Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OCS EE 0583
Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OCS EE 0583
- 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 May 10, 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 $16,300,000.00 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 21 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 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 in 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 (CED) Projects grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2013 ACF OCS EE 0583) is a discretionary federal grant program run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS). For FY 2013, the program set aside an estimated total of about $16.3 million to support community-based economic development efforts that directly benefit low-income individuals and families. The basic goal is practical and job-focused: fund projects that create employment and business opportunities, while also addressing the real-world personal and community barriers that keep people from becoming self-sufficient.
Funding is intended for business start-up or business expansion activities, as long as the project’s spending aligns with federal cost principles (referenced in the announcement as OMB Circular A-122 at 2 CFR Part 230) and, importantly, results in the creation of positions that can be filled by low-income individuals. In other words, the program is not just about building organizations or plans on paper; it is structured to support economic activity that leads to actual jobs and improved local economic conditions for people with low incomes.
Awards were expected to total about 21 grants. Individual awards could range from $100,000 (floor) up to $800,000 (ceiling) per project, and there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed for applicants. Applications were due July 2, 2013, with electronic submissions required by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date. The funding activity category is listed as Income Security and Social Services, and the program is tied to CFDA 93.570 (Community Services Block Grant - Discretionary Awards).
Eligibility is limited mainly to Community Development Corporations (CDCs). To qualify as an eligible CDC under the statutory requirements cited (Section 680(a)(2) of the Community Services Block Grant Act), an applicant must meet three conditions: it must be a private, nonprofit organization (with either 501(c)(3) or non-501(c)(3) status); it must have governing documents (such as articles of incorporation and bylaws) showing that a principal purpose is planning, developing, or managing low-income housing or community economic development activities; and it must have a board of directors that includes representation from community residents, business leaders, and civic leaders. The notice also clarifies that the term "CDC" does not have to appear in official documents as long as these three tests are met. Faith-based and community organizations can apply if they meet these eligibility rules, while individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible.
This particular posting notes that the announcement had been modified. The changes included an updated address for the OCS Grant Operations Center (in the submission requirements section) and adjustments to evaluation or content requirements referenced under areas such as the business plan’s financial strategies, letters of support, bonus points for underserved areas (including projects located in rural areas), and the budget and budget justification. Applicants were expected to consult the full funding opportunity announcement for the exact revised language and how those revisions might affect scoring and documentation.
Finally, the announcement draws a clear line for projects focused on food deserts. If an applicant’s primary project aim is improving access to healthy, affordable food in underserved areas, the notice directs them to apply instead under the Community Economic Development Healthy Food Financing Initiative Projects announcement (FOA HHS 2013 ACF OCS EE 0584), rather than this general CED Projects competition. For additional guidance or troubleshooting with accessing or submitting the application, the listed point of contact is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Community Economic Development (CED) Projects Grant (HHS 2013 ACF OCS EE 0583) - FAQs
What is the CED Projects grant opportunity (HHS 2013 ACF OCS EE 0583)?
The Community Economic Development (CED) Projects grant is a discretionary federal funding opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS). For FY 2013, it supported community-based economic development efforts that directly benefit low-income individuals and families.
What is the main goal of the CED Projects program?
The program focuses on practical, job-centered economic development. It funds projects intended to create employment and business opportunities while also addressing personal and community barriers that can keep people from becoming self-sufficient.
How much total funding was estimated to be available for FY 2013?
The opportunity set aside an estimated total of about $16.3 million for FY 2013.
How many awards were expected to be made?
Around 21 grant awards were expected.
What is the award size range for an individual grant?
Individual project awards could range from $100,000 (minimum) up to $800,000 (maximum).
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement was listed for applicants in the provided posting information.
What types of activities could CED funding support?
Funding was intended for business start-up or business expansion activities, as long as spending aligns with applicable federal cost principles and the project results in the creation of positions that can be filled by low-income individuals.
Does the program fund planning-only projects?
The description emphasizes that the program is structured to support economic activity that leads to actual jobs and improved local economic conditions for people with low incomes, not just organizational development or plans on paper.
What are the federal cost principles referenced for allowable spending?
The announcement references OMB Circular A-122, cited as 2 CFR Part 230, as the applicable federal cost principles for spending under this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is mainly limited to Community Development Corporations (CDCs) that meet the statutory requirements described in the notice (Section 680(a)(2) of the Community Services Block Grant Act).
What requirements must an organization meet to qualify as an eligible CDC under this opportunity?
To qualify as an eligible CDC under the requirements described, the applicant must meet three conditions:
- Be a private, nonprofit organization (either 501(c)(3) or non-501(c)(3)).
- Have governing documents (for example, articles of incorporation and bylaws) showing that a principal purpose is planning, developing, or managing low-income housing or community economic development activities.
- Have a board of directors that includes representation from community residents, business leaders, and civic leaders.
Does the term "Community Development Corporation" need to appear in the organization’s legal name or documents?
No. The notice clarifies that the term "CDC" does not have to appear in official documents as long as the organization meets the three eligibility tests described.
Can faith-based organizations apply?
Faith-based and community organizations can apply if they meet the CDC eligibility rules stated in the notice.
Who is not eligible to apply?
Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible under the provided eligibility information.
What is the application deadline and submission time?
Applications were due July 2, 2013, and electronic submissions were required by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date.
Was electronic submission required?
Yes. The posting specifies that electronic submissions were required.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is listed as Income Security and Social Services.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 93.570, Community Services Block Grant - Discretionary Awards.
The posting says the announcement was modified. What kinds of changes were made?
The posting notes the announcement had been modified, including:
- An updated address for the OCS Grant Operations Center (in the submission requirements section).
- Adjustments to evaluation or content requirements related to topics such as the business plan’s financial strategies, letters of support, bonus points for underserved areas (including rural areas), and the budget and budget justification.
How should applicants handle the modifications to the announcement?
Applicants were expected to consult the full funding opportunity announcement for the exact revised language and to understand how the revisions might affect scoring and required documentation.
Are projects focused on food deserts appropriate for this CED Projects competition?
If an applicant’s primary project aim is improving access to healthy, affordable food in underserved areas (food deserts), the notice directs applicants to apply instead under the Community Economic Development Healthy Food Financing Initiative Projects announcement (FOA HHS 2013 ACF OCS EE 0584), rather than this general CED Projects competition.
Where can applicants get help with application access or submission problems?
The point of contact for guidance or troubleshooting with accessing or submitting the application is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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