# Residential Services for Unaccompanied Alien Children

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hhs-2027-acf-orr-zu-0045-residential-services-for-unaccompanied-alien-children/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/364134

> Administration for Children and Families - ORR is offering grants of up to $5.6 million (at least $2.0 million) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expects to make about 50 awards worth $280 million in total. Applications close on December 29, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HHS-2027-ACF-ORR-ZU-0045 |
| Agency | Administration for Children and Families - ORR |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | December 29, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $5.6 million |
| Award floor | $2.0 million |
| Expected awards | 50 |
| Total funding | $280 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.676 |

## 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
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses

Current RecipientsCurrent recipients in the final year of their project period must check when their project period ends. If the project period end date aligns with this funding opportunity"s projected award date, and the current recipient wants to apply to continue providing services, they must apply for this funding opportunity. Current recipients who are not in the final year of their project period and want to apply for this funding opportunity must propose services in a new facility and new location from where they are currently funded. ACF does not fund multiple projects that offer the same type of service in the same location. 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 Residential Services for Unaccompanied Alien Children funding opportunity is intended to support organizations that can provide high-quality, child-centered care that promotes children's safety and well-being. Funded providers must offer services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and have the capacity to accept children at any time, when it is safe to do so and consistent with state licensing requirements. Although children in ORR care are in the federal government's legal custody due to their immigration status, care providers are responsible for their day-to-day physical care. At the time of application, providers must be licensed, in accordance with state requirements, to provide group home, shelter, or transitional foster care services for children, including any required child placement or related licenses. ORR is particularly interested in projects that provide residential facility beds and transitional foster care in states and localities near the U.S. southern border with Mexico. Standard ORR care providers must be licensed by an appropriate State agency, or meet the State's licensing requirements if located in a State that does not allow State licensing of programs providing or proposing to provide care and services to unaccompanied children. See 45 CFR 410.1302(a).

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for Residential Services for Unaccompanied Alien Children?

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

### What is the deadline for Residential Services for Unaccompanied Alien Children?

Closes December 29, 2026 (59 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $5.6 million each. About $280 million in total across about 50 awards.