Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OCS EE 0817
Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OCS EE 0817
- 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 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 Jan 15, 2015 and posted on May 23, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 24, 2015 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 $17,700,000.00 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 22 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have 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).
- To be eligible for the CED program, an applicant must meet three conditions 1. Applicant must be a private, non profit CDC with 501(c)(3) or non 501(c)(3) status 2. 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 3. 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 above are met.rdquo Faith based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. Faith based organizations are encouraged to review the ACF Policy on Grants to Faith Based Organizations at http //www.acf.hhs.gov/acf policy on grants to faith based organizations. Applications from individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship for profit organizations are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and from funding 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) within the Office of Community Services (OCS). Its main purpose is to fund Community Development Corporations (CDCs) that are proposing well planned, financially viable, and innovative efforts that expand businesses and create jobs for low income individuals. The program is positioned as part of a larger community revitalization strategy aimed at reducing long term reliance on federal assistance, addressing chronic unemployment, and reversing deterioration in both urban and rural communities.
This funding supports projects that lead to real, lasting employment outcomes. Applicants are expected not only to create positions through business development activities, but also to actively recruit low income individuals to fill those jobs and provide enough wraparound support to help them retain employment. A key expectation is sustainability: the businesses and the jobs created through a CED funded project should remain viable for at least one year after the grant ends. This emphasis signals that proposals need to demonstrate more than job openings on paper; they need to show credible market demand, operational planning, and the capacity to keep the enterprise running beyond the federal funding period.
CED projects may be either non construction or construction based. Non construction projects have a three year grant period, while construction projects can run for five years. Facility construction is allowable when it is necessary to support business creation, business expansion, or job creation, which means the program can fund bricks and mortar work if it clearly ties to an operating business outcome. At the same time, the program draws an important line on job counting: temporary construction jobs created while preparing a site for a business startup or expansion do not count toward the program's job creation totals, because those jobs are considered short term by nature. In practice, this means applicants must focus job creation projections on permanent or ongoing positions tied to the business activity that comes after construction.
The total estimated funding available is $17.7 million, with an expectation of about 22 awards. Individual awards are anticipated to range from $100,000 (award floor) up to $800,000 (award ceiling). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, which can make the opportunity more accessible for CDCs that have strong projects but limited ability to provide match funding. The funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services, and the program is associated with CFDA number 93.570 (Community Services Block Grant, discretionary awards).
OCS also signals its policy priorities through the types of applications it encourages. In particular, it urges CDCs to target rural and underserved areas, and it encourages submissions from states and territories that do not currently have active CED projects. In addition, OCS is interested in projects that align with broader place based federal initiatives such as the Promise Zones Initiative or the Choice Neighborhoods Program, suggesting that proposals connected to coordinated neighborhood or regional redevelopment strategies may be especially competitive.
Eligibility is limited to organizations that meet the CDC definition used in this program. An applicant must be a private, nonprofit CDC, either with 501(c)(3) status or without 501(c)(3) status. The organization must have formal governing documents (articles of incorporation, bylaws, or similar) showing that a principal purpose of the organization is planning, developing, or managing low income housing or community economic development activities. The board of directors must include representation from community residents, business leaders, and civic leaders. The notice clarifies that an organization does not have to literally use the label "CDC" in its official documents as long as it meets these functional requirements. Faith based and community organizations can apply if they meet the same eligibility standards, while individuals, foreign entities, sole proprietorships, and for profit organizations are not eligible and would be disqualified.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number (HHS-2014-ACF-OCS-EE-0817) and the requirement that electronic applications be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadline date. The opportunity was originally posted May 23, 2014, with an original closing date of July 21, 2014, and a later current closing date of April 24, 2015 (with an archive date of May 24, 2015). For technical issues accessing the announcement, ACF provides an Applications Help Desk contact at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The full announcement link provided is: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS 2014 ACF OCS EE 0817
Community Economic Development (CED) Projects Grant - 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), Office of Community Services (OCS). It funds eligible Community Development Corporations (CDCs) that propose well planned, financially viable, and innovative projects to expand businesses and create jobs for low income individuals as part of broader community revitalization efforts.
What is the main goal of the CED program?
The core goal is to support business development that results in real, lasting employment outcomes for low income individuals. The program is positioned to help reduce long term reliance on federal assistance, address chronic unemployment, and reverse deterioration in both urban and rural communities.
Who runs and administers this program?
The program is run by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) within the Office of Community Services (OCS).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to organizations that meet the CDC definition used for this program. The applicant must be a private, nonprofit Community Development Corporation (CDC), either with 501(c)(3) status or without 501(c)(3) status, and must meet the governing document and board composition requirements described in the opportunity.
Does an organization need to have "CDC" in its name or documents to qualify?
No. The notice clarifies that an organization does not have to literally use the label "CDC" in its official documents as long as it meets the functional CDC requirements (purpose, governance documentation, and board representation).
What governing documents are required to show eligibility as a CDC?
The organization must have formal governing documents (for example, articles of incorporation, bylaws, or similar) showing that a principal purpose of the organization is planning, developing, or managing low income housing or community economic development activities.
Are there board of directors requirements for eligible applicants?
Yes. The board of directors must include representation from community residents, business leaders, and civic leaders.
Can faith-based organizations apply?
Yes. Faith-based and community organizations can apply if they meet the same CDC eligibility standards described in the opportunity.
Who is not eligible to apply?
Individuals, foreign entities, sole proprietorships, and for profit organizations are not eligible and would be disqualified.
What types of projects does CED fund?
CED funds projects that expand businesses and create jobs for low income individuals. Projects may be either non construction or construction based, and are expected to be well planned, financially viable, and innovative.
What is the difference between non construction and construction projects under this opportunity?
Non construction projects have a three year grant period. Construction projects can have a five year grant period. Facility construction is allowable when it is necessary to support business creation, business expansion, or job creation.
Is facility construction allowed with CED funds?
Yes. Facility construction is allowable when it is necessary to support business creation, business expansion, or job creation, meaning bricks and mortar work can be funded when it clearly supports an operating business outcome.
Do temporary construction jobs count toward the CED job creation totals?
No. The notice states that temporary construction jobs created while preparing a site for a business startup or expansion do not count toward the program's job creation totals because they are short term by nature. Job projections should focus on permanent or ongoing positions tied to the business activity after construction.
What does the program expect regarding job creation and hiring?
Applicants are expected to create positions through business development activities, actively recruit low income individuals to fill those jobs, and provide enough wraparound support to help individuals retain employment.
What does sustainability mean for a CED project?
A key expectation is that the businesses and the jobs created through a CED funded project remain viable for at least one year after the grant ends. Proposals should show credible market demand, operational planning, and capacity to continue beyond the federal funding period.
How much funding is available through this opportunity?
The total estimated funding available is $17.7 million.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity indicates an expectation of about 22 awards.
What is the anticipated award size?
Individual awards are anticipated to range from $100,000 (award floor) up to $800,000 (award ceiling).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed in the opportunity.
What is the funding activity category for this grant?
The funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 93.570 (Community Services Block Grant, discretionary awards).
Are there specific policy priorities or preferred project locations?
OCS urges CDCs to target rural and underserved areas and encourages submissions from states and territories that do not currently have active CED projects.
Does alignment with other federal place-based initiatives matter?
OCS expresses interest in projects that align with place based federal initiatives such as the Promise Zones Initiative or the Choice Neighborhoods Program, suggesting proposals connected to coordinated neighborhood or regional redevelopment strategies may be especially competitive.
What is the funding opportunity number (FOA number)?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2014-ACF-OCS-EE-0817.
How and when must applications be submitted?
Electronic applications are required and must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadline date.
What are the key dates listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity was originally posted May 23, 2014. The original closing date was July 21, 2014. A later current closing date is listed as April 24, 2015, and the archive date is May 24, 2015.
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the announcement?
For technical issues accessing the announcement, ACF provides an Applications Help Desk contact at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Where can applicants find the full announcement?
The full announcement link provided is: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS 2014 ACF OCS EE 0817
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