Emergency Repatriation Planning, Training, and Exercises
🏛 Administration for Children and Families - OHSEPR
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This grant is for state and territorial governments preparing for emergency repatriation operations. Eligible applicants are U.S. states and territories with established emergency management frameworks. The grant supports planning, training, and exercises that help communities respond when U.S. citizens and dependents are returned from abroad due to crises. Activities funded include developing repatriation plans, conducting staff training, and executing operational exercises.
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Key dates
- May 4, 2026 Applications open
- Aug 3, 2026 Application deadline in 17 days
- Aug 31, 2026 Award announced
- Sep 1, 2026 Project start
Program description
OHSEPR administers the U. S. Repatriation Program (Program), which provides temporary assistance to eligible U.S. citizens and their dependents (repatriates) returned by the Department of State from a foreign country because of (1) destitution, illness, war, threat of war, or a similar crisis, and who are without available resources, or (2) mental illness. Temporary assistance as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1313(c) is provided upon their arrival in the United States and is available initially for up to 90 days from a repatriate’s date of arrival in the United States. Temporary assistance is provided in the form of a service loan and is repayable to the U.S. Government. OHSEPR leads the planning, coordination, and execution of all domestic repatriation plans and operations conducted as part of the Program. Through Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), they act in support of OHSEPR’s management of an emergency repatriation mission by providing temporary assistance to repatriates.
The goal of this funding opportunity is to increase state or territorial readiness and capabilities for emergency repatriation operations through planning, training, and exercises, culminating in an update to the state or territory emergency repatriation plan. The purpose of this NOFO is to: 1) develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities of states or territories for emergency repatriation operations and 2) increase the number of states or territories sufficiently prepared for an emergency repatriation incident.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Application form (as specified in NOFO)
- Project narrative describing planning, training, and exercise approach
- Budget and budget narrative
- Evidence of state or territory emergency management authority
- Letter(s) of commitment from coordinating agencies
- Proposed emergency repatriation plan outline
Program contact
- 👤 Natalie Grant
- 📧 ohsepr@acf.hhs.gov
- 📞 202-401-9200
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.579 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$7,084,672
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$6,893,360
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$600,000
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$600,000
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$600,000
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$599,467
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$594,718
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$375,000
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$250,001
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$250,000
Top States by Funding
- MD 3 awards $14.2M
- VA 3 awards $0.9M
- AZ 2 awards $0.6M
- WA 1 awards $0.6M
- OR 2 awards $0.6M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.579). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $2,949,895 | |
| 2025 | $1,275,006 | |
| 2026 est. | $750,060 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
States and territories are eligible. Applicants must be able to participate in planning, training, and exercise activities related to emergency repatriation operations.
What is the deadline and funding amount?
The deadline is August 3, 2026. The award is fixed at $375,000 per recipient. Total available funding is $750,000.
What activities can be funded?
Funded activities include developing emergency repatriation plans, conducting staff training, holding planning meetings, and executing operational exercises. Projects culminate in an updated state or territory emergency repatriation plan.
Is cost sharing required?
No. This is a fully-funded opportunity with no matching requirement.
What type of funding instrument is used?
Awards are issued as Cooperative Agreements, requiring ongoing collaboration between the recipient and the Administration for Children and Families.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize your state or territory's emergency management readiness and existing coordination structures. Reviewers want to see organized, scalable systems.
- Include specific details about staffing, training timelines, and exercise scenarios. Generic plans rank lower than concrete operational approaches.
- Demonstrate coordination with relevant state agencies (emergency management, health, social services) and the Department of State liaison office.
- Plan your training and exercises to involve actual personnel who would respond in a real repatriation event. Realism increases competitiveness.
- Build in a clear timeline showing progress from planning through exercises, with measurable milestones for each phase.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Underestimating coordination requirements with multiple state agencies and federal partners. Submitting vague plans without specific timelines, staffing assignments, or exercise objectives. Failing to show how the updated plan will be sustained and tested beyond the grant period.
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