U.S. Repatriation

Objective

The goal of this listing is to provide information about funding available through the U.S. Repatriation Program.

Who Can Apply

• Unrestricted by Entity Type
• U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)
• U.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states)
• State
• Territorial

For discretionary awards (cooperative agreements): Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from the merit 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. For non-discretionary awards (cooperative agreements): states and territories are the only entities eligible to apply. Under 42 U.S.C. 1313 (a)(3), the Secretary "may provide assistance directly or through utilization of the services and facilities of appropriate public or private agencies and organizations." Additionally, per Public Law 86-571 (24 U.S.C. 322), the Secretary is "authorized to enter into suitable arrangements with appropriate State or other public or nonprofit agencies."

Who Benefits

• U.S. Citizen

Citizens of the United States and their dependents are the beneficiaries, if they are returned by the Department of State from a foreign country to the United States because of 1. destitution, illness, war, threat of war, invasion, or similar crisis, and are without available resources or 2. mental illness. ACF Repatriation Program authorized staff determine if citizens and their dependents meet eligibility requirements for temporary assistance.

Assistance Types

• Cooperative Agreement
• Cooperative Agreement
• Cooperative Agreement

Program Contact

ohsepr@acf.hhs.gov
202-401-9200