Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OCS EE 0584
Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OCS EE 0584
- The Administration for Children and Families OCS in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Community Economic Development Healthy Food Financing Initiative 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 May 3, 2013 and posted on May 3, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 2, 2013 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 $9,400,000.00 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 13 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- As outlined in Section 680(a)(2) of the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Act of 1981, as amended by the Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act of 1998 (Pub. L. 105 285), to be eligible for the CED HFFI program, an applicant must meet three conditions Applicant must be a private, non profit CDC with 501(c)(3) or non 501(c)(3) status Applicant must have articles of incorporation, bylaws, or other official documents demonstrating that the CDC has as a principal purpose the planning, developing, or managing of low income housing or community economic development activities and The Board of Directors must have representation from each of the following community residents, business leaders, and civic leaders. NOTE The CDC designation does not need to be specified on any official documents as long as the three requirements stated earlier in this section are met. 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 Healthy Food Financing Initiative Projects grant (Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2013 ACF OCS EE 0584) was a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS), under CFDA 93.570 (Community Services Block Grant Discretionary Awards). Its core purpose was to support community economic development projects that tackle food deserts using Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI) strategies, while also creating sustainable jobs and business opportunities for very low income people, specifically recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and other low income individuals with incomes at or below 125 percent of the Federal Poverty Level.
The program emphasis combined two goals that had to be pursued together: expanding healthy food access in underserved areas and producing measurable economic benefits for low income residents through employment pathways and business development. In practical terms, OCS was looking for projects that went beyond short term food assistance and instead used market based or community enterprise approaches that could endure over time, such as supporting new or expanded grocery and food retail options, distribution solutions, or other innovative models designed to eliminate or reduce food deserts while generating stable jobs. The focus on "innovative strategies" signaled that applicants were expected to propose approaches that were creative but still realistic, financially sound, and capable of continuing after the grant period.
Eligibility was limited to qualified Community Development Corporations (CDCs), including faith based and community based organizations that meet the CDC standards in the Community Services Block Grant Act (Section 680(a)(2)). To qualify, an applicant had to meet three concrete requirements. First, it had to be a private nonprofit organization, either with 501(c)(3) status or as a nonprofit without 501(c)(3) status. Second, its governing documents (such as articles of incorporation, bylaws, or similar official documentation) had to show that a principal organizational purpose is planning, developing, or managing low income housing or community economic development activities. Third, the organization had to have a board structure that includes representation from community residents, business leaders, and civic leaders. A key clarification in the announcement was that the term "CDC" did not need to appear in the organization s formal paperwork as long as the organization could demonstrate it met these three requirements. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships were explicitly ineligible.
Funding details indicated an estimated total of $9.4 million available, with an expectation of about 13 awards. Individual awards were anticipated to range from $100,000 (award floor) to $800,000 (award ceiling). The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds, which can be an important accessibility factor for smaller nonprofits. The grant instrument type was listed as a grant, and the funding activity category fell under Income Security and Social Services, reflecting the program s dual focus on economic stability and community wellbeing.
Timing and submission rules were clearly defined. The opportunity was posted on May 3, 2013, with an application deadline of July 2, 2013. Applications had to be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The archive date was August 1, 2013, meaning it was a time limited competition associated with fiscal year 2013 funding.
One additional program rule mattered for applicants considering multiple related competitions: the announcement noted that applicants receiving an award under this CED Funding Opportunity Announcement would not also receive an award under the separate CED HFFI Funding Opportunity Announcement in FY 2013. In other words, OCS sought to avoid duplicative awards to the same recipients across closely related CED/HFFI competitions during the same fiscal year.
For applicants needing technical help accessing or submitting the full announcement, the contact point provided was the ACF Applications Help Desk (appsupport@acf.hhs.gov).
FAQs: Community Economic Development Healthy Food Financing Initiative Projects (HHS-2013-ACF-OCS-EE-0584)
What is this grant opportunity?
This was a discretionary federal grant opportunity called the Community Economic Development (CED) Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI) Projects grant. It was administered by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS), under CFDA 93.570 (Community Services Block Grant Discretionary Awards).
What was the main purpose of the grant?
The core purpose was to support community economic development projects that address food deserts using Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI) strategies, while also creating sustainable jobs and business opportunities for very low income people, specifically Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients and other low income individuals with incomes at or below 125 percent of the Federal Poverty Level.
What problem was the program trying to solve?
The program was designed to reduce or eliminate food deserts by expanding access to healthy food in underserved communities, while simultaneously producing measurable economic benefits for low income residents through employment pathways and business development.
Did applicants have to pursue both healthy food access and job creation?
Yes. The program emphasis combined two goals that had to be pursued together: (1) expanding healthy food access in underserved areas and (2) producing measurable economic benefits for low income residents through employment and business development.
What types of projects were OCS looking for?
OCS was looking for projects that went beyond short-term food assistance and instead used market-based or community enterprise approaches capable of enduring over time. Examples described in the opportunity included supporting new or expanded grocery and food retail options, distribution solutions, or other innovative models designed to reduce food deserts while generating stable jobs.
What did "innovative strategies" mean in this opportunity?
"Innovative strategies" signaled that applicants were expected to propose approaches that were creative but still realistic, financially sound, and able to continue after the grant period.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to qualified Community Development Corporations (CDCs), including faith-based and community-based organizations that meet the CDC standards in the Community Services Block Grant Act (Section 680(a)(2)).
What were the specific requirements to qualify as an eligible CDC for this grant?
An applicant had to meet three concrete requirements: (1) be a private nonprofit organization (either with 501(c)(3) status or as a nonprofit without 501(c)(3) status); (2) have governing documents showing that a principal organizational purpose is planning, developing, or managing low income housing or community economic development activities; and (3) have a board structure that includes representation from community residents, business leaders, and civic leaders.
Did an organization have to include the term "CDC" in its formal paperwork to be eligible?
No. The announcement clarified that the term "CDC" did not need to appear in the organization’s formal documentation as long as the organization could demonstrate it met the three CDC requirements described in the opportunity.
Who was not eligible to apply?
Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships were explicitly ineligible.
What federal program and CFDA number was this associated with?
The opportunity was under CFDA 93.570, Community Services Block Grant Discretionary Awards.
How much total funding was available and how many awards were expected?
The estimated total funding available was $9.4 million, with an expectation of about 13 awards.
What was the expected award size?
Individual awards were anticipated to range from $100,000 (award floor) to $800,000 (award ceiling).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The grant instrument type was listed as a grant.
What funding activity category did this fall under?
The funding activity category was Income Security and Social Services, reflecting the dual focus on economic stability and community wellbeing.
When was the opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The opportunity was posted on May 3, 2013. The application deadline was July 2, 2013.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically.
What time was the electronic submission deadline?
Applications had to be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date (July 2, 2013).
What was the archive date and what did it mean?
The archive date was August 1, 2013. This indicated it was a time-limited competition associated with fiscal year 2013 funding.
Could an organization receive this award and also receive an award under the separate CED HFFI Funding Opportunity Announcement in FY 2013?
No. The announcement stated that applicants receiving an award under this CED Funding Opportunity Announcement would not also receive an award under the separate CED HFFI Funding Opportunity Announcement in FY 2013.
Why did the opportunity include a restriction on receiving multiple related awards in FY 2013?
The restriction was described as a way for OCS to avoid duplicative awards to the same recipients across closely related CED/HFFI competitions during the same fiscal year.
Who was the target population for the economic benefits created by the projects?
The opportunity emphasized sustainable jobs and business opportunities for very low income people, specifically TANF recipients and other low income individuals with incomes at or below 125 percent of the Federal Poverty Level.
Where could applicants get technical help with accessing or submitting the announcement?
Applicants needing technical help were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number was HHS-2013-ACF-OCS-EE-0584.
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