At a glance
This program funds home study and post-release services for unaccompanied alien children, including safety assessments before release and ongoing support after release to help with reunification and community integration. Eligible applicants are unrestricted, but individuals, sole proprietorships, federal entities, and foreign entities may not apply; faith-based and community organizations that meet the rules are eligible. The program expects about $258 million total, with about 15 awards, and first-budget-period awards between $1 million and $50 million. There is no cost-sharing requirement. The services must be provided across the United States, including high-need and remote locations.
What it funds
Official description from grants.gov
The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) provides temporary housing and care for children who arrive in the United States alone. These are children who are under 18 years old, don't have legal permission to be in the U.S., and don't have a parent or legal guardian in the U.S. who can take care of them. ORR runs the Home Study and Post-Release Services Program to help these children. Before placing a child with a sponsor, ORR carefully checks potential homes to make sure they're safe and appropriate. After placement, ORR provides ongoing support to help children and their sponsors succeed. This support helps children adjust to living with their sponsor, connect with their community, stay safe and healthy, and navigate the immigration court process. The goal is to make sure children are placed in safe homes and have the support they need to thrive while their immigration cases move forward.
Who can apply
- City or township governments
- County governments
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Independent school districts
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
- Others
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
- Small businesses
- Special district governments
- State governments
Change history
- Jul 11, 2026 Deadline moved: Jul 6, 2026 → Oct 1, 2027