Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OCC TA 1000
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OCC TA 1000
- The Administration for Children and Families OCC in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Center for Afterschool and Summer Enrichment" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.575 Child Care and Development Block Grant.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 2, 2015 and posted on May 19, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 3, 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 $2,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Special district governments City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- While all applicants are eligible to apply, consortia are encouraged however, the lead applicant will be required to assume the financial and programmatic responsibilites of the award. 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. 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:
The National Center for Afterschool and Summer Enrichment grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2015-ACF-OCC-TA-1000) is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Child Care (OCC). The purpose is to fund a single National Center that will strengthen and expand high quality afterschool and summer learning programs, with an emphasis on improving developmental and learning outcomes for children, especially those from low income families. The Center is expected to operate as a national hub that develops practical, research- and evidence-informed resources and then actively spreads them through training and technical assistance to states, territories, and Tribes.
A key point in the posted modification is that the award ceiling and floor did not change in dollar value, but the announcement clarifies that these amounts apply per budget period. The total estimated funding is approximately $2,000,000, with an award floor of $1,500,000 and an award ceiling of $2,000,000 (now stated as per budget period). The modification also extended the application deadline: applications had originally been due July 20, 2015, but the current closing date is August 3, 2015. Electronically submitted applications must be filed by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The opportunity was posted May 19, 2015, and lists an archive date of September 2, 2015. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Programmatically, the National Center is meant to help child care and development systems increase both access to and the supply of quality out-of-school-time learning opportunities. This includes supporting Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) agencies and their state and local partners as they identify needs, pinpoint effective practices, and implement strategies that expand quality learning opportunities for school-age children. A major focus is helping states apply the health, safety, and quality provisions of the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) Act of 2014 within school-age care settings, where appropriate. In addition, the Center is expected to identify and promote family engagement approaches that bring parents into afterschool and summer programs in meaningful ways, and to coordinate with early childhood and school-age stakeholder groups, along with other federal programs, to improve alignment and maximize effective service delivery models rather than duplicating efforts.
The cooperative agreement structure signals that the awardee will not work in isolation. The National Center is expected to coordinate closely with OCC in designing and implementing its work plan, and to work collaboratively with other OCC National Training and Technical Assistance Centers and ACF regional offices. The announcement also notes that this Center will be one of a group of six National Centers, reinforcing the expectation of cross-center coordination and shared strategy. Another practical expectation is that the Center should maximize the use of previously developed web-based materials and resources that fit OCCs mission, which implies building on proven tools and platforms rather than reinventing content from scratch.
Because the work spans multiple systems and requires specialized expertise in school-age care and summer learning, applicants are encouraged to assemble a consortium of knowledgeable partners. Even so, the lead applicant must take full financial and programmatic responsibility for the award, meaning one organization must be accountable for compliance, performance, reporting, and fiscal oversight even if work is distributed among partners. The intended audience for the Centers training and technical assistance includes state child care agencies and other early care and education settings across regions, states, Tribes, and territories, which suggests a national reach with tailored supports that can work across different governance structures and local contexts.
Eligibility is broad across public and private sectors, including state and local governments, federally recognized Tribes and other tribal organizations, public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) entities), for-profit organizations (including small businesses), independent school districts, and various special-purpose governmental entities. Faith-based and community organizations are eligible if they meet standard requirements, with ACF directing such applicants to its policy guidance. Individuals, sole proprietorships, and foreign entities are explicitly ineligible and would be disqualified from competitive review.
In short, this opportunity funds one national-level technical assistance and resource center designed to help public agencies and their partners expand high quality afterschool and summer enrichment, align school-age care with updated CCDBG requirements, strengthen family engagement, and coordinate with related early childhood and school-age initiatives. Questions about accessing the full announcement are directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov, and the full posting is available through ACFs grants site under the listed FOA number and title.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the National Center for Afterschool and Summer Enrichment grant?
It is a discretionary cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Child Care (OCC). The award supports a single National Center that will strengthen and expand high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs, with a focus on improving developmental and learning outcomes for children, especially those from low income families.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2015-ACF-OCC-TA-1000.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by HHS/ACF through the Office of Child Care (OCC).
What type of funding mechanism is this?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement. That structure indicates the awardee is expected to work closely with OCC in designing and implementing the work plan, rather than operating entirely independently.
How many awards will be made under this opportunity?
The purpose described is to fund a single National Center. In other words, the funding is intended to support one awardee to operate the National Center.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding is approximately $2,000,000.
What are the award floor and award ceiling?
The award floor is $1,500,000 and the award ceiling is $2,000,000.
Do the award floor and ceiling apply to the entire project period or to each budget period?
The posted modification clarifies that the award floor and ceiling apply per budget period (the dollar values did not change; the clarification is about how the amounts apply).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 19, 2015.
What is the application deadline?
The modified closing date is August 3, 2015. The announcement notes the deadline was previously July 20, 2015, and was extended.
What time are electronically submitted applications due?
Electronically submitted applications must be filed by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
What is the archive date listed for this opportunity?
The listing includes an archive date of September 2, 2015.
What is the main purpose of the National Center?
The Center is intended to serve as a national hub that develops practical, research- and evidence-informed resources and actively spreads them through training and technical assistance. The overall goal is to strengthen and expand high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs and improve outcomes for children, especially those from low income families.
Who is the intended audience for the Center's training and technical assistance?
The intended audience includes state child care agencies and other early care and education settings across regions, states, Tribes, and territories, indicating a national reach with supports that can be tailored to different contexts.
What systems or agencies is the Center expected to support?
The Center is expected to support Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) agencies and their state and local partners in identifying needs, pinpointing effective practices, and implementing strategies that expand quality out-of-school-time learning opportunities for school-age children.
How does the CCDBG Act of 2014 relate to this opportunity?
A major focus is helping states apply the health, safety, and quality provisions of the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) Act of 2014 within school-age care settings, where appropriate.
What is expected related to family engagement?
The Center is expected to identify and promote family engagement approaches that bring parents into afterschool and summer programs in meaningful ways.
Is coordination with other programs and stakeholders expected?
Yes. The Center is expected to coordinate with early childhood and school-age stakeholder groups and with other federal programs to improve alignment and maximize effective service delivery models, rather than duplicating efforts.
What does the cooperative agreement structure mean in practice?
It signals substantial involvement from OCC. The awardee is expected to coordinate closely with OCC in designing and implementing the work plan and to work collaboratively with other OCC National Training and Technical Assistance Centers and ACF regional offices.
Will the National Center work alone, or as part of a larger group of centers?
This Center is described as one of a group of six National Centers, which reinforces the expectation of cross-center coordination and shared strategy.
Is the Center expected to create all-new resources?
Not necessarily. The announcement notes the Center should maximize the use of previously developed web-based materials and resources that fit OCC's mission, implying an emphasis on building on proven tools and platforms rather than reinventing content.
Are applicants encouraged to partner with other organizations?
Yes. Applicants are encouraged to assemble a consortium of knowledgeable partners because the work spans multiple systems and requires specialized expertise in school-age care and summer learning.
If a consortium applies, who is responsible for the grant?
The lead applicant must take full financial and programmatic responsibility for the award, meaning one organization is accountable for compliance, performance, reporting, and fiscal oversight even if work is distributed among partners.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad across public and private sectors, including: state and local governments; federally recognized Tribes and other tribal organizations; public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) entities); for-profit organizations (including small businesses); independent school districts; and various special-purpose governmental entities.
Are faith-based or community organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based and community organizations are eligible if they meet standard requirements, and ACF directs these applicants to its policy guidance.
Who is not eligible to apply?
Individuals, sole proprietorships, and foreign entities are explicitly ineligible and would be disqualified from competitive review.
Where can applicants find the full announcement?
The full posting is available through ACF's grants site under the listed FOA number and title.
Who can help if there are problems accessing the full announcement?
Questions about accessing the full announcement are directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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