Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OCS ET 0581
Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OCS ET 0581
- 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) Risk Mitigation Training and Technical Assistance 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 25, 2013 and posted on Jun 7, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 25, 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 $400,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $400,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- As prescribed by Section 678A(c)(2) of the CSBG Act, 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. 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 Services Block Grant (CSBG) Risk Mitigation Training and Technical Assistance Center opportunity is a discretionary federal grant competition released by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS). It was posted in June 2013 and offers funding for a single, nationwide cooperative agreement lasting two years. The purpose is to strengthen how the CSBG network identifies, assesses, and resolves risks by improving coordination of training and technical assistance tied to risk mitigation and corrective action. In practical terms, the awardee would serve as a central support hub helping align federal, state, and local approaches so that problems are detected earlier, responses are consistent, and corrective actions are appropriate and well documented across the CSBG system.
The core emphasis of the project is risk mitigation and corrective action coordination within the CSBG Network. That includes supporting processes that help prevent misuse of funds, reduce compliance failures, and improve performance oversight, while also building organizational capacity so eligible entities can sustain improvements. Because this is a cooperative agreement, the federal government is expected to have substantial involvement in the work, meaning the awardee would likely collaborate closely with OCS on priorities, deliverables, and coordination activities rather than operating entirely independently as in a traditional grant.
A key feature of the announcement is how it fits into a broader CSBG training and technical assistance structure. OCS indicates it will release a separate funding opportunity for a CSBG Learning Communities Resource Center (referenced as HHS 2013 ACF OCS ET 0582). The Risk Mitigation Training and Technical Assistance Center funded under this announcement (HHS 2013 ACF OCS ET 0581) is expected to coordinate with that Learning Communities Resource Center provider. One explicit deliverable is contributing high-quality materials related to risk mitigation efforts, quality control, and capacity development into the Learning Communities Resource Center resource database, helping ensure that guidance, tools, and lessons learned are accessible and usable across the national CSBG community.
Funding is fixed at an estimated total of $400,000, with both the award floor and award ceiling set at $400,000, reflecting the intent to make exactly one award at that level. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The assistance is listed under CFDA (now Assistance Listing) 93.569, Community Services Block Grant, and the activity category is Income Security and Social Services. The original application closing date was July 24, 2013, and it was modified to a current closing date of July 25, 2013, with electronic submissions due no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The notice also states the announcement was modified to clarify the eligible applicants section and to change the CSBG Act citation number, signaling a correction or refinement to the legal reference supporting eligibility.
Eligibility is limited to specific organization types connected to CSBG work and expertise. As prescribed by Section 678A(c)(2) of the CSBG Act, eligible applicants include CSBG eligible entities as well as 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. Faith-based and community organizations that meet those eligibility requirements may apply, and faith-based organizations are directed to review ACF policy on grants to faith-based organizations. The announcement explicitly excludes individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations from competing for or receiving an award under this opportunity.
For applicants or interested parties who need help accessing the full announcement or submitting an application, the notice points to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The full announcement and related materials were made available through the ACF grants website under the funding opportunity number HHS 2013 ACF OCS ET 0581.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the CSBG Risk Mitigation Training and Technical Assistance Center opportunity?
It is a discretionary federal grant competition released by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS), to fund a single, nationwide cooperative agreement focused on risk mitigation and corrective action coordination across the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Network.
Which federal agency is sponsoring this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is sponsored by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), specifically the Office of Community Services (OCS).
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to strengthen how the CSBG network identifies, assesses, and resolves risks by improving coordination of training and technical assistance tied to risk mitigation and corrective action. The intent is to align federal, state, and local approaches so issues are identified earlier, responses are more consistent, and corrective actions are appropriate and well documented across the CSBG system.
What does "risk mitigation and corrective action coordination" mean in this announcement?
Within the CSBG Network, the project emphasizes coordinated processes that help prevent misuse of funds, reduce compliance failures, and improve performance oversight, while also supporting organizational capacity so eligible entities can sustain improvements over time.
Is this award a traditional grant or a cooperative agreement?
It is a cooperative agreement. The announcement indicates the federal government is expected to have substantial involvement, meaning the awardee would collaborate closely with OCS on priorities, deliverables, and coordination activities rather than operating fully independently.
How many awards will be made under this opportunity?
The announcement reflects the intent to make exactly one award.
What is the total funding amount available?
The estimated total funding is $400,000.
Is there an award floor and award ceiling?
Yes. Both the award floor and award ceiling are $400,000, reflecting that a single award at that level is expected.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
How long is the project period?
The cooperative agreement is expected to last two years.
Is this opportunity nationwide in scope?
Yes. The announcement describes it as a single, nationwide cooperative agreement.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The assistance is listed under CFDA (now Assistance Listing) 93.569, Community Services Block Grant.
What is the activity category associated with this funding?
The activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
What is the funding opportunity number for this announcement?
The funding opportunity number is HHS 2013 ACF OCS ET 0581.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted in June 2013.
What was the application due date?
The original application closing date was July 24, 2013, and it was modified to a current closing date of July 25, 2013.
What time were electronic submissions due?
Electronic submissions were due no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Why does the notice mention the announcement was modified?
The notice states the announcement was modified to clarify the eligible applicants section and to change the CSBG Act citation number, indicating a correction or refinement to the legal reference supporting eligibility.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to specific organization types connected to CSBG work and expertise. As prescribed by Section 678A(c)(2) of the CSBG Act, eligible applicants include CSBG eligible entities as well as 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.
Can faith-based organizations apply?
Yes. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements may apply. The announcement directs faith-based organizations to review ACF policy on grants to faith-based organizations.
Are individuals allowed to apply?
No. The announcement explicitly excludes individuals from competing for or receiving an award under this opportunity.
Are foreign entities eligible?
No. The announcement explicitly excludes foreign entities.
Are sole proprietorships eligible?
No. The announcement explicitly excludes sole proprietorship organizations.
How does this Risk Mitigation Center relate to the CSBG Learning Communities Resource Center?
OCS indicates it will release a separate funding opportunity for a CSBG Learning Communities Resource Center (referenced as HHS 2013 ACF OCS ET 0582). The Risk Mitigation Training and Technical Assistance Center funded under this opportunity (HHS 2013 ACF OCS ET 0581) is expected to coordinate with the Learning Communities Resource Center provider.
What is an explicit deliverable related to the Learning Communities Resource Center?
An explicit deliverable is contributing high-quality materials related to risk mitigation efforts, quality control, and capacity development into the Learning Communities Resource Center resource database so guidance, tools, and lessons learned are accessible and usable across the national CSBG community.
Where could applicants find the full announcement and related materials?
The full announcement and related materials were made available through the ACF grants website under the funding opportunity number HHS 2013 ACF OCS ET 0581.
Who can help if there are technical problems accessing the announcement or submitting an application?
The notice points applicants to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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