Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2014 ACF ACYF CZ 0807
Apply for HHS 2014 ACF ACYF CZ 0807
- The Administration for Children and Families ACYF/CB in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Center for Legal and Judicial Excellence in Child Welfare" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.670 Child Abuse and Neglect Discretionary Activities.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 30, 2014 and posted on Apr 23, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 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 $1,100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education 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 Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts State governments.
- The Secretary may make grants to, and enter into contracts with entities that are States, Indian tribes or tribal organizations, or public agencies or private agencies or organizations (or combinations of such entities). 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, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship for profit organizations are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and from funding under this announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Children s Bureau (CB), released this discretionary funding opportunity (HHS-2014-ACF-ACYF-CZ-0807; CFDA 93.670) to create a National Center for Legal and Judicial Excellence in Child Welfare through a cooperative agreement. The core purpose is to strengthen how courts and legal systems support child welfare outcomes, specifically aiming for measurable and lasting improvements in safety, permanency, and well-being for children, youth, and families. The Center is designed to operate nationally and to coordinate closely with other CB-funded technical assistance providers so that court-focused improvements align with broader child welfare system change efforts rather than happening in isolation.
At a practical level, the Center is expected to be the primary technical assistance and training (T/TA) provider for State and Tribal Court Improvement Programs (CIPs). That includes offering universal assistance (broad resources, guidance, learning opportunities available to all CIPs), targeted assistance (support tailored to specific needs shared by subsets of courts or jurisdictions), and intensive assistance (deep, hands-on support for jurisdictions undertaking substantial reforms). A central emphasis is continuous quality improvement in court practice, including improving how courts function in child welfare cases, strengthening the quality of legal representation for all parties, and helping CIPs design, implement, and test new approaches. The goal is not only to improve practice, but also to build evidence about what works by supporting innovations that can be evaluated and potentially replicated.
Another key expectation is that the Center will help ensure strong collaboration between State and Tribal CIPs and their corresponding child welfare agencies, supporting work toward shared outcomes. In child welfare, courts and agencies often operate with different processes and priorities, so this FOA signals that the Center should actively help bridge those gaps by promoting coordinated planning, shared performance goals, and aligned reforms that improve the overall experience and results for children and families involved in the system.
The project period is expected to be five years, and ACF anticipated making one award. Total estimated funding is $1.1 million, with an award ceiling of $1.1 million and an award floor of $550,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, which lowers the barrier for eligible entities that may not be able to contribute non-federal funds.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of domestic public and private organizations, such as state and local governments, federally recognized tribal governments and tribal organizations, public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status), public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, special district governments, independent school districts, small businesses, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. The FOA also clarifies that faith-based and community organizations that meet eligibility requirements may apply. However, applications from individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietor for-profit organizations are not eligible and would be disqualified.
This opportunity also includes several administrative updates that changed key logistics and scoring details. The FOA was modified to correct an error in the evaluation point totals: the maximum points in the review criteria section for Approach were adjusted (with Approach now reflecting a range of 0 to 20), and additional points were added to Organizational Capacity so the total maximum score equals 100 points. The application deadline was also shifted due to a planned Grants.gov shutdown: the closing date moved from the original June 23, 2014 date, and after the modification the final due date became June 30, 2014 (with electronic applications due by 11:59 p.m. ET). Separately, the FOA notes that language previously inserted about an award term and condition regarding federal recognition of same-sex spouses/marriage was removed and no longer appears in the administrative policy requirements section.
Overall, this grant opportunity funds the creation of a single national Center intended to raise the quality and consistency of legal and judicial practice in child welfare cases by giving courts and CIPs high-quality training, technical assistance, and implementation support, while also encouraging innovation, evidence building, and stronger court-agency collaboration aimed at better outcomes for children and families.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is an Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Children's Bureau (CB) discretionary funding opportunity (HHS-2014-ACF-ACYF-CZ-0807; CFDA 93.670) to create a National Center for Legal and Judicial Excellence in Child Welfare through a cooperative agreement.
What is the main purpose of the National Center?
The core purpose is to strengthen how courts and legal systems support child welfare outcomes, with measurable and lasting improvements in safety, permanency, and well-being for children, youth, and families.
Is this a national or local project?
The Center is designed to operate nationally.
What type of award mechanism will be used?
The opportunity will be funded through a cooperative agreement.
How many awards does ACF expect to make?
ACF anticipated making one award.
What is the project period (how long is the award expected to last)?
The project period is expected to be five years.
How much funding is available?
The total estimated funding is $1.1 million.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $1.1 million.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is $550,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed.
Who is the primary audience or client for the Center's services?
The Center is expected to be the primary technical assistance and training (T/TA) provider for State and Tribal Court Improvement Programs (CIPs).
What kinds of technical assistance and training are expected?
The Center is expected to provide universal assistance (resources and learning opportunities available to all CIPs), targeted assistance (tailored help for subsets of courts or jurisdictions with shared needs), and intensive assistance (deep, hands-on support for jurisdictions undertaking substantial reforms).
What is meant by universal assistance?
Universal assistance refers to broad resources, guidance, and learning opportunities that are available to all Court Improvement Programs (CIPs).
What is meant by targeted assistance?
Targeted assistance refers to support tailored to specific needs shared by subsets of courts or jurisdictions.
What is meant by intensive assistance?
Intensive assistance refers to deep, hands-on support for jurisdictions undertaking substantial reforms.
What practice areas does the Center focus on improving?
A central emphasis is continuous quality improvement in court practice, including improving how courts function in child welfare cases and strengthening the quality of legal representation for all parties.
Does the opportunity emphasize evidence building or evaluation?
Yes. The Center is expected to help CIPs design, implement, and test new approaches, and to build evidence about what works by supporting innovations that can be evaluated and potentially replicated.
How is the Center expected to work with other Children's Bureau-funded providers?
The Center is intended to coordinate closely with other CB-funded technical assistance providers so court-focused improvements align with broader child welfare system change efforts rather than occurring in isolation.
Is collaboration with child welfare agencies part of the expectation?
Yes. A key expectation is that the Center will help ensure strong collaboration between State and Tribal CIPs and their corresponding child welfare agencies.
Why is court-agency collaboration emphasized in this opportunity?
The opportunity notes that courts and agencies often operate with different processes and priorities. The Center is expected to help bridge those gaps through coordinated planning, shared performance goals, and aligned reforms that improve experiences and results for children and families.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes domestic public and private organizations such as state and local governments, federally recognized tribal governments and tribal organizations, public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status), public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, special district governments, independent school districts, small businesses, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses.
Are faith-based or community organizations eligible?
Yes. The opportunity clarifies that faith-based and community organizations that meet eligibility requirements may apply.
Who is not eligible to apply?
Applications from individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietor for-profit organizations are not eligible and would be disqualified.
What was the final application deadline?
After the modification, the final due date became June 30, 2014, with electronic applications due by 11:59 p.m. ET.
Why did the application deadline change?
The application deadline was shifted due to a planned Grants.gov shutdown, moving from the original June 23, 2014 date to June 30, 2014.
Were any changes made to the review scoring or evaluation criteria?
Yes. The FOA was modified to correct an error in evaluation point totals. The maximum points for the review criteria section for Approach were adjusted so Approach reflects a range of 0 to 20, and additional points were added to Organizational Capacity so the total maximum score equals 100 points.
What is the total maximum score for the application review?
The total maximum score is 100 points (after the scoring correction described in the FOA modification).
Did the FOA change anything related to administrative policy requirements?
Yes. The FOA notes that language previously inserted about an award term and condition regarding federal recognition of same-sex spouses/marriage was removed and no longer appears in the administrative policy requirements section.
In one sentence, what is this grant trying to achieve?
This opportunity funds the creation of a single national Center to raise the quality and consistency of legal and judicial practice in child welfare cases by providing high-quality training, technical assistance, and implementation support to courts and CIPs, while encouraging innovation, evidence building, and stronger court-agency collaboration to improve outcomes for children and families.
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