Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2008 ACF OCS ET 0042
Apply for HHS 2008 ACF OCS ET 0042
- 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 Train the Trainers" 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 23, 2008 and posted on May 23, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 7, 2008 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 $300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 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 Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- As prescribed by the Section 678A(c)(2) of the Community Services Block Grant Act, , eligible applicants are eligible entities (see Section I for the definition of 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 are eligible to apply. Foreign entities are not eligible under this announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Community Services Block Grant Training and Technical Assistance Program, "Train the Trainers" opportunity is a discretionary federal grant announced by the Office of Community Services (OCS) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF). The purpose of the award is to continue and strengthen a train-the-trainers model that helps states and local CSBG eligible entities sustain and deepen their use of Results Oriented Management and Accountability (ROMA). In practical terms, the grant is meant to build a reliable pipeline of qualified trainers who can teach and support community action agencies and other eligible CSBG entities as they implement ROMA and strengthen organizational performance. The work is explicitly tied to National Community Action Goal 5, which focuses on agencies increasing their capacity to achieve results, signaling that the project is expected to improve outcomes, not just deliver one-time trainings.
The program is listed under CFDA 93.570 (Community Services Block Grant) and falls within the federal activity area of Income Security and Social Services. Funding is limited to a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $300,000. The award ceiling and floor are both $300,000, meaning the agency anticipated making one grant at a fixed amount rather than a range of possible award sizes. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity, so applicants are not required to contribute non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Eligibility is grounded in Section 678A(c)(2) of the Community Services Block Grant Act. Eligible applicants include CSBG eligible entities and statewide or local organizations or associations that can demonstrate expertise in providing training to individuals and organizations on effective ways to address the needs of low-income families and communities. The announcement also notes that faith-based and community organizations are eligible to apply, consistent with federal policy on equal treatment for faith-based groups. The general eligible applicant categories include nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) as well as nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (also excluding institutions of higher education). Foreign entities are not eligible under this announcement.
The competition was posted on May 23, 2008, with an application closing date of July 7, 2008. Applicants submitting through Grants.gov were required to submit no later than 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The opportunity was later archived on August 6, 2008, reflecting that it was a time-limited competition for that funding cycle.
Overall, this grant opportunity funded a continuation effort rather than a brand-new initiative. The federal government sought one strong organization to carry forward a structured train-the-trainers approach that would reinforce consistent ROMA implementation across the CSBG network, helping agencies build internal capacity, improve performance management, and better demonstrate results for low-income individuals, families, and communities.
For additional details, the announcement provided a link to the full posting and listed a point of contact for access issues: Yolanda J. Butler, Ph.D., reachable via OCS@lcgnet.com.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Training and Technical Assistance Program "Train the Trainers" opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal grant opportunity announced by the Office of Community Services (OCS) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF). It is part of the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) program and focuses specifically on a "train-the-trainers" approach.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to continue and strengthen a train-the-trainers model that helps states and local CSBG eligible entities sustain and deepen their use of Results Oriented Management and Accountability (ROMA). The project is intended to build a reliable pipeline of qualified trainers who can teach and support CSBG eligible entities as they implement ROMA and strengthen organizational performance.
What is ROMA, as referenced in this opportunity?
ROMA stands for Results Oriented Management and Accountability. In the context of this grant, ROMA is the performance management framework that CSBG eligible entities use to strengthen organizational performance and better demonstrate results for low-income individuals, families, and communities.
What does "train-the-trainers" mean in practical terms for this award?
In practical terms, the grant is meant to develop and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified trainers. These trainers are expected to provide training and support to community action agencies and other CSBG eligible entities so ROMA implementation can be sustained and strengthened across the CSBG network.
How is this project tied to National Community Action Goal 5?
The work is explicitly tied to National Community Action Goal 5, which focuses on agencies increasing their capacity to achieve results. This signals that the project is expected to improve outcomes and build capacity, not simply deliver one-time trainings.
Is this opportunity for a new initiative or a continuation effort?
This opportunity funded a continuation effort rather than a brand-new initiative. The federal government sought one organization to carry forward a structured train-the-trainers approach that reinforces consistent ROMA implementation across the CSBG network.
Which federal agency announced this funding opportunity?
The opportunity was announced by the Office of Community Services (OCS) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF).
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is listed under CFDA 93.570 (Community Services Block Grant).
What federal activity area does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity falls within the federal activity area of Income Security and Social Services.
How many awards were expected under this announcement?
Funding was limited to a single award. The announcement anticipated making one grant.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $300,000.
What are the award ceiling and floor?
The award ceiling is $300,000 and the award floor is also $300,000. This indicates the agency expected to make one grant at a fixed amount rather than offering a range of possible award sizes.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated for this opportunity, so applicants are not required to contribute non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is grounded in Section 678A(c)(2) of the Community Services Block Grant Act. Eligible applicants include CSBG eligible entities and statewide or local organizations or associations that can demonstrate expertise in providing training to individuals and organizations on effective ways to address the needs of low-income families and communities.
Are faith-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The announcement notes that faith-based and community organizations are eligible to apply, consistent with federal policy on equal treatment for faith-based groups.
What types of nonprofit organizations are included in the eligible applicant categories?
The general eligible applicant categories include nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) as well as nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (also excluding institutions of higher education).
Are institutions of higher education eligible to apply?
No. The eligible nonprofit categories explicitly exclude institutions of higher education.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible under this announcement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The competition was posted on May 23, 2008.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was July 7, 2008.
Was there a specific submission deadline time for Grants.gov?
Yes. Applicants submitting through Grants.gov were required to submit no later than 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on August 6, 2008, reflecting that it was a time-limited competition for that funding cycle.
What outcomes is this grant trying to support across the CSBG network?
The grant is intended to support consistent ROMA implementation and strengthen organizational performance management across CSBG eligible entities. The emphasis is on building internal capacity and improving the ability of agencies to demonstrate results for low-income individuals, families, and communities.
Where could applicants find additional details about the announcement?
The announcement provided a link to the full posting for additional details.
Who should be contacted for access issues related to the posting?
For access issues, the announcement listed Yolanda J. Butler, Ph.D. Contact was provided via email at OCS@lcgnet.com.
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