Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2011 ACF ANA NR 0142
Apply for HHS 2011 ACF ANA NR 0142
- The Administration for Children and Families ANA in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Environmental Regulatory Enhancement" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.581 Improving the Capability of Indian Tribal Governments to Regulate Environmental Quality.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 9, 2013 and posted on Jan 31, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 6, 2013 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 $700,000.00 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 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments).
- A full listing of eligible entities under this announcement will be published in the funding opportunity announcement. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Environmental Regulatory Enhancement grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2011-ACF-ANA-NR-0142) is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Administration for Native Americans (ANA). The purpose of the program is to fund community-based projects that strengthen tribal capacity to develop, enforce, and monitor environmental quality and related regulatory programs. In practical terms, the grant is meant to help tribal communities build or improve the systems and governance tools needed to manage environmental protections on tribal lands, including the regulatory frameworks, compliance approaches, and ongoing monitoring functions that make those frameworks effective.
A key administrative note in this announcement is that the application package was updated to correct the required Project Abstract Summary form. The correct form is tied to OMB Number 0980-0204. Applicants who previously downloaded the package before May 9, 2013 and received the Project Abstract form associated with OMB Number 4040-0003 were instructed to download the revised package to avoid validation errors during electronic submission. ANA also stated that the Funding Opportunity Announcement would be modified and reposted for application submission, and that proposed changes were identified in a Notice of Public Comment published in the Federal Register on February 26, 2013. Applicants were encouraged to review that Federal Register notice to understand the nature of the proposed updates.
For Fiscal Year 2013, ANA anticipated making about 4 awards under this opportunity, with an estimated total program funding amount of $700,000. Individual awards were expected to range from $100,000 (award floor) to $300,000 (award ceiling). The program is listed under CFDA Number 93.581, titled Improving the Capability of Indian Tribal Governments to Regulate Environmental Quality. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the FOA rules (the specific match structure and allowable sources would be defined in the full announcement).
Eligibility is focused on Native entities. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments, as well as certain other Native American tribal organizations and other entities as clarified in the full FOA. The announcement explicitly states that individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to apply for or receive awards under this program. Because ANA referenced an eligibility list to be published in the FOA, applicants would need to consult the full text to confirm whether their specific organizational type qualifies and whether any additional documentation is required to establish eligibility.
Timing and submission details are also included. While the original closing date listed is April 1, 2011, the updated current closing date was June 6, 2013, reflecting the reposting/updated application package timeline. Applications submitted electronically had to be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The archive date is listed as July 8, 2013, indicating when the opportunity moved into an archived status on the grants portal.
For applicants needing assistance accessing or submitting the full announcement and forms, the point of contact provided is the ACF Applications Help Desk (appsupport@acf.hhs.gov). The opportunity listing also includes an additional information link to the ACF grants page for the FOA, where applicants would typically find the complete announcement, required forms, submission instructions, and any amendments or clarifications.
Environmental Regulatory Enhancement Grant (HHS-2011-ACF-ANA-NR-0142) FAQs
What is the Environmental Regulatory Enhancement grant opportunity?
It is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Administration for Native Americans (ANA). The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2011-ACF-ANA-NR-0142.
What is the purpose of this grant program?
The purpose is to fund community-based projects that strengthen tribal capacity to develop, enforce, and monitor environmental quality and related regulatory programs.
What kinds of activities is the grant intended to support in practical terms?
The grant is intended to help tribal communities build or improve systems and governance tools needed to manage environmental protections on tribal lands. This includes developing or strengthening regulatory frameworks, compliance approaches, and ongoing monitoring functions that make those frameworks effective.
Which federal agency and office administer this opportunity?
The program is administered by HHS/ACF through ANA (Administration for Native Americans).
What is the CFDA number and program title associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA Number 93.581, titled "Improving the Capability of Indian Tribal Governments to Regulate Environmental Quality."
How many awards were anticipated for Fiscal Year 2013?
For FY 2013, ANA anticipated making about 4 awards under this opportunity.
How much total funding was estimated for FY 2013?
The estimated total program funding amount for FY 2013 was $700,000.
What is the expected award range for individual grants?
Individual awards were expected to range from $100,000 (award floor) to $300,000 (award ceiling).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) rules. The specific match structure and allowable sources are defined in the full announcement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is focused on Native entities. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments, as well as certain other Native American tribal organizations and other entities as clarified in the full FOA. Applicants should consult the full FOA to confirm whether their specific organizational type qualifies and what documentation may be needed to establish eligibility.
Who is not eligible to apply?
The announcement explicitly states that individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to apply for or receive awards under this program.
Why was the application package updated?
The application package was updated to correct the required Project Abstract Summary form.
Which Project Abstract Summary form is required?
The correct Project Abstract Summary form is tied to OMB Number 0980-0204.
What was the issue with the older application package?
Applicants who downloaded the package before May 9, 2013 may have received a Project Abstract form associated with OMB Number 4040-0003. They were instructed to download the revised package to avoid validation errors during electronic submission.
What should applicants do if they downloaded the application package before May 9, 2013?
They should download the revised application package that includes the correct Project Abstract Summary form (OMB 0980-0204) to avoid electronic submission validation errors.
Was the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) expected to be modified and reposted?
Yes. ANA stated that the FOA would be modified and reposted for application submission.
Where were proposed changes to the FOA identified?
Proposed changes were identified in a Notice of Public Comment published in the Federal Register on February 26, 2013.
Should applicants review the Federal Register notice?
Applicants were encouraged to review the February 26, 2013 Federal Register notice to understand the nature of the proposed updates.
What was the application deadline?
The listing shows an original closing date of April 1, 2011, but the updated current closing date was June 6, 2013, reflecting the reposting/updated application package timeline.
What time were electronically submitted applications due?
Electronically submitted applications had to be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
What is the archive date for this opportunity?
The archive date is listed as July 8, 2013, indicating when the opportunity moved into an archived status on the grants portal.
Where can applicants find the full announcement, forms, and amendments?
The opportunity listing references an additional information link to the ACF grants page for the FOA, where applicants would typically find the complete announcement, required forms, submission instructions, and any amendments or clarifications.
Who should applicants contact for help accessing or submitting the application?
Applicants needing assistance accessing or submitting the full announcement and forms were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
What is the main focus of the funded projects?
The main focus is strengthening tribal capacity to create and operate environmental quality regulatory programs, including developing/enhancing regulations, supporting enforcement/compliance approaches, and implementing monitoring functions.
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