Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2010 ACF OFA YN 0027
Apply for HHS 2010 ACF OFA YN 0027
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Native Hawaiian and American Indian Non profit Organization Child Care Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.575 Child Care and Development Block Grant.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 9, 2010 and posted on May 25, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 28, 2010 See link to full announcement for details. IMPORTANT NOTE Applications submitted electronically via Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 430 p.m., eastern time, on the due date referenced above.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- An applicant eligible to receive a grant is 1) a private non profit organization that serves the interests of Native Hawaiians and is recognized by the Governor of Hawaii for the purpose of planning, conducting, or administering programs/or parts of programs for the benefit of Native Hawaiians and/or 2) a private non profit Indian organization (other than Federally recognized Tribal governments) established for the purpose of serving youth who are Native Hawaiians and/or Federally recognized American Indians. Grants will be awarded competitively to private non profit organizations that 1) do not have a current CCDF formula grant or are a direct recipient of CCDF funds from the Federal Government and 2) provide child care services to Native Hawaiian youth and/or American Indian youth from Federally recognized Indian Tribes who are not currently receiving child care services funded by other CCDF grantees. Faith based and community organizations that meet eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. Individuals and foreign entities are not eligible for awards made under this announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Native Hawaiian and American Indian Non profit Organization Child Care Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2010-ACF-OFA-YN-0027) is a discretionary grant program from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, using Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) dollars. The announcement notes a due-date change: the original closing date of July 26, 2010 was extended to July 28, 2010, with electronic applications through Grants.gov due by 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date. The program was posted May 25, 2010, reflects an estimated total funding amount of $2,000,000, and anticipated up to two awards.
The core goal of the funding is to expand the availability, affordability, and quality of child care in locations that have been underserved or where there are clear unmet needs. The solicitation specifically targets services for Native Hawaiian youth and American Indian youth from federally recognized Indian Tribes, with the expectation that applicants will build programs that reflect the needs and circumstances of the children and families they plan to serve. Practically, that means applicants are expected to describe not just standard child care operations, but how services will be culturally appropriate, accessible, and responsive to the realities of the local community.
Awards are expected to be limited to as many as two grants: one focused on serving Native Hawaiian youth, and one serving Native Hawaiian and/or American Indian youth from federally recognized Tribes. Individual award sizes are expected to fall between an award floor of $500,000 and an award ceiling of $1,000,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed for applicants, which means the grant does not require applicants to provide a non-federal match as a condition of funding (though applicants still need to submit a credible, well-justified budget).
Eligibility is limited to certain non-governmental nonprofit entities, not federally recognized tribal governments themselves. Specifically, eligible applicants include (1) private nonprofit organizations that serve the interests of Native Hawaiians and are recognized by the Governor of Hawaii for planning, conducting, or administering programs for the benefit of Native Hawaiians, and/or (2) private nonprofit Indian organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments) established to serve youth who are Native Hawaiian and/or American Indian from federally recognized Tribes. The opportunity is also open to qualifying 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education), certain Native American tribal organizations that are not tribal governments, and faith-based or community organizations as long as they meet the stated eligibility rules. Individuals and foreign entities are explicitly not eligible.
A key competitive eligibility condition is that applicants generally must not already have a current CCDF formula grant or be a direct recipient of CCDF funds from the federal government. In addition, the proposal should focus on serving children who are not already receiving CCDF-funded child care through other CCDF grantees. In other words, the funding is meant to reach children and communities not currently covered by existing CCDF funding streams, rather than duplicating services already financed elsewhere.
On the service side, the announcement reiterates standard CCDF eligibility rules for families and children receiving subsidized care. To receive CCDF-funded child care services, a child must be under age 13 and must live with a family whose income is at or below 85 percent of the State Median Income (or Tribal Median Income, as applicable) for a family of the same size. In addition, parents generally must be working, enrolled in job training, or participating in an educational program, or the child must be receiving or need to receive protective services. Applicants must design their program around these eligibility standards and show how they will determine eligibility and deliver services accordingly.
Although construction and major renovation of child care facilities can be allowable under CCDF, the announcement makes it clear that the primary intent of these grants is operating child care programs, not building projects. Applicants are required to reserve adequate funding each budget year for direct child care services and to show that requested funds are reasonable relative to the number of eligible children they plan to serve. If an awardee wants to use grant funds for construction or major renovation, they cannot spend those funds automatically; they must first apply for and receive separate approval from HHS through an additional application process after the grant is awarded.
Program administration and compliance expectations track the broader CCDF framework. Grantees funded under this opportunity must comply with the same requirements that apply to Tribal formula grant recipients under CCDF, and, unless otherwise noted, the governing regulations are 45 CFR Parts 98 and 99. Applicants are also required to include a statement committing to comply with the applicable assurances listed in 45 CFR 98.15, which are the standard CCDF assurances tied to program integrity and proper administration.
For application preparation, the announcement directs applicants to consult the CCDF Tribal Plan Preprint (TPP), which functions as a guide for planning and describing how the program will meet CCDF requirements. It also points to additional technical resources hosted through the National Child Care Information and Technical Assistance Center (NCCIC) tribal resources page. Finally, the notice provides a support contact for applicants who have trouble accessing the full announcement: the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the Native Hawaiian and American Indian Non profit Organization Child Care Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2010-ACF-OFA-YN-0027). It is a discretionary grant program from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), using Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) dollars.
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The core goal is to expand the availability, affordability, and quality of child care in locations that have been underserved or where there are clear unmet needs. The solicitation emphasizes programs that reflect the needs and circumstances of the children and families served, including being culturally appropriate, accessible, and responsive to local community realities.
Who is the program intended to serve?
The opportunity specifically targets services for Native Hawaiian youth and American Indian youth from federally recognized Indian Tribes, with an expectation that services are designed around the community being served.
How many awards are expected under this opportunity?
The announcement anticipates up to two awards.
Is there a specific focus for each of the anticipated awards?
Yes. Awards are expected to be limited to as many as two grants: one focused on serving Native Hawaiian youth, and one serving Native Hawaiian and/or American Indian youth from federally recognized Tribes.
How much funding is available in total?
The estimated total funding amount listed in the announcement is $2,000,000.
What is the expected award size per grant?
Individual awards are expected to range from an award floor of $500,000 to an award ceiling of $1,000,000.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 25, 2010.
What is the application deadline, and was it changed?
Yes, there was a due-date change. The original closing date of July 26, 2010 was extended to July 28, 2010.
What time are electronic applications due on the closing date?
Electronic applications submitted through Grants.gov are due by 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date (July 28, 2010).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to certain non-governmental nonprofit entities (not federally recognized tribal governments). Eligible applicants include:
- Private nonprofit organizations that serve the interests of Native Hawaiians and are recognized by the Governor of Hawaii for planning, conducting, or administering programs for the benefit of Native Hawaiians; and/or
- Private nonprofit Indian organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments) established to serve youth who are Native Hawaiian and/or American Indian from federally recognized Tribes.
The opportunity is also open to qualifying 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education), certain Native American tribal organizations that are not tribal governments, and faith-based or community organizations as long as they meet the stated eligibility rules.
Are federally recognized tribal governments eligible applicants?
No. The eligibility description explicitly limits applicants to non-governmental nonprofit entities and notes that eligible private nonprofit Indian organizations are those other than federally recognized tribal governments.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. Individuals are explicitly not eligible.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are explicitly not eligible.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed. That means applicants are not required to provide a non-federal match as a condition of funding, but they still need to submit a credible and well-justified budget.
Is there a restriction related to already receiving CCDF funds?
Yes. A key competitive eligibility condition is that applicants generally must not already have a current CCDF formula grant or be a direct recipient of CCDF funds from the federal government.
Does the proposal need to avoid duplicating existing CCDF-funded services?
Yes. The proposal should focus on serving children who are not already receiving CCDF-funded child care through other CCDF grantees. The intent is to reach children and communities not currently covered by existing CCDF funding streams, rather than duplicating services already financed elsewhere.
What child eligibility rules apply for families receiving CCDF-funded child care through this grant?
The announcement reiterates standard CCDF eligibility rules. To receive CCDF-funded child care services, a child must be under age 13 and must live with a family whose income is at or below 85 percent of the State Median Income (or Tribal Median Income, as applicable) for a family of the same size.
What parent activity requirements apply under the CCDF rules described in the announcement?
Parents generally must be working, enrolled in job training, or participating in an educational program, or the child must be receiving or need to receive protective services.
Do applicants need to explain how they will determine eligibility and deliver services?
Yes. Applicants must design their program around the stated CCDF eligibility standards and show how they will determine eligibility and deliver services accordingly.
Is construction or major renovation of child care facilities allowed?
Construction and major renovation can be allowable under CCDF, but the announcement emphasizes that the primary intent of these grants is operating child care programs, not building projects.
Can a grantee spend grant funds on construction or major renovation without additional steps?
No. If an awardee wants to use grant funds for construction or major renovation, they must apply for and receive separate approval from HHS through an additional application process after the grant is awarded.
Does the budget need to prioritize direct child care services?
Yes. Applicants are required to reserve adequate funding each budget year for direct child care services and must show that requested funds are reasonable relative to the number of eligible children they plan to serve.
What regulations and requirements govern program administration and compliance?
Grantees must comply with the same requirements that apply to Tribal formula grant recipients under CCDF. Unless otherwise noted, the governing regulations are 45 CFR Parts 98 and 99.
Are applicants required to commit to specific CCDF assurances?
Yes. Applicants are required to include a statement committing to comply with the applicable assurances listed in 45 CFR 98.15.
What planning guide does the announcement direct applicants to use?
Applicants are directed to consult the CCDF Tribal Plan Preprint (TPP), which functions as a guide for planning and describing how the program will meet CCDF requirements.
Where can applicants find additional technical resources mentioned in the announcement?
The announcement points to technical resources hosted through the National Child Care Information and Technical Assistance Center (NCCIC) tribal resources page.
Who should applicants contact if they have trouble accessing the full announcement?
The notice provides the ACF Applications Help Desk email for support: appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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