open🏛️ Federal Government
Human Services
Unaccompanied Children Home Study and Post-Release Services
Official title: Home Study and Post-Release Services for Unaccompanied Alien Children
Offered by Department of Health and Human Services
Award
$1M – $100M
Estimated Application Due Date
Oct 1, 2027
Eligible Area
National
Opens
Jun 5, 2026
Overview
Funds home study and post-release services for unaccompanied children. Projects serve children under 18 without legal permission or a parent or guardian able to care for them in the U.
- What it funds: Home study and post-release services for unaccompanied children.
- Population: Children under 18 who arrive in the United States alone.
- Award: $1 million–$100 million.
- Deadline: October 1, 2027.
Who Can Apply
- Eligible: Faith-based and community organizations meeting eligibility requirements.
- Not eligible: Individuals, including sole proprietorships.
- Not eligible: Federal and foreign entities.
- Current recipients: Those not in their final year must propose a new facility and location.
- Restriction: ACF does not fund duplicate service types in the same location.
Grant Details
Award Amount
$1M – $100M
Eligible Area
National · Nationwide (federal)
Opens
Jun 5, 2026
Estimated Application Due Date
Oct 1, 2027
Contact & Funder Details
Websitehhs.gov
Nonprofit Status501(c)(3) status not required
How To Apply
Apply directly on Department of Health and Human Services's website. Confirm current details before applying.
Go to the applicationThis page was last reviewed October 1, 2026 and last updated October 1, 2026.
