Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OCS ET 0829
Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OCS ET 0829
- The Administration for Children and Families OCS in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Performance Management System Development and Data Collection, Analysis and Reporting for the Community Services Block Grant Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.569 Community Services Block Grant.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 3, 2014 and posted on Jun 3, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 25, 2014 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 $900,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $900,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: 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) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- As prescribed by Section 678A(c)(2) of the CSBG Act, eligible applicants are CSBG eligible entities or statewide or local organizations or associations with demonstrated expertise in providing training on methods of effectively addressing the needs of low income families and communities. 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, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship for profit organizations are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and from funding under this announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity comes from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS), and it funds a single three-year cooperative agreement focused on improving how the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) program measures performance and reports results. The core purpose is to update and strengthen the CSBG performance management system so states can meet their required annual CSBG reporting obligations under Section 678E(a) of the CSBG Act. Because the CSBG Act requires every state to participate in a performance management system and to report both performance outcomes and how CSBG funds are spent, the work supported by this award is meant to keep the CSBG Network's reporting and accountability tools current, consistent, and useful for both oversight and program learning.
A major emphasis of the project is the ongoing review and update of the CSBG performance management framework, including enhancements to the Results Oriented Management and Accountability (ROMA) system. As ROMA is revised, OCS anticipates that reporting forms will need to change, new guidance will need to be issued (including Informational Memorandums), and states and local CSBG eligible entities will need practical training and technical assistance so they can implement the updated requirements smoothly. The award recipient will be responsible for developing the updated reporting forms and creating the supporting training and technical assistance materials, then delivering training across the CSBG Network over the three-year project period.
The award also supports OCS in meeting its federal accountability responsibilities, particularly its requirement to report to Congress on CSBG activities and accomplishments under Section 678E(b) of the CSBG Act. To do that, the cooperative agreement expects the recipient to help ensure data are collected in a way that is reliable and comparable, then to aggregate and analyze those data at the national level. The recipient will also assist OCS with producing the annual report to Congress, using the updated performance framework and reporting structures.
Another key element is a planned transition from current state reporting methods to a web-based data collection and reporting approach. During the three-year period, OCS intends to move toward an Online Data Collection (OLDC) process connected to the ACF GrantSolutions system. The recipient must develop a three-year transition plan that lays out how the system will shift from existing approaches to the online model. The expectation is that, in year one, states will largely maintain their current reporting approaches while the project supports the clearance of online data elements through the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Across all three years, the recipient is expected to continue providing technical assistance to grantees on submitting ROMA-related data and using that data effectively for reporting and performance management.
In addition to supporting states and OCS internally, the project includes a public transparency component. Over the project period, the recipient is expected to collaborate with OCS to create an open website that provides access for grantees and the general public to information on CSBG expenditures, activities, and results. This implies work not only on data collection mechanics, but also on presenting information in a usable, accessible way for multiple audiences.
Administratively, this was a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement instrument, reflecting that OCS expects substantial ongoing involvement with the recipient rather than a hands-off grant. The opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2014-ACF-OCS-ET-0829; CFDA 93.569) anticipated one award with total funding of $900,000 for the three-year period, with an award floor and ceiling both set at $900,000, and no cost sharing or matching requirement. It was posted June 3, 2014, and closed July 25, 2014.
Eligibility was targeted to organizations capable of delivering high-quality CSBG-focused training and technical assistance. Eligible applicants included nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), and other eligible entities as allowed under the CSBG Act. More specifically, under Section 678A(c)(2), eligible applicants include CSBG eligible entities and statewide or local organizations or associations with demonstrated expertise in providing training on effective methods to address the needs of low-income families and communities. Faith-based and community organizations meeting those requirements were explicitly eligible. Individuals, foreign entities, sole proprietorships, and for-profit organizations were not eligible and would be disqualified from competitive review. The administering agency was ACF/OCS, and applicants needing help accessing the announcement were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk (appsupport@acf.hhs.gov).
FAQs: CSBG Performance Management and Reporting Cooperative Agreement (ACF/OCS)
1) Which agency is offering this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS).
2) What is the main purpose of this cooperative agreement?
The purpose is to update and strengthen the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) performance management system so states can meet required annual CSBG reporting obligations under Section 678E(a) of the CSBG Act. The work is intended to keep the CSBG Network's reporting and accountability tools current, consistent, and useful for oversight and program learning.
3) What type of award is this?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement instrument, meaning OCS expects substantial ongoing involvement with the recipient throughout the project rather than a hands-off grant.
4) How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated one award.
5) What is the project period?
The award supports a single three-year cooperative agreement.
6) What is the total funding amount?
Total funding anticipated was $900,000 for the full three-year period.
7) What were the award floor and ceiling?
Both the award floor and the award ceiling were set at $900,000.
8) Is cost sharing or a match required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was indicated.
9) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2014-ACF-OCS-ET-0829.
10) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 93.569.
11) When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on June 3, 2014 and closed on July 25, 2014.
12) Why is CSBG performance management and reporting being updated?
The CSBG Act requires every state to participate in a performance management system and to report both performance outcomes and how CSBG funds are spent. This project is intended to ensure the CSBG Network has up-to-date, consistent tools to support required reporting and accountability.
13) What parts of the CSBG performance management framework are emphasized?
A major emphasis is ongoing review and updates to the CSBG performance management framework, including enhancements to the Results Oriented Management and Accountability (ROMA) system.
14) What changes are expected as ROMA is revised?
As ROMA is revised, OCS anticipates changes to reporting forms, the release of new guidance (including Informational Memorandums), and the need for practical training and technical assistance (T/TA) so states and local CSBG eligible entities can implement updated requirements smoothly.
15) What deliverables is the award recipient responsible for?
Based on the description, the recipient is responsible for developing updated reporting forms, creating supporting training and technical assistance materials, and delivering training across the CSBG Network over the three-year project period.
16) What role does the recipient play in federal accountability and reporting to Congress?
The recipient is expected to support OCS in meeting federal accountability responsibilities, including OCS's requirement to report to Congress on CSBG activities and accomplishments under Section 678E(b) of the CSBG Act. This includes helping ensure data are collected in ways that are reliable and comparable, and aggregating and analyzing data at the national level.
17) Does the project include producing the annual report to Congress?
Yes. The recipient will assist OCS with producing the annual report to Congress using the updated performance framework and reporting structures.
18) What is the planned shift in how states submit CSBG/ROMA-related reporting?
The project includes a planned transition from current state reporting methods to a web-based data collection and reporting approach.
19) What online system is referenced for the transition?
OCS intends to move toward an Online Data Collection (OLDC) process connected to the ACF GrantSolutions system.
20) Is a transition plan required?
Yes. The recipient must develop a three-year transition plan describing how the system will shift from existing approaches to the online model.
21) What is expected to happen in year one of the transition?
In year one, states are expected to largely maintain current reporting approaches while the project supports clearance of online data elements through the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
22) What technical assistance expectations apply across all three years?
Across all three years, the recipient is expected to continue providing technical assistance to grantees on submitting ROMA-related data and using that data effectively for reporting and performance management.
23) Does the project include a public transparency component?
Yes. Over the project period, the recipient is expected to collaborate with OCS to create an open website that provides access for grantees and the general public to information on CSBG expenditures, activities, and results.
24) What kinds of information would the public-facing website include?
The description specifies information on CSBG expenditures, activities, and results, presented in a usable and accessible way for both grantees and the general public.
25) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was targeted to organizations capable of delivering high-quality CSBG-focused training and technical assistance. Eligible applicants included nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), and other eligible entities as allowed under the CSBG Act.
26) Which CSBG Act provision is referenced for eligible applicants?
The opportunity references Section 678A(c)(2), which includes CSBG eligible entities and statewide or local organizations or associations with demonstrated expertise in providing training on effective methods to address the needs of low-income families and communities.
27) Are faith-based or community organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based and community organizations meeting the stated eligibility requirements were explicitly eligible.
28) Who is not eligible to apply?
Individuals, foreign entities, sole proprietorships, and for-profit organizations were not eligible and would be disqualified from competitive review.
29) What kind of expertise did applicants need to demonstrate?
The opportunity emphasized demonstrated expertise in providing CSBG-focused training and technical assistance, including training on effective methods to address the needs of low-income families and communities.
30) Where could applicants get help accessing the announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the announcement were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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