Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2011 ACF ANA NO 0198
Apply for HHS 2011 ACF ANA NO 0198
- 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 May 9, 2011 and posted on May 9, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 8, 2011 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $12,500,000.00 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 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: 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 Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) 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 eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. 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 Native Asset Building Initiative was a discretionary grant opportunity from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), specifically through a partnership between the Office of Community Services (OCS) and the Administration for Native Americans (ANA). The central idea behind the initiative was that asset building can be a practical pathway out of poverty when people have the tools to budget, manage money, resolve financial challenges, and plan for long term stability. The program was designed to expand access to these kinds of services in Native American communities by funding projects that combine matched savings with coaching and other supports that help families build lasting economic security.
A core requirement of projects funded under this opportunity was an emphasis on the Assets for Independence (AFI) model, which centers on Individual Development Accounts (IDAs). IDAs are matched savings accounts where eligible, low income participants save earned income toward a major, wealth building goal. Under this initiative, acceptable savings goals included purchasing a home, capitalizing a small business, or paying for postsecondary education or job training. The point was not only to help participants accumulate savings through match incentives, but also to connect that saving to concrete outcomes that can improve long term financial self sufficiency.
The initiative also recognized that matched savings alone is usually not enough, so it supported a broader set of services that make saving and asset purchase more realistic. Grantees were expected to provide or arrange supportive services that improve financial capability and stability, including financial literacy education and coaching related to money management and consumer issues. The funding structure reflected the OCS and ANA partnership: OCS funds supported the IDA component tied to the AFI program, while ANA funds could be used for administrative costs associated with running the AFI funded IDA project and for additional asset building strategies like financial education and coaching.
Applicants were required to submit a single application with one unified work plan but two separate budgets, one for OCS AFI funding and one for ANA SEDS funding. If selected, a grantee would receive two separate awards, one from OCS and one from ANA, aligning with those two funding streams. This setup allowed the project to operate as one coordinated effort in the community while still meeting each program office's funding and reporting requirements.
Funding for the opportunity was substantial. The estimated total funding was $12,500,000, with an expected 20 awards. Individual awards ranged from a floor of $50,000 up to a ceiling of $1,250,000. A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning awardees needed to bring non federal resources to the project in line with the program rules.
Eligibility was geared toward Native serving and Native led entities, with several pathways to qualify. Eligible applicants included Native 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving Native Americans; Native nonprofit Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) designated by the Secretary of the Treasury, provided they could demonstrate a collaborative relationship with a local community based organization focused on poverty reduction 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. Faith based and community organizations could apply if they met eligibility requirements. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships were explicitly not eligible.
Administratively, this opportunity was listed under Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2011 ACF ANA NO 0198, titled "Native Asset Building Initiative." It was posted on May 9, 2011, and closed on July 8, 2011, with an archive date of August 7, 2011. It fell under the Income Security and Social Services activity category and referenced CFDA program numbers 93.602 (Assets for Independence Demonstration Program) and 93.612 (Native American Programs). For technical access issues with the full announcement, applicants were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Native Asset Building Initiative (HHS 2011 ACF ANA NO 0198) - FAQs
What is the Native Asset Building Initiative?
The Native Asset Building Initiative was a discretionary grant opportunity from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) created through a partnership between the Office of Community Services (OCS) and the Administration for Native Americans (ANA). It was designed to expand access in Native American communities to asset-building services that help families budget, manage money, address financial challenges, and plan for long-term stability.
What was the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The main purpose was to fund projects in Native American communities that combine matched savings with coaching and related supports so participants can build lasting economic security and improve long-term financial self-sufficiency.
What asset-building approach did funded projects need to emphasize?
Projects funded under this opportunity were required to emphasize the Assets for Independence (AFI) model, centered on Individual Development Accounts (IDAs).
What are Individual Development Accounts (IDAs) in this program?
IDAs are matched savings accounts where eligible, low-income participants save earned income toward a major, wealth-building goal. The match incentive is intended to help participants accumulate savings and connect those savings to a concrete asset purchase or investment.
What savings goals were allowable under the initiative?
Acceptable savings goals under this initiative included:
- Purchasing a home
- Capitalizing a small business
- Paying for postsecondary education or job training
Was the program only about matched savings?
No. The initiative recognized that matched savings alone is usually not enough, so grantees were expected to provide or arrange supportive services that improve financial capability and stability.
What supportive services were expected as part of a funded project?
Grantees were expected to provide or arrange services such as financial literacy education and coaching related to money management and consumer issues, alongside the matched savings (IDA) component.
How did the OCS and ANA partnership affect how funds could be used?
The funding structure reflected the partnership between OCS and ANA:
- OCS funds supported the IDA component tied to the AFI program.
- ANA funds could be used for administrative costs associated with running the AFI-funded IDA project and for additional asset-building strategies like financial education and coaching.
Did applicants need to submit one application or multiple applications?
Applicants were required to submit a single application with one unified work plan, but they also had to submit two separate budgets: one for OCS AFI funding and one for ANA SEDS funding.
If selected, how many awards would a grantee receive?
If selected, a grantee would receive two separate awards: one award from OCS and one award from ANA, aligned with the two funding streams.
Why were there two separate awards if the project was unified?
This setup allowed the project to operate as one coordinated effort in the community while still meeting each program office's funding and reporting requirements.
How much total funding was estimated for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding was $12,500,000.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity expected approximately 20 awards.
What was the range of individual award amounts?
Individual awards ranged from a floor of $50,000 up to a ceiling of $1,250,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning awardees needed to bring non-federal resources to the project in line with the program rules.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility focused on Native-serving and Native-led entities. Eligible applicants included:
- Native 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving Native Americans
- Native nonprofit Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) designated by the Secretary of the Treasury, provided they could demonstrate a collaborative relationship with a local community-based organization focused on poverty reduction and economic stability
- 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
Could faith-based or community organizations apply?
Yes. Faith-based and community organizations could apply if they met the eligibility requirements described for this opportunity.
Who was not eligible to apply?
Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships were explicitly not eligible to apply.
What was the Funding Opportunity Number and title?
The Funding Opportunity Number was HHS 2011 ACF ANA NO 0198, and the title was "Native Asset Building Initiative."
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on May 9, 2011, and it closed on July 8, 2011.
What was the archive date?
The archive date was August 7, 2011.
What activity category did this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity fell under the Income Security and Social Services activity category.
What CFDA program numbers were referenced?
The announcement referenced CFDA program numbers 93.602 (Assets for Independence Demonstration Program) and 93.612 (Native American Programs).
Where could applicants get help with technical access issues for the full announcement?
For technical access issues with the full announcement, applicants were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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