U.S. Repatriation (93.579)
U.S. Repatriation (Assistance Listing 93.579) is run by the Administration for Children and Families, part of the Department of Health and Human Services. It awarded $10.6 million in 17 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $625,756 per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $75,000. Half of the 17 awards fell between $1 and $599,467, and they ranged from $1 to $6.9 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$10.6 million
- Grant awards17
- Typical award$75,000
- Awarded in FY 2025$1.3 million
- Size rank1474 of 1824
- Type of assistanceCooperative agreements
Key findings
- Annual funding fell from $2.4 million in fiscal 2021 to $1.3 million in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 1474th largest of 1,824 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 11 largest recipients received 100% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 9 states and territories.
What the program funds
The goal of this listing is to provide information about funding available through the U.S. Repatriation Program.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
For discretionary awards (cooperative agreements): Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) 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 to receive awards under this funding opportunity. For non-discretionary awards (cooperative agreements): states and territories are the only entities eligible to apply. Under 42 U.S.C. 1313 (a)(3), the Secretary "may provide assistance directly or through utilization of the services and facilities of appropriate public or private agencies and organizations." Additionally, per Public Law 86-571 (24 U.S.C. 322), the Secretary is "authorized to enter into suitable arrangements with appropriate State or other public or nonprofit agencies."
What the money can and cannot pay for
The Repatriation 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. Organizations, states, and territories may use funds for emergency repatriation activities.
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Deadlines
The deadline for applications is in the NOFO or Action Transmittal.
Award range and average, in the agency's words
The range of assistance is $1 to $1,850,000. The average assistance is $925,001.
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, U.S. Repatriation (93.579) awarded$10.6 million across 17 grant awards, an average of $625,756 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Social Service United States of America Branch Inc | Maryland | 2 | $7.1 million |
| Arizona Department of Economic Security | Arizona | 2 | $600,001 |
| Virginia Department of Social Services | Virginia | 2 | $600,001 |
| Department of Social & Health Services | Washington | 1 | $600,000 |
| Oregon Department of Human Services | Oregon | 2 | $599,468 |
| Department of Social Services California | California | 2 | $594,719 |
| Social Services South Carolina Department | South Carolina | 2 | $375,001 |
| American Public Human Services Association | Virginia | 1 | $75,000 |
| National Association of Social Workers | District of Columbia | 1 | $75,000 |
| United Way Worldwide | Virginia | 1 | $26,297 |
| Minnesota Department of Human Services | Minnesota | 1 | $1 |
Who usually wins
Nonprofits received 69% of the money, state and local governments 31%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofits | 5 | $7.5 million | 69% |
| State and local governments | 12 | $3.4 million | 31% |
By state
1 state has a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards. It is Maryland.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 2 | $7.1 million |
| Virginia | 4 | $701,298 |
| Arizona | 2 | $600,001 |
| Washington | 1 | $600,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $599,468 |
| California | 2 | $594,719 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $375,001 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $75,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1 |