Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2012 ACF ADD DN 0513
Apply for HHS 2012 ACF ADD DN 0513
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Projects of National Significance Community of Practice for Supporting Competitive Integrated Employment for Individuals with I/DD" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.631 Developmental Disabilities Projects of National Significance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 22, 2012 and posted on May 11, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 20, 2012 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 $200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education 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 Private institutions of higher education County governments City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments.
- 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:
This grant opportunity, titled "Projects of National Significance: Community of Practice for Supporting Competitive Integrated Employment for Individuals with I/DD," was released by the Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). It is a discretionary cooperative agreement funded under Subtitle E of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000. The overall purpose is to strengthen state-level capacity and coordination so that more individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) achieve competitive, integrated employment outcomes, meaning real jobs in typical work settings alongside people without disabilities, with wages and advancement opportunities aligned with the broader labor market.
The core strategy behind the award is the creation and operation of a multi-state Community of Practice (CoP). The CoP is designed to bring together state consortia and key partners to develop, test, and spread effective approaches that improve employment outcomes for people with I/DD. Rather than focusing on direct services in a single location, the emphasis is on systems change: helping states align policies, improve interagency coordination, and implement practices that can be sustained and replicated. The CoP is expected to function as a structured learning and problem-solving network where states can learn from each other, compare data, identify what is working, and translate emerging knowledge into practical guidance and action.
Major activities described for the CoP include identifying emerging and promising practices across states related to competitive integrated employment, then packaging and sharing those practices so other states can adopt or adapt them. The project is also expected to establish and maintain mechanisms for data sharing and dissemination, which typically implies developing common ways to track progress, outcomes, and implementation lessons, and creating channels to circulate that information to participating states and partners. Another key element is helping states address persistent barriers to competitive integrated employment by generating ideas, solutions, and strategies that states can tailor to their own policy and service environments. In addition, the CoP is expected to provide high-quality peer-to-peer technical assistance, meaning states support one another through structured coaching, consultation, and shared troubleshooting, with the CoP acting as the facilitator and organizer of that exchange.
Interagency collaboration is a central priority. The opportunity explicitly calls for partnerships that include key state and local partners, reflecting the reality that competitive integrated employment for individuals with I/DD depends on coordinated action across multiple systems such as developmental disabilities services, vocational rehabilitation, workforce development, Medicaid-funded supports, education and transition services, and local employment providers. The FOA also highlights the importance of culturally competent information and self-determination, signaling that the CoP should support approaches that respect diverse communities and ensure individuals with I/DD have meaningful choice and control in employment planning and outcomes. The intent is not only to share information, but to promote effective and lasting systems change that increases access to integrated employment opportunities and reduces reliance on segregated or non-competitive settings.
From an administrative and funding standpoint, this opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2012-ACF-ADD-DN-0513 and is associated with CFDA 93.631 (Developmental Disabilities Projects of National Significance). A total of approximately $200,000 was available, with an expectation of one award. The award ceiling was $200,000 and the award floor was $100,000. Notably, the announcement was modified to clarify that the ceiling, floor, and average project amount are stated per budget period (not per entire project period), which affects how applicants interpret annual versus multi-year budgeting. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduces the financial burden on applicants and can make participation more feasible for nonprofits and public entities.
The application timeline was also modified. The opportunity was posted May 11, 2012, with an original closing date of July 10, 2012, but the application due date was extended to July 20, 2012. Electronic submissions were required by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The archive date listed is August 20, 2012, indicating when the opportunity was expected to be closed out in the public listing.
Eligibility covered a broad range of public and nonprofit entities, including state governments, county and city or township governments, special district governments, public and private institutions of higher education, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, independent school districts, federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations, and nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). Faith-based and community organizations were explicitly stated as eligible if they otherwise meet the requirements. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations were not eligible to apply or receive awards under this announcement.
Because this is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, applicants should expect substantial federal involvement in the project. In practice, that typically means the federal program office may collaborate on key elements such as refining priorities, participating in planning, coordinating dissemination, or shaping technical assistance approaches, with the shared goal of ensuring the CoP delivers national significance and produces outputs that states can actually use. For those needing assistance accessing or navigating the announcement, the contact listed is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Projects of National Significance: Community of Practice for Supporting Competitive Integrated Employment for Individuals with I/DD."
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity was released by the Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
What type of funding instrument is this?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement funded under Subtitle E of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000.
What is the overall purpose of the award?
The purpose is to strengthen state-level capacity and coordination so that more individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) achieve competitive, integrated employment outcomes.
What does "competitive integrated employment" mean in this opportunity?
It refers to real jobs in typical work settings alongside people without disabilities, with wages and advancement opportunities aligned with the broader labor market.
What is the core strategy or model being funded?
The core strategy is the creation and operation of a multi-state Community of Practice (CoP) that brings together state consortia and key partners to develop, test, and spread effective approaches that improve employment outcomes for people with I/DD.
Is this opportunity focused on direct services to individuals?
No. The emphasis is on systems change rather than direct services in a single location. The CoP is intended to support policy alignment, interagency coordination, and adoption of sustainable practices across states.
What is a Community of Practice (CoP) expected to do under this award?
The CoP is expected to function as a structured learning and problem-solving network where states can learn from each other, compare data, identify what is working, and translate emerging knowledge into practical guidance and action.
What major activities are described for the CoP?
Major activities include identifying emerging and promising practices across states related to competitive integrated employment, packaging and sharing those practices for adoption or adaptation, establishing mechanisms for data sharing and dissemination, helping states address persistent barriers, and providing peer-to-peer technical assistance.
What does "peer-to-peer technical assistance" mean in this context?
It means states support one another through structured coaching, consultation, and shared troubleshooting, with the CoP serving as the facilitator and organizer of that exchange.
Why is interagency collaboration emphasized?
The opportunity highlights that competitive integrated employment outcomes depend on coordinated action across multiple systems, such as developmental disabilities services, vocational rehabilitation, workforce development, Medicaid-funded supports, education and transition services, and local employment providers.
Does the opportunity mention cultural competence and self-determination?
Yes. It highlights the importance of culturally competent information and self-determination, indicating the CoP should support approaches that respect diverse communities and ensure individuals with I/DD have meaningful choice and control in employment planning and outcomes.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2012-ACF-ADD-DN-0513.
What CFDA program is associated with this funding?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 93.631 (Developmental Disabilities Projects of National Significance).
How much funding was available under this opportunity?
Approximately $200,000 was available in total.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity anticipated one award.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling was $200,000 and the award floor was $100,000.
Are the ceiling and floor amounts for the entire project period or per budget period?
The announcement was modified to clarify that the ceiling, floor, and average project amount are stated per budget period (not per entire project period).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 11, 2012.
What was the application due date?
The original closing date was July 10, 2012, but the application due date was extended to July 20, 2012.
What time were electronic applications due?
Electronic submissions were required by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
What is the archive date listed for this opportunity?
The archive date is August 20, 2012.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility included a broad range of public and nonprofit entities, including state governments, county and city or township governments, special district governments, public and private institutions of higher education, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, independent school districts, federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations, and nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).
Are faith-based or community organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based and community organizations were explicitly stated as eligible if they otherwise meet the requirements.
Who was not eligible to apply?
Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations were not eligible to apply or receive awards under this announcement.
Because this is a cooperative agreement, what should applicants expect?
Applicants should expect substantial federal involvement. This can include collaboration with the federal program office on elements such as refining priorities, participating in planning, coordinating dissemination, and shaping technical assistance approaches to ensure the project produces outputs of national significance that states can use.
What is the main intended impact of the CoP?
The intent is to promote effective and lasting systems change that increases access to integrated employment opportunities and reduces reliance on segregated or non-competitive settings.
Who can be contacted for help accessing or navigating the announcement?
The contact listed is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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