This grant supports organizations that can provide 24/7 care for unaccompanied alien children. The goal is to ensure the safety and well-being of these children through high-quality residential services. Organizations must be licensed to provide group home, shelter, or transitional foster care services. The focus is on facilities near the U.S. southern border with Mexico.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations that can provide residential care for unaccompanied alien children. Eligible applicants include various government entities, nonprofits, educational institutions, and for-profit organizations. Providers must be licensed to offer group home, shelter, or transitional foster care services.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not having the required state licensing for child care services
- Inability to provide 24/7 care
- Not being able to accept children at any time
- Not meeting state licensing requirements
- Not being located near the U.S. southern border with Mexico
What You May Need
- Proof of state licensing for child care services
- Documentation of ability to provide 24/7 care
- Organizational capacity to accept children at any time
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Proof of eligibility as a specific entity type
- Past performance documentation, if applicable
- Compliance with 45 CFR 410.1302(a)
Cautions
- Must comply with state licensing requirements
- Focus on locations near the U.S. southern border
- High level of responsibility for children's day-to-day care
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include county governments, other Native American tribal organizations, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, state governments, public and state institutions of higher education, special district governments, independent school districts, individuals, city or township governments, private institutions of higher education, and for-profit organizations. Applicants must be licensed to provide group home, shelter, or transitional foster care services for children, in accordance with state requirements.
Overview
This grant is for organizations that can provide residential care for unaccompanied alien children. Eligible applicants include various government entities, nonprofits, educational institutions, and for-profit organizations. Providers must be licensed to offer group home, shelter, or transitional foster care services.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not having the required state licensing for child care services
- Inability to provide 24/7 care
- Not being able to accept children at any time
- Not meeting state licensing requirements
- Not being located near the U.S. southern border with Mexico
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to support the provision of residential services for unaccompanied alien children, including staffing, facility maintenance, and other operational costs necessary to ensure high-quality care.
Total Program Funding
$280,000,000
Expected Awards
50
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Oct 30, 2026
- Deadline
- Dec 29, 2026(58 days)
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a specific entity type
- Obtain or confirm state licensing for child care services
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Develop a comprehensive budget plan
- Ensure capacity for 24/7 care and immediate child acceptance
- Gather documentation of past performance, if applicable
- Review compliance with 45 CFR 410.1302(a)