Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OCS ET 0823
Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OCS ET 0823
- 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 Regional Performance and Innovation Consortium (RPIC)" 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 $4,400,000.00 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 11 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: 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) Nonprofits having 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 on methods of effectively addressing the needs of low income families and communities. For purposes of this funding opportunity, the well defined geographic areas will align with established ACF regions (see Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) Program Regional Performance and Innovation Consortium, Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Regions, and the ACF Regional Map at http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/oro). This program is not appropriate for projects proposing stand alone services that target and affect areas outside the aforementioned well defined geographic areas. The applicant organization must be physically located in the ACF region they propose to serve. For more information on the ACF regions, please see Section I. RPIC Program Overview, RPIC Geographic Areas. A single applicant organization will serve as the grantee within each region. However, eligible applicants in each region may coordinate efforts and apply as consortia. OCS will disqualify any applicants not located in the region that they serving. Please see Section III.3 Other, OCS Additional Disqualification for more information. 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) Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) Program Regional Performance and Innovation Consortium (RPIC) opportunity is a discretionary federal funding announcement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), specifically the Office of Community Services (OCS). It funds cooperative agreements designed to strengthen how CSBG services are delivered by building capacity, improving performance management, and spreading exemplary, evidence-informed practices across the national CSBG network. Rather than funding direct, stand-alone services, the RPIC model is meant to improve the systems, organizations, and partnerships that support low-income individuals and communities through the CSBG program.
Under this announcement, OCS planned to fund 11 Regional Performance and Innovation Consortia, each functioning as a geographic hub aligned with established ACF regions. Each RPIC is expected to serve as a focal point for collaboration and coordinated training and technical assistance among State Community Action Agency Associations (referred to in the notice as State Associations) and other CSBG-eligible entities. A major emphasis is helping CSBG eligible entities meet organizational standards and strengthen performance management efforts, with the broader goal of ensuring agencies can apply evidence-informed approaches when addressing locally identified needs. In practice, that means the RPICs would help build shared tools, training systems, peer-learning structures, and region-wide coordination that make the CSBG network more consistent, accountable, and effective.
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial federal involvement in shaping, coordinating, or supporting the work during the project period (as opposed to a standard grant where the recipient operates more independently). The total estimated funding amount listed is $4.4 million, with 11 expected awards. Each award is set at a fixed level in the notice, with an award floor of $400,000 and an award ceiling of $400,000, indicating that each regionally designated RPIC award was intended to be the same size. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for applicants, which reduces barriers for eligible nonprofit and association applicants that may not have flexible funds to meet a match.
Eligibility is governed by the CSBG Act, specifically Section 678A(c)(2) (42 U.S.C. 9913(c)(2)). Eligible applicants include CSBG eligible entities as well as statewide or local organizations or associations that can demonstrate expertise in training on effective methods to address the needs of low-income families and communities. The announcement makes clear that applicants must propose work within well-defined geographic areas that align with ACF regions, and a key disqualification rule applies: the applicant organization must be physically located in the ACF region it proposes to serve. OCS stated it would disqualify applicants that are not located in the region they propose to serve. The structure allows for coordinated efforts in the form of consortia, but the application still identifies a single applicant organization that will serve as the regional grantee.
The notice also clarifies who is not eligible. Individuals, foreign entities, sole proprietorships, and for-profit organizations are not eligible and would be disqualified from competitive review. Faith-based and community organizations are eligible as long as they meet the stated requirements, and the announcement points applicants to ACF policy guidance specific to grants for faith-based organizations. The eligible applicant types listed include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), and other eligible entities as described in the detailed eligibility section.
Several administrative updates were made to the funding opportunity announcement in June 2014. On 6/12/2014, the due date was extended by two days to accommodate a scheduled maintenance outage on Grants.gov. As a result, the original closing date of July 15, 2014 was updated to a current closing date of July 17, 2014, with electronic submissions required by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The notice also instructs applicants to download the SF-424 form again because it contains the revised due date, even though no other application package changes were indicated. On 6/10/2014, the announcement was modified to remove header and language in the administrative requirements section referencing an award term and condition related to federal recognition of same-sex spouses/marriage.
Key administrative details include the Funding Opportunity Number (HHS-2014-ACF-OCS-ET-0823), CFDA number 93.569 (Community Services Block Grant), and the program category (Income Security and Social Services). The opportunity was posted May 16, 2014, created/updated June 12, 2014, and archived August 16, 2014. Applicants seeking help with electronic access were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) T/TA Program RPIC - FAQs
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) Program Regional Performance and Innovation Consortium (RPIC) discretionary funding opportunity. It is administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS).
What is the purpose of the RPIC program?
The RPIC model is intended to strengthen how CSBG services are delivered by building capacity, improving performance management, and spreading exemplary, evidence-informed practices across the national CSBG network. The focus is on improving systems, organizations, and partnerships that support low-income individuals and communities through CSBG, rather than funding direct, stand-alone services.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. This typically means substantial federal involvement in shaping, coordinating, or supporting the work during the project period, compared with a standard grant where the recipient operates more independently.
How many awards were expected under this announcement?
OCS planned to fund 11 Regional Performance and Innovation Consortia (RPICs).
How is the RPIC structure organized geographically?
Each RPIC functions as a geographic hub aligned with established ACF regions. Applicants must propose work within well-defined geographic areas that align with ACF regions.
What is the total estimated funding amount and award size?
The total estimated funding amount listed is $4.4 million, with 11 expected awards. Each award was set at a fixed level, with an award floor of $400,000 and an award ceiling of $400,000 (meaning each regionally designated RPIC award was intended to be the same size).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was stated for applicants in the information provided.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is governed by the CSBG Act, Section 678A(c)(2) (42 U.S.C. 9913(c)(2)). Eligible applicants include CSBG eligible entities as well as statewide or local organizations or associations that can demonstrate expertise in training on effective methods to address the needs of low-income families and communities.
What applicant organization types are listed as eligible?
The eligible applicant types listed include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), and other eligible entities as described in the detailed eligibility section.
Are faith-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Faith-based and community organizations are eligible as long as they meet the stated requirements, and the announcement points applicants to ACF policy guidance specific to grants for faith-based organizations.
Who is not eligible to apply?
Individuals, foreign entities, sole proprietorships, and for-profit organizations are not eligible and would be disqualified from competitive review.
Can an applicant apply to serve an ACF region where it is not located?
No. A key disqualification rule applies: the applicant organization must be physically located in the ACF region it proposes to serve. OCS stated it would disqualify applicants that are not located in the region they propose to serve.
Does the RPIC model allow consortia or partnerships?
Yes. The structure allows for coordinated efforts in the form of consortia. However, the application still identifies a single applicant organization that will serve as the regional grantee.
What entities are RPICs expected to coordinate with?
Each RPIC is expected to serve as a focal point for collaboration and coordinated training and technical assistance among State Community Action Agency Associations (referred to in the notice as State Associations) and other CSBG-eligible entities.
What are RPICs expected to do for CSBG eligible entities?
A major emphasis is helping CSBG eligible entities meet organizational standards and strengthen performance management efforts. RPICs are also expected to help build shared tools, training systems, peer-learning structures, and region-wide coordination to support consistent, accountable, and effective service delivery across the CSBG network.
Does this opportunity fund direct services to individuals?
The RPIC model is described as not funding direct, stand-alone services. Instead, it is meant to improve the systems, organizations, and partnerships that support low-income individuals and communities through the CSBG program.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2014-ACF-OCS-ET-0823.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 93.569 (Community Services Block Grant).
What program category is listed for this opportunity?
The program category listed is Income Security and Social Services.
When was the opportunity posted and when was it updated?
The opportunity was posted May 16, 2014, and created/updated June 12, 2014.
When did this opportunity close, and what time were applications due?
The closing date was updated to July 17, 2014. Electronic submissions were required by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Why was the due date extended?
The due date was extended by two days (from July 15, 2014 to July 17, 2014) to accommodate a scheduled maintenance outage on Grants.gov.
Did the application package change when the due date was extended?
The notice instructed applicants to download the SF-424 form again because it contains the revised due date, even though no other application package changes were indicated.
What administrative modification was made on June 10, 2014?
On 6/10/2014, the announcement was modified to remove header and language in the administrative requirements section referencing an award term and condition related to federal recognition of same-sex spouses/marriage.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on August 16, 2014.
Where could applicants get help with electronic submission/access?
Applicants seeking help with electronic access were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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