This grant is for organizations that can provide 24/7 care for unaccompanied alien children, focusing on their safety and well-being. The care includes group homes, shelters, or transitional foster care. The grant aims to support services near the U.S.-Mexico border. Applicants must be licensed to provide these services according to state requirements.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations that can provide residential services for unaccompanied alien children. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, tribal organizations, educational institutions, small businesses, and both nonprofit and for-profit organizations.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not licensed to provide group home, shelter, or transitional foster care services
- Inability to provide 24/7 care
- Not located near the U.S. southern border if proposing residential facility beds
- Failure to meet state licensing requirements
- Ineligible organization type
What You May Need
- Proof of state licensing for child care services
- Detailed proposal of services offered
- Budget plan for the use of funds
- Organizational documentation (e.g., 501(c)(3) status if applicable)
- Evidence of capacity to provide 24/7 care
Cautions
- Must comply with state licensing requirements
- Must be prepared to accept children at any time
- Focus on areas near the U.S.-Mexico border
- Ensure compliance with 45 CFR 410.1302(a)
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include public and state institutions of higher education, other Native American tribal organizations, state governments, county governments, small businesses, special district governments, independent school districts, for-profit organizations, private institutions of higher education, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, and city or township governments.
Overview
This grant is for organizations that can provide residential services for unaccompanied alien children. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, tribal organizations, educational institutions, small businesses, and both nonprofit and for-profit organizations.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not licensed to provide group home, shelter, or transitional foster care services
- Inability to provide 24/7 care
- Not located near the U.S. southern border if proposing residential facility beds
- Failure to meet state licensing requirements
- Ineligible organization type
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to support the provision of residential services for unaccompanied alien children, including group homes, shelters, and transitional foster care. The focus is on ensuring the safety and well-being of these children.
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)
- Last Updated
- Oct 30, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify state licensing for child care services
- Prepare a comprehensive service proposal
- Develop a detailed budget plan
- Gather organizational documents (e.g., proof of nonprofit status)
- Demonstrate capacity for 24/7 care