Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2012 ACF ANA NO 0322
Apply for HHS 2012 ACF ANA NO 0322
- 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): 93.612 Native American Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 1, 2012 and posted on Apr 19, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 18, 2012 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 $3,800,000.00 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 16 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) 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 Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- 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 organi zations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Native Asset Building Initiative is a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), specifically in partnership between the Office of Community Services (OCS) and the Administration for Native Americans (ANA). The program is designed around an "asset building" strategy for reducing poverty in Native American communities by helping individuals and families build long-term financial stability. Rather than focusing only on short-term assistance, the initiative emphasizes practical, durable financial capabilities like budgeting, money management, addressing credit and consumer issues, setting realistic savings goals, and planning for major life investments that can improve economic security over time.
A central feature of the initiative is its focus on Assets for Independence (AFI) project models. Funded projects are expected to establish and administer matched savings accounts known as Individual Development Accounts (IDAs). Under an IDA model, eligible low-income participants save earned income, and the program provides matching funds to accelerate their ability to purchase significant assets. The permitted uses described here are buying a home, capitalizing a small business, or paying for higher education or job training. In addition to the matched savings component, grantees are expected to provide supportive services that make it more likely participants will succeed, such as financial literacy education, coaching, and other guidance that helps households stay financially secure and on track toward their goals.
A key structural detail is that OCS and ANA funding are combined in a coordinated way, but they remain distinct. The IDA match component itself is funded by OCS through AFI-related funding. ANA funds, referenced as SEDS funding in the description, can be used to cover administrative costs connected to running the AFI-funded IDA project and to support broader asset-building services, such as financial education and coaching related to money management and consumer challenges. Applicants are required to submit a single application with one unified work plan, but they must present two separate budgets: one reflecting the OCS AFI funding and one reflecting ANA SEDS funding. If selected, each successful applicant will receive two separate awards, one from OCS and one from ANA, matching those two funding streams.
The opportunity anticipates making about 16 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $3.8 million. Individual award amounts range from a floor of $50,000 up to a ceiling of $1,250,000. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should expect to provide matching funds or resources as part of the project design. The funding activity category is listed as Income Security and Social Services, and the CFDA number associated with Native American Programs is 93.612.
Eligible applicants are centered on Native-serving entities and tribal governments. The eligible categories include federally recognized Native American tribal governments, Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments, and nonprofits including both 501(c)(3) organizations and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). More specifically, eligibility includes Native 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Native Americans, as well as Native nonprofit Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) designated by the Secretary of the Treasury, provided they can demonstrate a collaborative relationship with a local community-based organization working to address poverty and promote economic independence. Federally recognized tribal governments or Alaska Native Villages (as defined by the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act) may also apply as joint applicants with a 501(c)(3) Native nonprofit organization. Faith-based and community organizations are eligible as long as they meet the stated eligibility requirements, while individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are explicitly not eligible.
Administratively, the listing notes that the published announcement was modified, with changes specifically made to the Application Checklist in Section VIII (Other Information). The funding opportunity number is HHS-2012-ACF-ANA-NO-0322, and it was posted on April 19, 2012, with an application closing date of June 18, 2012. Applications submitted electronically had to be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The announcement was archived on July 18, 2012. For technical issues accessing the full announcement, the contact provided is 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 offered through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), in a partnership between the Office of Community Services (OCS) and the Administration for Native Americans (ANA). It is designed to reduce poverty in Native American communities by helping individuals and families build long-term financial stability through an asset-building approach.
What does "asset building" mean in this program?
In this program, "asset building" focuses on practical, lasting financial capabilities rather than short-term assistance. The initiative emphasizes skills and supports such as budgeting, money management, addressing credit and consumer issues, setting realistic savings goals, and planning for major life investments that strengthen long-term economic security.
What project model is this initiative built around?
Funded projects are expected to follow Assets for Independence (AFI) project models. A central requirement is establishing and administering matched savings accounts called Individual Development Accounts (IDAs).
What is an Individual Development Account (IDA) under this initiative?
An IDA is a matched savings account for eligible low-income participants. Participants save earned income, and the project provides matching funds to help them reach major asset goals faster.
What are the permitted uses of IDA savings and match funds in this opportunity?
The permitted uses described for IDA savings and matching funds are: buying a home, capitalizing a small business, or paying for higher education or job training.
Besides matched savings, what else are grantees expected to provide?
Grantees are expected to provide supportive services that increase the likelihood participants will succeed, including financial literacy education, coaching, and other guidance to help households remain financially secure and progress toward their asset goals.
Which federal offices are involved, and how is the funding structured?
The opportunity combines OCS and ANA funding in a coordinated way, but the two funding streams remain distinct. The IDA match component is funded by OCS through AFI-related funding. ANA funds (referred to as SEDS funding in the description) may be used to support administrative costs tied to running the AFI-funded IDA project and broader asset-building services like financial education and coaching.
Do applicants submit one application or multiple applications?
Applicants must submit a single application with one unified work plan.
Why are two budgets required if there is one application?
Even though there is one unified application and work plan, applicants must include two separate budgets: one budget reflecting the OCS AFI funding and a second budget reflecting the ANA SEDS funding.
How many awards are expected, and what is the total estimated funding?
The opportunity anticipates making about 16 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $3.8 million.
What is the range of individual award amounts?
Individual awards range from a minimum of $50,000 up to a maximum of $1,250,000.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should expect to provide matching funds or resources as part of the project design.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is listed as Income Security and Social Services.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with Native American Programs is 93.612.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments, Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments, and nonprofits including both 501(c)(3) organizations and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).
Are Native 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. Eligibility includes Native 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving Native Americans.
Are Native nonprofit CDFIs eligible?
Yes. Native nonprofit Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) designated by the Secretary of the Treasury are eligible, provided they can demonstrate a collaborative relationship with a local community-based organization working to address poverty and promote economic independence.
Can tribal governments apply jointly with nonprofit organizations?
Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments or Alaska Native Villages (as defined by the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act) may apply as joint applicants with a 501(c)(3) Native nonprofit organization.
Are faith-based organizations eligible to apply?
Faith-based and community organizations are eligible as long as they meet the stated eligibility requirements.
Who is not eligible to apply?
Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are explicitly not eligible.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2012-ACF-ANA-NO-0322.
When was the opportunity posted, and when was it due?
The opportunity was posted on April 19, 2012. The application closing date was June 18, 2012.
What was the electronic submission deadline time on the due date?
Applications submitted electronically had to be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Has this funding opportunity been archived?
Yes. The announcement was archived on July 18, 2012.
Was the announcement modified after publication?
Yes. The listing notes that the published announcement was modified, with changes made specifically to the Application Checklist in Section VIII (Other Information).
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the full announcement?
For technical issues accessing the full announcement, the contact provided is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
If selected, how many awards does a successful applicant receive?
If selected, each successful applicant will receive two separate awards: one from OCS and one from ANA, corresponding to the two separate budgets and funding streams.
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