Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OFA FK 0993
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OFA FK 0993
- The Administration for Children and Families OFA in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "New Pathways for Fathers and Families" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.086 Healthy Marriage Promotion and Responsible Fatherhood Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 8, 2015 and posted on May 8, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 7, 2015 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 $47,846,875.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 49 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Independent school districts Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments.
- Eligible applicants under this FOA are states (including state, territorial, and tribal institutions of higher education), territories, Native American tribes and tribal organizations, and public and nonprofit community entities (including religious organizations and public and private nonprofit institutions of higher education). Public Institutions of Higher Education For purposes of eligibility under this FOA, ldquopublic institutions of higher educationrdquo are defined as two year community colleges or four year colleges or universities that are (1) established by a state, territorial, or tribal government authority (2) receives funding from state appropriations (3) is legally authorized within a state to provide a program of post secondary education (4) provides an educational program for which the institution awards a bachelorrsquos degree or provides not less than a 2 year program that is acceptable for full credit toward a bachelorrsquos degree, or awards a degree that is acceptable for admission to a graduate or professional degree program and (5) is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association, or is an institution that has been granted pre accreditation status by such an agency or association. Public or Nonprofit Community Entity Under this FOA, a ldquononprofit community entityrdquo is defined as a public or private nonprofit organization that is representative of a community or a significant segment of a community, and is engaged in meeting human, educational, child welfare, family well being, personal growth and improvement, social welfare, or economic growth and mobility needs for the disadvantaged. A public or private non profit institution of higher education may be eligible to the extent that it can demonstrate that it is a nonprofit community entity, and applies as such an entity. Faith based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. Faith based organizations are encouraged to review the ACF Policy on Grants to Faith Based Organizations at http //www.acf.hhs.gov/acf policy on grants to faith based organizations. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and from funding under this announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
New Pathways for Fathers and Families (Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2015 ACF OFA FK 0993) is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Family Assistance. The program was previously published under the title Responsible Fatherhood Improving Relationships and Economic Outcomes for Fathers and Families, and it funds demonstration projects that advance "responsible fatherhood" priorities authorized under the Claims Resolution Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-291). In practice, the opportunity is aimed at supporting community-based and public-sector efforts that help fathers become more positively and consistently involved in their childrens lives, while also improving family stability and economic outcomes.
At its core, the initiative focuses on two connected goals: strengthening family relationships and improving fathers economic stability so they can better support their children. Funded projects are expected to offer services that build parenting capacity and improve parental interaction, including relationship education, communication skills, and parenting instruction. At the same time, projects are expected to address employment and income barriers by providing job training and other employment-related supports that increase the financial well-being of children and families. The FOA also emphasizes helping fathers improve relationships with spouses, partners, and or the mothers of their children, reflecting the programs broader intent to reduce conflict, promote cooperation in co-parenting, and support healthier family functioning.
ACF signals a particular interest in applicants with a proven track record serving low-income fathers and the ability to run comprehensive fatherhood programming. Competitive proposals are expected to integrate three major service areas rather than treating them as separate tracks: robust economic stability services (such as employment preparation and job placement supports), healthy marriage and relationship activities (such as relationship education and conflict management), and responsible parenting activities (such as father engagement, parenting skills development, and strengthening father-child bonds). Because these awards are framed as demonstration projects, the underlying expectation is that grantees will implement structured program models that can show measurable improvements in participants relationship and economic outcomes.
The FOA anticipated making 49 awards, with an estimated total funding level of $47,846,875. Individual awards were expected to range from $350,000 (floor) to $2,000,000 (ceiling). There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduces the barrier to entry for eligible organizations that may not have access to non-federal matching funds.
Eligibility is broad and includes state governments and territories, federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other tribal organizations, county and local governments, public housing authorities, independent school districts, special district governments, and both nonprofit organizations with and without 501(c)(3) status. Public and private nonprofit institutions of higher education may also be eligible, particularly when they meet the FOAs definition of a nonprofit community entity or otherwise fall within the stated categories. The announcement explicitly notes that faith-based and community organizations that meet eligibility requirements may apply, and it points applicants to ACF guidance on grants to faith-based organizations. Individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and would be disqualified from competitive review.
Key timing details reflect a 2015 competition cycle. The FOA was posted May 8, 2015, with an application deadline of July 7, 2015, and applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The opportunity was archived August 6, 2015. The assistance listing associated with the program is CFDA 93.086, Healthy Marriage Promotion and Responsible Fatherhood Grants, and the funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
For access issues related to the full announcement, the point of contact listed is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The FOA also provided an additional information link through the ACF grants site for the full program instructions, required forms, and submission details.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): New Pathways for Fathers and Families (HHS 2015 ACF OFA FK 0993)
1) What is the New Pathways for Fathers and Families grant opportunity?
New Pathways for Fathers and Families is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Family Assistance (OFA). It funds demonstration projects designed to advance responsible fatherhood priorities and support efforts that help fathers become more positively and consistently involved in their childrens lives while improving family stability and economic outcomes.
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS 2015 ACF OFA FK 0993.
3) Was this opportunity previously known by another name?
Yes. The program was previously published under the title Responsible Fatherhood Improving Relationships and Economic Outcomes for Fathers and Families.
4) What law authorizes the responsible fatherhood priorities supported by this FOA?
The responsible fatherhood priorities referenced in the opportunity are authorized under the Claims Resolution Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-291).
5) What are the main goals of the initiative?
The initiative centers on two connected goals: (1) strengthening family relationships and (2) improving fathers economic stability so they can better support their children.
6) What types of services are projects expected to provide?
Funded projects are expected to offer services that build parenting capacity and improve parental interaction (including relationship education, communication skills, and parenting instruction). Projects are also expected to address employment and income barriers through job training and other employment-related supports intended to increase the financial well-being of children and families.
7) Does the FOA emphasize relationships with spouses or partners?
Yes. The FOA emphasizes helping fathers improve relationships with spouses, partners, and/or the mothers of their children. This reflects an intent to reduce conflict, promote cooperation in co-parenting, and support healthier family functioning.
8) Is ACF looking for comprehensive programs or separate service tracks?
ACF indicates that competitive proposals are expected to integrate three major service areas rather than treating them as separate tracks. The three areas are economic stability services, healthy marriage and relationship activities, and responsible parenting activities.
9) What are the three major service areas applicants are expected to integrate?
The FOA describes three major service areas to be integrated: (1) robust economic stability services (such as employment preparation and job placement supports), (2) healthy marriage and relationship activities (such as relationship education and conflict management), and (3) responsible parenting activities (such as father engagement, parenting skills development, and strengthening father-child bonds).
10) What does it mean that these are "demonstration projects"?
Because awards are framed as demonstration projects, the expectation is that grantees will implement structured program models that can show measurable improvements in participants relationship and economic outcomes.
11) Does ACF express any preference for certain kinds of applicants?
ACF signals a particular interest in applicants with a proven track record serving low-income fathers and the ability to run comprehensive fatherhood programming.
12) How many awards were anticipated?
The FOA anticipated making 49 awards.
13) What was the estimated total funding level for the competition?
The estimated total funding level was $47,846,875.
14) What was the expected award size range?
Individual awards were expected to range from $350,000 (floor) to $2,000,000 (ceiling).
15) Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The FOA stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
16) Which types of entities are eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes state governments and territories, federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other tribal organizations, county and local governments, public housing authorities, independent school districts, special district governments, and nonprofit organizations with and without 501(c)(3) status. Public and private nonprofit institutions of higher education may also be eligible, particularly when they meet the FOAs definition of a nonprofit community entity or otherwise fall within the stated categories.
17) Are faith-based organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. The announcement explicitly notes that faith-based and community organizations that meet eligibility requirements may apply, and it points applicants to ACF guidance on grants to faith-based organizations.
18) Who is not eligible to apply?
Individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and would be disqualified from competitive review.
19) When was the FOA posted, and what was the application deadline?
The FOA was posted May 8, 2015. The application deadline was July 7, 2015.
20) What time were applications due on the deadline date?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
21) Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived August 6, 2015.
22) What is the CFDA (Assistance Listing) number associated with this program?
The assistance listing associated with the program is CFDA 93.086, Healthy Marriage Promotion and Responsible Fatherhood Grants.
23) What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
24) Where can applicants find full program instructions and required forms?
The FOA provided an additional information link through the ACF grants site for the full program instructions, required forms, and submission details.
25) Who should be contacted for access issues related to the full announcement?
For access issues related to the full announcement, the point of contact listed is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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