Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2016 ACF ACYF CA 1119
Apply for HHS 2016 ACF ACYF CA 1119
- The HHS-ACF in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Grants to Tribes, Tribal Organizations, and Migrant Programs for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention Programs" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.590.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 06, 2016 and posted on Apr 06, 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 $132,546.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), 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:
This discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (HHS-ACF) supports community-based child abuse prevention work specifically in tribal and migrant communities. Titled "Grants to Tribes, Tribal Organizations, and Migrant Programs for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention Programs" (Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2016 ACF ACYF CA 1119; CFDA 93.590), it is rooted in Title II of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA). CAPTA sets aside one percent of available Title II funding for tribes, tribal organizations, and migrant programs, and this announcement is the mechanism for awarding those set-aside funds.
The central aim is prevention: helping communities develop, operate, expand, enhance, and better coordinate programs and services that reduce the likelihood of child abuse and neglect by strengthening families and improving protective factors. The work is meant to be community-driven and grounded in the realities of tribal and migrant populations, recognizing that effective prevention often depends on trust, cultural relevance, and accessible supports for caregivers before crises escalate.
Applicants are expected to build and maintain strong working relationships with their State Lead Agency for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention (CBCAP) programs, which are also funded under Title II of CAPTA. That linkage is emphasized so that services funded through this opportunity do not operate in isolation, and so families can benefit from coordinated referral pathways, shared resources, and aligned prevention strategies across state and community systems.
The announcement gives a clear sense of the kinds of activities that can be funded, while leaving room for communities to tailor approaches to local needs. Examples include voluntary home visiting, respite care that gives caregivers short-term relief, parenting education, family resource centers, domestic violence services, and other family support services. A major expectation is that grantees use evidence-based and evidence-informed programs and practices whenever possible, and that they adapt them in ways that reflect the unique cultural characteristics, languages, family structures, and community strengths of tribal and migrant populations.
A built-in requirement is evaluation. Grant funds must also support evaluation of the programs and services delivered, meaning recipients should plan from the outset to measure what they do and what changes result. In practice, this typically implies setting clear outcomes (such as improved parenting skills, reduced family stress, increased access to supports, or reduced maltreatment risk factors), collecting data over time, and using findings to improve programming and demonstrate impact.
Eligibility is geared toward entities positioned to serve tribal and migrant communities directly. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments, Native American tribal organizations (including those other than federally recognized tribal governments), nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), and other entities as described in the opportunity’s additional eligibility language. The funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services, reflecting the prevention and family-support focus rather than a narrow child protective services intervention model.
The projected award structure is relatively small and targeted. The opportunity anticipated making three awards total, with ACF planning to fund at least one tribal organization or Indian tribe and at least one migrant organization, as long as applications fell within the stated funding range. The maximum annual award amount listed is $132,546. The project period is five years, which is significant because it allows time to implement services, build partnerships, stabilize operations, and produce meaningful evaluation findings rather than only short-term outputs.
Key dates in the original posting show this was a 2016 competition: it was posted April 6, 2016, and the application deadline was June 27, 2016. Even so, the structure and priorities laid out here are representative of how CAPTA Title II CBCAP set-aside funding is intended to work: community-based, culturally responsive prevention services linked to the statewide CBCAP network, with a strong emphasis on evidence-informed implementation and evaluation over a multi-year period.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Grants to Tribes, Tribal Organizations, and Migrant Programs for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention Programs."
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is HHS 2016 ACF ACYF CA 1119.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number provided is 93.590.
What law and program does this funding come from?
This opportunity is rooted in Title II of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA). CAPTA sets aside one percent of available Title II funding for tribes, tribal organizations, and migrant programs, and this announcement is the mechanism used to award those set-aside funds.
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The central aim is prevention: supporting communities to develop, operate, expand, enhance, and better coordinate community-based programs and services that reduce the likelihood of child abuse and neglect by strengthening families and improving protective factors.
Which communities are specifically targeted by this funding?
The opportunity specifically supports community-based child abuse prevention work in tribal and migrant communities.
What kinds of activities or services can be supported with grant funds?
The announcement describes examples of allowable activities, including voluntary home visiting, respite care (short-term relief for caregivers), parenting education, family resource centers, domestic violence services, and other family support services. Activities are meant to be tailored to local community needs while staying focused on prevention and family-strengthening.
Is the focus on child protection investigations or prevention services?
The described focus is prevention and family support, aiming to provide accessible supports for caregivers before crises escalate, rather than a narrow intervention model centered on child protective services investigations.
Are grantees expected to use evidence-based models?
Yes. A major expectation is that grantees use evidence-based and evidence-informed programs and practices whenever possible.
Can evidence-based programs be adapted for local culture and language?
Yes. The opportunity emphasizes that programs and practices should be adapted to reflect the unique cultural characteristics, languages, family structures, and community strengths of tribal and migrant populations.
What partnerships or coordination are expected as part of the grant?
Applicants are expected to build and maintain strong working relationships with their State Lead Agency for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention (CBCAP) programs (also funded under Title II of CAPTA). The intent is to avoid operating in isolation and to support coordinated referral pathways, shared resources, and aligned prevention strategies across state and community systems.
Is evaluation required under this opportunity?
Yes. A built-in requirement is evaluation. Grant funds must support evaluation of the programs and services delivered, meaning recipients should plan to measure both what they do and what changes result.
What does the evaluation expectation typically involve?
Based on the description, this typically implies setting clear outcomes (for example, improved parenting skills, reduced family stress, increased access to supports, or reduced maltreatment risk factors), collecting data over time, and using findings to improve programming and demonstrate impact.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments, Native American tribal organizations (including those other than federally recognized tribal governments), nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), and other entities as described in the opportunity's additional eligibility language.
Are institutions of higher education eligible to apply?
No. The eligibility description explicitly excludes institutions of higher education.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services, reflecting the prevention and family-support focus.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated making three awards total.
Were there any priorities for the types of organizations funded?
ACF planned to fund at least one tribal organization or Indian tribe and at least one migrant organization, as long as applications fell within the stated funding range.
What is the maximum annual award amount?
The maximum annual award amount listed is $132,546.
How long is the project period?
The project period is five years, which is intended to allow time to implement services, build partnerships, stabilize operations, and produce meaningful evaluation findings.
When was this opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The posting date was April 6, 2016, and the application deadline was June 27, 2016.
Is this described as a current or historical competition?
The key dates indicate it was a 2016 competition. The description also notes that the structure and priorities are representative of how CAPTA Title II CBCAP set-aside funding is intended to work.
What is CBCAP and how does it relate to this grant?
CBCAP refers to Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention programs funded under Title II of CAPTA. This opportunity emphasizes linkage to the statewide CBCAP network through the State Lead Agency to support coordination, referrals, and aligned prevention strategies.
What overall approach does the opportunity encourage for tribal and migrant communities?
The opportunity highlights that effective prevention in tribal and migrant communities often depends on trust, cultural relevance, and accessible supports for caregivers, with community-driven design and strong coordination across state and community systems.
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