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Wilson Fish Bridge to Employment Program

Administration for Children and Families - ORR Nonprofit eligible

Administration for Children and Families - ORR has posted this human services grant for nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Aug 10, 2026. It provides awards up to $250K–$14.4M.

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Deadline
Aug 10, 2026
Award amount
Up to $250K–$14.4M
Expected awards
6
Posted
Jul 10, 2026
Opportunity number
HHS-2026-ACF-ORR-RW-0008
CFDA
93.583

Opportunity description

The Wilson Fish Bridge to Employment Program (WF B2E) provides funds to ensure recipients of Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) can access required employment services as outlined in the Immigration and Nationality Act. ORR"s primary strategy for ensuring access to these required services in most states is through the Refugee Support Services (RSS) program. Beginning in FY 2027, RSS will no longer be available in select states. The WF B2E program provides required employment training and placement services, as well as English language training, to recipients of RCA in the states where RSS will no longer operate. Services provided under this program are only available to individuals within the first 36 months after they either arrive in the United States or within the first 36 months they receive an ORR-eligible status. Approved projects will fund required services either directly or through subawards. Details on the states in which this program will operate will be available in the forthcoming NOFO.

Who can apply

  • Special district governments
  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
  • Independent school districts
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • City or township governments
  • County governments
  • Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • State governments
  • Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
  • Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
  • Private institutions of higher education

Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships), federal entities, 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 for awards under this funding opportunity.

Funding

Award floor
$250K
Award ceiling
$14.4M

Agency contact

Administration for Children and Families - ORR

Zahra Cheema zahra.cheema@acf.hhs.gov

zahra.cheema@acf.hhs.gov

Where to apply

Submission is handled entirely on Grants.gov. Open the official listing below to see the full notice, required forms, and the authoritative deadline.

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