Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2010 ACF OCS ET 0009
Apply for HHS 2010 ACF OCS ET 0009
- 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 Training and Technical Assistance Program State Performance Management Clearinghouse" 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 4, 2010 and posted on Jun 4, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 19, 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 $1,050,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $350,000.00 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.
- 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 organizations that meet eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. Individuals and foreign entities are not eligible for awards made under this announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through its Office of Community Services (OCS), offered a discretionary funding opportunity to establish a single statewide-facing clearinghouse called the CSBG State Performance Management Clearinghouse (SPMC). The project was structured as a three-year cooperative agreement, meaning the federal program office expected to be actively involved with the awardee in shaping and overseeing the work rather than simply issuing funds and receiving periodic reports. The overall aim was to strengthen the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) network by creating a central, easy-to-use gateway for practical information, research, evaluation findings, and other tools that help CSBG stakeholders deliver services more effectively and show measurable progress in reducing poverty and increasing self-sufficiency for low-income individuals, families, and communities.
At the center of the opportunity was the idea of building long-term performance management capacity across the CSBG training and technical assistance (T/TA) system. The SPMC was intended to support the National T/TA Strategy for Promoting Exemplary Practices and Risk Mitigation, with a clear emphasis on improving accountability and program outcomes. In practice, that meant collecting and organizing high-quality resources that state CSBG lead agencies and their partners could use to improve service delivery and operational effectiveness. The announcement specifically highlighted resources that are evidence-based, evidence-informed, field-tested, exemplary, and/or promising, signaling that the clearinghouse should not be a passive document dump but a curated, quality-focused hub that elevates what works and helps the network adopt stronger approaches.
The grant defined several core functions the clearinghouse had to perform. First, it needed website development and maintenance, with the site serving as the primary platform and “online library” for the network. Second, it required information collection and resource management, which includes gathering materials, organizing them in a searchable and user-friendly way, and maintaining them over time so they remain current and relevant. Third, it called for custom T/TA services and referrals, meaning the clearinghouse would not only host resources but also help connect stakeholders to the right expertise, materials, or other T/TA providers when needs arise. Fourth, it emphasized information dissemination, reflecting an expectation of proactive outreach so that states and local agencies actually learn about and use the tools, rather than the website existing in isolation.
Content-wise, the SPMC was expected to cover five major focus areas that reflect common CSBG priorities and operational needs: employment-related services, asset development, administrative/program/financial operations, community economic development, and risk mitigation and assessment. Taken together, these topics span both direct service strategies (like employment supports and building household assets) and the organizational systems that help agencies remain compliant, financially sound, and resilient (like strong fiscal operations and risk mitigation). The inclusion of risk mitigation and assessment, in particular, shows the federal emphasis on preventing problems before they become findings or crises, and on strengthening internal controls and performance monitoring across the CSBG network.
Funding details indicate OCS anticipated making one award, with an estimated total of $1,050,000 across the project and an annual award ceiling of $350,000. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement. The CFDA program number tied to this opportunity was 93.569 (Community Services Block Grant). The opportunity was posted June 4, 2010, and applications were due July 19, 2010, with a specific electronic submission cutoff of 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time through Grants.gov. The opportunity was later archived on August 18, 2010.
Eligibility was aimed at organizations with demonstrated experience and credibility within the CSBG ecosystem and with training expertise focused on addressing low-income community needs. Eligible applicants included CSBG-eligible entities (such as statewide or local organizations or associations), and nonprofit organizations with proven expertise providing training to individuals and organizations on effective methods for serving low-income families and communities, along with knowledge of and experience with the Community Services Network. Both 501(c)(3) nonprofits and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) were listed among eligible applicant types, and faith-based and community organizations were explicitly included as eligible if they met the requirements. Individuals and foreign entities were not eligible.
In plain terms, this grant opportunity sought one capable organization to build and run a national-style clearinghouse for state CSBG leaders and partners: a well-maintained website, a curated repository of strong practices and research, a mechanism for answering targeted requests and making referrals, and an active dissemination engine. The end goal was to help the CSBG network improve results for low-income communities while also strengthening oversight, performance measurement, and risk management across the program.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This was a discretionary funding opportunity from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS), to establish a single statewide-facing clearinghouse called the CSBG State Performance Management Clearinghouse (SPMC).
What is the purpose of the CSBG State Performance Management Clearinghouse (SPMC)?
The purpose was to strengthen the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) network by creating a central, easy-to-use gateway for practical information, research, evaluation findings, and tools that help CSBG stakeholders deliver services more effectively and demonstrate measurable progress in reducing poverty and increasing self-sufficiency for low-income individuals, families, and communities.
How was the award structured?
The project was structured as a three-year cooperative agreement. This structure indicates that the federal program office expected to be actively involved with the awardee in shaping and overseeing the work, rather than simply issuing funds and receiving periodic reports.
How many awards were anticipated?
OCS anticipated making one award.
What was the total funding level and the annual ceiling?
The estimated total funding was $1,050,000 across the project period, with an annual award ceiling of $350,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What program is this opportunity associated with (CFDA number)?
The opportunity was associated with CFDA program number 93.569, Community Services Block Grant (CSBG).
When was the opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The opportunity was posted on June 4, 2010. Applications were due on July 19, 2010, with an electronic submission cutoff of 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time via Grants.gov.
Was this opportunity later archived?
Yes. The opportunity was later archived on August 18, 2010.
Who was this clearinghouse meant to serve?
The clearinghouse was designed as a statewide-facing resource for CSBG stakeholders, particularly state CSBG lead agencies and their partners, and was intended to strengthen performance management capacity across the CSBG training and technical assistance (T/TA) system.
How did the SPMC fit into the CSBG training and technical assistance (T/TA) system?
The SPMC was intended to build long-term performance management capacity across the CSBG T/TA system and support the National T/TA Strategy for Promoting Exemplary Practices and Risk Mitigation, with an emphasis on improving accountability and program outcomes.
What types of resources was the clearinghouse expected to include?
The announcement emphasized resources that are evidence-based, evidence-informed, field-tested, exemplary, and/or promising. This indicates the clearinghouse was expected to be curated and quality-focused, not just a passive repository of documents.
What were the core functions the SPMC was required to perform?
The grant defined four core functions:
- Website development and maintenance (the primary platform and online library)
- Information collection and resource management (gathering, organizing, and maintaining materials so they stay current and useful)
- Custom T/TA services and referrals (helping stakeholders connect to the right expertise, materials, or other T/TA providers)
- Information dissemination (proactive outreach so stakeholders learn about and use the tools)
Was the clearinghouse expected to do more than host documents?
Yes. The clearinghouse was expected to be an active, curated hub that elevates what works. It also needed to provide custom training/technical assistance services and referrals, and conduct proactive dissemination so the resources would be used in practice.
What were the five major content focus areas for the clearinghouse?
The SPMC was expected to cover five major focus areas:
- Employment-related services
- Asset development
- Administrative/program/financial operations
- Community economic development
- Risk mitigation and assessment
Why was risk mitigation and assessment specifically highlighted?
Its inclusion reflects a federal emphasis on preventing problems before they become findings or crises and on strengthening internal controls and performance monitoring across the CSBG network.
What did "information dissemination" mean in this opportunity?
Information dissemination meant proactive outreach so that states and local agencies actually learn about and use the tools and resources, rather than the website existing in isolation.
What did "custom T/TA services and referrals" mean in this opportunity?
It meant the clearinghouse would help respond to targeted requests and connect CSBG stakeholders to the appropriate expertise, resources, materials, or other training and technical assistance providers when needs arise.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility focused on organizations with demonstrated experience and credibility within the CSBG ecosystem and training expertise related to low-income community needs. Eligible applicants included:
- CSBG-eligible entities (including statewide or local organizations or associations)
- Nonprofit organizations with proven expertise providing training to individuals and organizations on effective methods for serving low-income families and communities, along with knowledge of and experience with the Community Services Network
- 501(c)(3) nonprofits
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
- Faith-based and community organizations (if they met the stated requirements)
Were individuals eligible to apply?
No. Individuals were not eligible.
Were foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities were not eligible.
Were institutions of higher education eligible?
Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status were listed as eligible applicant types, excluding institutions of higher education.
What kind of experience was expected from applicants?
Applicants were expected to have demonstrated experience and credibility within the CSBG ecosystem, along with training expertise focused on addressing the needs of low-income communities and knowledge of and experience with the Community Services Network.
How was the application submitted?
Applications were submitted electronically through Grants.gov, with a stated cutoff time of 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
What was the end goal of funding the SPMC?
The end goal was to help the CSBG network improve results for low-income communities while strengthening oversight, performance measurement, accountability, and risk management across the program.
What did the grant mean by improving "performance management capacity"?
Based on the description, it meant strengthening the CSBG network's ability to use practical tools, research, evaluation findings, and other curated resources to improve service delivery and operational effectiveness, while also supporting accountability and measurable program outcomes.
What did it mean that the clearinghouse was "single" and "statewide-facing"?
The opportunity called for one centralized clearinghouse (a single gateway) intended to be useful to state CSBG lead agencies and their partners by organizing and disseminating performance management resources and tools in an accessible way.
In plain terms, what was OCS trying to fund?
One capable organization to build and run a well-maintained website that serves as a curated repository of strong practices and research, includes a way to respond to targeted requests and make referrals, and actively disseminates information to strengthen performance management and outcomes across the CSBG network.
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