Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2014 ACF ANA NO 0786
Apply for HHS 2014 ACF ANA NO 0786
- The Administration for Children and Families ANA in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Native Asset Building Initiative" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.602 Assets for Independence Demonstration Program 93.612 Native American Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 10, 2014 and posted on May 6, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 10, 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 $1,600,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: 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) 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.
- Eligible applicants include Native 501(c)(3) non profits serving Native Americans, Native non profit organizations designated by the Secretary of the Treasury as Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) that demonstrate a collaborative relationship with a local community based organization whose activities are designed to address poverty and the needs of community members for economic independence and stability, and Federally recognized Tribal governments or Alaska Native Villages, as defined in the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, that are joint applicants with a 501(c)(3) Native non profit organization. A full listing of eligible entities under this announcement will be published in the funding opportunity announcement. 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 Native Asset Building Initiative is a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), in partnership between the Office of Community Services (OCS) and the Administration for Native Americans (ANA). The program is built around the idea of asset building as a poverty reduction strategy, meaning it goes beyond short-term assistance and instead helps individuals and families develop long-term financial stability through budgeting, money management, saving, and investing in major assets. This specific funding opportunity was updated to remove language in the administrative requirements section that referenced an award term and condition related to federal recognition of same-sex spouses/marriage.
At the center of the initiative is an Assets for Independence (AFI) model. Projects funded under this initiative are expected to establish and operate matched savings accounts known as Individual Development Accounts (IDAs). Participants deposit earned income into their IDAs, and the program matches those savings to help them reach specific, approved asset goals. The allowable uses highlighted in the announcement include purchasing a home, capitalizing or starting a small business, or paying for higher education or job training. The intention is to help low-income Native individuals and families accumulate real, tangible assets that can improve household stability and create pathways to economic self-sufficiency over time.
In addition to the matched savings component, grantees are expected to provide supportive services that make it more likely participants will succeed. These services can include financial literacy education, credit counseling, and one-on-one coaching related to budgeting, consumer decision-making, and money management. Programs may also offer more targeted supports depending on participants goals, such as small business assistance for aspiring entrepreneurs, homeownership counseling and readiness services for prospective homebuyers, and other wraparound services that help families become more financially secure and resilient.
A key structural detail is that this initiative combines two funding streams into a coordinated project. The IDA and matched savings portion is funded by OCS through the AFI program (CFDA 93.602). ANA funds (CFDA 93.612, Native American Programs) may be used to cover project administration and to support other asset-building strategies beyond the IDA match itself. Applicants submit one application describing a single integrated work plan, but they must include two separate budgets, one for each award component. Applicants that are selected receive two linked awards: an OCS AFI award and an ANA SEDS award, designed to function together to support a comprehensive asset-building project in Native communities.
The opportunity anticipated making about eight awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $1.6 million. Individual awards ranged from a floor of $50,000 up to a ceiling of $1,250,000, and cost sharing or matching was required. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the activity category is Income Security and Social Services. The original and current closing date listed for applications was July 10, 2014, with electronic submissions due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, and the opportunity archive date was August 11, 2014.
Eligibility is focused on organizations serving Native American communities and includes several categories. Eligible applicants include Native 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving Native Americans, Native nonprofit organizations designated by the U.S. Department of the Treasury as Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) that can demonstrate a collaborative relationship with a local community-based organization focused on poverty and economic stability, and federally recognized tribal governments or Alaska Native Villages (as defined in the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act) when applying jointly with a 501(c)(3) Native nonprofit organization. The announcement also notes that faith-based and community organizations may apply if they meet the eligibility requirements. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships or for-profit organizations are explicitly not eligible and would be disqualified from competitive review.
For applicants needing technical help accessing or submitting the full announcement, the listed support contact was the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Native Asset Building Initiative (ACF/OCS + ANA) - FAQs
What is the Native Asset Building Initiative?
The Native Asset Building Initiative is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF). It is offered through a partnership between the Office of Community Services (OCS) and the Administration for Native Americans (ANA) to support asset-building approaches to poverty reduction in Native communities.
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The program is designed to promote long-term financial stability (not just short-term assistance) by helping individuals and families build financial capability through budgeting, money management, saving, and investing in major assets that support economic self-sufficiency.
What model does the initiative use?
The initiative is centered on an Assets for Independence (AFI) model. Funded projects are expected to establish and operate matched savings accounts called Individual Development Accounts (IDAs).
What are Individual Development Accounts (IDAs) in this program?
IDAs are matched savings accounts. Participants deposit earned income into an IDA, and the program matches those savings to help participants reach specific approved asset goals.
Who deposits money into the IDAs?
Participants deposit earned income into their IDAs. The program then provides matching funds to support approved asset goals.
What asset purchases or goals are allowed under this opportunity?
The announcement highlights allowable uses such as purchasing a home, capitalizing or starting a small business, and paying for higher education or job training.
Is the program focused on short-term assistance or long-term outcomes?
It is explicitly framed as an asset-building strategy for poverty reduction, intended to help low-income Native individuals and families accumulate tangible assets and build long-term household stability and pathways to economic self-sufficiency.
What supportive services are expected to be offered alongside IDAs?
Grantees are expected to provide supportive services that improve participant success. Examples listed include financial literacy education, credit counseling, and one-on-one coaching related to budgeting, consumer decision-making, and money management.
Can programs provide more targeted support depending on participant goals?
Yes. The opportunity notes that programs may offer targeted supports such as small business assistance for aspiring entrepreneurs, homeownership counseling and readiness services for prospective homebuyers, and other wraparound services that strengthen financial security and resilience.
How is this initiative funded (and what makes it different structurally)?
This initiative combines two funding streams into one coordinated project. The IDA and matched savings component is funded by OCS through the AFI program (CFDA 93.602). ANA funds (CFDA 93.612, Native American Programs) may be used for project administration and to support other asset-building strategies beyond the IDA match itself.
Does an applicant submit one application or two?
Applicants submit one application describing a single integrated work plan, but they must include two separate budgets: one for each award component.
How many awards does a selected applicant receive?
Selected applicants receive two linked awards designed to function together: an OCS AFI award and an ANA SEDS award.
What are the CFDA numbers associated with the two components?
The OCS AFI component is CFDA 93.602. The ANA Native American Programs component is CFDA 93.612.
What is the funding instrument type and activity category?
The funding instrument type is a grant, and the activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
How many awards were anticipated, and what was the estimated total funding?
The opportunity anticipated making about eight awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $1.6 million.
What were the minimum and maximum award amounts?
Individual awards ranged from a floor of $50,000 up to a ceiling of $1,250,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The announcement states that cost sharing or matching was required.
When was the application due?
The original and current closing date listed for applications was July 10, 2014. Electronic submissions were due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The information provided indicates this opportunity was archived on August 11, 2014, with a closing date of July 10, 2014.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility focuses on organizations serving Native American communities. Eligible applicants include Native 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving Native Americans; Native nonprofit organizations designated by the U.S. Department of the Treasury as Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) that can demonstrate a collaborative relationship with a local community-based organization focused on poverty and economic stability; and federally recognized tribal governments or Alaska Native Villages (as defined in the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act) when applying jointly with a 501(c)(3) Native nonprofit organization.
Can faith-based or community organizations apply?
Yes. The announcement notes that faith-based and community organizations may apply if they meet the eligibility requirements.
Who is not eligible to apply?
Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships or for-profit organizations are explicitly not eligible and would be disqualified from competitive review.
Are tribal governments required to apply with a partner organization?
For federally recognized tribal governments or Alaska Native Villages, the announcement describes eligibility when applying jointly with a 501(c)(3) Native nonprofit organization.
What relationship must a Native nonprofit CDFI demonstrate to be eligible?
A Native nonprofit organization designated as a CDFI must be able to demonstrate a collaborative relationship with a local community-based organization focused on poverty and economic stability.
What change was made in the updated version of the opportunity announcement?
The funding opportunity was updated to remove language in the administrative requirements section that referenced an award term and condition related to federal recognition of same-sex spouses/marriage.
Where can applicants get technical help with accessing or submitting the announcement?
Applicants needing technical assistance were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
What happens if an ineligible entity applies?
The announcement states that individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships or for-profit organizations are not eligible and would be disqualified from competitive review.
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