HHS-2021-ACF-ORR-RG-1919: Refugee Family Child Care Microenterprise Development Program
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Administration for Children and Families - ORR notices from 2021.
Administration for Children and Families - ORR offered grants of up to $187,500 (at least $150,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 8 awards worth $1.5 million in total. Applications closed on June 1, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 17, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$187,500
- Award floor$150,000
- Total funding$1.5 million
- Expected awards8
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HHS-2024-ACF-ORR-RG-0023 | April 19, 2024 | Closed June 28, 2024 | Closed |
| HHS-2022-ACF-ORR-RG-0142 | April 26, 2022 | Closed June 28, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | March 17, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 1, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | July 1, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
All 13 applicant types the notice lists
- 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
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Eligible applicants for refugee programs under 412 (c) (1) (A) are "public and private nonprofit agencies." 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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Refugee and Entrant Assistance Discretionary Grants awards averaged $3.4 million; this notice allows up to $187,500 per award.
- Most of the program's money (90% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) invites eligible entities to submit competitive grant applications for funding under the Refugee Family Child Care Microenterprise Development Project (RFCCMED). Through the RFCCMED program, ORR will provide funding for applicants which, through internal capacity and partnerships, will provide refugee participants with training and technical assistance in professional child care, microenterprise development, and financial literacy; assist refugee participants in navigating the child care licensing process; and provide direct financial assistance as needed to enable participants to prepare their homes for child care business operation. The three main objectives of RCCMED are to 1) help refugees to achieve economic self-sufficiency by establishing licensed family child care (FCC) businesses; 2) help refugee families gain access to licensed FCC businesses which will meet the early care and developmental needs of refugee children; and 3) assist refugees in learning how to navigate mainstream child care services.
Who has won Refugee and Entrant Assistance Discretionary Grants grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Refugee and Entrant Assistance Discretionary Grants (93.576) awarded $1.1 billion across 309 grant awards, an average of $3.4 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Rescue Committee, Inc. | New York | 5 | $130 million |
| U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants, Inc. | Virginia | 9 | $114 million |
| Church World Service, Inc. | New York | 5 | $113 million |
| Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service Inc | Maryland | 6 | $112 million |
| United States Conference of Catholic Bishops | District of Columbia | 1 | $109 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is HHS-2021-ACF-ORR-RG-1919 still open?
No. It closed on June 1, 2021.
Who can apply for Refugee Family Child Care Microenterprise Development Program?
Administration for Children and Families - ORR 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 Refugee Family Child Care Microenterprise Development Program?
Closed June 1, 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 $187,500 each. About $1.5 million in total across about 8 awards.
Who has won Refugee and Entrant Assistance Discretionary Grants grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were International Rescue Committee, Inc., U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants, Inc., Church World Service, Inc. The program made 309 awards worth $1.1 billion in that time.
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