Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2008 ACF OCS EI 0053
Apply for HHS 2008 ACF OCS EI 0053
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Assets for Independence Demonstration Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.602 Assets for Independence Demonstration Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 4, 2011 and posted on Jun 26, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 25, 2010 See link to full announcement for details. IMPORTANT NOTE Applications submitted electronically via Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 430 p.m., eastern time, on the due date referenced above.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $19,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 65 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments Independent school districts Special district governments.
- Non profit entities that do not have 501(c)(3) status may only apply as a joint applicant with an entity that is so certified. Please access the full announcement for detailed information on eligibility. Faith based and community organizations are eligible to apply. Foreign entities are not eligible under this announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Assets for Independence Demonstration Program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity run by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) through its Office of Community Services (OCS). The program’s core purpose is to fund and oversee local Assets for Independence (AFI) projects that help low-income individuals and families build savings and long-term financial stability through asset-building strategies. In practice, AFI projects are commonly associated with matched savings approaches and structured supports that make it easier for participants to accumulate money and move toward larger goals that strengthen economic security.
For Fiscal Year 2010, ACF/OCS invited applications from a broad range of eligible organizations and public entities, including nonprofit organizations, state, local, and Tribal government entities, credit unions (including Low Income Credit Unions), Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), and other qualified applicants. The eligibility list also includes various government types (city/township, county, special district, and state governments), public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, independent school districts, and both public and private institutions of higher education. Faith-based and community organizations are explicitly eligible. Foreign entities are not eligible. An important detail is that nonprofit entities without 501(c)(3) status are only allowed to apply if they apply jointly with an organization that does have 501(c)(3) certification.
The funding opportunity anticipated making about 65 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $19,000,000. Individual awards could be as large as $1,000,000 (the award ceiling), and the award floor is listed as $0, meaning there was no stated minimum award size in the summary data. The program requires cost sharing or matching, so applicants needed to plan for non-federal contributions as part of their project budgets and overall funding structure.
Key administrative details include that applications had to be submitted by specific due dates for FY 2010 funding: January 15, 2010, March 25, 2010, and June 25, 2010. The announcement notes it was re-published with modifications to Section IV.3, which addressed the explanation of due dates and times. For electronic submissions through Grants.gov, the deadline was firm: applications needed to be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the applicable due date. The funding opportunity number is HHS-2008-ACF-OCS-EI-0053, and the CFDA program number associated with it is 93.602 (Assets for Independence Demonstration Program). The posting date is listed as June 26, 2008, with an original closing date of January 15, 2009, and a current closing date of June 25, 2010; the archive date is March 3, 2011.
For applicants needing the complete requirements and instructions, ACF provided an official announcement link through the ACF grants site, and technical assistance for access issues was routed through the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Assets for Independence Demonstration Program (AFI) - FAQs (FY 2010)
1) What is the Assets for Independence Demonstration Program (AFI)?
The Assets for Independence Demonstration Program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) through the Office of Community Services (OCS). Its purpose is to fund and oversee local AFI projects that help low-income individuals and families build savings and long-term financial stability using asset-building strategies.
2) What is the main goal of an AFI project?
The core goal is to help low-income individuals and families build savings and strengthen long-term economic security through asset-building approaches that support financial stability over time.
3) What types of strategies are AFI projects commonly associated with?
AFI projects are commonly associated with matched savings approaches and structured supports that make it easier for participants to save money and work toward larger goals that strengthen economic security.
4) Who ran this grant opportunity?
The opportunity was run by ACF (Administration for Children and Families) through OCS (Office of Community Services).
5) Was this a discretionary federal grant opportunity?
Yes. The AFI Demonstration Program is described as a discretionary federal grant opportunity.
6) Who was eligible to apply for FY 2010 AFI funding?
Eligible applicants included a broad range of organizations and public entities, including nonprofit organizations; state, local, and Tribal government entities; credit unions (including Low Income Credit Unions); Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs); and other qualified applicants.
7) Are faith-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Faith-based organizations are explicitly eligible, along with community organizations.
8) Are state and local government entities eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list includes multiple government types, including city/township governments, county governments, special district governments, and state governments.
9) Are Tribal entities eligible?
Yes. Tribal government entities are included in the list of eligible applicants.
10) Are housing authorities eligible applicants?
Yes. Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities are included as eligible applicants.
11) Are school districts eligible to apply?
Yes. Independent school districts are included among eligible applicants.
12) Are colleges and universities eligible?
Yes. Both public and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible.
13) Are credit unions eligible applicants?
Yes. Credit unions are eligible, including Low Income Credit Unions.
14) Are Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) eligible?
Yes. CDFIs are included as eligible applicants.
15) Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible.
16) Can a nonprofit without 501(c)(3) status apply?
Nonprofit entities without 501(c)(3) status may apply only if they apply jointly with an organization that does have 501(c)(3) certification.
17) Approximately how many awards were anticipated for FY 2010?
The funding opportunity anticipated making about 65 awards.
18) What was the estimated total funding amount for FY 2010?
The estimated total funding amount was $19,000,000.
19) What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
Individual awards could be as large as $1,000,000.
20) Was there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is listed as $0, meaning no stated minimum award size in the summary data.
21) Did the program require matching funds or cost sharing?
Yes. The program requires cost sharing or matching, so applicants needed to plan non-federal contributions as part of the project budget and overall funding structure.
22) What were the FY 2010 application due dates?
For FY 2010, applications were due on January 15, 2010; March 25, 2010; and June 25, 2010.
23) What was the electronic submission deadline time for Grants.gov?
For electronic submissions through Grants.gov, applications needed to be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the applicable due date.
24) Were there any modifications or republications of the announcement?
Yes. The announcement states it was re-published with modifications to Section IV.3, which addressed the explanation of due dates and times.
25) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2008-ACF-OCS-EI-0053.
26) What is the CFDA program number for this opportunity?
The CFDA program number associated with this opportunity is 93.602 (Assets for Independence Demonstration Program).
27) What are the posting date, closing dates, and archive date listed for this opportunity?
The posting date is listed as June 26, 2008. The original closing date is January 15, 2009. The current closing date is June 25, 2010. The archive date is March 3, 2011.
28) Where could applicants find the full official requirements and instructions?
Applicants were directed to an official announcement link through the ACF grants site for complete requirements and instructions.
29) Who should applicants contact for technical assistance with access issues?
Technical assistance for access issues was routed through the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
30) What submission method is specifically mentioned?
Electronic submission through Grants.gov is specifically mentioned, along with a firm submission cutoff time of 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
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