Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2011 ACF ACYF CO 0185
Apply for HHS 2011 ACF ACYF CO 0185
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Child Welfare Early Education Partnerships to Expand Protective Factors for Children with Child Welfare Involvement" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.652 Adoption Opportunities.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 5, 2011 and posted on Jun 10, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 25, 2011 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 $2,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments.
- Early Head Start Agencies and Head Start Agencies are eligible applicants. Faith based and community organizations that meet eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Child Welfare - Early Education Partnerships to Expand Protective Factors for Children with Child Welfare Involvement grant (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2011-ACF-ACYF-CO-0185) is a discretionary grant program from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF). It focuses on supporting school-based initiatives that put multidisciplinary interventions in place for young children who are at risk of abuse or neglect or who are already involved with the child welfare system. The central idea is to strengthen protective factors around these children by building structured, working partnerships between child welfare agencies and early childhood education providers, with the option to also involve health and mental health organizations when that helps the partnership function more effectively.
This opportunity is designed specifically as an infrastructure-building effort over a 17-month project period. Rather than simply funding direct services in isolation, the grant emphasizes improving coordination and collaboration across systems that often operate separately. Applicants are expected to propose viable partnerships with real commitments from both child welfare and early childhood education programs such as Head Start, Early Head Start, and State Pre-K. The intended outcome is to increase the number of children touched by the child welfare system who are enrolled in early childhood programs, reflecting the premise that stable, high-quality early learning environments and coordinated supports can reduce risk and improve child and family outcomes.
Funding for the program was estimated at $2,000,000 total, with an expectation of 8 awards. The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $250,000, and there is no stated minimum award amount (award floor listed as $0). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the financial barrier for applicants and allows partnerships to focus on building operational capacity, shared processes, and cross-system alignment.
Eligible applicants are broad and include state governments, county governments, and city or township governments, as well as federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other tribal organizations. Nonprofit organizations are eligible whether or not they have 501(c)(3) status (except institutions of higher education are carved out of those categories), and for-profit organizations other than small businesses are also listed as eligible. The eligibility notes explicitly state that Early Head Start and Head Start agencies may apply, and that faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible as well. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply or receive awards.
The opportunity was posted on June 10, 2011, with an original and current closing date of July 25, 2011. Applications submitted through Grants.gov were required to be submitted by 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadline date. The funding activity category is listed under Income Security and Social Services, and the CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 93.652 (Adoption Opportunities). The announcement was later archived on December 23, 2011, which signals that this specific funding round is no longer open, though it can still be used as a reference for similar future ACF initiatives.
For applicants needing help accessing materials or navigating the application process at the time, ACF provided an Application Help Desk contact (appsupport@acf.hhs.gov). The full announcement was linked through ACF at http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS-2011-ACF-ACYF-CO-0185.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Child Welfare - Early Education Partnerships to Expand Protective Factors for Children with Child Welfare Involvement.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2011-ACF-ACYF-CO-0185.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant program from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF).
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The grant supports school-based initiatives that implement multidisciplinary interventions for young children who are at risk of abuse or neglect or who are already involved with the child welfare system. A central goal is to strengthen protective factors by building structured partnerships between child welfare agencies and early childhood education providers.
Is this grant focused on direct services, infrastructure, or both?
It is designed specifically as an infrastructure-building effort over a 17-month project period. The emphasis is on improving coordination and collaboration across systems rather than funding direct services in isolation.
Who is the intended population served by the project?
The opportunity focuses on young children who are at risk of abuse or neglect or who are involved with the child welfare system.
What kinds of partnerships are expected under this grant?
Applicants are expected to propose viable partnerships with real commitments from both child welfare agencies and early childhood education programs. The partnership model may also include health and mental health organizations when that helps the partnership function more effectively.
Which early childhood education providers are specifically mentioned as potential partners?
The announcement specifically cites early childhood education programs such as Head Start, Early Head Start, and State Pre-K as examples of expected partner types.
What outcome is this grant trying to increase?
An intended outcome is to increase the number of children touched by the child welfare system who are enrolled in early childhood programs, based on the premise that stable, high-quality early learning environments and coordinated supports can reduce risk and improve outcomes for children and families.
How long is the project period?
The project period is 17 months.
How much total funding was estimated for the program?
Total estimated funding was $2,000,000.
How many awards were expected?
The program anticipated making approximately 8 awards.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $250,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No minimum award amount is stated. The award floor is listed as $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include a broad set of entities, including:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other tribal organizations
- Nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status), with the noted exception that institutions of higher education are carved out of those categories
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Are Head Start and Early Head Start agencies eligible to apply?
Yes. The eligibility notes explicitly state that Early Head Start and Head Start agencies may apply.
Are faith-based or community organizations eligible?
Yes. The opportunity states that faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible.
Who is not eligible to apply for this grant?
The opportunity states that individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply or receive awards.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is listed as Income Security and Social Services.
What is the CFDA number associated with the opportunity?
The CFDA number is 93.652 (Adoption Opportunities).
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 10, 2011.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is July 25, 2011.
What time were Grants.gov applications due on the deadline date?
Applications submitted through Grants.gov were required to be submitted by 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadline date.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The announcement was archived on December 23, 2011, indicating that this specific funding round is no longer open.
Where was the full announcement posted?
The full announcement was linked through ACF at: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS-2011-ACF-ACYF-CO-0185
Who could applicants contact for application submission help (at the time)?
ACF provided an Application Help Desk contact email: appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
What is the core strategy behind strengthening protective factors in this program?
The strategy described is to build structured, working partnerships between child welfare and early childhood education providers (with optional involvement from health and mental health organizations) to improve cross-system coordination and increase enrollment of child welfare-involved children in early childhood programs.
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