Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2012 ACF ANA NG 0278
Apply for HHS 2012 ACF ANA NG 0278
- 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 Tribal Governance SEDS TG" 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 Apr 20, 2012 and posted on Apr 19, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 18, 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 $2,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $375,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 11 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- A full listing of eligible entities 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 - Tribal Governance (SEDS TG) grant is a discretionary funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Administration for Native Americans (ANA). The program is built around the idea that the well-being of Native American children and families is directly tied to tribal sovereignty. In practical terms, the grant is meant to help tribes and tribal organizations strengthen governance in ways that protect and improve the health, safety, stability, and long-term prospects of children and families, using approaches that are culturally grounded and led locally rather than imposed from outside. A major theme is reinforcing the role of tribal governments as the central coordinators of partnerships and community collaborations that support children and families, while also strengthening the tribe's ability to direct its own resources and make its own decisions.
This specific Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) places its emphasis on improving the internal capacity and infrastructure of tribal governments so they can expand or improve services for children and families. That focus on "internal capacity" typically means supporting the systems that make programs work over the long term, such as planning, policy development, governance processes, administrative structures, service coordination, workforce development, data and evaluation systems, and interagency collaboration. In addition to increasing the quantity or reach of services, the FOA highlights strengthening tribal control, so that decision-making authority, priority-setting, and resource management are driven by the tribe and aligned with local needs and cultural values. Overall, the intent is not simply to fund stand-alone services, but to reinforce the governance foundation that allows a tribe to sustain and grow effective supports for children and families.
The opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2012-ACF-ANA-NG-0278 and is associated with CFDA 93.612 (Native American Programs). The funding activity category is listed as Income Security and Social Services, reflecting the program's connection to community well-being, family stability, and social support systems. The total estimated funding available under this announcement was $2,000,000, with an expectation of approximately 11 awards. Individual award amounts were projected to range from a floor of $50,000 to a ceiling of $375,000. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants were expected to contribute a portion of project resources from non-federal sources as required by the FOA.
Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments, Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments, and certain nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The announcement also notes that faith-based and community organizations may apply as long as they meet the eligibility requirements described in the FOA. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are explicitly ineligible. The FOA indicates that a complete and authoritative list of eligible entities would be provided in the full announcement.
Key timeline details show the FOA was posted on April 19, 2012, with an application due date of June 18, 2012. Applications submitted electronically were required to be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The opportunity was archived on July 18, 2012. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
SEDS Tribal Governance (SEDS TG) Grant (HHS-2012-ACF-ANA-NG-0278) - FAQs
What is the SEDS Tribal Governance (SEDS TG) grant?
The Social and Economic Development Strategies - Tribal Governance (SEDS TG) grant is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Administration for Native Americans (ANA). It is designed to strengthen tribal governance in ways that support the health, safety, stability, and long-term well-being of Native American children and families.
Which federal agency runs this program?
The program is offered by HHS through ACF, specifically administered by ANA (Administration for Native Americans).
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The main purpose is to improve the internal capacity and infrastructure of tribal governments so they can expand or improve services for children and families. The emphasis is on strengthening governance foundations (not just funding stand-alone services) so supports for children and families can be sustained and improved over time.
How does the FOA connect tribal governance to child and family well-being?
The FOA is built around the idea that the well-being of Native American children and families is directly tied to tribal sovereignty. In practical terms, the funding is intended to support culturally grounded, locally led approaches that reinforce tribal decision-making authority and strengthen the tribe's role in organizing partnerships and community collaborations for children and families.
What types of projects are emphasized under this FOA?
This announcement emphasizes projects that build internal governance capacity and infrastructure. Examples of the kinds of systems mentioned include planning, policy development, governance processes, administrative structures, service coordination, workforce development, data and evaluation systems, and interagency collaboration.
Is the goal to fund direct services, or something else?
The intent is not simply to fund stand-alone services. The FOA emphasizes reinforcing the governance foundation that allows a tribe to sustain and grow effective supports for children and families, including strengthening tribal control over decision-making, priority-setting, and resource management.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2012-ACF-ANA-NG-0278.
What CFDA program is this associated with?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 93.612 (Native American Programs).
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category listed for this FOA is Income Security and Social Services.
How much total funding was estimated to be available?
The total estimated funding available under this announcement was $2,000,000.
How many awards were expected?
Approximately 11 awards were expected under this FOA.
What was the expected range of individual award amounts?
Individual awards were projected to range from a floor of $50,000 to a ceiling of $375,000.
Was there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning applicants were expected to contribute a portion of project resources from non-federal sources as required by the FOA.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included federally recognized Native American tribal governments, Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments, and certain nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).
Can faith-based or community organizations apply?
Yes. The announcement notes that faith-based and community organizations may apply as long as they meet the eligibility requirements described in the FOA.
Who was not eligible to apply?
Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships were explicitly ineligible.
Does the FOA provide a definitive list of eligible applicants?
The announcement indicates that a complete and authoritative list of eligible entities would be provided in the full announcement.
When was the FOA posted?
The FOA was posted on April 19, 2012.
What was the application due date?
The application due date was June 18, 2012.
What time were electronic applications due?
Applications submitted electronically were required to be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
When was this opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on July 18, 2012.
What is the general approach encouraged by this program?
The FOA emphasizes culturally grounded and locally led approaches rather than solutions imposed from outside the community. It also highlights the tribal government role as a central coordinator of partnerships and collaborations that support children and families.
Who should be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
For help accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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