This grant is designed to help states and territories in the U.S. improve their readiness for emergency repatriation operations. This means preparing to assist U.S. citizens and their dependents who are brought back from other countries due to crises like war or illness. The funding will support planning, training, and exercises to enhance these emergency plans.
Who it's for: This grant is primarily for state and territorial governments, but it also includes a wide range of other entities like city or township governments, county governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, special district governments, public and private higher education institutions, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, for-profit organizations, independent school districts, and individuals.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of a clear plan for emergency repatriation operations
- Failure to demonstrate capability for training and exercises
- Incomplete application submission
- Not meeting eligibility requirements
- Failure to comply with federal regulations
What You May Need
- Detailed emergency repatriation plan
- Training and exercise proposals
- Budget proposal
- Proof of eligibility
- Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with relevant partners
- Organizational capability statement
- Past performance documentation
- Federal tax ID
- DUNS number
- SAM registration
Cautions
- Funds are provided as a service loan and must be repaid
- Strict adherence to federal guidelines is required
- Limited funding availability
- Short application window
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education, county governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, city or township governments, public and state institutions of higher education, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, state governments, special district governments, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, other Native American tribal organizations, individuals, independent school districts, and for-profit organizations. This broad eligibility ensures that a wide range of entities can apply to improve their emergency repatriation readiness.
Overview
This grant is primarily for state and territorial governments, but it also includes a wide range of other entities like city or township governments, county governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, special district governments, public and private higher education institutions, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, for-profit organizations, independent school districts, and individuals.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of a clear plan for emergency repatriation operations
- Failure to demonstrate capability for training and exercises
- Incomplete application submission
- Not meeting eligibility requirements
- Failure to comply with federal regulations
Use of Funds
The funds can be used to develop and enhance emergency repatriation plans, conduct training sessions, and organize exercises to test and improve readiness for repatriation operations. This includes updating existing plans to ensure they are comprehensive and effective.
Total Program Funding
$750,000
Expected Awards
2
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 17, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 17, 2026(30 days)
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Fall 2026
Application Checklist
- Review eligibility requirements
- Develop or update emergency repatriation plan
- Prepare training and exercise proposals
- Compile budget and financial documents
- Gather organizational capability statements
- Secure MOUs with partners
- Register in SAM and obtain a DUNS number
- Submit complete application by deadline