Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2012 ACF ADD DN 0285
Apply for HHS 2012 ACF ADD DN 0285
- 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 Data Collection on the Employment Status of People with Developmental Disabilities" 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 May 21, 2012 and posted on May 21, 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 $350,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $350,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments State governments Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Independent school districts Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- 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:
The Projects of National Significance Data Collection on the Employment Status of People with Developmental Disabilities grant opportunity was a FY 2012 discretionary funding announcement from the Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). It offered support through a cooperative agreement mechanism, meaning the federal agency expected to have substantial involvement with the recipient during the project rather than simply issuing a grant and stepping back. The opportunity was authorized under Subtitle E of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000, which is the legislative basis for Projects of National Significance that generate knowledge and tools with broad, multi-state or national value.
The central purpose of the project was to collect, analyze, and report data describing services and supports for people with developmental disabilities, with a specific emphasis on employment outcomes. The work was intended to support investigations into the employment status of individuals with developmental disabilities and related results tied to programs designed to help them obtain and keep jobs. In practical terms, the project focus was on understanding what employment looks like for this population, what kinds of supports are being used, and what outcomes those supports are producing, using data that can speak both to state-level conditions and a national picture.
A major component of the study described in the announcement was an assessment of how effective state systems are in promoting full inclusion of people with developmental disabilities through employment and other community activities. The announcement specifically referenced State Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (MRDD) agencies (terminology used at the time) and vocational rehabilitation agencies, signaling that the intended analysis would examine how these agencies contribute to employment participation and broader community inclusion. The project was also expected to assess the employment and economic status of individuals with developmental disabilities on both a state and national basis, pointing to outcomes such as whether people are employed, the nature of their employment, and economic indicators connected to work and financial well-being.
Funding for this opportunity was structured around a single award, with an expected number of awards listed as 1. The estimated total funding amount was $350,000, and both the award ceiling and award floor were also set at $350,000, indicating the agency planned a single, fixed-size cooperative agreement. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to bring non-federal funds to meet a match.
Eligibility was broad and included many types of domestic public and nonprofit entities. Eligible applicants included state governments; local governments such as county and city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; federally recognized tribal governments and other eligible tribal organizations; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; and nonprofits both with and without 501(c)(3) status (so long as they were not institutions of higher education in the categories specified). The announcement also made clear that faith-based and community organizations could apply if they met eligibility requirements. At the same time, certain applicants were explicitly not eligible, including individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships.
Administratively, the opportunity fell under CFDA 93.631, Developmental Disabilities Projects of National Significance, and was categorized within the funding activity area of Income Security and Social Services. The opportunity was posted on May 21, 2012, with an application deadline of July 20, 2012. Applications submitted electronically were required to be filed by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The announcement was archived shortly after, on July 23, 2012, reflecting that it was a time-limited competition for FY 2012 funds.
For applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement, the point of contact listed was the ACF Applications Help Desk (appsupport@acf.hhs.gov). An additional information link was provided through the ACF grants portal at the time of posting.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Projects of National Significance Data Collection on the Employment Status of People with Developmental Disabilities."
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
This was a discretionary funding announcement from the Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
What fiscal year was this funding opportunity associated with?
It was a FY 2012 discretionary funding announcement.
What type of funding mechanism was used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The award was made through a cooperative agreement mechanism, meaning the federal agency expected to have substantial involvement with the recipient during the project rather than issuing a grant with minimal federal involvement.
What is the purpose of the project described in the announcement?
The central purpose was to collect, analyze, and report data describing services and supports for people with developmental disabilities, with a specific emphasis on employment outcomes. The work was intended to support investigations into the employment status of individuals with developmental disabilities and results tied to programs designed to help them obtain and keep jobs.
What topic area or outcomes did the project focus on?
The project emphasized understanding employment for people with developmental disabilities, including what employment looks like for this population, what supports are being used, and what outcomes those supports are producing, using data that can speak to both state-level conditions and a national picture.
Did the opportunity involve evaluating state systems?
Yes. A major component was an assessment of how effective state systems are in promoting full inclusion of people with developmental disabilities through employment and other community activities.
Which state agencies were specifically referenced for analysis?
The announcement specifically referenced State Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (MRDD) agencies (terminology used at the time) and vocational rehabilitation agencies.
Was the project expected to look at both state-level and national-level data?
Yes. The project was expected to assess the employment and economic status of individuals with developmental disabilities on both a state and national basis.
What kinds of results or indicators were included in the expected assessment?
The expected assessment pointed to outcomes such as whether people are employed, the nature of their employment, and economic indicators connected to work and financial well-being.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The opportunity was structured around a single award, with the expected number of awards listed as 1.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $350,000.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor were $350,000, indicating a single, fixed-size cooperative agreement was planned.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included many types of domestic public and nonprofit entities, including: state governments; local governments (county and city or township governments); special district governments; independent school districts; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; federally recognized tribal governments and other eligible tribal organizations; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; and nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (as described in the announcement).
Could faith-based or community organizations apply?
Yes. The announcement stated that faith-based and community organizations could apply if they met eligibility requirements.
Who was not eligible to apply?
Certain applicants were explicitly not eligible, including individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity fell under CFDA 93.631, Developmental Disabilities Projects of National Significance.
What was the funding activity area/category?
The opportunity was categorized within the funding activity area of Income Security and Social Services.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 21, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was July 20, 2012.
What time were electronically submitted applications due on the deadline date?
Applications submitted electronically were required to be filed by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
When was the announcement archived?
The announcement was archived on July 23, 2012, reflecting that it was a time-limited competition for FY 2012 funds.
Where could applicants get help accessing the full announcement or with submission issues?
The point of contact listed for assistance accessing the full announcement was the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Was there an additional information link?
Yes. An additional information link was provided through the ACF grants portal at the time of posting.
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