Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2011 ACF OFA FM 0193
Apply for HHS 2011 ACF OFA FM 0193
- The Administration for Children and Families OFA in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Community Centered Healthy Marriage and Relationship Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.086 Healthy Marriage Promotion and Responsible Fatherhood Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 28, 2011 and posted on Jun 28, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 28, 2011 Applications must be received 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 $57,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 40 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments Small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments City or township governments 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:
The Community Centered Healthy Marriage and Relationship Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2011-ACF-OFA-FM-0193) is a discretionary grant program from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Family Assistance. It was designed to fund community-based demonstration projects that promote healthy marriage and strengthen relationships, as authorized under the Claims Resolution Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-291). The core idea is to invest in organizations that already have a solid track record delivering marriage and relationship education (often called MRE) and related skills training, particularly for low-income individuals and families.
These awards are structured as cooperative agreements, meaning ACF expects to have an active partnership role with grantees rather than simply issuing funds with minimal involvement. Funded projects are expected to offer a broad range of relationship and marriage education services and practical skills that address real-life barriers couples and families face. The emphasis is not only on improving communication and relationship stability, but on changing behaviors in ways that can help families move toward greater economic self-sufficiency. In practice, that focus signals programs that connect relationship skills to everyday challenges like conflict management, co-parenting, decision-making, goal setting, and other competencies that can reduce instability and support long-term family functioning.
ACF highlighted a strong preference for organizations that are rooted in the same communities as the populations they intend to serve and that can provide or coordinate a broad array of supports. The intent is to fund programs that are accessible, culturally responsive, and realistically positioned to reach low-income participants through trusted local presence and partnerships. While the announcement centers on MRE and skills training, the repeated emphasis on multiple barriers and a broad array of services reflects interest in wraparound approaches and strong referral networks that help participants navigate related needs.
The opportunity anticipated up to 40 awards nationwide, with an estimated total funding amount of $57,000,000. Individual awards were expected to range from $300,000 (floor) to $2,500,000 (ceiling). No cost sharing or matching requirement was listed. The program falls under CFDA 93.086, Healthy Marriage Promotion and Responsible Fatherhood Grants, aligning it with federal efforts to support family stability and responsible parenting through evidence-informed education and community implementation.
Eligibility was intentionally broad and included state, local, and tribal governments; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; school districts; special district governments; public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status; for-profit organizations (other than small businesses) as well as small businesses; and federally recognized tribal governments and tribal organizations. Faith-based and community organizations were explicitly noted as eligible if they met standard requirements. At the same time, individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships were not eligible to apply or receive awards under this announcement.
Key dates show the announcement was posted June 28, 2011, with applications due July 28, 2011, by 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The archive date was December 23, 2011. Applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov, and the full posting was available through the ACF grants site link provided in the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Community Centered Healthy Marriage and Relationship Grants.
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2011-ACF-OFA-FM-0193.
3) Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This is a discretionary grant program from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Family Assistance (OFA).
4) What type of funding instrument is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
Awards are structured as cooperative agreements, meaning ACF expects to play an active partnership role with funded recipients rather than providing funds with minimal federal involvement.
5) What is the purpose of the Community Centered Healthy Marriage and Relationship Grants?
The program was designed to fund community-based demonstration projects that promote healthy marriage and strengthen relationships, with an emphasis on serving low-income individuals and families through marriage and relationship education (MRE) and related skills training.
6) What law authorizes this program?
The opportunity is authorized under the Claims Resolution Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-291).
7) Who is the primary population this funding is intended to serve?
The core emphasis is on programs that serve low-income individuals and families, particularly through community-based approaches that are accessible and rooted in the target communities.
8) What kinds of activities or services are projects expected to provide?
Funded projects are expected to offer a broad range of relationship and marriage education services and practical skills training aimed at addressing real-life barriers couples and families face. The description emphasizes skills and supports tied to day-to-day functioning and stability.
9) What does “MRE†mean in the context of this opportunity?
MRE refers to marriage and relationship education, which the announcement describes as education and skills training intended to improve relationship functioning and stability.
10) What outcomes or focus areas does ACF emphasize for funded projects?
The emphasis is not only on improving communication and relationship stability, but also on behavior changes that can help families move toward greater economic self-sufficiency. Examples of focus areas mentioned include conflict management, co-parenting, decision-making, and goal setting.
11) Is there a preference for certain types of organizations?
ACF highlighted a strong preference for organizations that are rooted in the same communities as the populations they plan to serve and that can provide or coordinate a broad array of supports.
12) Does the opportunity support “wraparound†services or referral networks?
While the announcement centers on MRE and skills training, it repeatedly emphasizes multiple barriers and a broad range of services, reflecting interest in wraparound approaches and strong referral networks that connect participants to related supports.
13) How many awards were anticipated under this funding opportunity?
The opportunity anticipated up to 40 awards nationwide.
14) What was the estimated total amount of funding available?
The estimated total funding amount was $57,000,000.
15) What is the expected award size (minimum and maximum)?
Individual awards were expected to range from a $300,000 floor to a $2,500,000 ceiling.
16) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement did not list any cost sharing or matching requirement.
17) What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program falls under CFDA 93.086, titled Healthy Marriage Promotion and Responsible Fatherhood Grants.
18) What types of organizations were eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included:
- State governments
- Local governments
- Tribal governments
- Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
- School districts
- Special district governments
- Public institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status)
- For-profit organizations (other than small businesses)
- Small businesses
- Federally recognized tribal governments and tribal organizations
19) Are faith-based and community organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based and community organizations were explicitly noted as eligible, as long as they meet standard requirements.
20) Who was not eligible to apply?
The announcement states that the following were not eligible to apply or receive awards:
- Individuals
- Foreign entities
- Sole proprietorships
21) When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on June 28, 2011.
22) What was the application deadline?
Applications were due on July 28, 2011, by 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
23) What is the archive date listed for this opportunity?
The archive date was December 23, 2011.
24) Where could applicants find the full funding announcement?
The full posting was available through the ACF grants site link provided in the notice.
25) Who should applicants contact if they could not access the full announcement?
Applicants were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
26) Is this opportunity described as competitive or formula-based?
It is described as a discretionary grant program, which indicates awards are made through a competitive, agency-directed process rather than a formula allocation.
27) What does “community centered†imply in how projects should be designed?
Based on the description, “community centered†points to programs delivered by organizations with trusted local presence, strong community connections, and an ability to deliver services that are accessible, culturally responsive, and coordinated with community partners.
28) Does ACF expect applicants to already have experience delivering these services?
Yes. The core idea is to invest in organizations that already have a solid track record delivering marriage and relationship education (MRE) and related skills training.
29) How does the opportunity connect relationship education with economic self-sufficiency?
The announcement emphasizes that strengthening relationships should also support changes that help families move toward economic self-sufficiency, by building practical competencies (such as decision-making, goal setting, conflict management, and co-parenting) that can reduce instability and support long-term family functioning.
30) Is this opportunity limited to a specific geographic area?
The announcement anticipated awards nationwide, with up to 40 awards across the country.
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