Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2016 ACF ACYF EV 1163
Apply for HHS 2016 ACF ACYF EV 1163
- 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: Specialized Services for Abused Parents and Their Children (Demonstration Projects)" 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 26, 2016 and posted on Apr 26, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 27, 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 $600,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 11 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: Specialized Services for Abused Parents and Their Children (Demonstration Projects) is a federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (HHS-ACF). It was offered as a discretionary program using a cooperative agreement funding instrument, meaning awardees would typically carry out their projects with a higher level of federal program involvement and coordination than a standard grant. The overall purpose is to fund a small set of demonstration projects that strengthen and expand community capacity to prevent future domestic violence by directly addressing the needs of children who have been exposed to family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, while also supporting the nonabusing parent in their caregiving role.
The opportunity planned to support roughly 10 to 12 demonstration projects, with an expected 11 awards. Each award could be as large as $600,000 (the stated award ceiling). The projects are aimed at coalitions and programs working in the family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence space, including local programs, tribal communities, and community-based organizations. In practice, the intent is to help these entities build or expand specialized services that recognize how violence in the home or in intimate relationships affects children, and to respond in ways that reduce trauma, improve safety, and interrupt cycles that can contribute to future victimization or perpetration.
A central requirement of the program is that services must be developmentally appropriate and age-appropriate for children. That means grantees are expected to tailor interventions to where a child is emotionally, socially, and cognitively, rather than applying one standard approach across all ages. The notice also emphasizes that services must be culturally and linguistically appropriate, reflecting the language needs and cultural context of the families served. This points to a strong expectation that programs will be accessible to diverse communities and designed in ways that fit local realities, including within tribal and culturally specific settings.
The grants are not limited to child-focused services alone. A major element is support for the nonabusing parent, recognizing that a safe, stable, and supported caregiver is often one of the strongest protective factors for children exposed to violence. Grantees are required to provide services for nonabusing parents that strengthen their capacity as caregivers and help them respond to the social, emotional, and developmental needs of their children in the aftermath of exposure to violence. Where appropriate, the program anticipates services delivered jointly with the nonabusing parent and the child together, reflecting an approach that can reinforce attachment, rebuild a sense of safety, and help the parent-child relationship recover from the impacts of abuse and instability.
In terms of eligibility, the opportunity was open to a range of nonprofit and tribal entities. Eligible applicants included Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments), nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (also excluding institutions of higher education). The notice also lists an “Others” category, with additional eligibility clarification referenced in the full announcement text. The funding activity category is listed as Income Security and Social Services, and the CFDA number associated with the program is 93.592.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted and created on April 26, 2016, and carried a closing date of June 27, 2016 (with the original and current closing dates matching). The funding opportunity number is HHS-2016-ACF-ACYF-EV-1163. Overall, the program is designed to generate practical, on-the-ground demonstrations of effective, tailored services for children exposed to violence and for their nonabusing parents, with the broader prevention goal of reducing the likelihood of ongoing or future domestic violence by addressing harm early and strengthening family supports.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Family Violence Prevention and Services Discretionary Grants: Specialized Services for Abused Parents and Their Children (Demonstration Projects).
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), specifically the Administration for Children and Families (ACF).
What type of funding instrument is used for these awards?
The program uses a cooperative agreement. That means awardees typically implement their projects with a higher level of federal program involvement and coordination than would be expected under a standard grant.
What is the overall purpose of these demonstration projects?
The purpose is to fund a small set of demonstration projects that strengthen and expand community capacity to prevent future domestic violence by directly addressing the needs of children exposed to family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, while also supporting the nonabusing parent in their caregiving role.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The opportunity planned to support roughly 10 to 12 demonstration projects, with an expected total of 11 awards.
What is the maximum award amount?
Each award could be as large as $600,000 (the stated award ceiling).
Who are these projects intended to serve?
The projects are intended to serve children who have been exposed to family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, and to support the nonabusing parent as a key protective factor in the child’s recovery and development.
Are services required to be age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate?
Yes. A central requirement is that services must be developmentally appropriate and age-appropriate, meaning interventions should be tailored to a child’s emotional, social, and cognitive development rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.
Are programs expected to be culturally and linguistically appropriate?
Yes. The notice emphasizes that services must be culturally and linguistically appropriate, reflecting both the language needs and cultural context of the families served, including tribal and culturally specific settings.
Does the program fund only child-focused services?
No. The grants are not limited to child-focused services. A major element is providing services for the nonabusing parent to strengthen caregiving capacity and help the parent respond to the child’s social, emotional, and developmental needs after exposure to violence.
Are parent-child services expected or allowed?
Yes. Where appropriate, the program anticipates services delivered jointly with the nonabusing parent and the child together, reflecting an approach that can reinforce attachment, rebuild a sense of safety, and support the parent-child relationship after abuse and instability.
What kinds of organizations were the projects aimed at?
The projects were aimed at coalitions and programs working in the family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence space, including local programs, tribal communities, and community-based organizations.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants 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 (excluding institutions of higher education)
- An “Others” category is listed, with additional eligibility clarification referenced in the full announcement text
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. The eligible nonprofit categories explicitly exclude institutions of higher education.
Are federally recognized tribal governments eligible?
The eligibility list includes Native American tribal organizations other than federally recognized tribal governments, indicating federally recognized tribal governments were not included in that specific eligibility category as described.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number associated with this program is 93.592.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as Income Security and Social Services.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2016-ACF-ACYF-EV-1163.
When was this opportunity posted, and what was the closing date?
The opportunity was posted and created on April 26, 2016, and the closing date was June 27, 2016 (the original and current closing dates match).
What is the prevention goal behind funding these demonstration projects?
The broader prevention goal is to reduce the likelihood of ongoing or future domestic violence by addressing harm early, reducing trauma, improving safety, interrupting cycles that can contribute to future victimization or perpetration, and strengthening family supports through tailored services for children and their nonabusing parents.
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