Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2026 ACF ORR RW 0008
The Wilson Fish Bridge to Employment Program (WF B2E) is a federal discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Refugee Resettlement (ACF-ORR). Its purpose is to make sure people receiving Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) can still access the employment-related services that are required under the Immigration and Nationality Act. In most states, ORR typically meets this requirement through the Refugee Support Services (RSS) program, but starting in fiscal year 2027 RSS will no longer operate in certain states. WF B2E is designed to fill that gap in those specific states so that RCA recipients do not lose access to essential employment supports. The exact states where WF B2E will operate are not listed in the summary and are expected to be announced in the forthcoming Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
Program services under WF B2E focus on getting eligible participants ready for work and connected to jobs as quickly and effectively as possible. Funded projects are expected to provide required employment training and job placement services, and also provide English language training to support employability and workplace success. A key limitation is the eligibility window for clients: services are only available to individuals within the first 36 months after their arrival in the United States, or within the first 36 months after they receive an ORR-eligible immigration status (whichever standard applies to the person). In other words, the program is targeted to recently arrived or newly eligible refugees and related populations receiving RCA, rather than long-term residents.
Awards will be made as cooperative agreements, which generally means the federal agency anticipates having substantial involvement in the project’s direction or oversight compared to a standard grant. Recipients can deliver services directly and/or by issuing subawards to partner organizations, which allows states or lead agencies to build local networks of providers to cover a service area. The funding opportunity sits under the Income Security and Social Services activity category (CFDA 93.583).
A wide range of domestic organizations and public entities are eligible to apply, 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 tribal governments; other tribal organizations; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; and nonprofits both with and without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education in the nonprofit category). Faith-based and community organizations are explicitly eligible as long as they meet the standard eligibility requirements. At the same time, several applicant types are explicitly excluded: individuals (including sole proprietorships), federal entities, and foreign entities are not eligible and would be disqualified from merit review and funding.
Key administrative details provided include the opportunity number (HHS 2026 ACF ORR RW 0008), an original application closing date of August 10, 2026, and an expected total of six awards. The listed award ceiling is $14,438,363. The opportunity was created on July 10, 2026. Overall, WF B2E is essentially a continuity and access program: it is meant to preserve legally required employment service access for RCA recipients specifically in those states where RSS will no longer be available beginning in FY 2027, with a strong emphasis on early employment, job placement, and English language instruction within a defined 36-month eligibility timeframe.Apply for HHS 2026 ACF ORR RW 0008
- The Administration for Children and Families - ORR in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Wilson Fish Bridge to Employment Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.583.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2026-07-10.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-08-10. (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 $14,438,363.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 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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Wilson Fish Bridge to Employment Program (WF B2E) - FAQs
What is the Wilson Fish Bridge to Employment Program (WF B2E)?
WF B2E is a federal discretionary funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). It is designed to ensure that people receiving Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) can access the employment-related services required under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Why is WF B2E being offered?
In most states, ORR typically meets the required employment-service access through the Refugee Support Services (RSS) program. Beginning in fiscal year 2027, RSS will no longer operate in certain states. WF B2E is intended to fill that gap in those specific states so RCA recipients do not lose access to essential employment supports.
Which states will WF B2E operate in?
The summary does not list the states. The states where WF B2E will operate are expected to be announced in the forthcoming Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
Who is the target population for services under WF B2E?
The program targets people receiving Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) who are within a defined eligibility window tied to arrival or immigration status eligibility (see the 36-month limit described below). The focus is on recently arrived or newly eligible refugees and related populations, rather than long-term residents.
What is the 36-month eligibility window for clients?
WF B2E services are only available to individuals within the first 36 months after their arrival in the United States, or within the first 36 months after they receive an ORR-eligible immigration status (whichever standard applies to the individual).
What kinds of services are projects expected to provide?
Funded projects are expected to focus on rapid and effective workforce readiness and job connection. The summary indicates projects are expected to provide required employment training and job placement services, and also provide English language training to support employability and workplace success.
Is English language training part of WF B2E?
Yes. The summary specifically states that funded projects are expected to provide English language training to support employability and workplace success.
What is the main program emphasis?
The emphasis is on getting eligible participants ready for work and connected to jobs as quickly and effectively as possible, while preserving legally required access to employment-related services for RCA recipients in states losing RSS coverage starting in FY 2027.
What type of federal award is WF B2E?
Awards will be made as cooperative agreements. This generally means the federal agency anticipates having substantial involvement in the project’s direction or oversight compared to a standard grant.
Can an award recipient provide services through partner organizations?
Yes. Recipients can deliver services directly and/or by issuing subawards to partner organizations. This allows lead agencies to build networks of local providers to cover a service area.
What is the CFDA/assistance listing number and category for this program?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 93.583 and sits under the Income Security and Social Services activity category.
Who is eligible to apply?
The summary lists a broad range of eligible domestic organizations and public entities, including:
- State governments
- 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 tribal governments
- Other tribal organizations
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
Are faith-based or community organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based and community organizations are explicitly eligible as long as they meet the standard eligibility requirements.
Who is not eligible to apply?
The summary explicitly excludes the following applicant types. These applicants are not eligible and would be disqualified from merit review and funding:
- Individuals (including sole proprietorships)
- Federal entities
- Foreign entities
What is the opportunity number for WF B2E?
The opportunity number is HHS 2026 ACF ORR RW 0008.
When is the application due?
The original application closing date listed in the summary is August 10, 2026.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The summary indicates an expected total of six awards.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The listed award ceiling is $14,438,363.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on July 10, 2026.
How does WF B2E relate to Refugee Support Services (RSS)?
ORR typically uses RSS to meet the Immigration and Nationality Act-related requirement that RCA recipients can access employment-related services. WF B2E is designed to preserve continuity of access in states where RSS will no longer operate beginning in FY 2027.
Is WF B2E intended for long-term residents?
No. The summary describes a defined 36-month service eligibility window tied to arrival in the U.S. or receipt of ORR-eligible status, indicating a focus on recently arrived or newly eligible individuals receiving RCA.
Where will the final operating details (like eligible states) be published?
The summary states that key details such as the states where WF B2E will operate are expected to be announced in the forthcoming Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
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