Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OCS EF 0981
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OCS EF 0981
- 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)/Rural Community Development Program (RCD) Water and Wastewater Treatment Systems Training and Technical Assistance Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.570 Community Services Block GrantDiscretionary Awards.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 1, 2015 and posted on May 1, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 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 $6,400,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $937,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 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.
- Multi state, regional, private, non profit organizations that can provide training and technical assistance to small, rural communities concerning their community facility needs are eligible entities under this funding opportunity. 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.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) / Rural Community Development (RCD) Water and Wastewater Treatment Systems Training and Technical Assistance Project is a discretionary grant opportunity from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS). The program is designed to fund multi-state or regional nonprofit organizations that can serve as hands-on training and technical assistance providers for small, rural communities that are struggling to develop, sustain, or improve safe drinking water and wastewater systems. In practical terms, the funded organizations act as regional or tribal resource hubs that help rural communities solve water and sanitation challenges by supporting new system development, facilitating connections to nearby community systems, or strengthening and modernizing existing infrastructure and operations.
The purpose of the funding is tightly tied to reducing hardship in low-income rural areas by improving access to basic, safe, and affordable water and waste disposal services. Through training and technical assistance, the program aims to increase access for low-income families to reliable water supply and wastewater disposal, preserve affordability so rural residents are not priced out of essential services, and build local capacity so communities can operate and maintain facilities over the long term rather than relying on one-time fixes. It also emphasizes economic impacts: when a community has dependable water and sanitation, it is better positioned to attract and retain employers, support housing quality, and improve public health outcomes, all of which can expand economic opportunities for low-income residents.
A major theme of the opportunity is leveraging and coordination. Awardees are expected to use technical assistance not only to address immediate operational or planning needs, but also to help communities access additional public and private resources. That can include guiding local leaders through financing options, preparing communities to pursue other infrastructure funding, and strengthening the administrative and managerial skills needed to sustain utilities. The program also seeks improved alignment across federal, state, and local agencies and financing programs, reducing duplication and helping small communities navigate a system that is often complicated and fragmented.
This funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2015-ACF-OCS-EF-0981; CFDA 93.570) anticipated making about 8 awards with an estimated total funding amount of $6.4 million. Individual awards were expected to range from $200,000 (award floor) to $937,000 (award ceiling). There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the barrier for eligible nonprofits that may not have substantial unrestricted funds to contribute.
Eligibility is limited to multi-state, regional, private, nonprofit organizations capable of delivering training and technical assistance to small, rural communities on community facility needs, with water and wastewater as the focus. Both 501(c)(3) nonprofits and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) may apply, and faith-based and community organizations are explicitly eligible as long as they meet the stated requirements. Individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and would be disqualified from competitive review.
The opportunity was posted May 1, 2015, with applications due June 30, 2015, by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time for electronic submissions, and it was archived July 30, 2015. Applicants needing help accessing the announcement were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov, and the full announcement was available through ACF at the provided link (http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS-2015-ACF-OCS-EF-0981).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) / Rural Community Development (RCD) Water and Wastewater Treatment Systems Training and Technical Assistance Project.
2) Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS).
3) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2015-ACF-OCS-EF-0981.
4) What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA number provided is 93.570.
5) What is the main purpose of this program?
The program funds hands-on training and technical assistance providers to help small, rural communities develop, sustain, or improve safe drinking water and wastewater systems, with a focus on reducing hardship in low-income rural areas.
6) What types of community problems is this funding meant to address?
The opportunity targets water and sanitation challenges in small, rural communities, including the need to build new systems, strengthen and modernize existing systems, improve operations, and connect communities to nearby water/wastewater systems where appropriate.
7) Who is this funding intended to benefit?
The effort is intended to benefit low-income families and residents in rural areas by improving access to reliable, safe, and affordable water supply and wastewater disposal services.
8) What kinds of activities are awardees expected to provide?
Awardees are expected to provide hands-on training and technical assistance. In practical terms, they serve as regional or tribal resource hubs that support planning, development, improvements, and long-term operation and maintenance capacity for rural water and wastewater systems.
9) Does the program focus only on immediate fixes, or also on long-term sustainability?
The program emphasizes building local capacity so communities can operate and maintain facilities over the long term, rather than relying on one-time fixes.
10) How does affordability factor into the program goals?
A key goal is to preserve affordability so rural residents are not priced out of essential water and wastewater services while improving reliability and safety.
11) Does the program address economic outcomes for rural communities?
Yes. The description highlights that dependable water and sanitation can help communities attract and retain employers, support housing quality, improve public health outcomes, and expand economic opportunities for low-income residents.
12) What is meant by "leveraging and coordination" in this opportunity?
Awardees are expected to use technical assistance to help communities access additional public and private resources (for example, by guiding financing options and preparing communities to pursue other infrastructure funding) and to improve alignment across federal, state, and local agencies and financing programs to reduce duplication and simplify navigation.
13) How many awards were anticipated, and what was the total estimated funding?
About 8 awards were anticipated, with an estimated total funding amount of $6.4 million.
14) What was the expected award range per grantee?
Individual awards were expected to range from $200,000 (award floor) to $937,000 (award ceiling).
15) Was a cost share or matching contribution required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
16) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to multi-state, regional, private, nonprofit organizations capable of delivering training and technical assistance to small, rural communities on community facility needs, with a focus on water and wastewater.
17) Are 501(c)(3) organizations eligible?
Yes. The description states that 501(c)(3) nonprofits may apply if they meet the stated eligibility requirements.
18) Are nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status eligible?
Yes. Certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status may apply, excluding institutions of higher education, as long as they meet the stated requirements.
19) Are faith-based and community organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. Faith-based and community organizations are explicitly eligible as long as they meet the stated requirements.
20) Are institutions of higher education eligible?
The information provided indicates that eligible nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status may apply, excluding institutions of higher education.
21) Are individuals or sole proprietorships eligible to apply?
No. Individuals (including sole proprietorships) are not eligible and would be disqualified from competitive review.
22) Are foreign entities eligible?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible and would be disqualified from competitive review.
23) What does it mean that this is a "discretionary grant opportunity"?
Based on the information provided, it is described as a discretionary grant opportunity offered by ACF/OCS (as opposed to an entitlement or formula allocation), meaning funding is awarded competitively through the application process described in the announcement.
24) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 1, 2015.
25) What was the application deadline?
Applications were due June 30, 2015, by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time for electronic submissions.
26) When was the funding opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on July 30, 2015.
27) Where could applicants find the full funding announcement?
The full announcement was available through ACF at: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS-2015-ACF-OCS-EF-0981
28) Who should applicants contact for help accessing the announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the announcement were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
29) What kind of organizations does the program seek to fund (in terms of service footprint)?
The opportunity is designed to fund multi-state or regional nonprofit organizations that can serve as training and technical assistance providers, acting as regional or tribal resource hubs for small, rural communities.
30) What is the focus area of the technical assistance?
The technical assistance focus is on water and wastewater treatment systems and related community facility needs in small, rural communities.
Browse more opportunities from the same agency: Administration for Children and Families OCS
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Income Security and Social Services
Next opportunity: Process and Technology Improvement Grants
Previous opportunity: Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OCS EF 0981
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (HHS 2015 ACF OCS EF 0981) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| OVC FY 15 Supporting Male Survivors of Violence Apply for OVC 2015 4255 Funding Number: OVC 2015 4255 Agency: Office for Victims of Crime Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| OVC FY 15 State Victim Assistance Academy Technical Assistance Solicitation Apply for OVC 2015 4246 Funding Number: OVC 2015 4246 Agency: Office for Victims of Crime Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| Refugee Technical Assistance Program Apply for HHS 2015 ACF ORR RB 0983 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACF ORR RB 0983 Agency: Administration for Children and Families ORR Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $250,000 |
| OVC FY 15 Vision 21 Building State Technology Capacity Competitive Solicitation Apply for OVC 2015 4252 Funding Number: OVC 2015 4252 Agency: Office for Victims of Crime Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $60,000 |
| Early Head Start University Partnerships Building the Evidence Base for Infant/Toddler Center based Programs Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OPRE YR 1010 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACF OPRE YR 1010 Agency: Administration for Children and Families OPRE Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $500,000 |
| State Grants to Enhance Adult Protective Services Apply for HHS 2015 ACL AOA JI 0106 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACL AOA JI 0106 Agency: Administration for Community Living Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $300,000 |
| Technical Assistance to the Survivors of Torture Program Apply for HHS 2015 ACF ORR ZT 0988 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACF ORR ZT 0988 Agency: Administration for Children and Families ORR Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $500,000 |
| Alzheimerss Disease Supportive Services Program (ADSSP) Creating and Sustaining Dementia Capable Service Systems for People with Dementia and their Family Caregivers Apply for HHS 2015 ACL AOA DS 0105 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACL AOA DS 0105 Agency: Administration for Community Living Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $600,000 |
| Alzheimers Disease Initiative Specialized Supportive Services (ADI SSS) Project Financed Solely by 2015 Prevention and Public Health Funds (PPHF 2015) Apply for HHS 2015 ACL AOA AL 0104 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACL AOA AL 0104 Agency: Administration for Community Living Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| Information and Planning Understanding the Capacity of the Aging Network Apply for HHS 2015 ACL AOA UC 0109 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACL AOA UC 0109 Agency: Administration for Community Living Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $180,000 |
| Responsible Fatherhood Opportunities for Reentry and Mobility Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OFA FO 0992 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACF OFA FO 0992 Agency: Administration for Children and Families OFA Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,500,000 |
| Healthy Marriage and Relationship Education Grants Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OFA FM 0985 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACF OFA FM 0985 Agency: Administration for Children and Families OFA Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,000,000 |
| National Center for Healthy Marriage and Relationship Education Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OFA FH 0990 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACF OFA FH 0990 Agency: Administration for Children and Families OFA Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,500,000 |
| New Pathways for Fathers and Families Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OFA FK 0993 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACF OFA FK 0993 Agency: Administration for Children and Families OFA Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,000,000 |
| OVC FY 15 Language Access Training and Technical Assistance Program Apply for OVC 2015 4269 Funding Number: OVC 2015 4269 Agency: Office for Victims of Crime Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| 2015 Lifespan Respite Care Program Grants to New States Apply for HHS 2015 ACL CCASD LR 0103 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACL CCASD LR 0103 Agency: Administration for Community Living Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $200,000 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee Municipalities of Loiza, Rio Grande, Luquillo, Canovanas, Farjardo, Ceiba, and Naguabo, Puerto Rico Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R02 1013 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R02 1013 Agency: Administration for Children and Families OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $16,592,435 |
| Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) Program Learning Communities Resource Center Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OCS ET 1006 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACF OCS ET 1006 Agency: Administration for Children and Families OCS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $500,000 |
| National Minority Aging Organizations (NMAO) Technical Assistance Centers Apply for HHS 2015 ACL AOA HD 0097 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACL AOA HD 0097 Agency: Administration for Community Living Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $250,000 |
| Early Head Start Grantee Municipalities of Moca and San Sebastian, Puerto Rico Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R02 1012 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R02 1012 Agency: Administration for Children and Families OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $716,225 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "HHS 2015 ACF OCS EF 0981", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.