Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2013 ACF ANA NO 0587
Apply for HHS 2013 ACF ANA NO 0587
- 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 31, 2013 and posted on May 31, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 15, 2013 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 $2,800,000.00 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 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education 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 (Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2013 ACF ANA NO 0587) is a discretionary grant program run 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 main goal is to reduce poverty and strengthen long-term economic security in Native communities by helping low-income individuals and families build assets, improve financial decision-making, and move toward lasting self-sufficiency. The opportunity is built around the idea that financial stability is more achievable when people have both practical financial skills (like budgeting and money management) and real pathways to accumulate savings for major life investments.
At the center of this opportunity is the Assets for Independence (AFI) model, which requires funded projects to offer matched savings accounts known as Individual Development Accounts (IDAs). Through an IDA, participants save earned income and receive matching funds that help them reach specific asset-building goals. Under this program, those approved uses are limited to three major outcomes: purchasing a home, capitalizing a small business, or paying for higher education or job training. The initiative is not just about opening savings accounts; it also emphasizes wrapping those accounts in supportive services that address common barriers to financial stability, such as limited access to banking services, lack of financial literacy, credit challenges, and consumer issues.
A key feature of the initiative is its dual-funding structure. OCS funds the core AFI IDA component, meaning the matched savings portion is supported through OCS resources tied to the AFI program (CFDA 93.602). ANA funding (CFDA 93.612) can be used to strengthen implementation by covering administrative costs connected to operating the AFI-funded IDA project and by supporting additional asset-building strategies beyond the match itself. Examples mentioned include financial literacy education and one-on-one or group coaching related to money management and consumer concerns. Applicants are required to submit a single application with one unified work plan, but they must provide two separate budgets: one budget for OCS AFI funding and a second budget for ANA SEDS funding. If selected, the applicant effectively receives two separate awards, one from OCS and one from ANA, reflecting those two funding streams.
Funding for the competition was estimated at $2.8 million total, with an expected six awards. Individual award amounts ranged from a floor of $50,000 to a ceiling of $1,250,000. The program also carries a cost-sharing or matching requirement, which is common for asset-building and IDA-focused programs because leveraging local, tribal, philanthropic, or other partner resources is often part of sustaining matched savings and related supports.
Eligible applicants are focused on Native-serving entities and partnerships. The eligible categories listed include federally recognized Native American tribal governments, Native American tribal organizations, and nonprofit organizations (including both those with and without 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education in those nonprofit categories). More specifically, eligibility information highlights Native 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Native Americans, Native nonprofit Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) designated by the Secretary of the Treasury that can show a collaborative relationship with a local community-based organization addressing poverty and economic stability, and federally recognized tribal governments or Alaska Native Villages (as defined in the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act) applying jointly with a 501(c)(3) Native nonprofit. Faith-based and community organizations may apply as long as they meet the stated eligibility requirements. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are explicitly not eligible.
From an operational standpoint, the initiative is designed to expand both access to asset-building tools and awareness of them in Native communities. In practice, a strong project under this opportunity would typically include the systems to enroll eligible participants, administer IDA accounts and matching funds, deliver financial education and coaching, track participant savings and progress toward approved asset purchases, and coordinate supportive services that help participants complete their goals successfully. The overall emphasis is long-term outcomes: not just short-term financial relief, but durable economic independence and stability built through savings behavior, financial capability, and investments in housing, business ownership, or education/training.
The opportunity was posted May 31, 2013, with an application deadline of July 15, 2013 (electronic submissions due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time), and it was archived August 14, 2013. The sponsoring agency is listed as the Administration for Children and Families, ANA. For technical assistance with accessing the full announcement, the contact provided is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Native Asset Building Initiative (HHS 2013 ACF ANA NO 0587) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Native Asset Building Initiative?
The Native Asset Building Initiative is a discretionary federal grant opportunity run through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through a partnership between the Office of Community Services (OCS) and the Administration for Native Americans (ANA). Its purpose is to reduce poverty and strengthen long-term economic security in Native communities by helping low-income individuals and families build assets, improve financial decision-making, and move toward lasting self-sufficiency.
What is the main goal of this grant program?
The main goal is long-term financial stability in Native communities by combining practical financial skills (such as budgeting and money management) with real ways for participants to save and build assets for major life investments.
What model does this initiative use?
This opportunity is built around the Assets for Independence (AFI) model, which requires funded projects to provide matched savings accounts known as Individual Development Accounts (IDAs).
What is an Individual Development Account (IDA) under this program?
An IDA is a matched savings account where participants save earned income and receive matching funds to help them reach specific asset-building goals.
What can IDA savings and match funds be used for under this initiative?
Approved uses are limited to three outcomes: (1) purchasing a home, (2) capitalizing a small business, or (3) paying for higher education or job training.
Is this grant only about opening savings accounts?
No. The initiative emphasizes pairing IDAs with supportive services that address barriers to financial stability such as limited access to banking services, lack of financial literacy, credit challenges, and consumer issues.
Which federal offices run or support this opportunity?
The grant is run through ACF and is described as a partnership between OCS and ANA.
How is the funding structured?
The opportunity uses a dual-funding structure. OCS funds the core AFI IDA matched-savings component, while ANA funding can strengthen implementation by covering certain administrative costs connected to operating the AFI-funded IDA project and by supporting additional asset-building strategies beyond the match itself.
What CFDA programs are tied to the two funding streams?
The OCS funding stream is tied to AFI (CFDA 93.602). The ANA funding stream is described as ANA SEDS funding (CFDA 93.612).
What can ANA funding be used for in this initiative?
Based on the description provided, ANA funding can be used to strengthen implementation by covering administrative costs related to operating the AFI-funded IDA project and supporting additional asset-building strategies beyond the match, including examples such as financial literacy education and one-on-one or group coaching focused on money management and consumer concerns.
Do applicants submit one application or separate applications?
Applicants are required to submit a single application with one unified work plan.
Are separate budgets required?
Yes. Applicants must submit two separate budgets: one budget for OCS AFI funding and a second budget for ANA SEDS funding.
If selected, does an applicant receive one award or more than one?
If selected, the applicant effectively receives two separate awards: one from OCS and one from ANA, reflecting the two funding streams.
How much funding was expected to be available for this competition?
Total estimated funding for the competition was $2.8 million.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity anticipated approximately six awards.
What was the range of individual award amounts?
Individual award amounts ranged from a minimum (floor) of $50,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $1,250,000.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The program includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, which is common for IDA and asset-building programs because projects often leverage local, tribal, philanthropic, or partner resources to support matched savings and related services.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments, Native American tribal organizations, and nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education in those nonprofit categories). Eligibility details also highlight specific Native-serving entities and partnerships described in the opportunity.
Are Native 501(c)(3) nonprofits eligible?
Yes. The eligibility information highlights Native 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving Native Americans as eligible applicants.
Are Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) eligible?
Native nonprofit CDFIs designated by the Secretary of the Treasury are included as eligible, provided they can show a collaborative relationship with a local community-based organization that addresses poverty and economic stability.
Can a tribal government or Alaska Native Village apply jointly with a nonprofit?
Yes. The eligibility information specifically mentions federally recognized tribal governments or Alaska Native Villages (as defined in the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act) applying jointly with a 501(c)(3) Native nonprofit.
Are faith-based organizations allowed to apply?
Faith-based and community organizations may apply as long as they meet the stated eligibility requirements.
Who is not eligible to apply?
Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are explicitly not eligible.
What types of activities would a strong project typically include?
Based on the operational description provided, a strong project would typically include systems to enroll eligible participants; administer IDA accounts and matching funds; deliver financial education and coaching; track participant savings and progress toward approved asset purchases; and coordinate supportive services to help participants complete their goals successfully.
What outcomes does the initiative emphasize?
The initiative emphasizes long-term outcomes, including durable economic independence and stability built through savings behavior, financial capability, and investments in housing, business ownership, or education and training.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 31, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was July 15, 2013. Electronic submissions were due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on August 14, 2013.
Which agency is listed as the sponsor?
The sponsoring agency is listed as the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), ANA.
Who should applicants contact for technical help accessing the full announcement?
For technical assistance accessing the full announcement, the contact provided is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS 2013 ACF ANA NO 0587.
What is the overall approach to reducing poverty in this initiative?
The approach described is to help low-income individuals and families build assets through matched savings (IDAs) while also improving financial decision-making through education and coaching, with the intent of supporting lasting self-sufficiency rather than short-term relief.
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