Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2012 ACF ACYF CO 0270
Apply for HHS 2012 ACF ACYF CO 0270
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Child Welfare Education System Collaborations to Increase Educational Stability" 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 Mar 29, 2012 and posted on Mar 29, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 29, 2012 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 1159 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,500,000.00 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 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts.
- 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:
Child Welfare - Education System Collaborations to Increase Educational Stability (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2012-ACF-ACYF-CO-0270) is a discretionary grant program from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), designed to strengthen how child welfare agencies and education systems work together so children and youth in foster care experience greater educational stability and better outcomes in school. The core purpose is to fund projects that build lasting infrastructure and capacity, not just short-term services, so that youth in care can succeed and thrive in educational settings. ACF frames educational stability as a key driver of permanency and long-term well-being, meaning the program is intended to support pathways to stable family connections (including adoption) while also improving educational supports after permanency is achieved (often described as post-permanency educational supports).
The emphasis on "collaborations" and "infrastructure capacity" signals that competitive proposals would typically focus on systems-level improvements that help child welfare and schools coordinate effectively. In practical terms, that can include strengthening cross-agency policies and procedures, improving information-sharing practices in ways that comply with privacy laws, developing joint planning and decision-making structures, and building consistent protocols that reduce school moves, prevent enrollment delays, and ensure students in foster care get timely access to appropriate academic services and supports. The overall intent is to create conditions where youth in care can remain in their school of origin when appropriate, transition smoothly when school changes are unavoidable, and receive coordinated supports that reduce educational disruption.
The FOA was posted March 29, 2012, with applications originally due (and ultimately closing) on May 29, 2012. Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The program was later archived on May 30, 2012, meaning it was a time-limited competition for that funding cycle. ACF anticipated making about 10 awards nationwide, with an estimated total program funding level of $2,500,000. Individual awards were expected to range from a floor of $25,000 to a ceiling of $250,000. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which typically lowers the barrier to entry for eligible public agencies and nonprofits that may not have flexible funds to contribute.
Eligible applicants were broadly defined and included state governments; county governments; city or township governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; and other Native American tribal organizations. The FOA also allowed nonprofit organizations, including those with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (again, other than higher education institutions). Faith-based and community organizations were explicitly noted as eligible so long as they met the standard eligibility requirements. At the same time, the announcement clearly excluded individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations from competing for or receiving awards.
From a program classification perspective, the activity category was listed as Income Security and Social Services, and the relevant CFDA number was 93.652, Adoption Opportunities. That CFDA linkage helps explain why the FOA ties educational stability to permanency outcomes and adoption-related goals, and why it also highlights post-permanency educational supports. The underlying idea is that stable schooling and coordinated educational support are not separate from permanency planning; they are part of the broader stability and well-being that supports long-term family permanence and successful transitions into adulthood.
For applicants or interested parties who needed the full announcement or had trouble accessing it, ACF directed them to the ACF Applications Help Desk via appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The FOA also provided an additional information link hosted on the ACF grants site (as listed in the source data).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Child Welfare - Education System Collaborations to Increase Educational Stability.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2012-ACF-ACYF-CO-0270.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant program from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF).
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is designed to strengthen how child welfare agencies and education systems work together so children and youth in foster care experience greater educational stability and better outcomes in school.
Is the funding intended for direct services or for long-term systems improvements?
The core purpose is to fund projects that build lasting infrastructure and capacity, not just short-term services. The intent is to create durable systems-level changes that continue beyond the grant period.
How does ACF define the importance of educational stability in this program?
ACF frames educational stability as a key driver of permanency and long-term well-being. In other words, educational stability is treated as part of the broader stability that supports permanent family connections (including adoption) and long-term success.
How does this opportunity connect educational stability to permanency and adoption-related goals?
The opportunity emphasizes that stable schooling and coordinated educational supports can support pathways to stable family connections (including adoption) and can also improve post-permanency educational supports once permanency is achieved.
What kinds of projects appear to align with the FOA’s emphasis on “collaborations”?
Based on the FOA description, competitive proposals would typically focus on systems-level coordination between child welfare and schools. Examples mentioned include improving cross-agency policies and procedures, joint planning structures, and consistent protocols that reduce disruption for students in foster care.
What types of systems-level activities are highlighted in the FOA description?
The description highlights activities such as:
- Strengthening cross-agency policies and procedures
- Improving information-sharing practices in ways that comply with privacy laws
- Developing joint planning and decision-making structures
- Building consistent protocols to reduce school moves
- Preventing enrollment delays
- Ensuring timely access to appropriate academic services and supports
What student stability outcomes is the program trying to improve?
The overall intent is to create conditions where youth in foster care can:
- Remain in their school of origin when appropriate
- Transition smoothly when school changes are unavoidable
- Receive coordinated supports that reduce educational disruption
When was the FOA posted?
The FOA was posted on March 29, 2012.
What was the application due date for this competition?
Applications were due on May 29, 2012.
What time were applications due on the deadline?
Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The competition was time-limited for that cycle. It was archived on May 30, 2012, and the application period closed with the May 29, 2012 deadline.
How many awards did ACF expect to make?
ACF anticipated making about 10 awards nationwide.
What was the estimated total funding level for the program?
The estimated total program funding level was $2,500,000.
What was the expected award size (minimum and maximum)?
Individual awards were expected to range from a floor of $25,000 to a ceiling of $250,000.
Was a cost share or match required?
No. The FOA stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants were broadly defined and included:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- Nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
Are faith-based or community organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based and community organizations were explicitly noted as eligible, as long as they met the standard eligibility requirements.
Who was not eligible to apply?
The announcement clearly excluded individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations from competing for or receiving awards.
What was the program’s activity category?
The activity category was listed as Income Security and Social Services.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The relevant CFDA number was 93.652, Adoption Opportunities.
Why does the FOA reference Adoption Opportunities (CFDA 93.652)?
The CFDA linkage helps explain why the FOA ties educational stability to permanency outcomes and adoption-related goals, and why it highlights post-permanency educational supports as part of long-term well-being.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically by the stated deadline.
Where could applicants get help accessing the full announcement or resolving access issues?
ACF directed applicants to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov for assistance. The FOA also referenced an additional information link hosted on the ACF grants site (as listed in the source data).
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