Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACL AOD IL 0113
Apply for HHS 2015 ACL AOD IL 0113
- The Administration for Community Living in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "AMERICAN SAMOA AND GUAM CIL COMPETITION" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.432 ACL Centers for Independent Living.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 18, 2015 and posted on Jun 18, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 17, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $249,142.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $154,046.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- To be eligible for funding, an applicant must (a) Be a consumer controlled, community based, cross disability, nonresidential, private nonprofit agency (b) Have the power and authority to (1) Carry out the purpose of part C of title VII of the Act and perform the functions listed in section 725(b) and (c) of the Act and subparts F and G of 34 CFR part 366 within a community located within a State or in a bordering State and (2) Receive and administer (i) Funds under 34 CFR part 366 (ii) Funds and contributions from private or public sources that may be used in support of a center and (iii) Funds from other public and private programs (c) Be able to plan, conduct, administer, and evaluate a center consistent with the standards and assurances in section 725(b) and (c) of the Act and subparts F and G of 34 CFR part 366 (d) Either (1) Not currently be receiving funds under part C of chapter 1 of title VII of the Act or (2) Propose the expansion of an existing center through the establishment of a separate and complete center (except that the governing board of the existing center may serve as the governing board of the new center) at a different geographical location (e) Propose to serve one or more of the geographic areas that are identified as unserved or underserved by the States and Outlying Areas listed under Estimated Number of Awards and (f) Submit appropriate documentation demonstrating that the establishment of a new center is consistent with the design for establishing a statewide network of centers in the State plan of the State or Outlying Area whose geographic area or areas the applicant proposes to serve.
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Opportunity Summary:
The AMERICAN SAMOA AND GUAM CIL COMPETITION (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2015-ACL-AOD-IL-0113) was a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Administration for Community Living (ACL). It falls under the Income Security and Social Services funding activity category and uses the standard grant funding instrument. The overall goal of the competition was to expand or establish Centers for Independent Living (CILs) in American Samoa and Guam in a way that matches the design laid out in the applicable State or Outlying Area plan for building a statewide network of centers.
The program purpose is tied directly to Part C of Title VII of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as later amended by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA, Public Law 113-128). In practical terms, ACL intended to fund organizations that can plan, operate, administer, and evaluate a Center for Independent Living that meets the statutory standards and assurances in Section 725. Those standards and assurances are also reflected in the federal regulatory framework at 34 CFR Part 366 (particularly the provisions that describe what centers must do and how they must be structured and governed). The intent is that CILs function as community-based hubs that support people with disabilities in living independently and participating fully in their communities, consistent with the independent living model.
Funding for the competition was relatively limited and targeted. ACL expected to make 2 awards total, with an estimated total funding amount of $249,142. Individual awards were expected to fall between an award floor of $95,096 and an award ceiling of $154,046. The associated CFDA number was 93.432 (ACL Centers for Independent Living). The announcement explicitly stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal matching funds as a condition of award (though organizations often still leverage other funding sources to strengthen operations).
Eligibility was narrowly defined and focused on the core independent living philosophy and governance requirements. Applicants had to be consumer-controlled, community-based, cross-disability, nonresidential, private nonprofit agencies. Beyond being a nonprofit in the community, the organization needed clear authority and capacity to carry out the purposes of the program and perform the required functions listed in Section 725(b) and (c) of the Rehabilitation Act and in the applicable subparts of 34 CFR Part 366. This included demonstrating the ability not only to operate a center day-to-day, but also to receive and administer federal funds under the CIL program rules, manage funds from other public and private sources, and operate in a way that satisfies federal oversight expectations.
The competition was structured to support new or expanded center capacity in places identified as unserved or underserved. To qualify, an applicant generally needed to be either an entity not currently receiving Part C CIL funding, or an existing funded center proposing a true expansion through establishing a separate and complete new center at a different geographic location. The notice allowed one practical exception: the governing board of an existing center could also serve as the governing board of the new center, as long as the proposed entity was otherwise a separate and complete center. Applicants also had to propose serving one or more geographic areas specifically identified as unserved or underserved in the relevant State or Outlying Area context, and they had to provide documentation showing that creating the new center aligned with the statewide network design described in the State plan for the area they intended to serve.
Key administrative details show this was a time-limited competitive process in 2015. The opportunity was posted June 18, 2015, with an original (and final) application closing date of August 17, 2015, and it was archived on September 16, 2015. The Federal Register notice referenced in the listing (Vol. 80, No. 115, Tuesday, June 16, 2015) served as the formal public notice detailing the competition, expectations, and requirements. For applicant support, the listed point of contact was Veronica Hogan at HHS, reachable by phone at (202) 245-7378, with an email address indicated in the original posting.
In short, this grant competition was designed to build out the independent living infrastructure in American Samoa and Guam by funding compliant, consumer-controlled nonprofit organizations capable of operating Centers for Independent Living according to federal law and regulation, and doing so in a way that complements the broader statewide network plan for the territory involved.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): American Samoa and Guam CIL Competition (HHS-2015-ACL-AOD-IL-0113)
What is the American Samoa and Guam CIL Competition?
The American Samoa and Guam CIL Competition (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2015-ACL-AOD-IL-0113) was a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Community Living (ACL). The competition was intended to expand or establish Centers for Independent Living (CILs) in American Samoa and Guam consistent with the applicable State or Outlying Area plan for building a statewide network of centers.
Which federal agency administered this grant opportunity?
This opportunity was administered by HHS, specifically the Administration for Community Living (ACL).
What was the overall goal of this competition?
The overall goal was to expand or establish Centers for Independent Living (CILs) in American Samoa and Guam in a way that matches the design laid out in the applicable State or Outlying Area plan for creating a statewide network of centers.
What is a Center for Independent Living (CIL) in the context of this opportunity?
In this competition, a CIL is a community-based hub intended to support people with disabilities in living independently and participating fully in their communities, consistent with the independent living model. Funded entities were expected to plan, operate, administer, and evaluate a CIL that meets the statutory standards and assurances described in federal law and regulation.
What legal authority and program framework applied to this competition?
The program purpose was tied to Part C of Title VII of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA, Public Law 113-128). Applicants were expected to meet the standards and assurances in Section 725, and align with the federal regulatory framework at 34 CFR Part 366.
What funding activity category was this opportunity listed under?
The opportunity fell under the Income Security and Social Services funding activity category.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The announcement used the standard grant funding instrument.
How many awards did ACL expect to make?
ACL expected to make 2 awards in total.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $249,142.
What was the expected award range per applicant?
Individual awards were expected to fall between an award floor of $95,096 and an award ceiling of $154,046.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number was 93.432 (ACL Centers for Independent Living).
Was cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement explicitly stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Applicants were not required to contribute non-federal matching funds as a condition of award.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to consumer-controlled, community-based, cross-disability, nonresidential, private nonprofit agencies with the authority and capacity to carry out the program purposes and perform the functions required by Section 725(b) and (c) of the Rehabilitation Act and the applicable subparts of 34 CFR Part 366.
What does "consumer-controlled" mean for eligibility purposes?
The opportunity required applicants to be consumer-controlled. The notice emphasized the independent living philosophy and governance requirements tied to Section 725 standards and assurances and 34 CFR Part 366, which include how centers must be structured and governed.
What does "cross-disability" mean in the eligibility description?
The opportunity required applicants to be cross-disability agencies, meaning the center model is intended to serve people with disabilities broadly rather than focusing on a single disability category, consistent with the independent living model referenced in the announcement.
Did the applicant have to be a nonprofit organization?
Yes. Applicants had to be private nonprofit agencies.
Did the applicant need to be community-based and nonresidential?
Yes. The eligibility language specified that applicants must be community-based and nonresidential.
What operational capabilities did applicants need to demonstrate?
Applicants needed to demonstrate the ability to plan, operate, administer, and evaluate a Center for Independent Living that meets statutory standards and assurances in Section 725 and the related regulatory requirements in 34 CFR Part 366. The announcement also emphasized capacity to receive and administer federal funds under CIL program rules, manage funds from other public and private sources, and operate in a manner that satisfies federal oversight expectations.
Was this competition intended for new centers, expansions, or both?
Both, but with specific conditions. The competition was structured to support new or expanded center capacity in places identified as unserved or underserved. Applicants generally needed to be either (1) an entity not currently receiving Part C CIL funding, or (2) an existing funded center proposing a true expansion by establishing a separate and complete new center at a different geographic location.
Could an existing funded center apply to create another center?
Yes, if the proposal was a true expansion through establishing a separate and complete new center at a different geographic location, and other requirements in the notice were met.
Could the same governing board oversee both an existing center and a proposed new center?
Yes. The notice allowed an exception that the governing board of an existing center could also serve as the governing board of the new center, as long as the proposed entity was otherwise a separate and complete center.
What geographic service requirement applied to applicants?
Applicants had to propose serving one or more geographic areas specifically identified as unserved or underserved in the relevant State or Outlying Area context.
How did applicants need to show alignment with the statewide network design?
Applicants had to provide documentation showing that creating the new center aligned with the statewide network design described in the applicable State or Outlying Area plan for the area they intended to serve.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on June 18, 2015. The application closing date was August 17, 2015 (the original and final closing date listed).
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on September 16, 2015.
Where was the formal public notice for this competition published?
The formal public notice was referenced as a Federal Register notice: Volume 80, Number 115, Tuesday, June 16, 2015.
Who was the listed point of contact for applicant support?
The listed point of contact was Veronica Hogan at HHS. The posting included a phone number of (202) 245-7378, and indicated an email address was included in the original posting.
What did ACL intend funded organizations to do with the grant?
ACL intended to fund organizations that could plan, operate, administer, and evaluate a Center for Independent Living that meets the standards and assurances in Section 725 and the regulatory requirements in 34 CFR Part 366, with the broader intent of strengthening independent living infrastructure in American Samoa and Guam in alignment with the statewide network plan.
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