The Administration for Children and Families, Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) is offering the Ethnic Community Self-Help (ECSH) Program grant. This grant is for supporting Ethnic Community-Based Organizations (ECBOs) in their crucial role of providing integration services to refugee populations. The program aims to strengthen ECBOs’ provision of culturally and linguistically appropriate services to refugees within five years after their initial resettlement. It also seeks to bolster ECBOs’ organizational development and capacity by encouraging collaboration with established refugee service providers and mainstream organizations. Furthermore, the ECSH Program supports ECBOs in fostering community building and civic engagement among refugee communities, ensuring comprehensive support for their successful integration.
Opportunity ID: 344694
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2023-ACF-ORR-RE-0017 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Ethnic Community Self-Help Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.576 — Refugee and Entrant Assistance Discretionary Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 10, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 10, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 09, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 09, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 09, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $260,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Special district governments County governments Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Public or private non-profit agencies are eligible for awards under this funding opportunity.ECSH Program recipients that were awarded in FY22 are eligible to apply under this NOFO, but must propose a completely distinct and separate project from the one being conducted under the FY22 NOFO, and/or must propose a project servicing a distinctively different geographic location from their existing location. The proposed geographic location and proposed services must be maintained throughout the project period. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Administration for Children and Families – ORR |
| Description: | The Administration for Children and Families, Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) announces funding under the Ethnic Community Self-Help (ECSH) Program. The goal of this program is to support Ethnic Community-Based Organizations (ECBOs) in providing refugee populations with critical integration services. Under the ECSH Program, the following three main objectives must be implemented: 1) to strengthen ECBOs’ provision of culturally and linguistically appropriate services to refugees within five years after their initial resettlement; 2) to support ECBOs’ organizational development and engagement in capacity building by encouraging their collaboration with established refugee service providers and mainstream organizations; and 3) to support ECBOs in promoting community building and civic engagement. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Zahra Cheema
Zahra.Cheema@acf.hhs.gov Email:Zahra.Cheema@acf.hhs.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 344694 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_HHS-2023-ACF-ORR-RE-0017.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Zahra Cheema Zahra.Cheema@acf.hhs.gov Email: Zahra.Cheema@acf.hhs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.576 | HHS-2023-ACF-ORR-RE-0017 | Ethnic Community Self-Help Program | PKG00281081 | Apr 10, 2023 | Jun 09, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
344694 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
344694 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
344694 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
344694 SF424A-1.0.pdf
344694 SF424B-1.1.pdf
344694 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
344694 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
344694 ProtectionofHumanSubjects_2_0-2.0.pdf
344694 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
344694 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
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