Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2016 ACL AOD DNDC 0180
Apply for HHS 2016 ACL AOD DNDC 0180
- The HHS-ACL in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Diversity Community of Practice" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.631.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 27, 2016 and posted on May 27, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 26, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), 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, Private institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Diversity Community of Practice grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2016-ACL-AOD-DNDC-0180) is a discretionary federal funding announcement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living (HHS-ACL). It is offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the selected awardee would not simply receive funds and operate independently, but would work in an ongoing, collaborative way with the federal agency to carry out the project goals. The program sits within the general public service area of income security and social services and is associated with CFDA 93.631.
The central purpose of the award is to fund one organization to create and run a Community of Practice (CoP) focused on strengthening leadership diversity within the intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) field. The CoP is intended to build capacity both across states and within individual states by working through state consortia. In practice, this means convening and supporting multi-state and in-state groups that can jointly develop, test, and spread effective policies, everyday practices, and supporting systems that help address a major workforce and leadership need: increasing the presence and advancement of leaders from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds in the IDD sector.
A key part of the CoP model described in the announcement is structured technical assistance that helps states move from understanding their current situation to taking action. The CoP is expected to help participating states identify gaps (for example, where leadership pipelines, recruitment practices, mentoring supports, language access, or inclusive organizational policies are lacking), develop an actionable plan to address the identified needs, and then implement that plan with guidance from the technical assistance provider. In other words, the initiative is not just about discussion or networking; it is designed to produce concrete planning and implementation steps that states can carry out with ongoing support, shared learning, and peer exchange.
Funding is capped at an award ceiling of $350,000, and the opportunity anticipates making a single award (Expected Awards: 1). The original and current application closing date listed is July 26, 2016, and the opportunity was created and posted on May 27, 2016. Eligible applicants are broad and include state, county, city or township, and special district governments; public and private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments and certain tribal organizations; and nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status. The eligibility listing also includes an "Others" category with a note to see the full announcement text for additional clarification, which typically indicates the agency may allow other entities under specific conditions described in the complete notice.
Overall, this opportunity is aimed at building a structured, supported learning and action network that helps states strengthen diversity and inclusion in IDD leadership by developing shared tools, improving systems, and using targeted technical assistance to turn identified needs into implemented solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Diversity Community of Practice grant opportunity?
The Diversity Community of Practice (CoP) grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2016-ACL-AOD-DNDC-0180) is a discretionary federal funding announcement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Community Living (ACL). It is associated with CFDA 93.631 and falls within the public service area of income security and social services.
What type of funding mechanism is this award?
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement. That means the selected awardee is expected to work in an ongoing, collaborative way with the federal agency to carry out the project goals, rather than operating fully independently after receiving funds.
What is the main purpose of the award?
The purpose is to fund one organization to create and run a Community of Practice (CoP) focused on strengthening leadership diversity within the intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) field.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the maximum funding amount available?
Funding is capped at an award ceiling of $350,000.
Who is this Community of Practice intended to support?
The CoP is intended to build capacity across states and within individual states by working through state consortia. It is designed to convene and support multi-state and in-state groups that can develop, test, and spread effective approaches to strengthen diversity in IDD leadership.
What leadership and workforce issue is this program trying to address?
The program targets a workforce and leadership need in the IDD sector: increasing the presence and advancement of leaders from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
What does the Community of Practice model involve?
The CoP model described includes structured technical assistance to help participating states move from understanding their current situation to taking action. It is designed as more than discussion or networking and is intended to produce concrete planning and implementation steps.
What kinds of activities or outcomes are expected from participating states?
The CoP is expected to help states identify gaps and needs (such as weaknesses in leadership pipelines, recruitment practices, mentoring supports, language access, or inclusive organizational policies), develop an actionable plan to address those needs, and implement that plan with guidance from the technical assistance provider.
What are examples of gaps the CoP may help states identify?
Examples mentioned include gaps in leadership pipelines, recruitment practices, mentoring supports, language access, and inclusive organizational policies that affect culturally and linguistically diverse leadership in the IDD sector.
Is this opportunity primarily for networking and information sharing?
No. While shared learning and peer exchange are part of the approach, the announcement emphasizes action: identifying needs, creating an actionable plan, and implementing that plan with ongoing technical assistance.
What is meant by building capacity "across states and within states"?
It means the CoP is intended to support both multi-state collaboration and in-state work via state consortia, enabling joint development and spread of effective policies, everyday practices, and supporting systems.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Community Living (ACL).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2016-ACL-AOD-DNDC-0180.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 93.631.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was created and posted on May 27, 2016.
What is the application closing date?
The original and current application closing date listed is July 26, 2016.
What types of applicants are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include state, county, city or township, and special district governments; public and private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments and certain tribal organizations; and nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status. The eligibility listing also includes an "Others" category that directs applicants to the full announcement for additional clarification.
Are nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list explicitly includes nonprofit organizations with and without 501(c)(3) status.
Are tribal governments or tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments and certain tribal organizations are included in the eligibility list.
Are colleges and universities eligible to apply?
Yes. Public and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants.
Do local governments qualify (such as counties, cities, or townships)?
Yes. County, city or township governments, and special district governments are included in the eligibility list.
What does the "Others" eligibility category mean?
The eligibility listing includes an "Others" category with a note to see the full announcement text for additional clarification. This typically indicates other entities may be allowed under specific conditions described in the complete notice.
What is being funded: services, research, or a network?
Based on the description provided, the award is focused on creating and operating a structured Community of Practice network with technical assistance to help states strengthen diversity and inclusion in IDD leadership through concrete planning and implementation.
How does technical assistance fit into the project?
Technical assistance is described as a key component. The CoP is expected to provide structured technical assistance that helps states identify gaps, develop an actionable plan, and implement that plan with guidance.
What is the overall goal of the Community of Practice?
The overall goal is to build a structured, supported learning and action network that helps states strengthen diversity and inclusion in IDD leadership by developing shared tools, improving systems, and using targeted technical assistance to turn identified needs into implemented solutions.
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