HHS-2026-ACF-ORR-RW-0008: Wilson Fish Bridge to Employment 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 2026.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 10, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$14.4 million
- Award floor$250,000
- Total funding$17.4 million
- Expected awards6
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | July 10, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | August 10, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | September 9, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
All 12 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
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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Refugee and Entrant Assistance Wilson/Fish Program awards averaged $188,548; this notice allows up to $14.4 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (100% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
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.
Who has won Refugee and Entrant Assistance Wilson/Fish Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Refugee and Entrant Assistance Wilson/Fish Program (93.583) awarded $4.0 million across 21 grant awards, an average of $188,548 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland Department of Human Services | Maryland | 1 | $4.2 million |
| Catholic Charities of Louisville Inc | Kentucky | 1 | $4.1 million |
| Arizona Department of Economic Security | Arizona | 1 | $3.8 million |
| International Institute of Metropolitan St. Louis | Missouri | 1 | $3.6 million |
| Refugees & Immigrants Massachusetts Office for | Massachusetts | 1 | $3.3 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-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.
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