Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2011 ACF OCS EE 0178
Apply for HHS 2011 ACF OCS EE 0178
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Community Economic Development (CED) Projects" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.570 Community Services Block GrantDiscretionary Awards.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 5, 2011 and posted on May 10, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 11, 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 $16,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $800,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- An applicant must be a private, non profit Community Development Corporation (CDC) having a 501 (c)(3) status with the IRS,experienced in planning, developing, or managing low income housing or community development activities. For purposes of this grant program, the CDC must be governed by a Board of Directors consisting of residents of the community and business and civic leaders. The CDC must have a principal purpose of planning, developing, or managing low income housing or community development activities. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive,awards made under this announcement. 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 Economic Development (CED) Projects grant opportunity is a discretionary funding program run by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) through the Office of Community Services (OCS). Its core purpose is to invest in well planned, financially viable, and innovative local development projects that create jobs and expand business opportunities specifically for low income individuals. The program is framed as part of a broader anti-poverty strategy aimed at strengthening self sufficiency for low income families, reducing long term reliance on federal assistance, addressing chronic unemployment, and reversing community deterioration in both urban and rural areas. In practical terms, the federal government is looking for projects that do more than launch a business or build a facility; it wants projects that reliably translate into real employment outcomes and lasting economic activity in distressed communities.
A major expectation of CED-funded projects is active recruitment of low income individuals into the jobs created by the funded business or development activity. Applicants are expected to show how they will not only hire low income residents, but also help them keep those jobs. This typically means pairing job creation with retention supports that address common barriers to steady employment, such as limited literacy, substance use issues, unreliable transportation, lack of affordable child care, weak life or workplace skills, criminal records, health problems, and similar challenges that can derail employment even when jobs are available. Another key requirement is that the businesses and jobs supported through the grant remain viable for at least one year after the grant period ends, so proposals need to demonstrate durability and a realistic plan for continuing operations beyond the federal funding window.
The program also emphasizes formal partnerships to make recruitment and documentation credible. CED projects are expected to incorporate agreements with TANF agencies, child support agencies, and other referral sources to obtain and document low income referrals. Beyond those specific systems, grantees are required to build active partnerships with public and/or nonprofit organizations that can identify and refer qualified low income candidates for the new positions. These collaborations are not meant to be informal; applicants are expected to use written partnership agreements that spell out clear strategies, roles, and concrete contributions each partner will make to the project.
A highlighted priority within this opportunity is community revitalization through eliminating food deserts while creating sustainable employment and business opportunities in low income communities. OCS ties this to a broader multi-agency strategy involving the Departments of Agriculture, Treasury, and Health and Human Services. As an incentive, the program offers bonus points to proposals that directly address food desert conditions, such as financing grocery stores, farmers markets, or other retail outlets that increase access to fresh, nutritious food. Bonus points are also available for projects that align with or leverage Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI)-related tools and partners, including New Markets Tax Credits, Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) funds and loans, and agriculture-related grants, loans, or promotional support.
In addition to the food desert emphasis, OCS offers bonus points to organizations located in 16 states and territories that did not have active CED projects at the time of the announcement: Alaska, Alabama, Colorado, Delaware, Idaho, Kansas, Mississippi, New Hampshire, Nevada, Oregon, Rhode Island, Utah, Wyoming, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This reflects an effort to broaden geographic reach and seed projects in places that were underrepresented in the program portfolio.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2011-ACF-OCS-EE-0178) anticipated about 20 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $16,000,000 and an award ceiling of $800,000. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement listed. The assistance listing associated with the opportunity is CFDA 93.570 (Community Services Block Grant Discretionary Awards), and the activity category is Income Security and Social Services. The original posting date was May 10, 2011, with a closing deadline in July 2011 (with a note that electronic submissions through Grants.gov had to be submitted by 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date).
Eligibility is limited to private, nonprofit Community Development Corporations (CDCs) with IRS 501(c)(3) status and experience in planning, developing, or managing low income housing or community development activities. The CDC must be governed by a board that includes community residents along with business and civic leaders, and it must have a principal purpose centered on low income housing and/or community development. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are explicitly ineligible, while faith-based and community organizations are eligible as long as they meet the CDC and nonprofit requirements. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is the ACF Applications Help Desk (appsupport@acf.hhs.gov).
Community Economic Development (CED) Projects Grant (HHS-2011-ACF-OCS-EE-0178) - FAQs
What is the CED Projects grant opportunity?
The Community Economic Development (CED) Projects grant is a discretionary funding opportunity administered by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) through the Office of Community Services (OCS). It supports local development projects designed to create jobs and expand business opportunities for low-income individuals.
What is the main purpose of the CED program?
The program is intended to invest in well planned, financially viable, and innovative local development projects that produce real job creation and lasting economic activity in distressed communities, as part of a broader anti-poverty strategy.
What kinds of outcomes does the federal government expect from CED-funded projects?
CED projects are expected to go beyond simply launching a business or building a facility. Proposals should show how the project will reliably translate into real employment outcomes and sustained economic activity, particularly in communities facing chronic unemployment or deterioration.
Who is the program designed to benefit?
The program is specifically focused on low-income individuals, with an emphasis on strengthening self-sufficiency for low-income families, reducing long-term reliance on federal assistance, addressing chronic unemployment, and reversing community deterioration in both urban and rural areas.
Is recruiting low-income individuals into jobs a requirement?
Yes. A major expectation of CED-funded projects is active recruitment of low-income individuals into the jobs created by the funded business or development activity.
Does the program require job retention support, not just hiring?
Yes. Applicants are expected to describe how they will help low-income hires keep their jobs, including retention supports that address common barriers to steady employment.
What types of barriers to employment are retention supports expected to address?
The opportunity highlights barriers such as limited literacy, substance use issues, unreliable transportation, lack of affordable child care, weak life or workplace skills, criminal records, health problems, and similar challenges that can disrupt steady employment.
Is there a requirement for business viability after the grant ends?
Yes. The businesses and jobs supported through the grant are expected to remain viable for at least one year after the grant period ends. Proposals should include a realistic plan for continuing operations beyond the federal funding period.
Are partnerships required as part of a CED project?
Yes. The program emphasizes formal partnerships to support credible recruitment and documentation of low-income referrals and to strengthen project implementation.
Which agencies or systems are CED projects expected to partner with for referrals?
CED projects are expected to incorporate agreements with TANF agencies, child support agencies, and other referral sources to obtain and document low-income referrals.
Are partnerships beyond TANF and child support also required?
Yes. Grantees are required to build active partnerships with public and/or nonprofit organizations that can identify and refer qualified low-income candidates for the new positions.
Do partnership arrangements need to be in writing?
Yes. The opportunity expects written partnership agreements that lay out strategies, roles, and the concrete contributions each partner will make.
Is there a priority related to food deserts?
Yes. A highlighted priority is community revitalization through eliminating food deserts while creating sustainable employment and business opportunities in low-income communities.
What types of projects could qualify for bonus points related to food deserts?
Bonus points are available for proposals that directly address food desert conditions, including financing grocery stores, farmers markets, or other retail outlets that increase access to fresh, nutritious food.
Are there bonus points for leveraging Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI)-related tools or partners?
Yes. Bonus points are available for projects that align with or leverage HFFI-related tools and partners such as New Markets Tax Credits, Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) funds and loans, and agriculture-related grants, loans, or promotional support.
Is there a geographic bonus point priority?
Yes. Bonus points are available for organizations located in certain states and territories that did not have active CED projects at the time of the announcement.
Which states and territories were listed as eligible for the geographic bonus points?
The opportunity listed the following: Alaska, Alabama, Colorado, Delaware, Idaho, Kansas, Mississippi, New Hampshire, Nevada, Oregon, Rhode Island, Utah, Wyoming, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this CED grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2011-ACF-OCS-EE-0178.
About how many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated about 20 awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount for the opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount was $16,000,000.
What was the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling was $800,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was listed.
What is the assistance listing (CFDA) number associated with this opportunity?
The assistance listing associated with the opportunity is CFDA 93.570 (Community Services Block Grant Discretionary Awards).
What activity category is this opportunity associated with?
The activity category listed is Income Security and Social Services.
When was the opportunity posted and when was it due?
The original posting date was May 10, 2011, and the closing deadline was in July 2011. The announcement noted that electronic submissions through Grants.gov had to be submitted by 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to private, nonprofit Community Development Corporations (CDCs) with IRS 501(c)(3) status and experience in planning, developing, or managing low-income housing or community development activities.
What governance requirements apply to eligible CDCs?
The CDC must be governed by a board that includes community residents along with business and civic leaders.
What must be the principal purpose of an eligible CDC?
The CDC must have a principal purpose centered on low-income housing and/or community development.
Are individuals allowed to apply?
No. Individuals are explicitly ineligible.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are explicitly ineligible.
Are sole proprietorships eligible to apply?
No. Sole proprietorships are explicitly ineligible.
Are faith-based organizations eligible?
Faith-based organizations are eligible as long as they meet the nonprofit CDC requirements and the other eligibility criteria described in the opportunity.
Where can applicants get help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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