Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2009 ACF ADD DN 0047
Apply for HHS 2009 ACF ADD DN 0047
- 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 Family Support 360 for Military Families" 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 Apr 28, 2009 and posted on Apr 28, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 26, 2009 See link to full announcement for details. IMPORTANT NOTE Applications submitted electronically via Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 430 p.m., eastern time, on the due date referenced above.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,000,000.00 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 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments 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 Independent school districts County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
- A letter from the Commander of the military installation within the United States must accompany the application. If the Commanders letter does not accompany the application, it will not be reviewed and ranked for funding consideration. The letter must contain a statement indicating that, if funded, the applicant would have access to military families and collaborate with the Exceptional Family Member Program Coordinator or another individual designated by the installation Commander. Each applicant may elect to include military families that are returning to the U.S. from foreign duty stations. Faith based and community organizations are eligible to apply. Foreign entities are not eligible under this announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
Projects of National Significance: Family Support 360 for Military Families (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2009-ACF-ADD-DN-0047) is a FY 2009 discretionary grant opportunity from the Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The program makes funding available to plan and implement up to five Family Support 360 Centers that are designed to strengthen and support military-connected families who have children or other family members with developmental disabilities. The intent is to create coordinated, family-centered hubs that help families navigate services more effectively and reduce the gaps that often occur when supports are fragmented across multiple systems.
The opportunity is grounded in the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-402; 42 U.S.C. 15081(2)), which authorizes ADD to support policies and activities that promote self-determination, independence, productivity, and full community integration and inclusion for individuals with developmental disabilities, with strong involvement from families, guardians, advocates, and communities. A central premise behind the Family Support 360 model is that even though many programs exist across health, education, employment, and social services, families frequently experience those programs as siloed and difficult to coordinate. Many systems are set up to address one primary need at a time and often focus on the individual rather than the individual in the context of the family. For military families, those challenges are compounded because they may have to navigate both civilian and military systems, and they may also face frequent relocations, transitions between duty stations, and shifting eligibility rules and points of contact.
Family Support 360 Centers are framed as a practical strategy to empower and strengthen families by improving responsiveness to family needs and helping families connect to the right mix of supports without duplication or wasted effort. The program emphasizes coordination and collaboration, including stronger public-private partnerships, smarter use of resources, and reduced duplication across agencies and providers. While the full program announcement would define the specific required activities and special initiatives, the overall thrust is the creation of a comprehensive, family-driven approach that helps military families access and align supports across systems, including collaboration with the military installation's Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) infrastructure or other installation-designated contacts.
The total estimated funding for this announcement is $1,000,000, with an expectation of five awards. Each award is set at $200,000 (both the award ceiling and award floor are $200,000), indicating uniform grant sizes for the selected projects. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants are expected to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the rules described in the full announcement. The assistance listing for the program is CFDA 93.631, Developmental Disabilities Projects of National Significance, and the activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
A wide range of applicants are eligible, including state, county, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, federally recognized tribal governments, and other tribal organizations, as well as public and private institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education). Faith-based and community organizations are explicitly eligible. Foreign entities are not eligible under this announcement.
A key eligibility condition is military installation coordination. Every application must include a letter from the Commander of a military installation within the United States. This letter is not optional: if it is missing, the application will not be reviewed or ranked for funding. The letter must state that, if funded, the applicant will have access to military families and will collaborate with the Exceptional Family Member Program Coordinator or another individual designated by the installation Commander. Applicants may also choose to include military families who are returning to the United States from foreign duty stations, which recognizes the additional transition burdens often associated with overseas assignments.
The opportunity was posted on April 28, 2009, with an original (and current) closing date of June 26, 2009, and an archive date of July 26, 2009. For applications submitted through Grants.gov, the deadline is no later than 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date, which is a strict cutoff highlighted in the notice. The official announcement and details were provided through an ACF link (http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2009-ACF-ADD-DN-0047.html). For technical trouble accessing the announcement, the contact point listed is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Overall, this grant opportunity focuses on building a small number of demonstration-style Family Support 360 Centers that can better integrate civilian and military supports, prioritize family-centered planning, and create more coordinated and efficient pathways to services for military families impacted by developmental disabilities, while reinforcing broader national goals of inclusion, independence, and self-determination.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is titled Projects of National Significance: Family Support 360 for Military Families.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2009-ACF-ADD-DN-0047.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This is a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) opportunity offered through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), specifically the Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD).
What fiscal year does this grant relate to?
This is an FY 2009 discretionary grant opportunity.
What is the purpose of the Family Support 360 for Military Families program?
The program is intended to fund the planning and implementation of up to five Family Support 360 Centers designed to strengthen and support military-connected families who have children or other family members with developmental disabilities.
What is a Family Support 360 Center in this opportunity?
Based on the description provided, Family Support 360 Centers are meant to function as coordinated, family-centered hubs that help military families navigate services more effectively and reduce gaps that occur when supports are fragmented across multiple systems.
Why is this program focused on coordination across systems?
The opportunity is based on the idea that, although programs exist across health, education, employment, and social services, families often experience those services as siloed and difficult to coordinate. The Family Support 360 model aims to improve alignment, reduce duplication, and make supports easier to access and manage.
What makes service navigation especially challenging for military families?
The notice highlights that military families may need to navigate both civilian and military systems, and they may also face frequent relocations, transitions between duty stations, and changing eligibility rules and points of contact.
What law or authority is this grant grounded in?
The opportunity is grounded in the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-402; 42 U.S.C. 15081(2)).
What broad outcomes or values does the underlying law emphasize?
The description emphasizes promoting self-determination, independence, productivity, and full community integration and inclusion for individuals with developmental disabilities, with strong involvement from families, guardians, advocates, and communities.
How many awards are expected?
The announcement indicates an expectation of five awards.
What is the total estimated funding available under this announcement?
The total estimated funding is $1,000,000.
How much is each individual award?
Each award is set at $200,000.
Is there an award ceiling or floor?
Yes. The award ceiling is $200,000 and the award floor is $200,000, meaning award sizes are uniform for selected projects.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity states that a cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants are expected to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the rules in the full announcement.
What is the CFDA (Assistance Listing) number for this program?
The Assistance Listing (CFDA) number is 93.631, Developmental Disabilities Projects of National Significance.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
Who is eligible to apply?
The notice lists a broad range of eligible applicants, including:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Other tribal organizations
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education)
- Faith-based organizations
- Community organizations
Are faith-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Faith-based organizations are explicitly listed as eligible.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. The announcement states that foreign entities are not eligible.
Is coordination with a military installation required?
Yes. Military installation coordination is a key eligibility condition.
Is a letter from a military installation Commander required?
Yes. Every application must include a letter from the Commander of a military installation within the United States.
What happens if the Commander letter is missing?
If the letter is missing, the application will not be reviewed or ranked for funding.
What must the Commander letter say?
The letter must state that, if funded, the applicant will have access to military families and will collaborate with the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Coordinator or another individual designated by the installation Commander.
Does the program mention EFMP involvement?
Yes. The opportunity specifically references collaboration with the installation's Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) infrastructure or other installation-designated contacts.
Can the project include military families returning from overseas duty stations?
Yes. Applicants may choose to include military families who are returning to the United States from foreign duty stations.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 28, 2009.
What is the application closing date?
The closing date listed is June 26, 2009.
What is the archive date?
The archive date is July 26, 2009.
What is the Grants.gov submission deadline time?
For applications submitted through Grants.gov, the deadline is no later than 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date, and the notice describes this as a strict cutoff.
Where can applicants find the official announcement link?
The official announcement and details were provided through ACF at: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2009-ACF-ADD-DN-0047.html
Who should be contacted for technical trouble accessing the announcement?
The listed contact for technical trouble accessing the announcement is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
What is the overall goal of the projects funded under this opportunity?
The overall focus is to build a small number of demonstration-style Family Support 360 Centers that better integrate civilian and military supports, prioritize family-centered planning, and create more coordinated pathways to services for military families impacted by developmental disabilities.
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