Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2010 ACF OCS ET 0008
Apply for HHS 2010 ACF OCS ET 0008
- The Administration for Children and Families 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 National Risk Mitigation and Quality Improvement 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 May 14, 2010 and posted on May 14, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 28, 2010 See link to full announcement for details. IMPORTANT NOTE Applications submitted electronically via Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 430 p.m., eastern time, on the due date referenced above.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $700,000.00 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 Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Eligible applicants are Community Services Block Grant eligible entities, consisting of statewide or local organizations or associations, and non profit organizations with demonstrated expertise in providing training to individuals and organizations on methods of effectively addressing the needs of low income families and communities, and knowledge of and experience with the Community Services Network. Faith based and community organuizations are eligible to apply under this announcement. Individuals and foreign entities are not eligible for awards made under this announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) Program National Risk Mitigation and Quality Improvement T/TA Center is a discretionary federal grant 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 opportunity is designed to fund a single nationwide cooperative agreement to strengthen how CSBG eligible entities identify and manage risk, improve organizational quality, and build overall capacity across the Community Action Network. In practical terms, the award supports the creation and operation of a national training and technical assistance center that serves as a hub for tools, guidance, and coordination related to agency oversight, performance improvement, and corrective action support.
The central purpose of the award is to coordinate and elevate nationwide training and technical assistance focused on risk assessment, risk mitigation, quality improvement, and capacity development for CSBG eligible entities. The funded organization is expected to identify, coordinate, and disseminate existing and emerging T/TA resources so that state lead agencies and local CSBG agencies can access consistent, high-quality support. Beyond simply publishing resources, the center is also expected to play an active connector role by referring state CSBG lead agencies and eligible entities to qualified individuals and organizations that can provide targeted assistance. This includes helping agencies address specific operational weaknesses and, where needed, supporting the implementation of corrective actions to resolve compliance or performance issues.
This is offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the federal program office typically anticipates substantial involvement in the work, such as collaboration on priorities, deliverables, and coordination with other CSBG training and oversight efforts. The program’s activity area is categorized under Income Security and Social Services, and it aligns with CSBG’s broader goal of strengthening the agencies that provide services and strategies to reduce poverty and respond to community needs. The opportunity anticipates one award, emphasizing the intent to establish a single national center rather than multiple regional or topic-specific projects.
Funding information indicates an estimated total program funding level of $2,100,000, with an award ceiling of $700,000 and no award floor stated. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which can reduce barriers for eligible nonprofits that may not have access to non-federal match resources. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) listing is 93.569 (Community Services Block Grant), confirming that the work is directly tied to CSBG program support functions rather than direct service delivery alone.
Eligible applicants include CSBG eligible entities (which typically refers to local Community Action Agencies and similar organizations) as well as statewide or local organizations or associations and other nonprofit organizations that can demonstrate expertise in training and technical assistance for organizations serving low-income individuals and communities. Applicants must also demonstrate knowledge of and experience with the Community Services Network, since the award is meant to operate effectively across a national system of state lead agencies and local eligible entities. Both 501(c)(3) nonprofits and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) are eligible as described, and faith-based and community organizations are explicitly eligible to apply. Individuals and foreign entities are not eligible.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number HHS-2010-ACF-OCS-ET-0008 and a posted date of May 14, 2010. The application closing date is June 28, 2010, with a specific electronic submission cutoff time of 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time for applications submitted through Grants.gov. The opportunity was archived on July 28, 2010. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement or experiencing technical issues, the contact listed is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Overall, this grant opportunity is aimed at building a national-level capacity-building infrastructure for the CSBG network, with a strong emphasis on reducing organizational and compliance risks, improving performance and quality systems, and ensuring agencies have access to specialized technical support when problems arise. The funded center is expected to function as both a resource clearinghouse and a practical coordination and referral mechanism, helping state and local CSBG partners strengthen governance, management, oversight, and continuous improvement in a consistent, coordinated way nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the CSBG Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) Program National Risk Mitigation and Quality Improvement T/TA Center grant?
This is a discretionary federal grant 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 is intended to fund a single nationwide cooperative agreement to strengthen how CSBG eligible entities identify and manage risk, improve organizational quality, and build overall capacity across the Community Action Network.
What is the main purpose of this opportunity?
The central purpose is to coordinate and elevate nationwide training and technical assistance focused on risk assessment, risk mitigation, quality improvement, and capacity development for CSBG eligible entities. The funded organization is expected to serve as a national hub that helps state lead agencies and local CSBG agencies access consistent, high-quality support.
What will the funded project actually do in practical terms?
The award supports the creation and operation of a national training and technical assistance center. The center is expected to provide tools, guidance, and coordination related to agency oversight, performance improvement, and corrective action support, and to help connect agencies with qualified providers for targeted assistance.
Is this grant meant to fund direct services to individuals?
Based on the description provided, the focus is on strengthening CSBG agencies through training, technical assistance, risk mitigation, quality improvement, and capacity building across the network, rather than funding direct service delivery alone.
Why does the opportunity emphasize risk mitigation and quality improvement?
The opportunity is designed to improve how CSBG eligible entities identify and manage organizational and compliance risks, strengthen oversight and governance, and support performance improvement and corrective action when issues arise.
What is meant by a “national T/TA center” in this announcement?
It refers to a single, nationwide center that acts as a hub for training and technical assistance resources, guidance, coordination, and referrals to qualified experts or organizations that can provide targeted support to state lead agencies and eligible entities.
What is the “connector” or referral role described for the center?
Beyond disseminating resources, the center is expected to refer state CSBG lead agencies and CSBG eligible entities to qualified individuals and organizations that can provide targeted assistance. This includes helping agencies address operational weaknesses and supporting implementation of corrective actions as needed.
What is a cooperative agreement, and why does it matter here?
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates substantial federal involvement in the project. In this case, the federal program office typically anticipates collaboration on priorities, deliverables, and coordination with other CSBG training and oversight efforts.
Which federal offices are sponsoring this opportunity?
The opportunity is from the Office of Community Services (OCS) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity anticipates one award, reflecting an intent to establish a single national center rather than multiple regional or topic-specific projects.
What is the estimated total funding available for the program?
The estimated total program funding level is $2,100,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $700,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No award floor is stated in the information provided.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
What CFDA number is associated with this grant?
The CFDA listing is 93.569 (Community Services Block Grant).
What is the program activity area associated with this opportunity?
The program’s activity area is categorized under Income Security and Social Services.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include CSBG eligible entities, statewide or local organizations or associations, and other nonprofit organizations that can demonstrate expertise in training and technical assistance for organizations serving low-income individuals and communities. Applicants must also demonstrate knowledge of and experience with the Community Services Network.
Are 501(c)(3) organizations eligible?
Yes. 501(c)(3) nonprofits are eligible as described in the information provided.
Are nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status eligible?
Yes. Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) are eligible as described.
Are faith-based and community organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Faith-based and community organizations are explicitly eligible to apply.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. Individuals are not eligible.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible.
What experience or expertise does an applicant need to show?
Applicants must be able to demonstrate expertise in training and technical assistance for organizations serving low-income individuals and communities, and must demonstrate knowledge of and experience with the Community Services Network to operate effectively across a national system of state lead agencies and local eligible entities.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2010-ACF-OCS-ET-0008.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posted date is May 14, 2010.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was June 28, 2010.
What time were electronic applications due on the closing date?
For applications submitted through Grants.gov, the electronic submission cutoff time was 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
What does it mean that the opportunity was archived?
The opportunity was archived on July 28, 2010, indicating that it is no longer an active open solicitation based on the dates provided.
Where would an applicant submit an application electronically?
The information provided references electronic submission through Grants.gov.
Who should applicants contact for technical help accessing the full announcement or for submission issues?
The contact listed is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
What types of support is the center expected to coordinate and disseminate?
The center is expected to identify, coordinate, and disseminate existing and emerging training and technical assistance resources related to risk assessment, risk mitigation, quality improvement, capacity development, agency oversight, performance improvement, and corrective action support.
Who are the primary audiences served by the center?
The center is intended to support state CSBG lead agencies and local CSBG eligible entities by helping them access consistent, high-quality training and technical assistance and by connecting them with qualified targeted assistance when needed.
How does this opportunity connect to the broader goals of CSBG?
The opportunity aligns with CSBG’s broader goal of strengthening the agencies that provide services and strategies to reduce poverty and respond to community needs, by focusing on organizational capacity, risk reduction, compliance support, and continuous improvement across the network.
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