Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2011 ACF OFA FO 0196
Apply for HHS 2011 ACF OFA FO 0196
- The Administration for Children and Families OFA in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Community Centered Responsible Fatherhood Ex Prisoner Reentry Pilot Project" 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 $6,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- 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 Responsible Fatherhood Ex Prisoner Reentry Pilot Project was a competitive federal grant opportunity run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Family Assistance (OFA). It offered cooperative agreements to support demonstration projects focused on responsible fatherhood services for men who are returning to their communities after incarceration. The program was authorized under responsible fatherhood activities included in the Claims Resolution Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-291), and it was designed specifically as a reentry-oriented pilot effort with an emphasis on innovative, community-centered approaches that begin before release and continue after release.
The main purpose of the funding was to help organizations build or strengthen reentry programs that serve formerly incarcerated fathers by improving family stability and reducing the chance of reoffending. Funded projects were expected to provide responsible fatherhood programming and related supports that promote healthy marriage and relationships, strengthen parenting skills, and reduce practical barriers that keep returning fathers from becoming socially and economically self-sufficient. In plain terms, the grant aimed to help fathers reconnect with their children and partners in healthier ways, gain the skills and supports needed to function as stable caregivers and providers, and successfully transition back into community life. The overall theory behind the program is that stronger family relationships and greater economic stability can lower recidivism while also improving outcomes for children and families.
Administratively, this opportunity was listed as Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2011-ACF-OFA-FO-0196, categorized as a discretionary grant using the cooperative agreement instrument. Cooperative agreements typically involve a more active federal role compared to standard grants, meaning recipients should expect ongoing involvement from the federal program office in areas like project direction, monitoring, or technical assistance. The funding activity category was Income Security and Social Services, and the associated CFDA number was 93.086, Healthy Marriage Promotion and Responsible Fatherhood Grants.
The competition anticipated making 4 awards nationwide, with an estimated total funding amount of $6,000,000. Individual awards were expected to fall between $1,000,000 (award floor) and $1,500,000 (award ceiling). There was no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for applicants, which meant applicants were not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of receiving an award.
A broad range of domestic public and nonprofit entities were eligible to apply. Eligible applicants included state, county, and city or township governments; independent school districts; special district governments; public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities; federally recognized Native American tribal governments and certain other tribal organizations; and nonprofits both with and without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in the nonprofit category as described). The announcement also clarified that faith-based and community organizations that otherwise meet eligibility requirements could apply. At the same time, the opportunity explicitly excluded individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships from competing or receiving awards.
Key dates show this was a time-limited 2011 opportunity. It was posted on June 28, 2011, and applications were due July 28, 2011, by 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The listing was later archived on December 23, 2011. For applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement, ACF provided support through its Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov, and the funding announcement link was provided through the ACF grants site.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Community Centered Responsible Fatherhood Ex Prisoner Reentry Pilot Project?
It was a competitive federal grant opportunity run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Family Assistance (OFA). It funded demonstration projects focused on responsible fatherhood services for men returning to their communities after incarceration, using community-centered approaches that start before release and continue after release.
Which federal agencies and offices administered this opportunity?
The opportunity was administered by HHS through ACF, specifically the Office of Family Assistance (OFA).
What type of funding mechanism was used?
The awards were made as cooperative agreements (a discretionary grant category). Cooperative agreements typically involve a more active federal role than standard grants, so recipients should expect ongoing involvement from the federal program office (for example, project direction, monitoring, and/or technical assistance).
What was the main goal of the funded projects?
The main purpose was to help organizations build or strengthen reentry programs serving formerly incarcerated fathers, with the broader aims of improving family stability and reducing the likelihood of reoffending. The program emphasized that stronger family relationships and greater economic stability can help lower recidivism and improve outcomes for children and families.
What kinds of services or programming were projects expected to provide?
Funded projects were expected to provide responsible fatherhood programming and related supports that promote healthy marriage and relationships, strengthen parenting skills, and reduce practical barriers that prevent returning fathers from becoming socially and economically self-sufficient.
Who was the target population for services?
The focus was on men returning to their communities after incarceration, specifically fathers who are reentering community life and working to reconnect with their children and partners.
Was the program specifically oriented to reentry, and when were services expected to occur?
Yes. It was designed as a reentry-oriented pilot effort, with approaches intended to begin before release from incarceration and continue after release into the community.
What made this initiative a pilot or demonstration project?
It offered cooperative agreements to support demonstration projects and emphasized innovative, community-centered approaches tailored to reentry needs.
What is the authorizing law for this grant opportunity?
The program was authorized under responsible fatherhood activities included in the Claims Resolution Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-291).
What was the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number was HHS-2011-ACF-OFA-FO-0196.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number was 93.086, Healthy Marriage Promotion and Responsible Fatherhood Grants.
What was the funding activity category?
The funding activity category was Income Security and Social Services.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The competition anticipated making 4 awards nationwide.
What was the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding amount was $6,000,000.
What was the expected size of individual awards?
Individual awards were expected to range from $1,000,000 (award floor) to $1,500,000 (award ceiling).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was stated. Applicants were not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included a broad range of domestic public and nonprofit entities, including state, county, and city or township governments; independent school districts; special district governments; public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities; federally recognized Native American tribal governments and certain other tribal organizations; and nonprofits both with and without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in the nonprofit category as described).
Could faith-based or community organizations apply?
Yes. The announcement clarified that faith-based and community organizations could apply as long as they otherwise met eligibility requirements.
Who was not eligible to apply or receive awards?
The opportunity explicitly excluded individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships from competing or receiving awards.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on June 28, 2011.
When were applications due?
Applications were due July 28, 2011, by 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The listing was later archived on December 23, 2011, and the application deadline was in 2011.
Where could applicants find the official funding announcement?
The funding announcement link was provided through the ACF grants site.
What support was available for applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement?
ACF provided support through its Applications Help Desk, reachable at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
What should applicants expect due to the cooperative agreement structure?
Because this was a cooperative agreement, recipients should expect more active federal involvement than with a standard grant, potentially including engagement on project direction, monitoring, and technical assistance from the federal program office.
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