U.S. Repatriation

 

The U.S. Repatriation Program was established to provide temporary assistance to private U.S. citizens and their dependents identified by the Department of State (DOS) as having returned from a foreign country to the U.S. because of (1) destitution, illness, war, threat of war, or a similar crisis, and are without available resources, or (2) mental illness. The U.S. Repatriation Program also provides support to organizations, states, and territories for emergency repatriation activities.

Active 93.579 Administration For Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services B - Project Grants Fiscal Year 2016 One Cooperative Agreement of approximately $932,000 will be awarded. One Cooperative Agreement of $932,000 was awarded.
Fiscal Year 2017 One Cooperative Agreement of $2,249,983 was awarded.
Fiscal Year 2018 One Cooperative Agreement, non-competing continuation, of $1,000,000 was awarded
Fiscal Year 2019 One Cooperative Agreement, non-competing continuation, of $938,000 was awarded
Fiscal Year 2021 Three new Cooperative Agreements of $75,000 each, a continuation award of $1,448,837, and a $783,000 supplement were awarded.
Fiscal Year 2022 One new discretionary Cooperative Agreement of $1,850,000 was awarded. Five new non-discretionary awards of $199,467 and $195,137 as well as three at $200,000 each were awarded.
Fiscal Year 2023 One discretionary Cooperative Agreement, non-competing continuation of $1,850,000, and two discretionary Cooperative Agreement supplements of $80,000 and $263,360 were awarded. Five non-discretionary Cooperative Agreement supplements of $200,000 are expected to be awarded.
Fiscal Year 2024 One new non-discretionary Cooperative Agreement of $299,450 is expected to be awarded. One discretionary Cooperative Agreement, non-competing continuation of $2,060,000 and five non-discretionary Cooperative Agreement supplements of $200,000 each are expected to be awarded. Social Security Act, Title XI, Part A, Section 1113, 42 U.S.C. 1313
24 U.S.C. 321-329
E.O. 12656 - Assignment of emergency preparedness responsibilities, 53 FR 47491 For discretionary awards: Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible. For discretionary awards, faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible. 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." Citizens of the United States and their dependents are the beneficiaries, if they are identified by the Department of State as having returned 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. Organizations, states, and territories may also benefit from using funds for emergency repatriation activities. Not applicable. Preapplication coordination is not applicable. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. For discretionary awards, applicants may find and apply to Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) on https://www.grants.gov. For non-discretionary awards, applicants must submit documents requested in the Action Transmittal. See https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ohsepr/policy-guidance/issuance-three-year-coop-agreements-pte. For discretionary awards: Each application will be screened to determine whether it meets any of the disqualifying factors listed in the NOFO. Disqualified applications are excluded from the competitive review. Applications competing for financial assistance will be evaluated by objective review panels using only the criteria in the NOFO. Generally, review panels include three reviewers and one chairperson. Objective review scores and rankings are not binding and are only one element used in the award decision-making process. If identified in Section I. Program Description, ACF reserves the right to consider preferences to fund organizations serving emerging, unserved, or under-served populations, including those populations located in pockets of poverty. ACF may also consider geographic distribution of funds in its pre-award decisions. Applications may be funded in whole or in part. Successful applicants may be funded at an amount lower than requested. For non-discretionary awards: OHSEPR reviews applications for completeness, clarity, compliance with statutes and regulations, and allowability and reasonableness of activities and costs. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines From 60 to 90 days. Not applicable. Not applicable. The criteria for selecting proposals will be published in the NOFO(s) or in an OHSEPR Action Transmittal. See https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ohsepr/policy-guidance/issuance-three-year-coop-agreements-pte. The Repatriation Program provides temporary assistance for up to 90 days to eligible repatriates. Temporary assistance is defined by legislation as money payments, medical care, temporary billeting (e.g., public shelter), transportation, and other goods and services necessary for the health or welfare of individuals (including guidance, counseling, and other welfare services). This temporary assistance is provided in the form of a loan and must be repaid to the U.S. Government. Organizations, states, and territories may use funds for emergency repatriation activities. Performance Reports: Performance progress reports are required using the SF-PPR ACF Performance Progress Report. The frequency of reporting will be listed in the NOFO(s) and in the award terms and conditions. For more information, see: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/manage-grant/reporting and https://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/mandatory-formula-block-and-entitlement-grants. 45 CFR Part 75 Subpart F applies to this program. All records are to be maintained in accordance with 45 CFR 75.361-365. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Discretionary grants for providing temporary assistance are awarded for a three-year project period with annual budget periods. Non-discretionary grants for conducting emergency repatriation activities are awarded for a three-year project period with three-year budget periods. Post award, the Division of Payment Management will establish an account from which a recipient may draw down award funds. None/Not specified. LT Olufolake Ogunyemi
330 C St. SW
Washington, DC 20201 USA
olufolake.ogunyemi@acf.hhs.gov
Phone: 202-809-6802 https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ohsepr/repatriation 75-1501-0-1-609 (Cooperative Agreements) FY 22$2,884,604.00; FY 23 est $3,393,360.00; FY 24 est $3,359,450.00; FY 21$2,456,837.00; FY 20$994,000.00; FY 19$938,000.00; FY 18$1,000,000.00; FY 17$2,249,983.00; FY 16$932,000.00; - The range of assistance is $195,137 to $1,850,000. The average assistance is $102,569. Regulations are found under 45 C.F.R. Parts 211- 212. Not applicable.