Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2023 ACF ORR ZQ 0062
The Support for Trauma-Affected Refugees (STAR) grant is a Fiscal Year 2023 funding opportunity from the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), housed within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It is structured as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning ORR expects to be actively involved with recipients during the life of the award rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. The overall purpose is to help underserved refugees and other ORR-eligible newcomers whose exposure to trauma is interfering with daily functioning. STAR is focused on improving long-term integration and stability across multiple areas of life, including physical health, emotional and social well-being, and economic self-sufficiency, particularly when trauma symptoms are making it hard for someone to manage responsibilities at home, succeed in school, maintain employment, or participate comfortably in social settings.
The program is built around two main objectives. First, it aims to expand access for underserved newcomers to trauma assistance that is both appropriate and effective, delivered not only to individuals but also at the family level when needed. Second, it seeks to fund and strengthen a broader network of culturally responsive service providers capable of offering holistic support for trauma-related psychosocial needs. In practice, STAR is designed not just to provide direct services, but also to develop provider capacity and coordination so that communities have stronger, more responsive systems for identifying trauma impacts and connecting newcomers to the right mix of supports.
Recipients are expected to use STAR funds to deliver a comprehensive, integrated service approach for newcomers who show trauma symptoms that limit functioning. A central requirement is holistic case management, with direct provision of health-related, psychological, and social adjustment services. The approach is intended to address the interconnected realities trauma-affected newcomers may face, such as mental health needs, challenges navigating healthcare systems, cultural and language barriers, disrupted family dynamics, social isolation, and difficulties stabilizing employment or education. At the same time, grantees are expected to improve their organizational and programmatic ability to serve these populations, using project activities to enhance competence, responsiveness, and reach over time.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of public and private entities that can credibly deliver or coordinate these services. Eligible applicants include state, county, and 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; tribal organizations; public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities; and nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education). The opportunity is associated with Assistance Listing/CFDA number 93.576 and falls under the funding activity category of Income Security and Social Services.
From an award and competition standpoint, the funding opportunity number is HHS-2023-ACF-ORR-ZQ-0062. The notice was created on August 1, 2023, with an original application closing date of October 2, 2023. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. ORR anticipated making about 28 awards, with an award ceiling of $600,000 per award. Overall, STAR is positioned as a targeted investment in trauma-informed, culturally responsive service delivery and system-building, with the intent of helping trauma-affected newcomers regain stability and improve their ability to function and thrive in U.S. communities.Apply for HHS 2023 ACF ORR ZQ 0062
- The Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - ORR in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Support for Trauma-Affected Refugees (STAR)" 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 Aug 01, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 02, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 1159 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date.. (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 $600,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 28 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, 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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Support for Trauma-Affected Refugees (STAR) Grant (FY 2023) - FAQs
1) What is the STAR grant?
The Support for Trauma-Affected Refugees (STAR) grant is a Fiscal Year 2023 funding opportunity from the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). It supports services and capacity-building for refugees and other ORR-eligible newcomers whose exposure to trauma is interfering with daily functioning.
2) Which federal office administers STAR?
STAR is administered by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), which is housed within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at HHS.
3) What type of award is STAR?
STAR is a discretionary cooperative agreement. This means ORR expects to be actively involved with recipients during the life of the award, rather than only providing funds with minimal engagement.
4) What is the overall purpose of STAR?
The purpose is to help underserved refugees and other ORR-eligible newcomers when trauma impacts are limiting their ability to function day to day. The grant focuses on improving long-term integration and stability across physical health, emotional and social well-being, and economic self-sufficiency.
5) Who is STAR intended to help?
STAR is intended for underserved refugees and other ORR-eligible newcomers whose trauma symptoms interfere with daily functioning, including managing responsibilities at home, succeeding in school, maintaining employment, or participating comfortably in social settings.
6) What kinds of life areas does STAR aim to improve?
STAR targets improved stability and integration in multiple areas, including physical health, emotional well-being, social well-being, and economic self-sufficiency, especially where trauma symptoms create barriers to functioning.
7) What are the two main objectives of the STAR program?
STAR has two primary objectives: (1) expand access for underserved newcomers to appropriate and effective trauma assistance, including services at the family level when needed; and (2) fund and strengthen a broader network of culturally responsive service providers capable of offering holistic support for trauma-related psychosocial needs.
8) Does STAR fund only direct services?
No. STAR is designed to provide direct services and to build provider capacity and coordination. The intent is to strengthen community systems so they can better identify trauma impacts and connect newcomers to an appropriate mix of supports.
9) What service approach are recipients expected to deliver?
Recipients are expected to deliver a comprehensive, integrated approach for newcomers whose trauma symptoms limit functioning. A central requirement is holistic case management, along with direct provision of health-related, psychological, and social adjustment services.
10) Is holistic case management required under STAR?
Yes. A central requirement described for STAR is holistic case management combined with direct provision of health-related, psychological, and social adjustment services.
11) What kinds of challenges is the STAR approach meant to address?
The integrated approach is intended to address interconnected challenges that trauma-affected newcomers may face, such as mental health needs, difficulty navigating healthcare systems, cultural and language barriers, disrupted family dynamics, social isolation, and difficulty stabilizing employment or education.
12) Does STAR support services for individuals only, or also families?
STAR aims to expand access to trauma assistance delivered to individuals and also at the family level when needed.
13) What does "culturally responsive" mean in the context of STAR?
The opportunity emphasizes building and strengthening a network of culturally responsive providers. Based on the description, this means services and provider networks are expected to be responsive to newcomers cultural contexts and practical needs, including cultural and language barriers, while delivering holistic psychosocial support related to trauma.
14) What are grantees expected to build beyond service delivery?
Grantees are expected to improve their organizational and programmatic ability to serve trauma-affected populations. Project activities are intended to enhance competence, responsiveness, and reach over time, and to strengthen coordination among providers in the community.
15) Who is eligible to apply for the STAR grant?
Eligibility includes a wide range of public and private entities, including: state, county, and 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; tribal organizations; public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities; and nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education).
16) Are nonprofit organizations eligible even if they do not have 501(c)(3) status?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status are listed as eligible, provided they are not institutions of higher education.
17) Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicant types.
18) Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations are included in the eligible applicant types.
19) Are public housing authorities eligible?
Yes. Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities are included as eligible applicants.
20) What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The Assistance Listing/CFDA number associated with this opportunity is 93.576.
21) What funding activity category does STAR fall under?
The opportunity falls under the funding activity category of Income Security and Social Services.
22) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2023-ACF-ORR-ZQ-0062.
23) When was the notice created?
The notice was created on August 1, 2023.
24) What was the original application due date?
The original application closing date was October 2, 2023.
25) What time were applications due?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
26) How many awards did ORR anticipate making?
ORR anticipated making about 28 awards.
27) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $600,000 per award.
28) What is ORR's role during the award period?
Because STAR is a cooperative agreement, ORR expects to be actively involved with recipients during the life of the award.
29) What is STAR ultimately trying to achieve for trauma-affected newcomers?
STAR is positioned as a targeted investment in trauma-informed, culturally responsive service delivery and system-building, intended to help trauma-affected newcomers regain stability and improve their ability to function and thrive in U.S. communities.
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