# Wilson Fish Bridge to Employment Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hhs-2026-acf-orr-rw-0008-wilson-fish-bridge-to-employment-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361890

> Administration for Children and Families - ORR offered grants of up to $14.4 million (at least $250,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 6 awards worth $17.4 million in total. Applications closed on August 10, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HHS-2026-ACF-ORR-RW-0008 |
| Agency | Administration for Children and Families - ORR |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 10, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $14.4 million |
| Award floor | $250,000 |
| Expected awards | 6 |
| Total funding | $17.4 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.583 |

## 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

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

## What the grant funds

The Wilson Fish Bridge to Employment Program (WF B2E) provides funds to ensure recipients of Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) can access required employment services as outlined in the Immigration and Nationality Act. ORR"s primary strategy for ensuring access to these required services in most states is through the Refugee Support Services (RSS) program. Beginning in FY 2027, RSS will no longer be available in select states. The WF B2E program provides required employment training and placement services, as well as English language training, to recipients of RCA in the states where RSS will no longer operate. Services provided under this program are only available to individuals within the first 36 months after they either arrive in the United States or within the first 36 months they receive an ORR-eligible status. Approved projects will fund required services either directly or through subawards. Details on the states in which this program will operate will be available in the forthcoming NOFO.

## Questions people ask

### Is HHS-2026-ACF-ORR-RW-0008 still open?

No. It closed on August 10, 2026.

### Who can apply for Wilson Fish Bridge to Employment 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 Wilson Fish Bridge to Employment Program?

Closed August 10, 2026. 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 $14.4 million each. About $17.4 million in total across about 6 awards.

### Who has won Refugee and Entrant Assistance Wilson/Fish Program grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Maryland Department of Human Services, Catholic Charities of Louisville Inc, Arizona Department of Economic Security. The program made 21 awards worth $4.0 million in that time.