Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OFA FN 0991
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OFA FN 0991
- The Administration for Children and Families OFA in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Grants for Coordination of Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Child Welfare Services to Tribal Families at Risk of Child Abuse or Neglect" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.086 Healthy Marriage Promotion and Responsible Fatherhood Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 5, 2015 and posted on Mar 5, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 5, 2015 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 $1,800,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $225,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments).
- Indian tribes and Alaska Native regional non profits that administer a Tribal TANF program on the date of publication of the funding opportunity announcement and Consortia of two or more Indian tribes the consortium administers a Tribal TANF program on behalf and at the direction of these tribes on the date of publication of the funding opportunity announcement. For this funding opportunity announcement, Indian tribe has the same meaning given to this term in section 419(4) of title IV A of the Social Security Act. Under this definition, Indian tribe includes the federally recognized tribes defined at 25 U.S.C sect 450b, except that, with respect to Alaska, it includes only those tribal organizations listed in section 419(4)(B) of the Social Security Act. Based on section 403(a)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. sect 603(a)(2)), there is a preference for entities that were awarded funds under funding opportunity announcement HHS 2011 ACF OFA FN 0197 and that have demonstrated the ability to successfully carry out the programs under that section. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and from funding under this announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2015-ACF-OFA-FN-0991) is a discretionary funding program from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Family Assistance. It supports demonstration projects that test how well tribal governments or tribal consortia can coordinate Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) services with child welfare services for tribal families who are at risk of child abuse or neglect. In practical terms, the program is meant to help Tribal TANF programs and tribal child welfare partners work in a more connected, strategic way so families do not have to navigate separate systems that may duplicate efforts or leave gaps in services. ACF signals a clear priority for projects that emphasize prevention, strong interdepartmental collaboration, and measurable progress toward stated goals.
Grant funds must be used for one or more activities specifically authorized under section 403(a)(2) of the Social Security Act. First, applicants may use the funds to improve case management for families who are eligible for assistance through a Tribal TANF program, which can include strengthening intake processes, referral pathways, service coordination, follow-up, and tracking across programs. Second, funds may support tribal children in out-of-home placements and the families caring for them, including adoptive families. This can involve supportive services that stabilize placements, maintain cultural and family connections when appropriate, and help caregivers meet children’s needs. Third, the grants may be used for prevention services and assistance for families at risk of child abuse and neglect, which aligns with ACF’s interest in upstream strategies that reduce maltreatment risk before crises occur.
Eligibility is limited to entities that already administer a Tribal TANF program at the time the funding opportunity announcement was published. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments, certain tribal organizations (including Alaska Native regional non-profits) that operate Tribal TANF, and consortia of two or more tribes where the consortium administers Tribal TANF on behalf of, and at the direction of, the member tribes. Individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are explicitly ineligible and would be disqualified. The announcement also notes a statutory preference for entities that previously received related funding under FOA HHS-2011-ACF-OFA-FN-0197 and have shown they can successfully carry out programs under the same statutory authority.
The funding profile indicates an estimated total of $1.8 million for the competition, with an expected eight awards. Individual awards are projected to fall within a relatively tight range, with a floor of $200,000 and a ceiling of $225,000. No cost sharing or matching is required. The program is categorized under Income Security and Social Services, and the CFDA listing provided is 93.086 (as shown in the source data). Applications for this round were due May 5, 2015, by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time for electronic submissions, and the opportunity was later archived on June 4, 2015, which is relevant mainly for historical reference or for understanding ACF’s past funding priorities in this area.
A key expectation for applicants is the ability to evaluate their work. That means proposed projects should not only describe coordination strategies, partnerships, and service models, but also include a credible approach to measuring whether coordination improves outcomes for families and reduces risk factors for abuse or neglect. ACF’s emphasis on collaboration between Tribal TANF and child welfare departments suggests competitive projects would formalize shared processes such as coordinated assessments, joint case planning, cross-training, data-sharing practices consistent with privacy requirements, and clear referral and follow-up protocols, all aimed at delivering more consistent and prevention-oriented support to tribal families. For technical help accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is HHS-2015-ACF-OFA-FN-0991.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Family Assistance (OFA).
What is the purpose of this grant program?
The program supports demonstration projects that test how well tribal governments or tribal consortia can coordinate Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) services with child welfare services for tribal families at risk of child abuse or neglect. The overall intent is to reduce duplication and gaps between separate systems and help families receive more connected, prevention-oriented support.
What kinds of projects does ACF prioritize under this opportunity?
ACF signals a clear priority for projects that emphasize prevention, strong interdepartmental collaboration, and measurable progress toward stated goals.
What activities are grant funds allowed to support?
Grant funds must be used for one or more activities specifically authorized under section 403(a)(2) of the Social Security Act. The opportunity describes three major allowable activity areas:
- Improving case management for families eligible for assistance through a Tribal TANF program (for example: strengthening intake, referrals, service coordination, follow-up, and tracking across programs).
- Supporting tribal children in out-of-home placements and the families caring for them, including adoptive families (for example: services that stabilize placements, maintain cultural and family connections when appropriate, and help caregivers meet children’s needs).
- Providing prevention services and assistance for families at risk of child abuse and neglect (aligning with upstream strategies to reduce risk before crises occur).
Can an applicant propose more than one of the authorized activity types?
Yes. Funds must be used for one or more of the authorized activities, which means a project may include multiple allowable components as long as they fall within the listed authorities.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to entities that already administer a Tribal TANF program at the time the funding opportunity announcement was published. Eligible applicants include:
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments that operate Tribal TANF.
- Certain tribal organizations (including Alaska Native regional non-profits) that operate Tribal TANF.
- Consortia of two or more tribes where the consortium administers Tribal TANF on behalf of, and at the direction of, the member tribes.
Are individuals or sole proprietorships eligible to apply?
No. Individuals (including sole proprietorships) are explicitly ineligible and would be disqualified.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are explicitly ineligible and would be disqualified.
Does this opportunity include any statutory preference?
Yes. The announcement notes a statutory preference for entities that previously received related funding under FOA HHS-2011-ACF-OFA-FN-0197 and have demonstrated they can successfully carry out programs under the same statutory authority.
How much total funding is available, and how many awards are expected?
The estimated total funding for the competition is $1.8 million, with an expected eight awards.
What is the expected award size?
Individual awards are projected to range from $200,000 (floor) to $225,000 (ceiling).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that no cost sharing or matching is required.
What program area/category is this grant associated with?
The program is categorized under Income Security and Social Services.
What CFDA number is listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA listing provided in the source information is 93.086.
When were applications due?
Applications for this round were due May 5, 2015, by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time for electronic submissions.
What does it mean that the opportunity was archived?
The opportunity was later archived on June 4, 2015. This is primarily relevant for historical reference and for understanding ACF’s past funding priorities in this area.
What is ACF expecting in terms of project evaluation and measurement?
A key expectation is that applicants can evaluate their work. Proposed projects are expected to include a credible approach to measuring whether coordination improves outcomes for families and reduces risk factors for abuse or neglect.
What kinds of coordination strategies are implied as competitive or aligned with ACF’s emphasis?
ACF’s emphasis on collaboration between Tribal TANF and child welfare departments suggests projects would formalize shared processes such as coordinated assessments, joint case planning, cross-training, data-sharing practices consistent with privacy requirements, and clear referral and follow-up protocols.
Who can be contacted for technical help accessing the full announcement?
For technical help accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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