Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2016 ACF ACYF EV 1166
Apply for HHS 2016 ACF ACYF EV 1166
- The HHS-ACF in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Family Violence Prevention and Services Discretionary Grants: National and Special Issue Resource Centers - National Indian Resource Center Addressing Domestic Violence and Safety for Indian Women (NIRC)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.592.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 15, 2016 and posted on Apr 15, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 14, 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 $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: 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, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Family Violence Prevention and Services Discretionary Grants opportunity, titled National and Special Issue Resource Centers - National Indian Resource Center Addressing Domestic Violence and Safety for Indian Women (NIRC), was a discretionary funding announcement issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), within the Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) and the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB). The purpose of the award was to fund a single National Indian Resource Center that would function as a key part of a broader national network of resource centers focused on strengthening services for victims of domestic violence and their children. Rather than directly funding local shelter or direct service operations, the focus here was on building field-wide capacity by providing leadership, expertise, and specialized support to tribal communities and tribal-serving organizations.
At the center of the program is the expectation that the NIRC would deliver a comprehensive set of training and technical assistance resources tailored specifically for Indian tribes and tribal organizations. In practical terms, that means developing and sharing tools, guidance, and skill-building support that helps tribes improve how they prevent and respond to family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence, with an explicit emphasis on increasing the safety of Indian women. Because tribal communities face unique jurisdictional, geographic, cultural, and systems-related barriers, the NIRC is designed to offer assistance that reflects tribal realities, supports culturally grounded approaches, and helps strengthen coordination among tribal programs, advocates, and justice partners.
A major statutory anchor for the NIRC’s work comes from Section 901 of the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-162; 42 U.S.C. 3796gg). Under that authority, the NIRC is also intended to support efforts that reinforce tribal sovereignty in the context of public safety and justice responses to violence against Indian women. This includes helping strengthen tribes’ capacity to exercise their sovereign authority to respond to violent crimes, contributing to strategies meant to reduce the incidence of violent crimes against Indian women, and promoting approaches that improve perpetrator accountability for crimes committed against Indian women. The emphasis on sovereignty and accountability signals that the NIRC’s role extends beyond service delivery best practices into the broader systems and policy environment that shapes safety outcomes in Indian Country.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the opportunity was issued as a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency during the project period (for example, collaboration on priorities, coordination with the broader resource center network, or shared planning around training and technical assistance activities). The funding activity category was listed as Income Security and Social Services under CFDA 93.592. The announcement anticipated one total award, with an award ceiling of $1,500,000, meaning the project was structured as a single national center rather than multiple smaller regional awards. The opportunity was posted on April 15, 2016, created the same day, and had a closing date of June 14, 2016.
Eligibility was broad enough to include Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments), nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (also excluding institutions of higher education), and other entities as described in the notice’s additional eligibility language. Overall, the grant was designed to select one capable national-level entity to serve as the NIRC and to provide sustained, specialized training and technical assistance that improves tribal capacity to address domestic and dating violence and advances safety and justice for Indian women.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled National and Special Issue Resource Centers - National Indian Resource Center Addressing Domestic Violence and Safety for Indian Women (NIRC), under the Family Violence Prevention and Services (FVPSA) Discretionary Grants.
Which federal agency issued this funding announcement?
It was issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), specifically the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), within the Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) and the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB).
What is the main purpose of the award?
The award was intended to fund a single National Indian Resource Center (NIRC) as part of a broader national network of resource centers. The goal was to strengthen services and systems supporting victims of domestic violence and their children by building capacity across the field, especially for tribal communities and tribal-serving organizations.
Does this grant fund local shelters or direct victim services?
No. The opportunity emphasizes capacity-building rather than directly funding local shelter operations or other direct service delivery. The NIRC is expected to provide national-level leadership, expertise, and specialized support.
What kind of work would the National Indian Resource Center be expected to do?
The NIRC is expected to deliver a comprehensive set of training and technical assistance tailored for Indian tribes and tribal organizations. This includes developing and sharing tools, guidance, and skill-building support to improve prevention and responses to family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence, with an explicit emphasis on increasing the safety of Indian women.
Who is the primary audience for the training and technical assistance?
The primary audience is Indian tribes and tribal organizations, along with tribal-serving organizations and partners involved in prevention and response systems.
What issues is the NIRC specifically focused on addressing?
The NIRC focuses on improving how tribal communities prevent and respond to family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence, with a particular emphasis on strategies that increase the safety of Indian women.
Why does the opportunity emphasize tribal-specific and culturally grounded approaches?
The announcement notes that tribal communities face unique jurisdictional, geographic, cultural, and systems-related barriers. The NIRC is designed to provide assistance that reflects tribal realities and supports approaches grounded in tribal culture and community context.
How does this program relate to tribal sovereignty?
A major statutory anchor is Section 901 of the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-162; 42 U.S.C. 3796gg). Under this authority, the NIRC is intended to support efforts that reinforce tribal sovereignty in public safety and justice responses to violence against Indian women.
What does the opportunity say about perpetrator accountability?
The NIRC is intended to help promote approaches that improve perpetrator accountability for crimes committed against Indian women, as part of a broader focus on justice and safety outcomes.
What type of award mechanism was used for this opportunity?
The opportunity was issued as a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial federal involvement during the project period (such as collaboration on priorities, coordination with the broader resource center network, or shared planning around training and technical assistance).
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated one total award, reflecting the intent to support a single national center rather than multiple regional centers.
What was the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling listed in the announcement was $1,500,000.
What is the CFDA number and funding activity category listed?
The opportunity lists CFDA 93.592, with the funding activity category identified as Income Security and Social Services.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted (and created) on April 15, 2016, and it closed on June 14, 2016.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility included:
- Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (also excluding institutions of higher education)
- Other entities as described in the notice's additional eligibility language
Are federally recognized tribal governments explicitly listed as eligible?
No. The eligibility description specifically references Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments). It also notes that other entities may be eligible as described in additional eligibility language in the notice.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. The eligibility language provided excludes institutions of higher education from the nonprofit categories listed.
What is meant by building "field-wide capacity" in this announcement?
In this context, field-wide capacity refers to strengthening the overall ability of tribes, tribal organizations, and related systems to prevent and respond to violence through leadership, training, technical assistance, tools, and specialized expertise, rather than funding direct services at the local program level.
How does this NIRC fit into a national network?
The NIRC is described as a key part of a broader national network of resource centers focused on strengthening services for victims of domestic violence and their children, with the NIRC providing specialized support specific to tribal communities and safety for Indian women.
What is the overall goal of the grant as described?
Overall, the grant is designed to select one capable national-level entity to serve as the NIRC and provide sustained, specialized training and technical assistance that improves tribal capacity to address domestic and dating violence and advances safety and justice for Indian women.
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