Residential (Staff Secure) Services for Unaccompanied Children

Feb. 23, 2023, 12:00 a.m. EST

Dec. 12, 2023, 12:00 a.m. EST Past Due

Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date.

Oct. 13, 2023, 1:29 p.m. EDT

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Jan. 11, 2024

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
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
State governments
Special district governments
Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Private institutions of higher education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Small businesses
Independent school districts
County governments
City or township governments

Eligibility is unrestricted. Applicants must submit documentation of their state child placement license issued by a state licensing agency for each proposed state within their application to provide residential care services for children; Texas-based programs must provide proof of such state child placement licensure in the State of Texas as of August 30, 2021, that was subsequently rescinded pursuant to § 726 TAC § 745.115(1)(B). Florida-based programs must provide proof of such state child placement licensure in the State of Florida as of September 28, 2021, that subsequently lapsed or expired, or is reasonably expected to lapse or expire, pursuant to Florida Executive Order No. 21-223, § 8. South Carolina based programs must provide proof of state licensure in South Carolina as of April 12, 2021, that subsequently lapsed or expired, or is reasonably expected to lapse or expire, pursuant to South Carolina Executive Order No. 2021-19. Applicants in other states that are delicensed because they house, will house, or are planning to house unaccompanied children, must submit evidence, including citation to any relevant law, executive order, or regulation, that delicenses or effectively delicenses the program. Applicants' failure to submit the required documentation will be disqualified from the application review process and from funding under this SNOFO. 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. Faith-based organizations may apply for this award on the same basis as any other organization, as set forth at and, subject to the protections and requirements of 45 CFR Part 87 and 42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq., ACF will not, in the selection of recipients, discriminate against an organization on the basis of the organization's religious character, affiliation, or exercise.

$20,000,000

$1,000,000

$40,000,000

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Administration for Children and Families - ORR

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(202) 690-7110

https://www.acf.hhs.gov/orr/programs/uc