

Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and from funding under this announcement.

## What the grant funds

The U.S. Repatriation Program was established to provide temporary assistance to private U.S. citizens and their dependents identified by the Department of State (DOS) as having returned from a foreign country to the U.S. because of (1) destitution, illness, war, threat of war, or a similar crisis, and are without available resources or (2) mental illness. The Program provides temporary assistance for up to 90 days to eligible repatriates. Temporary assistance is defined by legislation as money payments, medical care, temporary billeting (e.g. public shelter), transportation, and other goods and services necessary for the health or welfare of individuals (including guidance, counseling, and other welfare services). This temporary assistance is provided in the form of a loan and must be repaid to the U.S. Government.

## Questions people ask

### Is HHS-2021-ACF-OHSEPR-RR-1960 still open?

No. It closed on September 27, 2021.

### Who can apply for U.S. Repatriation Program?

Administration for Children and Families accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for U.S. Repatriation Program?

Closed September 27, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $1.9 million each. About $1.9 million in total for one award.

### Who has won U.S. Repatriation grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were International Social Service United States of America Branch Inc, Arizona Department of Economic Security, Virginia Department of Social Services. The program made 17 awards worth $10.6 million in that time.