Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2008 ACF OCS EO 0054
Apply for HHS 2008 ACF OCS EO 0054
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Job Opportunities for Low Income Individuals (JOLI) Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.593 Job Opportunities for Low Income Individuals.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 12, 2008 and posted on Apr 23, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 2, 2008 See link to full announcement for details. IMPORTANT NOTE Applications submitted electronically via Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 430 p.m., eastern time, on the due date referenced above.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $4,838,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $475,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 11 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Non profits with 501(c)(4) IRS status are also eligible applicants under this announcement. Faith based and community organizations are eligible to apply. Foreign entities are not eligible under this announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Job Opportunities for Low Income Individuals (JOLI) Program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), focused on supporting employment and income-security related projects that create or expand job opportunities for people with low incomes. This particular notice is not a brand-new competition description, but a formal modification to the previously published program announcement (referenced as the April 22, 2008 announcement). The core purpose and overall structure of the opportunity remain the same, but ACF is updating specific language in the application review and evaluation section to clarify what documentation applicants and grantees must provide in certain budget situations.
The modification applies specifically to Section V, "Application Review Information," under the "Evaluation Criteria," within the "Budget Justification" subsection, items b and c. First, for self-employment or microenterprise projects, ACF is removing an unclear or incorrect line and replacing it with a clearer requirement: applicants proposing self-employment or microenterprise activities must provide documentation showing the financial commitment between the applicant organization and the business owner. In practical terms, this means reviewers will be looking for written proof of the financial relationship or commitment structure (for example, agreements or other documentation that spells out what funds or support will be provided, under what terms, and by whom), rather than a vague or incomplete statement about the applicant and the business owner(s).
Second, the modification changes the note about documentation requirements related to intangible property. The earlier language referenced "grantees that acquire intangible property under this program" and then described the documentation that must be submitted to ACF. The updated language broadens and simplifies this requirement by removing the conditional phrasing and stating that grantees will be required to submit to ACF copies of all executed shareholder agreements, loan agreements, and any other documentation that demonstrates both proof of purchase of the property and that the property is being used for the originally authorized purpose of the grant. The substance of what ACF wants to see is essentially the same (formal executed agreements and evidence of proper use), but the revised wording makes the requirement more direct and less limited by the earlier phrasing.
Key administrative details included in the source information indicate this was posted on April 23, 2008, with an application deadline of June 2, 2008. Applications submitted through Grants.gov had to be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. ACF anticipated making about 11 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $4,838,000 and an award ceiling of $475,000 per award (no stated award floor). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement indicated for this opportunity.
Eligibility is limited to certain nonprofit organizations. The announcement specifies that nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status are eligible (excluding institutions of higher education), and it also explicitly states that nonprofits with 501(c)(4) status are eligible under this announcement as well. Faith-based and community organizations are eligible to apply. Foreign entities are not eligible. The funding opportunity number is HHS 2008 ACF OCS EO 0054, and the CFDA number listed is 93.593 (Job Opportunities for Low Income Individuals).
For applicants or interested parties who need the full text of the announcement, the notice points to the ACF grants website link provided in the posting. For access issues, the contact listed is Rafael J. Elizalde, reachable via ocsgrants@acf.hhs.gov. The main takeaway from the modification is that ACF tightened and clarified documentation expectations in the budget justification evaluation criteria, particularly for self-employment/microenterprise financial commitments and for executed agreements and proof-of-purchase documentation connected to property used under the grant.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Job Opportunities for Low Income Individuals (JOLI) Program?
The Job Opportunities for Low Income Individuals (JOLI) Program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF). It supports employment and income-security related projects that create or expand job opportunities for people with low incomes.
Is this notice a new funding competition?
No. This notice is a formal modification to a previously published JOLI program announcement (referenced as the April 22, 2008 announcement). The overall purpose and structure remain the same; the change is focused on clarifying documentation requirements in the application review and evaluation section.
What part of the announcement is being modified?
The modification applies to Section V, "Application Review Information," under the "Evaluation Criteria," within the "Budget Justification" subsection, specifically items b and c.
What changed for self-employment or microenterprise project proposals?
For applicants proposing self-employment or microenterprise activities, ACF removed an unclear/incorrect line and replaced it with a clearer requirement. Applicants must provide documentation showing the financial commitment between the applicant organization and the business owner.
What does "documentation showing the financial commitment" mean in this context?
Based on the notice, reviewers are looking for written proof of the financial relationship or commitment structure between the applicant and the business owner (for example, agreements or other documentation that spells out what funds or support will be provided, under what terms, and by whom), rather than a vague statement about the relationship.
What changed regarding intangible property documentation?
The earlier wording referred to "grantees that acquire intangible property under this program" and then described documentation to submit. The updated language removes that conditional phrasing and states more directly that grantees will be required to submit to ACF copies of all executed shareholder agreements, loan agreements, and any other documentation that demonstrates both proof of purchase of the property and that the property is being used for the originally authorized purpose of the grant.
What specific documents are grantees required to submit to ACF under the updated language?
The notice states grantees must submit copies of all executed shareholder agreements, loan agreements, and any other documentation demonstrating (1) proof of purchase of the property and (2) that the property is being used for the originally authorized purpose of the grant.
Does the modification change the core purpose or structure of the grant program?
No. The notice states the core purpose and overall structure remain the same. The changes are targeted to clarify documentation expectations within the budget justification evaluation criteria.
When was this modification posted?
The notice indicates it was posted on April 23, 2008.
What was the application deadline for this opportunity?
The application deadline listed is June 2, 2008.
What was the Grants.gov submission time cutoff on the due date?
Applications submitted through Grants.gov had to be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
How many awards did ACF anticipate making?
ACF anticipated making about 11 awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $4,838,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $475,000 per award.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No award floor is stated in the information provided.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The information provided indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to certain nonprofit organizations. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status are eligible (excluding institutions of higher education), and nonprofits with 501(c)(4) status are explicitly stated as eligible under this announcement. Faith-based and community organizations are eligible to apply. Foreign entities are not eligible.
Are institutions of higher education eligible if they are 501(c)(3) organizations?
No. The eligibility language provided states 501(c)(3) nonprofits are eligible, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are faith-based organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. The announcement states faith-based organizations are eligible to apply.
Are community organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. The announcement states community organizations are eligible to apply.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. The announcement states foreign entities are not eligible.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The funding opportunity number listed is HHS 2008 ACF OCS EO 0054.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed is 93.593 (Job Opportunities for Low Income Individuals).
Where can applicants find the full text of the announcement?
The notice points to the ACF grants website link provided in the posting for the full text of the announcement.
Who should be contacted for access issues or questions about obtaining the announcement text?
The contact listed for access issues is Rafael J. Elizalde, reachable at ocsgrants@acf.hhs.gov.
What is the main practical takeaway of this modification for applicants?
The key takeaway is that ACF tightened and clarified documentation expectations used in application review, especially (1) requiring clear documentation of the financial commitment between the applicant and business owner for self-employment/microenterprise proposals, and (2) requiring grantees to submit executed agreements and documentation that proves purchase and proper use of property for the originally authorized grant purpose.
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