Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2011 ACF ANA NA 0143
Apply for HHS 2011 ACF ANA NA 0143
- The Administration for Children and Families ANA in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Social and Economic Development Strategies SEDS" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.612 Native American Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 9, 2013 and posted on Jan 31, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 6, 2013 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 $4,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $400,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) 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) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- Non profit organizations representing American Indian tribes, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Native American Pacific Islanders, including American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands are eligible applicants under this announcement. A full listing of eligible entities under this announcement will be published in the funding opportunity announcement. 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 Social and Economic Development Strategies (SEDS) grant is a discretionary funding opportunity from the Administration for Native Americans (ANA), which sits within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at HHS. For FY 2013, ANA is making funds available for new, community-based projects that strengthen children, families, and communities by supporting locally driven efforts led by tribes, village governments, and Native community organizations. The broader purpose of SEDS is to help Native communities advance self-determination and long-term well-being, with an emphasis on remaining culturally and linguistically vibrant while also building greater economic self-sufficiency and overall community health.
This announcement also contains important administrative updates for applicants. The application package was corrected to include the proper Project Abstract Summary form (OMB Number 0980-0204). Applicants who previously downloaded the package before May 9, 2013, and received the incorrect abstract form (OMB Number 4040-0003), are instructed to download a new application package to avoid validation errors during electronic submission. In addition, the Funding Opportunity Announcement was modified and reposted for application submission, with proposed changes referenced in a Federal Register Notice of Public Comment dated February 26, 2013. The application deadline was updated as well: applications must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on June 6, 2013.
Funding details show an estimated total of $4,500,000 available, with about 20 expected awards. Individual awards range from a floor of $50,000 to a ceiling of $400,000. The program is listed under CFDA 93.612 (Native American Programs) and is categorized under income security and social services. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants should plan to contribute non-federal resources toward the project as specified in the full FOA.
Eligible applicants include federally recognized tribal governments, other Native American tribal organizations (including those other than federally recognized tribal governments), and nonprofit organizations including those with 501(c)(3) IRS status (excluding institutions of higher education under that particular eligibility line). The eligibility language also makes clear that nonprofit organizations representing American Indian tribes, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Native American Pacific Islanders are eligible, including applicants serving American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Faith-based and community organizations may apply as long as they meet the stated eligibility requirements. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply or receive awards under this opportunity.
SEDS is intended to serve Native American communities broadly defined as American Indian tribes (federally recognized and non-federally recognized), Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Native American Pacific Islanders, and ANA also supports tribal and Native-led organizations that serve these populations. Applicants who need help accessing the announcement or submitting an application are directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov, and the full opportunity materials are available through the ACF grants posting associated with Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2011-ACF-ANA-NA-0143.
SEDS Grant (ANA/ACF/HHS) Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Social and Economic Development Strategies (SEDS) grant?
SEDS is a discretionary funding opportunity offered by the Administration for Native Americans (ANA). ANA is part of the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). For FY 2013, the funding supports new, community-based projects designed to strengthen children, families, and communities through locally driven efforts led by tribes, village governments, and Native community organizations.
What is the overall purpose of SEDS?
The broader purpose of SEDS is to help Native communities advance self-determination and long-term well-being. The opportunity emphasizes remaining culturally and linguistically vibrant while also building greater economic self-sufficiency and overall community health.
Which federal office administers this opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by the Administration for Native Americans (ANA), which sits within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at HHS.
What type of projects are being funded for FY 2013?
For FY 2013, ANA is making funds available for new, community-based projects that support locally driven efforts led by tribes, village governments, and Native community organizations, with the goal of strengthening children, families, and communities.
How much total funding is expected to be available?
The estimated total funding available is $4,500,000.
How many awards are expected?
Approximately 20 awards are expected.
What is the minimum and maximum award amount?
Individual awards have a funding floor of $50,000 and a ceiling of $400,000.
What is the CFDA number and program listing for this grant?
The program is listed under CFDA 93.612 (Native American Programs) and is categorized under income security and social services.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required. Applicants should plan to contribute non-federal resources toward the project, as specified in the full Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Other Native American tribal organizations (including those other than federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofit organizations, including those with 501(c)(3) IRS status (excluding institutions of higher education under that particular eligibility line)
Are faith-based organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. Faith-based and community organizations may apply as long as they meet the stated eligibility requirements.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. Individuals are not eligible to apply for or receive awards under this opportunity.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible to apply for or receive awards under this opportunity.
Are sole proprietorships eligible to apply?
No. Sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply for or receive awards under this opportunity.
Which communities are intended to be served by SEDS?
SEDS is intended to serve Native American communities broadly defined as American Indian tribes (federally recognized and non-federally recognized), Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Native American Pacific Islanders. ANA also supports tribal and Native-led organizations that serve these populations.
Does eligibility include organizations serving U.S. territories?
Yes. The eligibility language includes applicants serving American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
What is the application deadline?
Applications must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on June 6, 2013.
How must the application be submitted?
The deadline language specifies that applications must be submitted electronically.
What administrative update affects the Project Abstract Summary form?
The application package was corrected to include the proper Project Abstract Summary form with OMB Number 0980-0204.
What should applicants do if they downloaded the application package before May 9, 2013?
Applicants who downloaded the package before May 9, 2013 and received the incorrect abstract form (OMB Number 4040-0003) are instructed to download a new application package to avoid validation errors during electronic submission.
Why was the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) modified and reposted?
The FOA was modified and reposted for application submission, with proposed changes referenced in a Federal Register Notice of Public Comment dated February 26, 2013.
Where can applicants find the full opportunity materials?
The full opportunity materials are available through the ACF grants posting associated with Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2011-ACF-ANA-NA-0143.
Where can applicants get help with accessing the announcement or submitting an application?
Applicants who need help accessing the announcement or submitting an application are directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
What are the key themes emphasized by this opportunity?
The opportunity emphasizes locally driven development, self-determination, long-term well-being, cultural and linguistic vibrancy, economic self-sufficiency, and overall community health, with a focus on strengthening children, families, and communities.
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