Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OCS ET 1006
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OCS ET 1006
- 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) Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) Program Learning Communities Resource 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 11, 2015 and posted on May 14, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 13, 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 $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 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) 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.
- 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 to individuals and organizations 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 (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities 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) Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) Program Learning Communities Resource Center opportunity is a discretionary federal funding announcement from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS). It provides support for one cooperative agreement lasting two years to operate the CSBG Learning Communities Resource Center (LCRC), continuing work that began when the LCRC was created in 2013. The announcement notes a modification to the funding notice: the pre-application teleconference/webinar information in the program description section was updated to reflect a new date and time.
At its core, the LCRC is designed to strengthen the CSBG network by expanding the long-term capacity and effectiveness of training and technical assistance. The funded organization is expected to promote and convene learning communities that help the field find, share, and use validated T/TA resources. These resources can include innovative, evidence-based, evidence-informed, field-tested, exemplary, and promising practices. The overall intent is to improve access to high-quality information and tools that can be applied by CSBG partners to improve performance and outcomes, with the broader goal of helping communities address the causes and conditions of poverty.
The project is meant to serve multiple parts of the CSBG system, including State CSBG Lead Agencies, CSBG eligible entities (often local community action agencies and other qualified providers), the Regional Performance Innovation Consortium (RPIC), and other national partners. By supporting activities and services that connect these stakeholders, the LCRC is positioned as a hub for knowledge exchange and practical implementation support, with an emphasis on improving the validity, quality, and quantity of T/TA materials available across the network.
A notable program priority included in this announcement is the creation of a new learning cluster focused specifically on alleviating child poverty in rural communities. This cluster also emphasizes expanding access to two-generation service delivery approaches, which generally means strategies that intentionally serve children and parents together (for example, aligning early childhood supports with workforce development, family economic stability services, and related wraparound resources). This signals that, in addition to broad T/TA capacity-building, the award is expected to generate focused learning and actionable resources that address rural child poverty through integrated family-centered approaches.
Funding details are straightforward and competitive: OCS expects to make a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $500,000, and both the award floor and ceiling are listed as $500,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial federal involvement in the project compared to a standard grant. The activity category is Income Security and Social Services, and the CFDA number associated with the program is 93.569 (Community Services Block Grant).
Eligibility is defined by the CSBG Act (Section 678A(c)(2)). Eligible applicants include CSBG eligible entities, as well as statewide or local organizations or associations that can demonstrate expertise in training individuals and organizations on effective methods for addressing the needs of low-income families and communities. Certain nonprofit organizations are explicitly listed as eligible, including nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (in both cases, other than institutions of higher education). Faith-based and community organizations that meet the statutory eligibility requirements are eligible, and the announcement points applicants to ACF policy guidance for faith-based organizations. Individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and would be disqualified from review.
Key dates included in the source data show the opportunity was posted May 14, 2015, with applications due July 13, 2015. Electronically submitted applications were required by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date, and the opportunity was archived August 12, 2015. For technical issues accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is the ACF Applications Help Desk (appsupport@acf.hhs.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) Program Learning Communities Resource Center (LCRC) opportunity. It is a discretionary federal funding announcement from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS), to support the operation of the CSBG Learning Communities Resource Center.
Which federal office is sponsoring the award?
The opportunity is offered by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS).
What is the LCRC, and when did it begin?
The CSBG Learning Communities Resource Center (LCRC) is intended to strengthen the CSBG network by expanding long-term capacity and effectiveness of training and technical assistance. The announcement states that work began when the LCRC was created in 2013, and this award continues that work.
How many awards will be made?
OCS expects to make one award.
What is the award amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $500,000. The award floor is $500,000 and the award ceiling is $500,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the project period (duration) for the award?
The funding will support one cooperative agreement lasting two years.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates substantial federal involvement in the project compared to a standard grant.
What is the main purpose of the LCRC under this award?
The LCRC is designed to strengthen the CSBG network by promoting and convening learning communities that help the field find, share, and use validated training and technical assistance (T/TA) resources. The intent is to improve access to high-quality information and tools that CSBG partners can apply to improve performance and outcomes, supporting the broader goal of helping communities address the causes and conditions of poverty.
What kinds of resources is the LCRC expected to support and share?
The resources described include innovative, evidence-based, evidence-informed, field-tested, exemplary, and promising practices. The LCRC is positioned to improve the validity, quality, and quantity of T/TA materials available across the CSBG network.
Who is the LCRC meant to serve within the CSBG system?
The project is meant to serve multiple parts of the CSBG system, including State CSBG Lead Agencies, CSBG eligible entities (often local community action agencies and other qualified providers), the Regional Performance Innovation Consortium (RPIC), and other national partners.
What does it mean that the LCRC is a "hub" in this program?
Based on the announcement description, the LCRC is positioned as a hub for knowledge exchange and practical implementation support by connecting stakeholders across the CSBG system and helping learning communities identify, share, and apply high-quality T/TA resources.
Does the announcement include any specific program priority?
Yes. A notable priority in the announcement is the creation of a new learning cluster focused on alleviating child poverty in rural communities.
What is the focus of the new rural child poverty learning cluster?
The new learning cluster focuses on alleviating child poverty in rural communities and emphasizes expanding access to two-generation service delivery approaches, meaning strategies that intentionally serve children and parents together (for example, aligning early childhood supports with workforce development and family economic stability services).
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number associated with the Community Services Block Grant program in this announcement is 93.569.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is defined by the CSBG Act (Section 678A(c)(2)). Eligible applicants include CSBG eligible entities, as well as statewide or local organizations or associations that can demonstrate expertise in training individuals and organizations on effective methods for addressing the needs of low-income families and communities.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The announcement explicitly lists certain nonprofit organizations as eligible, including nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (in both cases, other than institutions of higher education).
Are faith-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the statutory eligibility requirements are eligible. The announcement also points applicants to ACF policy guidance for faith-based organizations.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
The eligibility list explicitly references nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status "other than institutions of higher education," indicating that institutions of higher education are not included in those nonprofit eligibility categories as stated in the provided information.
Are individuals or sole proprietorships eligible to apply?
No. Individuals (including sole proprietorships) are not eligible and would be disqualified from review.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible and would be disqualified from review.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on May 14, 2015. Applications were due July 13, 2015. The opportunity was archived on August 12, 2015.
What was the application deadline time for electronic submissions?
Electronically submitted applications were required by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date (July 13, 2015).
Was anything modified in the funding notice?
Yes. The announcement notes a modification: the pre-application teleconference/webinar information in the program description section was updated to reflect a new date and time.
Who should applicants contact for technical issues accessing the full announcement?
For technical issues accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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