Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2026 ACF ORR RP 0007
The Placement and Coordination (PC) Program funding opportunity (HHS 2026 ACF ORR RP 0007) is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF). The core purpose is to expand and diversify the national refugee resettlement network by funding new or different organizations to operate PC services, specifically targeting applicants that are not currently implementing ORR's Program of Initial Resettlement (PIR). ORR is explicitly trying to bring in providers with fresh capacity, innovations, and perspectives to strengthen how refugees are placed in communities and supported after arrival.
Under this program, funded PC providers coordinate refugee placement and oversee key service delivery components, primarily PIR and Intensive Case Management (ICM), either by delivering services directly or by administering them through one or more local service providers in their network (often referred to as local resettlement providers, or LRPs). On the front end, the PIR role involves reviewing refugee case profiles assigned by ORR, contacting and coordinating with any identified U.S. ties (such as family or community connections), and confirming appropriate placement locations. Once placement is confirmed and the refugee arrives in the United States, the local provider assumes responsibility for delivering PIR services for a short, intensive period typically ranging from 30 to 90 days, depending on the household's self-sufficiency needs. PIR services are practical, immediate supports such as airport reception, securing and furnishing initial housing, helping with benefit applications, making referrals to needed services, providing cultural orientation, and delivering direct assistance to stabilize the household.
In addition to PIR, PC providers must ensure access to Intensive Case Management for refugees with significant vulnerabilities that make assimilation and self-sufficiency more difficult. ICM runs longer than PIR and is designed for higher-need cases: generally six to 12 months, or 12 to 24 months for individuals with long-term physical or mental health conditions or disabilities. Typical ICM activities include consistent, structured case management check-ins, psychosocial support, and connecting clients to external systems of care and assistance (for example, health care, behavioral health services, disability supports, specialized community programs, and other stabilizing resources). The overall emphasis is on sustained problem-solving and coordinated supports for individuals whose barriers cannot be addressed within the short PIR window.
Eligibility is a major focus of this modified Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). ORR updated the disqualifying factors to make it clear that organizations currently funded by ORR to support PIR services are not eligible, and this includes organizations receiving PIR funding through a subaward, not just direct recipients. State governments are also not eligible to apply. In addition, applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and from foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified before merit review. At the same time, the NOFO confirms that faith-based and community organizations are welcome to apply as long as they meet all eligibility requirements.
A wide range of domestic entities may be eligible provided they are not currently receiving ORR PIR funding. Eligible applicant types listed include county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, other Native American tribal organizations, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in those nonprofit categories). The opportunity is categorized under Income Security and Social Services (CFDA 93.576), with an award ceiling of $5,000,000. ORR expects to make about 10 awards. The application closing date is September 17, 2026, and the opportunity was created on July 31, 2026. The NOFO also notes a modification to webinar information, including updated instructions for submitting questions in advance, and revisions to Step 1 (Review the Opportunity) and Step 2 (Get Ready to Apply), which applicants should read carefully to avoid disqualification and to align with ORR's expectations for program design and readiness.Apply for HHS 2026 ACF ORR RP 0007
- The Administration for Children and Families - ORR in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Placement and Coordination Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.576.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2026-07-31.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-09-17. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.
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Placement and Coordination (PC) Program (HHS 2026 ACF ORR RP 0007) - FAQs
1) What is the Placement and Coordination (PC) Program funding opportunity?
The PC Program (HHS 2026 ACF ORR RP 0007) is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF). It funds organizations to operate Placement and Coordination (PC) services within the national refugee resettlement network.
2) What is ORR trying to accomplish through this PC Program competition?
The core purpose is to expand and diversify the national refugee resettlement network by funding new or different organizations to operate PC services. ORR is specifically targeting applicants that are not currently implementing ORR's Program of Initial Resettlement (PIR), with the goal of bringing in additional capacity, innovations, and perspectives.
3) Who is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by ORR (Office of Refugee Resettlement) within ACF (Administration for Children and Families), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
4) What type of funding mechanism is this?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement.
5) What services are PC providers expected to coordinate or oversee?
Funded PC providers coordinate refugee placement and oversee key service delivery components, primarily:
- Program of Initial Resettlement (PIR)
- Intensive Case Management (ICM)
PC providers may deliver services directly or administer them through one or more local service providers in their network (often called local resettlement providers, or LRPs).
6) What does the PIR role involve before a refugee arrives?
On the front end, PIR responsibilities include reviewing refugee case profiles assigned by ORR, contacting and coordinating with any identified U.S. ties (such as family or community connections), and confirming appropriate placement locations.
7) What happens after placement is confirmed and a refugee arrives in the United States?
Once placement is confirmed and arrival occurs, the local provider assumes responsibility for delivering PIR services for a short, intensive period that typically ranges from 30 to 90 days, depending on the household's self-sufficiency needs.
8) How long do PIR services typically last?
PIR services are typically delivered for about 30 to 90 days, depending on household self-sufficiency needs.
9) What are examples of PIR services?
PIR services are practical, immediate supports meant to stabilize the household soon after arrival. Examples include:
- Airport reception
- Securing and furnishing initial housing
- Helping with benefit applications
- Referrals to needed services
- Cultural orientation
- Direct assistance to stabilize the household
10) What is Intensive Case Management (ICM) under this program?
ICM is a longer-term support component required for refugees with significant vulnerabilities that make assimilation and self-sufficiency more difficult. PC providers must ensure access to ICM for higher-need cases.
11) How long does ICM typically last?
ICM generally lasts six to 12 months. For individuals with long-term physical or mental health conditions or disabilities, ICM may last 12 to 24 months.
12) What are examples of ICM activities?
Typical ICM activities include consistent, structured case management check-ins, psychosocial support, and connecting clients to external systems of care and assistance. Examples of connections mentioned include:
- Health care services
- Behavioral health services
- Disability supports
- Specialized community programs
- Other stabilizing resources
13) What is the main difference between PIR and ICM?
PIR is a short, intensive initial resettlement period (typically 30 to 90 days) focused on immediate stabilization and practical supports after arrival. ICM is longer-term (generally six to 12 months, or up to 24 months for long-term conditions/disabilities) and is designed for refugees with significant vulnerabilities requiring sustained, coordinated support.
14) Who is not eligible to apply?
The NOFO emphasizes several disqualifying factors. The following are not eligible and will be disqualified before merit review:
- Organizations currently funded by ORR to support PIR services (including organizations receiving PIR funding through a subaward, not just direct recipients)
- State governments
- Individuals (including sole proprietorships)
- Foreign entities
15) Does receiving PIR funds through a subaward affect eligibility?
Yes. The NOFO clarifies that organizations currently funded by ORR to support PIR services are not eligible, including organizations that receive PIR funding through a subaward (not only direct ORR recipients).
16) Are state governments eligible to apply?
No. State governments are explicitly not eligible to apply.
17) Are individuals or sole proprietorships eligible to apply?
No. Applications from individuals, including sole proprietorships, are not eligible and will be disqualified before merit review.
18) Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Applications from foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified before merit review.
19) Are faith-based organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. The NOFO confirms that faith-based and community organizations are welcome to apply as long as they meet all eligibility requirements.
20) What types of organizations may be eligible (if they are not currently receiving ORR PIR funding)?
The NOFO lists a broad range of eligible domestic entities, provided they are not currently receiving ORR PIR funding. Eligible applicant types include:
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education under that nonprofit category)
- Nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education under that nonprofit category)
21) What is the CFDA or assistance listing category for this opportunity?
This opportunity is categorized under Income Security and Social Services (CFDA 93.576).
22) What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling listed is $5,000,000.
23) How many awards does ORR expect to make?
ORR expects to make about 10 awards.
24) What is the application deadline?
The application closing date is September 17, 2026.
25) When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on July 31, 2026.
26) What changes are highlighted in this modified NOFO?
The NOFO notes several updates, including:
- Updated disqualifying factors clarifying that organizations currently funded by ORR for PIR services are not eligible, including those receiving PIR funding through subawards
- A modification to webinar information, including updated instructions for submitting questions in advance
- Revisions to Step 1 (Review the Opportunity) and Step 2 (Get Ready to Apply)
27) Why should applicants pay special attention to Step 1 and Step 2 in the NOFO?
The NOFO indicates that Step 1 (Review the Opportunity) and Step 2 (Get Ready to Apply) were revised, and applicants should read them carefully to avoid disqualification and to align with ORR's expectations for program design and readiness.
28) Can a PC provider deliver services directly, or must it use local providers?
Based on the NOFO summary provided, PC providers may either deliver services directly or administer PIR and ICM through one or more local service providers in their network (LRPs).
29) What does it mean that ORR wants "fresh capacity" and "innovations"?
As described, ORR is explicitly trying to bring in providers that are not currently implementing ORR's PIR to strengthen how refugees are placed in communities and supported after arrival, including by introducing new capacity, innovations, and perspectives into the resettlement network.
30) What population is the program intended to support?
Based on the description provided, the program supports refugees by coordinating placement into U.S. communities and ensuring delivery of initial resettlement supports (PIR) and longer-term supports for higher-need individuals (ICM).
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