Placement and Coordination Program

The Placement and Coordination Program is administered by the Office of Refugee Resettlement within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. ORR is responsible for providing support to refugees and other eligible populations as they transition into life in the United States, focusing on early resettlement services, self-sufficiency, and long-term integration. This funding opportunity is designed to expand and diversify the network of organizations delivering refugee resettlement services, particularly by engaging providers that are not currently participating in the Program of Initial Resettlement. The primary purpose of this program is to strengthen the national refugee resettlement framework by funding new Placement and Coordination providers that can introduce innovative approaches and broaden service delivery capacity. These providers will coordinate placement decisions and oversee the delivery of core resettlement services through local service providers. The program emphasizes collaboration, coordination, and responsiveness to the needs of refugee populations, particularly those facing complex challenges to achieving self-sufficiency. Funding under this opportunity will support a range of required services. Through the Program of Initial Resettlement, funded entities will review refugee case profiles assigned by ORR, conduct outreach to U.S.-based contacts, and confirm appropriate placement locations. Providers may either deliver services directly or coordinate with local resettlement providers within their networks. Services during the initial 30 to 90 days after arrival include airport reception, housing placement and furnishing, assistance with public benefits applications, cultural orientation, and direct financial or in-kind assistance. In addition to initial resettlement services, the program includes Intensive Case Management for individuals with significant vulnerabilities. This component extends service delivery for six to twelve months, or up to twenty-four months for individuals with long-term medical or mental health conditions. Services include regular case management, psychosocial support, and referrals to external service providers to address complex needs. These extended services are intended to ensure stability and support long-term integration into U.S. communities. Eligible applicants include a wide range of public and nonprofit entities such as institutions of higher education, local governments, tribal organizations, nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status, and housing authorities. However, state governments, individuals, foreign entities, and organizations currently receiving funding under the Program of Initial Resettlement are not eligible. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility criteria may apply. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement associated with this opportunity. Applications are expected to be submitted electronically by the stated deadline, and applicants must comply with federal submission procedures. The opportunity is currently forecasted, with an estimated posting date in late June and an application deadline in mid-August. Awards are anticipated to be made by early November, with project activities beginning shortly thereafter. Approximately ten awards are expected, with funding levels ranging from one million to five million dollars per award and total program funding exceeding twenty-seven million dollars. Evaluation criteria, application components, and detailed submission instructions are expected to be provided in the full Notice of Funding Opportunity upon release. Applicants should prepare to demonstrate organizational capacity, experience in refugee services or related areas, and the ability to manage subawards or partnerships with local service providers. The program is not described as recurring, and no future cycles are explicitly referenced. For additional information, applicants may contact the program representative listed in the opportunity forecast.