Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OCS ET 0820
Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OCS ET 0820
- The Administration for Children and Families OCS in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Legal Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) Center" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.569 Community Services Block Grant.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 12, 2014 and posted on May 16, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 17, 2014 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 $300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 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).
- As prescribed by Section 678A(c)(2) of the CSBG Act (42 U.S.C. sect 9913(c)(2)), eligible applicants are CSBG eligible entities or statewide or local organizations or associations with demonstrated expertise in providing training on methods of effectively addressing the needs of low income families and communities. 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 Services Block Grant (CSBG) Legal Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) Center grant is a discretionary funding opportunity from the Office of Community Services (OCS) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The purpose is to fund a single national center through a three-year cooperative agreement that will deliver ongoing legal training and technical assistance designed to strengthen the legal capacity of Community Action Agencies (CAAs) and other CSBG-eligible entities. The emphasis is on helping these organizations identify, understand, and resolve legal issues that can affect their operations, with particular attention to legal matters connected to financial management and organizational governance in agencies funded under CSBG.
This award is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the federal program office is expected to have an active role in the project beyond simply providing funds. The center is intended to provide enhanced technical assistance at multiple levels (state, regional, and national). In practical terms, the funded organization would be expected to run a sustained T/TA function that can support CSBG entities as legal questions arise, build knowledge across the network, and improve how agencies prevent or manage legal risks. While the announcement is framed broadly around "legal issues," it highlights the kinds of problems that commonly create high-stakes compliance and oversight challenges for CSBG-funded organizations, especially around board governance duties, internal controls, fiscal accountability, and related management requirements.
The funding amount for this opportunity is fixed: the estimated total funding is $300,000, with both the award ceiling and award floor set at $300,000, and ACF expects to make one award. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services, and the CFDA (now commonly referenced as Assistance Listing) associated with CSBG is 93.569.
Eligibility is tied to the CSBG statute. Eligible applicants include CSBG eligible entities themselves and statewide or local organizations or associations that can demonstrate expertise in providing training on effective methods for addressing the needs of low-income families and communities. The notice also makes clear that faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements can apply, consistent with ACF policy. At the same time, certain applicants are explicitly ineligible and would be disqualified from review, including individuals, foreign entities, sole proprietorships, and for-profit organizations.
This particular announcement includes an administrative update: the application deadline was extended by two days due to a scheduled maintenance outage on Grants.gov. The original closing date was July 15, 2014, and the updated closing date is July 17, 2014. Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. Applicants were also instructed to download an updated SF-424 from the application package because it contained the revised due date, even though no other changes were made to the package.
For applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement or encountering submission issues, the point of contact listed is the ACF Applications Help Desk (appsupport@acf.hhs.gov). The full opportunity was posted May 16, 2014, and archived August 16, 2014, under Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2014-ACF-OCS-ET-0820.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the CSBG Legal Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) Center grant?
This is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the Office of Community Services (OCS) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It funds a single national center to provide ongoing legal training and technical assistance (T/TA) to strengthen the legal capacity of Community Action Agencies (CAAs) and other CSBG-eligible entities.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to support a national legal T/TA center that helps CSBG-funded organizations identify, understand, and resolve legal issues that can affect their operations. The announcement emphasizes legal matters connected to financial management and organizational governance, including issues that can create major compliance and oversight risks.
Who is the federal agency offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the Office of Community Services (OCS) within ACF, which is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This award is a cooperative agreement. That means the federal program office is expected to have an active role in the project beyond simply providing funding.
How long is the project period?
The center is funded through a three-year cooperative agreement.
How many awards does ACF expect to make?
ACF expects to make one award.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding is $300,000, and both the award ceiling and award floor are set at $300,000 (a fixed award amount).
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number associated with CSBG?
The CSBG Assistance Listing (formerly CFDA) number referenced is 93.569.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is tied to the CSBG statute. Eligible applicants include CSBG eligible entities and statewide or local organizations or associations that can demonstrate expertise in providing training on effective methods for addressing the needs of low-income families and communities.
Are faith-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The notice specifies that faith-based and community organizations that meet eligibility requirements can apply, consistent with ACF policy.
Who is not eligible to apply?
Certain applicant types are explicitly ineligible and would be disqualified from review, including individuals, foreign entities, sole proprietorships, and for-profit organizations.
What does the funded center need to do?
The funded organization is expected to operate a sustained legal training and technical assistance function that can support CSBG entities as legal questions arise, build knowledge across the CSBG network, and improve how agencies prevent or manage legal risks.
What kinds of legal topics are emphasized in this opportunity?
While the announcement is broadly framed around "legal issues," it highlights legal matters commonly linked to high-stakes compliance and oversight challenges for CSBG-funded organizations. Examples mentioned include board governance duties, internal controls, fiscal accountability, financial management, and related management requirements.
At what levels should technical assistance be provided?
The center is intended to provide enhanced technical assistance at multiple levels: state, regional, and national.
Does the federal program office have an active role during the project?
Yes. Because this is a cooperative agreement, the federal program office is expected to have an active role in the project beyond providing funds.
What was the application deadline?
The original closing date was July 15, 2014. The deadline was extended by two days due to a scheduled Grants.gov maintenance outage, making the updated closing date July 17, 2014.
What time were applications due on the closing date?
Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Why was the deadline extended?
The announcement states the deadline was extended due to a scheduled maintenance outage on Grants.gov.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically via Grants.gov by the stated deadline time.
Did applicants need to use an updated SF-424?
Yes. Applicants were instructed to download an updated SF-424 from the application package because it reflected the revised due date. The notice states no other changes were made to the package.
When was the full opportunity posted and when was it archived?
The opportunity was posted May 16, 2014, and archived August 16, 2014.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2014-ACF-OCS-ET-0820.
Who should applicants contact for help accessing the announcement or with submission issues?
The point of contact listed is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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