Office of Refugee Resettlement: Ethnic Community Self-Help Program

Opportunity ID: 41220

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: HHS-2008-ACF-ORR-RE-0117
Funding Opportunity Title: Standing Announcement for the Ethnic Community Self-Help Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Income Security and Social Services
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 18
Assistance Listings: 93.576 — Refugee and Entrant Assistance_Discretionary Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 7
Posted Date: Apr 09, 2008
Last Updated Date: Feb 03, 2010
Original Closing Date for Applications: Mar 24, 2009
See link to full announcement for details. IMPORTANT NOTE: Applications submitted electronically via Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m., eastern time, on the due date referenced above.
Current Closing Date for Applications: Feb 24, 2010 See link to full announcement for details. IMPORTANT NOTE: Applications submitted electronically via Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m., eastern time, on the due date referenced above.
Archive Date: Mar 26, 2010
Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,000,000
Award Ceiling: $200,000
Award Floor: $50,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Public or private nonprofit agencies are eligible applicants. Faith-based and community organizations are eligible to apply. Foreign entities are not eligible under this announcement.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Administration for Children and Families
Description: The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) invites the submission of applications for funding, on a competitive basis, to connect newcomer refugees and their communities with community resources. The objective of this program is to strengthen organized ethnic communities comprised and representative of refugee populations to ensure ongoing support and services to refugees after initial resettlement. This announcement replaces the Priority Area Three – Ethnic Community Self-Help program included in the Standing Announcement for Services for Recently Arrived Refugees published in the Federal Register on April 23, 2004. The Director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement will observe February 24, 2010 (FY 2010) as the closing date for applications. An applicant may submit more than one application under this announcement. The modification to the published Program Announcement notes changes to the Anticipated Total Priority Area Funding from $3,200,000 to $2,000,000 for FY 2010; and a change to the Anticipated Number of Awards from 16 – 25 to 15 – 18 awards for FY 2010. The Ceiling on Amount of Individual Awards remains at $200,000 for FY2010.
Link to Additional Information: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2008-ACF-ORR-RE-0117.html
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

ACF Applications Help Desk

app_support@acf.hhs.gov

Email:app_support@acf.hhs.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Feb 03, 2010
Feb 03, 2010
Modified to reflect change in amount to be awarded and the number of awards. The modification to the published Program Announcement notes changes to the Anticipated Total Priority Area Funding from $600,000 to $3,200,000 for FY 09; and a change to the Anticipated Number of Awards from 2 – 6 to 16 – 25 awards for FY 09. The Ceiling on Amount of Individual Awards remains at $200,000 for FY 09. The modification also announces the implementation of the ACF-OGM-SF-PPR for performance progress reports on all awards in FY 2009 (new and continuation). Feb 27, 2009
Modified to reflect change in amount to be awarded and the number of awards. The modification to the published Program Announcement notes changes to the Anticipated Total Priority Area Funding from $600,000 to $3,200,000 for FY 09; and a change to the Anticipated Number of Awards from 2 – 6 to 16 – 25 awards for FY 09. The Ceiling on Amount of Individual Awards remains at $200,000 for FY 09. The modification also announces the implementation of the ACF-OGM-SF-PPR for performance progress reports on all awards in FY 2009 (new and continuation). Feb 27, 2009
Jan 22, 2009
Jan 21, 2009
Jan 21, 2009

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 7

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: HHS-2008-ACF-ORR-RE-0117
Funding Opportunity Title: Standing Announcement for the Ethnic Community Self-Help Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Income Security and Social Services
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 18
Assistance Listings: 93.576 — Refugee and Entrant Assistance_Discretionary Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 7
Posted Date: Apr 09, 2008
Last Updated Date: Feb 03, 2010
Original Closing Date for Applications: Mar 24, 2009
See link to full announcement for details. IMPORTANT NOTE: Applications submitted electronically via Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m., eastern time, on the due date referenced above.
Current Closing Date for Applications: Feb 24, 2010 See link to full announcement for details. IMPORTANT NOTE: Applications submitted electronically via Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m., eastern time, on the due date referenced above.
Archive Date: Mar 26, 2010
Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,000,000
Award Ceiling: $200,000
Award Floor: $50,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Public or private nonprofit agencies are eligible applicants. Faith-based and community organizations are eligible to apply. Foreign entities are not eligible under this announcement.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Administration for Children and Families
Description: The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) invites the submission of applications for funding, on a competitive basis, to connect newcomer refugees and their communities with community resources. The objective of this program is to strengthen organized ethnic communities comprised and representative of refugee populations to ensure ongoing support and services to refugees after initial resettlement. This announcement replaces the Priority Area Three – Ethnic Community Self-Help program included in the Standing Announcement for Services for Recently Arrived Refugees published in the Federal Register on April 23, 2004. The Director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement will observe February 24, 2010 (FY 2010) as the closing date for applications. An applicant may submit more than one application under this announcement. The modification to the published Program Announcement notes changes to the Anticipated Total Priority Area Funding from $3,200,000 to $2,000,000 for FY 2010; and a change to the Anticipated Number of Awards from 16 – 25 to 15 – 18 awards for FY 2010. The Ceiling on Amount of Individual Awards remains at $200,000 for FY2010.
Link to Additional Information: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2008-ACF-ORR-RE-0117.html
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

ACF Applications Help Desk

app_support@acf.hhs.gov

Email:app_support@acf.hhs.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 6

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: HHS-2008-ACF-ORR-RE-0117
Funding Opportunity Title: Standing Announcement for the Ethnic Community Self-Help Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Income Security and Social Services
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 25
Assistance Listings: 93.576 — Refugee and Entrant Assistance_Discretionary Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 6
Posted Date: Feb 03, 2010
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Feb 24, 2010
See link to full announcement for details. IMPORTANT NOTE: Applications submitted electronically via Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m., eastern time, on the due date referenced above.
Archive Date: Mar 26, 2010
Estimated Total Program Funding: $3,200,000
Award Ceiling: $200,000
Award Floor: $50,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Public or private nonprofit agencies are eligible applicants. Faith-based and community organizations are eligible to apply. Foreign entities are not eligible under this announcement.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Administration for Children and Families
Description: The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) invites the submission of applications for funding, on a competitive basis, to connect newcomer refugees and their communities with community resources. The objective of this program is to strengthen organized ethnic communities comprised and representative of refugee populations to ensure ongoing support and services to refugees after initial resettlement. This announcement replaces the Priority Area Three – Ethnic Community Self-Help program included in the Standing Announcement for Services for Recently Arrived Refugees published in the Federal Register on April 23, 2004. The Director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement will observe February 24, 2009 (FY 09) and February 24, 2010 (FY 2010) as the closing dates for applications. An applicant may submit more than one application under this announcement. The modification to the published Program Announcement notes changes to the Anticipated Total Priority Area Funding from $600,000 to $3,200,000 for FY 09; and a change to the Anticipated Number of Awards from 2 – 6 to 16 – 25 awards for FY 09. The Ceiling on Amount of Individual Awards remains at $200,000 for FY 09. The modification also announces the implementation of the ACF-OGM-SF-PPR for performance progress reports on all awards in FY 2009 (new and continuation). The ACF-OGM-SF-PPR may be accessed at http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/grants_resources.html under “Reporting.”
Link to Additional Information: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2008-ACF-ORR-RE-0117.html
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

ACF Applications Help Desk
app_support@acf.hhs.gov

Email:app_support@acf.hhs.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: HHS-2008-ACF-ORR-RE-0117
Funding Opportunity Title: Standing Announcement for the Ethnic Community Self-Help Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Income Security and Social Services
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 25
Assistance Listings: 93.576 — Refugee and Entrant Assistance_Discretionary Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 5
Posted Date: Feb 27, 2009
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Feb 24, 2009 See link to full announcement for details. IMPORTANT NOTE: Applications submitted electronically via Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m., eastern time, on the due date referenced above.
Archive Date: Mar 26, 2009
Estimated Total Program Funding: $3,200,000
Award Ceiling: $200,000
Award Floor: $50,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Public or private nonprofit agencies are eligible applicants. Faith-based and community organizations are eligible to apply. Foreign entities are not eligible under this announcement.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Administration for Children and Families
Description: The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) invites the submission of applications for funding, on a competitive basis, to connect newcomer refugees and their communities with community resources. The objective of this program is to strengthen organized ethnic communities comprised and representative of refugee populations to ensure ongoing support and services to refugees after initial resettlement. This announcement replaces the Priority Area Three – Ethnic Community Self-Help program included in the Standing Announcement for Services for Recently Arrived Refugees published in the Federal Register on April 23, 2004. The Director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement will observe February 24, 2009 (FY 09) and February 24, 2010 (FY 2010) as the closing dates for applications. An applicant may submit more than one application under this announcement. The modification to the published Program Announcement notes changes to the Anticipated Total Priority Area Funding from $600,000 to $3,200,000 for FY 09; and a change to the Anticipated Number of Awards from 2 – 6 to 16 – 25 awards for FY 09. The Ceiling on Amount of Individual Awards remains at $200,000 for FY 09. The modification also announces the implementation of the ACF-OGM-SF-PPR for performance progress reports on all awards in FY 2009 (new and continuation). The ACF-OGM-SF-PPR may be accessed at http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/grants_resources.html under “Reporting.”
Link to Additional Information: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2008-ACF-ORR-RE-0117.html
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

ACF Applications Help Desk

app_support@acf.hhs.gov

Email:app_support@acf.hhs.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: HHS-2008-ACF-ORR-RE-0117
Funding Opportunity Title: Standing Announcement for the Ethnic Community Self-Help Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Income Security and Social Services
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 25
Assistance Listings: 93.576 — Refugee and Entrant Assistance_Discretionary Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 4
Posted Date: Feb 27, 2009
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Feb 24, 2009 See link to full announcement for details. IMPORTANT NOTE: Applications submitted electronically via Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m., eastern time, on the due date referenced above.
Archive Date: Mar 26, 2009
Estimated Total Program Funding: $3,200,000
Award Ceiling: $200,000
Award Floor: $50,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Public or private nonprofit agencies are eligible applicants. Faith-based and community organizations are eligible to apply. Foreign entities are not eligible under this announcement.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Administration for Children and Families
Description: The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) invites the submission of applications for funding, on a competitive basis, to connect newcomer refugees and their communities with community resources. The objective of this program is to strengthen organized ethnic communities comprised and representative of refugee populations to ensure ongoing support and services to refugees after initial resettlement. This announcement replaces the Priority Area Three – Ethnic Community Self-Help program included in the Standing Announcement for Services for Recently Arrived Refugees published in the Federal Register on April 23, 2004. The Director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement will observe February 24, 2009 (FY 09) and February 24, 2010 (FY 2010) as the closing dates for applications. An applicant may submit more than one application under this announcement. The modification to the published Program Announcement notes changes to the Anticipated Total Priority Area Funding from $600,000 to $3,200,000 for FY 09; and a change to the Anticipated Number of Awards from 2 – 6 to 16 – 25 awards for FY 09. The Ceiling on Amount of Individual Awards remains at $200,000 for FY 09. The modification also announces the implementation of the ACF-OGM-SF-PPR for performance progress reports on all awards in FY 2009 (new and continuation). The ACF-OGM-SF-PPR may be accessed at http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/grants_resources.html under “Reporting.”
Link to Additional Information: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2008-ACF-ORR-RE-0117.html
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

ACF Applications Help Desk

app_support@acf.hhs.gov

Email:app_support@acf.hhs.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: HHS-2008-ACF-ORR-RE-0117
Funding Opportunity Title: Standing Announcement for the Ethnic Community Self-Help Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Income Security and Social Services
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 25
Assistance Listings: 93.576 — Refugee and Entrant Assistance_Discretionary Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Jan 22, 2009
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Feb 24, 2009
See link to full announcement for details. IMPORTANT NOTE: Applications submitted electronically via Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m., eastern time, on the due date referenced above.
Archive Date: Mar 26, 2009
Estimated Total Program Funding: $3,200,000
Award Ceiling: $200,000
Award Floor: $50,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Public or private nonprofit agencies are eligible applicants. Faith-based and community organizations are eligible to apply. Foreign entities are not eligible under this announcement.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Administration for Children and Families
Description: The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) invites the submission of applications for funding, on a competitive basis, to connect newcomer refugees and their communities with community resources. The objective of this program is to strengthen organized ethnic communities comprised and representative of refugee populations to ensure ongoing support and services to refugees after initial resettlement. This announcement replaces the Priority Area Three – Ethnic Community Self-Help program included in the Standing Announcement for Services for Recently Arrived Refugees published in the Federal Register on April 23, 2004. The Director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement will observe February 24, 2009 (FY 09) and February 24, 2010 (FY 2010) as the closing dates for applications. An applicant may submit more than one application under this announcement. The modification to the published Program Announcement notes changes to the Anticipated Total Priority Area Funding from $600,000 to $3,200,000 for FY 09; and a change to the Anticipated Number of Awards from 2 – 6 to 16 – 25 awards for FY 09. The Ceiling on Amount of Individual Awards remains at $200,000 for FY 09. The modification also announces the implementation of the ACF-OGM-SF-PPR for performance progress reports on all awards in FY 2009 (new and continuation). The ACF-OGM-SF-PPR may be accessed at http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/grants_resources.html under “Reporting.”
Link to Additional Information: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2008-ACF-ORR-RE-0117.html
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

ACF Applications Help Desk
app_support@acf.hhs.gov

Email:app_support@acf.hhs.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: HHS-2008-ACF-ORR-RE-0117
Funding Opportunity Title: Standing Announcement for the Ethnic Community Self-Help Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Income Security and Social Services
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 8
Assistance Listings: 93.576 — Refugee and Entrant Assistance_Discretionary Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Jan 21, 2009
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Mar 24, 2009
See link to full announcement for details. IMPORTANT NOTE: Applications submitted electronically via Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m., eastern time, on the due date referenced above.
Archive Date: Apr 23, 2009
Estimated Total Program Funding: $600,000
Award Ceiling: $200,000
Award Floor: $50,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Public or private nonprofit agencies are eligible applicants. Faith-based and community organizations are eligible to apply. Foreign entities are not eligible under this announcement.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Administration for Children and Families
Description: The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) invites the submission of applications for funding, on a competitive basis, to connect newcomer refugees and their communities with community resources. The objective of this program is to strengthen organized ethnic communities comprised and representative of refugee populations to ensure ongoing support and services to refugees after initial resettlement. This announcement replaces the Priority Area Three – Ethnic Community Self-Help program included in the Standing Announcement for Services for Recently Arrived Refugees published in the Federal Register on April 23, 2004. The Director will observe March 24, 2008, as the first closing date for applications. Thereafter, the Director will observe February 24, 2009 and February 24, 2010 as the closing dates for applications.
Link to Additional Information: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2008-ACF-ORR-RE-0117.html
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Thomas Giossi
Thomas.Giossi@acf.hhs.gov

Email:Thomas.Giossi@acf.hhs.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: HHS-2008-ACF-ORR-RE-0117
Funding Opportunity Title: Standing Announcement for the Ethnic Community Self-Help Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Income Security and Social Services
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 8
Assistance Listings: 93.576 — Refugee and Entrant Assistance_Discretionary Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Jan 21, 2009
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Mar 24, 2009
See link to full announcement for details. IMPORTANT NOTE: Applications submitted electronically via Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m., eastern time, on the due date referenced above.
Archive Date: Apr 23, 2009
Estimated Total Program Funding: $600,000
Award Ceiling: $200,000
Award Floor: $50,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Public or private nonprofit agencies are eligible applicants. Faith-based and community organizations are eligible to apply. Foreign entities are not eligible under this announcement.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Administration for Children and Families
Description: The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) invites the submission of applications for funding, on a competitive basis, to connect newcomer refugees and their communities with community resources. The objective of this program is to strengthen organized ethnic communities comprised and representative of refugee populations to ensure ongoing support and services to refugees after initial resettlement. This announcement replaces the Priority Area Three – Ethnic Community Self-Help program included in the Standing Announcement for Services for Recently Arrived Refugees published in the Federal Register on April 23, 2004. The Director will observe March 24, 2008, as the first closing date for applications. Thereafter, the Director will observe February 24, 2009 and February 24, 2010 as the closing dates for applications.
Link to Additional Information: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2008-ACF-ORR-RE-0117.html
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Thomas Giossi
Thomas.Giossi@acf.hhs.gov

Email:Thomas.Giossi@acf.hhs.gov

Folder 41220 Full Announcement-1 -> Link to the full announcement.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: ACF Applications Help Desk
app_support@acf.hhs.gov

Email: app_support@acf.hhs.gov

Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
93.576 PKG00006776 Feb 27, 2009 Feb 24, 2010 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

41220 SF424-2.0.pdf

41220 SF424A-1.0.pdf

41220 SF424B-1.1.pdf

41220 Project-1.1.pdf

41220 Budget-1.1.pdf

41220 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf

41220 Other-1.1.pdf

Optional forms

41220 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf


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