Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2014 ACF ACYF CB 0806
Apply for HHS 2014 ACF ACYF CB 0806
- The Administration for Children and Families ACYF/CB in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Abandoned Infants Resource Center" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.551 Abandoned Infants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 9, 2014 and posted on Apr 9, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 16, 2014 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 $1,060,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,060,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Special district governments Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments County governments Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Collaborative efforts and interdisciplinary approaches are acceptable. Applications from collaborations must identify a primary applicant responsible for administering the cooperative agreement. Faith based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. Faith based organizations are encouraged to review the ACF Policy on Grants to Faith Based Organizations at http //www.acf.hhs.gov/acf policy on grants to faith based organizations. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Abandoned Infants Resource Center grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2014-ACF-ACYF-CB-0806) is a discretionary federal funding announcement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), under ACYF/Children's Bureau. It uses a Cooperative Agreement funding instrument, meaning the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in the project beyond simply issuing a grant. The program is tied to CFDA 93.551 (Abandoned Infants) and focuses on strengthening services and systems that support abandoned infants, very young children, and their families.
The main purpose of the award is to fund a single National Resource Center (NRC) that will deliver training and technical assistance (T/TA) to advance the goals of the Abandoned Infants Assistance (AIA) Act of 1988 (Public Law 100-505, as amended). The NRC is expected to build the capacity of programs serving abandoned infants and young children, with a strong emphasis on children affected by HIV/AIDS (including those infected and those perinatally exposed) and children perinatally exposed to dangerous drugs. In addition to these specific populations, the NRC is also intended to strengthen any community-based or statewide child-serving program that works with infants and very young children who are at risk of abandonment or maltreatment. In practice, this positions the NRC as a nationwide hub that helps front-line providers and systems improve prevention, intervention, and coordinated care for highly vulnerable infants and families.
The NRC is described as a national source of information and T/TA for programs and professionals working with the target population. Beyond basic training, the center is expected to support the development, coordination, and quality improvement of services addressing the needs of abandoned and at-risk infants and young children. A major component is helping programs strengthen their evaluation capacity, so that services can be assessed and improved based on evidence and results. The announcement also emphasizes continuous dissemination of relevant information from the field, meaning the center should gather promising practices, research insights, and practical tools and then actively distribute them to stakeholders. Another key expectation is cross-system sharing: the NRC should identify and disseminate information across child welfare, child abuse and neglect, and early childhood service systems, helping reduce silos and improve how agencies work together around the needs of infants and families.
In terms of funding, ACF anticipated making one award. The estimated total funding amount is $1,060,000, with an award floor of $1,000,000 and an award ceiling of $1,060,000. A critical correction made through a modification is that the award ceiling applies per budget period, not per project period as originally published. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for applicants, which lowers the barrier for organizations that may not have large pools of non-federal funds available.
The timeline for the opportunity was modified as well. The application due date was extended, and the current closing date became June 16, 2014. Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The original closing date was June 9, 2014, and the grant listing indicates it would be archived on July 16, 2014, reflecting the federal lifecycle for postings after the submission window closes.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of public and private entities. Eligible applicants include state, county, and city/township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled and private institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (with the usual caveat that some nonprofit categories exclude institutions of higher education); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses. The announcement explicitly notes that collaborative efforts and interdisciplinary approaches are acceptable, but if a collaboration applies, the application must name a primary applicant that will be responsible for administering the cooperative agreement. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible, and the announcement points applicants to ACF policy guidance on grants to faith-based organizations. At the same time, certain applicants are clearly excluded: individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for or receive awards under this announcement.
The FOA text also highlights that it went through multiple administrative modifications. One modification extended the due date to June 16, 2014. Another set of edits addressed language in Section VI.2 (Administrative and National Policy Requirements) related to federal recognition of same-sex spouses/marriage. The notice indicates that certain header and language referencing an award term and condition on that topic was removed, and it also notes that a new award term and condition titled "Award Term and Condition for Federal Recognition of Same Sex Spouses/Marriage" was added. In other words, the announcement was adjusted to reflect evolving federal administrative requirements and how they were referenced in the FOA, alongside the funding ceiling correction.
For access and applicant support, the posting provides an ACF Applications Help Desk contact for technical issues in retrieving or submitting the full announcement materials: appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The official posting link is hosted on the ACF grants site under the FOA identifier, and the opportunity is categorized under the broad federal activity area of Income Security and Social Services.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the National Abandoned Infants Resource Center grant opportunity?
This opportunity is a discretionary federal funding announcement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), within ACYF/Children's Bureau. It is identified as the National Abandoned Infants Resource Center grant opportunity under Funding Opportunity Number (FON) HHS-2014-ACF-ACYF-CB-0806.
What is the funding instrument type, and what does it mean for the award?
The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement. This means ACF expects to have substantial involvement in the project beyond simply issuing funds, which typically implies an ongoing federal role in project direction, coordination, or other aspects of performance during the period of the award.
What CFDA program is this opportunity associated with?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 93.551, titled Abandoned Infants.
What is the main purpose of this award?
The primary purpose is to fund a single National Resource Center (NRC) that will deliver training and technical assistance (T/TA) to advance the goals of the Abandoned Infants Assistance (AIA) Act of 1988 (Public Law 100-505, as amended).
How many awards did ACF anticipate making under this announcement?
ACF anticipated making one award.
What is the target population for the work supported by this National Resource Center?
The NRC is expected to build capacity in programs serving abandoned infants, very young children, and their families, with a strong emphasis on:
- Children affected by HIV/AIDS, including those infected and those perinatally exposed
- Children perinatally exposed to dangerous drugs
In addition, the NRC is intended to strengthen any community-based or statewide child-serving program working with infants and very young children who are at risk of abandonment or maltreatment.
What kinds of activities is the NRC expected to carry out?
Based on the announcement description, the NRC is expected to function as a national source of information and T/TA and to support broader service and system improvements. Key expectations include:
- Delivering training and technical assistance to programs and professionals serving the target population
- Supporting development, coordination, and quality improvement of services for abandoned and at-risk infants and very young children
- Helping programs strengthen evaluation capacity so services can be assessed and improved based on evidence and results
- Continuously disseminating relevant information from the field, including promising practices, research insights, and practical tools
- Identifying and sharing information across child welfare, child abuse and neglect, and early childhood service systems to reduce silos and improve coordination
Is the NRC intended to serve a national role or a local role?
The NRC is described as a national hub and a national source of information and T/TA, indicating a nationwide role supporting programs and professionals across communities and systems.
What is the estimated total funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount is $1,060,000.
What are the award floor and award ceiling?
The award floor is $1,000,000 and the award ceiling is $1,060,000.
How does the award ceiling apply (per budget period or per project period)?
A correction was issued clarifying that the award ceiling applies per budget period, not per project period as originally published.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated for applicants in the information provided.
What was the application due date and submission deadline time zone?
The closing date (application due date) became June 16, 2014, after an extension. Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Was the due date changed from the original posting?
Yes. The original closing date was June 9, 2014, and it was extended to June 16, 2014 through a modification.
When was the opportunity expected to be archived?
The grant listing indicates it would be archived on July 16, 2014.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many public and private entities. Eligible applicants include:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Other tribal organizations
- Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (with the noted caveat that some nonprofit categories exclude institutions of higher education)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (with the same noted caveat)
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Are faith-based and community organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible. The announcement also references ACF policy guidance on grants to faith-based organizations.
Are collaborations or interdisciplinary applications allowed?
Yes. The announcement explicitly notes that collaborative efforts and interdisciplinary approaches are acceptable.
If multiple organizations collaborate, how should the application be structured?
If the application is submitted as a collaboration, it must name a primary applicant that will be responsible for administering the cooperative agreement.
Who is not eligible to apply?
The announcement states that individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for or receive awards under this opportunity.
Which federal law does the work support?
The work supported by the NRC is intended to advance the goals of the Abandoned Infants Assistance (AIA) Act of 1988 (Public Law 100-505, as amended).
What federal agency component is administering this opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by HHS/ACF under ACYF/Children's Bureau.
What major focus areas are emphasized beyond direct services?
The announcement emphasizes building system capacity through training and technical assistance, improving service coordination and quality, strengthening evaluation capacity, and actively disseminating and sharing knowledge across child-serving systems.
Did the FOA include administrative modifications besides the deadline extension?
Yes. The FOA text highlights multiple administrative modifications, including edits in Section VI.2 (Administrative and National Policy Requirements) related to federal recognition of same-sex spouses/marriage, and a correction clarifying that the award ceiling applies per budget period.
What changes were described regarding federal recognition of same-sex spouses/marriage?
The notice indicates that certain header and language referencing an award term and condition on that topic was removed, and that a new award term and condition titled "Award Term and Condition for Federal Recognition of Same Sex Spouses/Marriage" was added.
Where can applicants get technical help retrieving or submitting application materials?
For technical issues in retrieving or submitting the full announcement materials, applicants are directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
What broad federal activity area is this opportunity categorized under?
The opportunity is categorized under the broad federal activity area of Income Security and Social Services.
What is the official identifier someone should use to locate this posting?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2014-ACF-ACYF-CB-0806, and the posting is hosted on the ACF grants site under that FOA identifier.
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