Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2013 ACF ACYF EV 0635
Apply for HHS 2013 ACF ACYF EV 0635
- The Administration for Children Families ACYF/FYSB in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Family Violence Prevention and Services Discretionary Grants Culturally Specific Trauma Services for Families Impacted by Domestic Violence" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.592 Family Violence Prevention and Services/Discretionary.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 11, 2013 and posted on Jun 11, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 12, 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 $800,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $400,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- To be eligible to receive a grant to lead a program focused on Culturally Specific Trauma Services for Families Impacted by Domestic Violence, an entity shall be a nonprofit private organization (including faith based and charitable organizations, community based organizations, culturally specific, and voluntary associations), institutions of higher education (private, public, or state controlled), Tribal government, or tribal organization, with a demonstrated record of serving victims of domestic violence or dating violence and their children from historically marginalized or underserved communities. For additional details on the eligibility requirements for the discretionary funding please seeSection 304(b) of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, as amended by Section 201 of the CAPTA Reauthorization Act of 2010, Pub. L. 111 320. Faith based and community organizations that meet eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this 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 grant opportunity titled "Family Violence Prevention and Services Discretionary Grants: Culturally Specific Trauma Services for Families Impacted by Domestic Violence" is a federal funding announcement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), specifically through the Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) and the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB). It was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement under CFDA 93.592, focused on income security and social services, and was designed to strengthen the ability of organizations to deliver trauma-informed help to people and families affected by domestic violence, dating violence, and related forms of family violence and trauma.
At its core, the program is aimed at building and sustaining organizational capacity to provide services that are trauma-informed, developmentally sensitive (meaning appropriate for children and youth as well as adults), and culturally relevant. The emphasis on "culturally specific trauma services" reflects a clear priority: supporting interventions that make sense within the cultural contexts of the survivors being served, especially survivors from historically marginalized and underserved communities. Rather than treating trauma services as one-size-fits-all, the opportunity encourages programs to design and deliver supports that align with community values, language needs, and lived experiences, while still being grounded in interventions that are trauma-informed and supported by evidence. The announcement highlights a continuum of acceptable approaches, including evidence-informed and evidence-based interventions, as long as they are delivered in ways that are culturally relevant and responsive.
The intent is also to build on the work already happening in culturally specific and community-based domestic violence programs. In practice, this means the grant is not just about launching brand-new services; it is also about expanding, strengthening, and formalizing approaches that have proven meaningful in communities, and helping organizations deepen their infrastructure and long-term ability to address the harmful impacts of violence and trauma on individuals, children, and whole families. The overall goal is to reduce the pervasive effects of violence and trauma by improving access to effective, culturally grounded healing supports, particularly for groups that have historically faced barriers to services or have been poorly served by mainstream systems.
Funding for the opportunity was estimated at $800,000 total, with an expectation of about four awards. Individual awards were projected to range from $175,000 (award floor) to $400,000 (award ceiling). There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which typically lowers the barrier for smaller community-based organizations that may not have discretionary funds available to meet a match. Because it was offered as a cooperative agreement, applicants could expect more substantial federal involvement than in a standard grant, such as federal program staff engagement in oversight, technical assistance, or coordination, depending on the specific terms outlined in the full announcement.
Eligibility was intentionally broad but targeted to organizations with the right mission and track record. Eligible applicants included nonprofit private organizations (including faith-based and charitable organizations), community-based organizations, culturally specific organizations, voluntary associations, institutions of higher education (private, public, or state-controlled), federally recognized Tribal governments, and other Tribal organizations. A key requirement is that the applicant must demonstrate a record of serving victims of domestic violence or dating violence and their children from historically marginalized or underserved communities. The announcement also makes clear that faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements may apply, reinforcing that the program is open to a wide range of service systems as long as they are qualified and aligned with the purpose. At the same time, individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships were not eligible to compete for or receive awards under this announcement.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted and created on June 11, 2013, with an original and current closing date of August 12, 2013. Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date, and the opportunity was later archived on September 11, 2013. The funding opportunity number is HHS-2013-ACF-ACYF-EV-0635, which is the identifier typically used for tracking the announcement and locating the complete application package and detailed program requirements. For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement, ACF provided an applications help desk contact (appsupport@acf.hhs.gov), indicating that submission and access support were part of the standard federal grants process.
Overall, this opportunity is best understood as a capacity-building and service-delivery investment meant to strengthen culturally specific domestic violence programs and their partners, ensuring survivors and their children can access trauma services that are both clinically grounded and culturally meaningful. The priority is not only on providing services, but on doing so in a way that recognizes the realities of marginalized communities, supports healing across the family system, and embeds trauma-informed practices into organizations so the work can be sustained beyond the grant period.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the full title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Family Violence Prevention and Services Discretionary Grants: Culturally Specific Trauma Services for Families Impacted by Domestic Violence."
Which federal agency offered this funding?
This is a federal funding announcement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) and the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB).
What type of federal award is this?
It was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement. A cooperative agreement generally involves more substantial federal involvement than a standard grant (for example, federal program staff engagement related to oversight, technical assistance, or coordination), based on the terms of the announcement.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 93.592.
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to strengthen the ability of organizations to deliver trauma-informed help to people and families affected by domestic violence, dating violence, and related forms of family violence and trauma, with a strong emphasis on culturally specific approaches.
What does "culturally specific trauma services" mean in this announcement?
It refers to trauma services designed and delivered in ways that align with the cultural context of survivors being served, including community values, language needs, and lived experiences, especially for survivors from historically marginalized and underserved communities. The intent is to avoid one-size-fits-all services and instead support culturally relevant and responsive approaches.
What is meant by "trauma-informed" in the context of this funding?
Trauma-informed services are approaches intended to recognize and respond to the impacts of violence and trauma. The opportunity focuses on strengthening organizations so trauma-informed practices are embedded into service delivery and can be sustained.
Does the opportunity focus only on adults, or also on children and youth?
It emphasizes developmentally sensitive services, meaning supports should be appropriate for children and youth as well as adults, and should address impacts across individuals and whole families.
Is the program intended to launch brand-new services only?
No. The opportunity is described as building on work already happening in culturally specific and community-based domestic violence programs. It supports expanding, strengthening, and formalizing approaches that communities have found meaningful, while also building organizational capacity for long-term impact.
Are evidence-based models required?
The announcement highlights a continuum of acceptable approaches, including evidence-informed and evidence-based interventions, as long as they are trauma-informed and delivered in culturally relevant and responsive ways.
What overall problem is the grant trying to address?
The grant aims to reduce the pervasive effects of violence and trauma by improving access to effective, culturally grounded healing supports, particularly for groups that have historically faced barriers to services or have been poorly served by mainstream systems.
How much total funding was estimated for this opportunity?
Total estimated funding was $800,000.
About how many awards were expected?
The announcement anticipated about four awards.
What was the expected funding range per award?
Individual awards were projected to range from $175,000 (award floor) to $400,000 (award ceiling).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included nonprofit private organizations (including faith-based and charitable organizations), community-based organizations, culturally specific organizations, voluntary associations, institutions of higher education (private, public, or state-controlled), federally recognized Tribal governments, and other Tribal organizations.
Was there a mission or experience requirement for applicants?
Yes. Applicants needed to demonstrate a record of serving victims of domestic violence or dating violence and their children from historically marginalized or underserved communities.
Are faith-based organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. The announcement states that faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements may apply.
Who was not eligible to apply?
Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships were not eligible to compete for or receive awards under this announcement.
What is the funding opportunity number (FON) for this announcement?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2013-ACF-ACYF-EV-0635.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted and created on June 11, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date was August 12, 2013.
What time were applications due on the deadline date?
Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Was the opportunity later archived?
Yes. The opportunity was archived on September 11, 2013.
How were applications submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically by the stated deadline and time.
Who could applicants contact for help accessing the announcement or dealing with application issues?
ACF provided an applications help desk contact: appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
What kinds of organizations was this opportunity especially trying to strengthen?
It prioritizes culturally specific and community-based domestic violence programs and their partners, especially those serving historically marginalized and underserved communities, by building capacity to provide trauma-informed, culturally relevant services for survivors and their children.
What is the core emphasis of this opportunity, beyond providing services?
In addition to service delivery, the opportunity emphasizes organizational capacity-building and sustainability, so trauma-informed and culturally meaningful practices become embedded in organizations and can continue beyond the grant period.
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