Residential (Group Home, Shelter, Transitional Foster Care) Services for Unaccompanied Children
This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that can deliver safe and high-quality residential care services for unaccompanied children in federal custody.
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is forecasting a funding opportunity for the Residential Group Home, Shelter, and Transitional Foster Care (TFC) Services for Unaccompanied Children (UC). This program seeks to provide funding to organizations capable of delivering comprehensive, high-quality care that prioritizes the safety and well-being of unaccompanied children in federal custody. Services must operate 24/7, with the ability to admit children at any time, in compliance with state licensing standards. The program's primary goal is to ensure that care providers meet high standards of child-centered services while adhering to federal custody requirements. Applicants must demonstrate the capacity to provide residential group home services, shelter, or foster care. Although organizations do not need to be licensed at the time of application, they must secure full licensure before placing children in their care. State and local governments, Native American tribal organizations, nonprofits, for-profit entities, and other eligible organizations may apply. Faith-based and community organizations that meet eligibility requirements are encouraged to participate. The total estimated funding for this program is $1.5 billion, with individual award amounts ranging between $15 million and $500 million. Up to 100 awards are expected, depending on the number of meritorious applications and available funding. Cost-sharing or matching is not required for this program. Current recipients of similar funding may apply but must ensure the proposed services differ in location or type from their existing funded activities. Applications are expected to be available starting February 3, 2025, with a submission deadline of April 4, 2025. Award decisions are anticipated by November 1, 2025, with projects starting on the same date. Organizations must submit applications electronically by 11:59 PM EST on the due date. Early submission is recommended to address potential issues during the application process. Prospective applicants must comply with all program requirements and submission guidelines as outlined by ACF. Applications from individuals or foreign entities will not be considered. For further details, applicants can access additional resources through the program's website or contact Joseph Clark at UCBgrants@acf.hhs.gov.
Award Range
$15,000,000 - $500,000,000
Total Program Funding
$1,500,000,000
Number of Awards
100
Matching Requirement
No
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Current Recipients Current recipients in the final year of their grant cycle must check when their project period ends. If the project period end date aligns with this funding opportunitys projected award date, and the current recipient wants to apply to continue providing services, they must apply to this funding opportunity. Current recipients who are not in the final year of their grant cycle and want to apply to this funding opportunity must propose services in a new and different location (like a different facility or location where foster parent services are provided) from where they are currently funded. ACF does not fund multiple projects that offer the same type of service in the same location. 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.
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
February 3, 2025
Application Closes
April 4, 2025
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