Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2012 ACF ADD DN 0277
Apply for HHS 2012 ACF ADD DN 0277
- 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 Training and Technical Assistance for State Councils on 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 Jun 21, 2012 and posted on May 23, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 23, 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 $575,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $575,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Special district governments City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having 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 Training and Technical Assistance for State Councils on Developmental Disabilities grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2012 ACF ADD DN 0277) is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD). Its core goal is to strengthen the nationwide network of State Councils on Developmental Disabilities by improving how well they perform, how consistently they meet statutory requirements, and how effectively they achieve outcomes tied to their mission. In practical terms, the funded recipient is expected to function as a national training and technical assistance (T/TA) provider that helps State Councils operate more effectively and solve recurring challenges with better tools, clearer guidance, and shared learning.
The project focuses on delivering targeted T/TA that may be specific to particular program requirements or “cross-cutting,” meaning it addresses common needs across many or all State Councils. The opportunity anticipates that the grantee will identify and carry out initiatives that directly support measurable improvements in Council operations and performance. Rather than offering generic assistance, the approach described emphasizes tailoring support to real-world operational issues faced by Councils and grounding assistance in the program’s mission, goals, and intended outcomes.
A key feature of the announced approach is its emphasis on listening and responsiveness. The T/TA strategy is expected to include structured input from end users such as State Council Directors and Council members, so that assistance reflects what Councils actually need to do their work. It also calls for coordination with ADD, including seeking input and clarification from the federal program office to ensure that guidance aligns with federal expectations and statutory requirements. In addition, the grantee is expected to connect Councils to useful resources, provide high-quality learning opportunities that translate into concrete program improvements, and build a shared “body of knowledge” that can strengthen problem-solving across the entire Council network over time. Put simply, the project is designed not only to help individual Councils address immediate issues, but also to improve collective capacity and consistency nationwide.
Funding for this opportunity is fixed at an estimated total of $575,000, with an award ceiling and floor both set at $575,000, and ACF expects to make one award. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The program is listed under CFDA 93.631, Developmental Disabilities Projects of National Significance, and the funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services. Because the award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, applicants should expect substantial federal involvement compared to a standard grant, typically meaning closer collaboration with ACF/ADD on priorities, deliverables, and implementation.
Eligibility is broad and includes various levels of government (state, county, city/township, special district), federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations, public and private institutions of higher education, independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (with the noted exception language for institutions of higher education). Faith-based and community organizations may apply if they meet the eligibility requirements. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are explicitly ineligible.
Timing details are also spelled out. The opportunity was posted May 23, 2012, with a creation date of June 21, 2012, and it was later modified specifically to change the application due date by one day, from July 22, 2012 to July 23, 2012. Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The archive date is listed as August 22, 2012, indicating the opportunity is no longer active.
For access and applicant support, the announcement points to an additional information link hosted by ACF and provides the ACF Applications Help Desk contact (appsupport@acf.hhs.gov) for technical difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the official name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Projects of National Significance Training and Technical Assistance for State Councils on Developmental Disabilities."
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS 2012 ACF ADD DN 0277.
3) Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD).
4) What type of funding instrument is this?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement.
5) What does it mean that this award is a cooperative agreement?
Because the mechanism is a cooperative agreement, applicants should expect substantial federal involvement compared to a standard grant, typically meaning closer collaboration with ACF/ADD on priorities, deliverables, and implementation.
6) What is the core goal of this project?
The core goal is to strengthen the nationwide network of State Councils on Developmental Disabilities by improving performance, increasing consistency in meeting statutory requirements, and improving outcomes tied to the Councils' mission.
7) What is the funded recipient expected to do?
The funded recipient is expected to function as a national training and technical assistance (T/TA) provider that helps State Councils operate more effectively and address recurring challenges with better tools, clearer guidance, and shared learning.
8) Who are the primary end users of the training and technical assistance?
The T/TA is intended to support State Councils on Developmental Disabilities, with structured input expected from end users such as State Council Directors and Council members.
9) What kinds of training and technical assistance are expected?
The project focuses on delivering targeted T/TA that may be specific to particular program requirements or "cross-cutting," meaning it addresses common needs across many or all State Councils.
10) Is the assistance intended to be generic or tailored?
The approach emphasizes tailoring support to real-world operational issues faced by Councils and grounding assistance in the program's mission, goals, and intended outcomes, rather than providing generic assistance.
11) What does "cross-cutting" technical assistance mean in this announcement?
"Cross-cutting" refers to training and technical assistance that addresses common needs across many or all State Councils on Developmental Disabilities.
12) How should the grantee decide what initiatives to carry out?
The opportunity anticipates that the grantee will identify and carry out initiatives that directly support measurable improvements in Council operations and performance, informed by structured input from end users and coordination with ADD.
13) What is the expected approach to listening and responsiveness?
The T/TA strategy is expected to include structured input from end users (such as Council Directors and members) so assistance reflects what Councils actually need to do their work.
14) How is the grantee expected to work with ADD?
The grantee is expected to coordinate with ADD, including seeking input and clarification from the federal program office to ensure guidance aligns with federal expectations and statutory requirements.
15) Beyond trainings, what else is the project expected to provide?
The grantee is expected to connect Councils to useful resources, provide high-quality learning opportunities that translate into concrete program improvements, and build a shared body of knowledge that strengthens problem-solving across the Council network over time.
16) Is the project intended to help only individual Councils or the entire network?
The project is designed to help individual Councils address immediate issues while also improving collective capacity and consistency nationwide.
17) What is the total amount of funding available?
The estimated total funding is $575,000.
18) What are the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor are $575,000.
19) How many awards does ACF expect to make?
ACF expects to make one award.
20) Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
21) What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is listed under CFDA 93.631, Developmental Disabilities Projects of National Significance.
22) What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
23) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes various levels of government (state, county, city/township, special district), federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations, public and private institutions of higher education, independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and nonprofit organizations with and without 501(c)(3) status (with the noted exception language for institutions of higher education). Faith-based and community organizations may apply if they meet the eligibility requirements.
24) Are nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status eligible?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status are listed as eligible (with the noted exception language for institutions of higher education).
25) Can faith-based organizations apply?
Yes. Faith-based and community organizations may apply if they meet the eligibility requirements.
26) Who is not eligible to apply?
Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are explicitly ineligible.
27) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 23, 2012.
28) What is the creation date listed for the opportunity?
The creation date is June 21, 2012.
29) Was the announcement modified after it was posted?
Yes. It was modified to change the application due date by one day, from July 22, 2012 to July 23, 2012.
30) What was the application due date and time?
Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on July 23, 2012.
31) What does the archive date mean, and what is the archive date for this opportunity?
The archive date indicates the opportunity is no longer active. The archive date listed is August 22, 2012.
32) How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically by the stated deadline.
33) Where does the announcement point applicants for additional information?
The announcement points to an additional information link hosted by ACF.
34) Who do applicants contact if they have technical trouble accessing the full announcement electronically?
Applicants are directed to contact the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov for technical difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically.
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