Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2016 ACF OCC YN 1120
Apply for HHS 2016 ACF OCC YN 1120
- The HHS-ACF-OCC 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.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 21, 2016 and posted on Apr 21, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 22, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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: 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).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Native Hawaiian and American Indian Non-Profit Organization Child Care Grants opportunity (HHS 2016 ACF OCC YN 1120) is a discretionary grant program funded through the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) and administered by HHS, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care (HHS-ACF-OCC). Its core purpose is to expand the availability, affordability, and quality of child care in places that have historically been underserved or where families still face clear gaps in child care access. The intent is practical and service-focused: these awards are meant to help organizations run and strengthen child care programs, not simply build facilities.
Funding is offered for up to two awards total, with an expected two grants being made. One grant is intended to serve Native Hawaiian youth, and the other is intended to serve Native Hawaiian youth and/or American Indian youth from Federally recognized Indian Tribes. The maximum award amount listed is $1,000,000 (award ceiling), and the project period is 36 months structured as three separate 12-month budget periods. Applicants are expected to budget and operate across those annual increments while working toward longer-term program outcomes over the full three-year project.
The services supported by these grants are aimed at children who meet CCDF eligibility rules. Children served must be under age 13, must live with a family whose income is no more than 85 percent of the State Median Income (or Tribal Median Income) for a family of the same size, and must have parents who are working, enrolled in job training, or participating in an educational program. Eligibility can also include situations where a child is receiving or needs to receive protective services. In other words, the program is designed to reduce barriers to stable child care for working families and families building skills, while also supporting child welfare-related needs when applicable.
A key requirement is that applicants must set aside adequate funding each year for direct child care services and must be able to justify that the amount requested makes sense for the number of eligible children they plan to serve. This emphasizes that the grant is meant to translate into actual child care slots and service delivery, rather than being dominated by administrative costs or one-time capital expenses. While construction and major renovation of child care facilities can be allowable under CCDF, the opportunity makes it clear that these grants are designed primarily for operating child care programs. Importantly, even if a grantee plans facility work, grant funds cannot be used for construction or major renovation unless and until the organization completes a separate application process and receives explicit approval from HHS after the grant is awarded.
On compliance and administration, grantees funded under this opportunity must follow the same requirements that apply to Tribal CCDF formula grantees. Unless the notice specifies otherwise, the governing regulations are found at 45 CFR Parts 98 and 99, which cover CCDF program rules and related requirements. To help applicants prepare, HHS points applicants to the CCDF Tribal Plan Preprint (available through the Office of Child Care website), which functions as a planning and documentation framework for how services will be delivered, how eligibility and payments will be handled, and how program quality and accountability expectations will be met.
Eligibility to apply includes Native American tribal organizations other than Federally recognized tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), along with other entities as clarified in the full eligibility instructions. The opportunity was posted April 21, 2016, with a closing date of June 22, 2016, and is categorized under Income Security and Social Services (CFDA 93.575). Overall, the grant is structured to help community-based and tribal-serving nonprofits directly expand child care access and improve quality for eligible Native Hawaiian and American Indian children in areas where child care options have been limited or insufficient.
Native Hawaiian and American Indian Non-Profit Organization Child Care Grants (HHS 2016 ACF OCC YN 1120) - FAQs
What is this grant opportunity?
The Native Hawaiian and American Indian Non-Profit Organization Child Care Grants (HHS 2016 ACF OCC YN 1120) is a discretionary grant opportunity funded through the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) and administered by HHS, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Child Care (OCC).
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The core purpose is to expand the availability, affordability, and quality of child care in locations that have historically been underserved or where families still face clear gaps in access to child care.
Is the grant intended for building new child care facilities?
No. The intent is practical and service-focused. The awards are meant to help organizations operate and strengthen child care programs, not simply build facilities.
How many awards are expected to be made?
Up to two awards are expected, with two grants anticipated in total.
Who is each grant intended to serve?
One grant is intended to serve Native Hawaiian youth. The other grant is intended to serve Native Hawaiian youth and/or American Indian youth from Federally recognized Indian Tribes.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $1,000,000.
How long is the project period?
The project period is 36 months.
How is the budget period structured within the 36-month project?
The 36-month project is structured as three separate 12-month budget periods. Applicants are expected to budget and operate across those annual increments while working toward longer-term outcomes over the full three years.
Who can be served with grant-funded child care services?
Services supported by these grants are aimed at children who meet CCDF eligibility rules.
What are the child eligibility requirements under CCDF for this grant?
Children served must be under age 13, must live with a family whose income is no more than 85 percent of the State Median Income (or Tribal Median Income) for a family of the same size, and must have parents who are working, enrolled in job training, or participating in an educational program.
Does CCDF eligibility include protective services situations?
Yes. Eligibility can also include situations where a child is receiving or needs to receive protective services.
What is the practical focus of the services supported by this grant?
The program is designed to reduce barriers to stable child care for working families and families building skills, while also supporting child welfare-related needs when applicable.
Are grantees required to fund direct child care services each year?
Yes. Applicants must set aside adequate funding each year for direct child care services.
Do applicants need to justify their requested funding level?
Yes. Applicants must be able to justify that the amount requested is reasonable for the number of eligible children they plan to serve.
Does the opportunity emphasize services over administrative spending?
Yes. The opportunity emphasizes that funding should translate into actual child care slots and service delivery, rather than being dominated by administrative costs or one-time capital expenses.
Is construction or major renovation allowed under this opportunity?
Construction and major renovation of child care facilities can be allowable under CCDF, but this opportunity makes clear that these grants are designed primarily for operating child care programs.
Can grant funds be used immediately for construction or major renovation?
No. Even if a grantee plans facility work, grant funds cannot be used for construction or major renovation unless and until the organization completes a separate application process and receives explicit approval from HHS after the grant is awarded.
What compliance requirements apply to grantees?
Grantees funded under this opportunity must follow the same requirements that apply to Tribal CCDF formula grantees.
What regulations govern this program unless otherwise specified?
Unless the notice specifies otherwise, the governing regulations are found at 45 CFR Parts 98 and 99, which cover CCDF program rules and related requirements.
What planning or documentation framework does HHS reference for applicants?
HHS points applicants to the CCDF Tribal Plan Preprint (available through the Office of Child Care website) as a planning and documentation framework for how services will be delivered, how eligibility and payments will be handled, and how program quality and accountability expectations will be met.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes Native American tribal organizations other than Federally recognized tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), along with other entities as clarified in the full eligibility instructions.
Are institutions of higher education eligible as 501(c)(3) applicants?
No. The eligibility description specifically excludes institutions of higher education.
Which federal agencies administer this opportunity?
This opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Child Care (OCC) (HHS-ACF-OCC).
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on April 21, 2016, and the closing date was June 22, 2016.
What CFDA program is associated with this funding?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 93.575.
What category is this grant listed under?
The opportunity is categorized under Income Security and Social Services.
What is the overall intent of the grant for communities?
Overall, the grant is structured to help community-based and tribal-serving nonprofits directly expand child care access and improve quality for eligible Native Hawaiian and American Indian children in areas where child care options have been limited or insufficient.
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