Refugee and Entrant Assistance Wilson/Fish Program (93.583)
Refugee and Entrant Assistance Wilson/Fish Program (Assistance Listing 93.583) is run by the Administration for Children and Families, part of the Department of Health and Human Services. It awarded $4.0 million in 21 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $188,548 per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $2.4 million. Half of the 21 awards fell between $1.1 million and $3.5 million, and they ranged from $481,903 to $4.8 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$4.0 million
- Grant awards21
- Typical award$2.4 million
- Awarded in FY 2025-$39.8 million
- Size rank1,663 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceCooperative agreements
Key findings
- It is the 1663rd largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 18 largest recipients received 948% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 17 states and territories.
What the program funds
All programs operated under the Wilson Fish authority must serve refugees who have been in the United States for less than thirty-six months, during which they can receive interim support, medical services, support services, and case management, as needed, in a manner that encourages self-sufficiency, reduces welfare dependency, and fosters greater coordination among the resettlement agencies and service providers.
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
Public or private non-profit agencies are eligible.
What the money can and cannot pay for
The primary cost of a Wilson Fish program includes direct support services, such as case management, employment services, and other services. See NOFO for more information.
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.
Award range and average, in the agency's words
In FY 2024 awards ranged from $200,000 to $1,450,000. In FY 2025 there were no grants awarded. In FY 2026, ORR expects to issue $18,000,000 in funds.
Funding history and past recipients
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.
Who usually wins
Almost all of the money went to nonprofits.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofits | 12 | $20.3 million | 100% |
By state
12 states have a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 1 | $4.2 million |
| Kentucky | 1 | $4.1 million |
| Colorado | 2 | $4.0 million |
| Arizona | 1 | $3.8 million |
| Missouri | 1 | $3.6 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2.9 million |
| Michigan | 1 | $2.6 million |
| Idaho | 1 | $2.2 million |
| Kansas | 1 | $1.9 million |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1.4 million |
| Maine | 1 | $1.2 million |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Arkansas | 1 | $965,943 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $836,462 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $607,322 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $596,892 |
| Virginia | 1 | $425,943 |