Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2014 ACF ANA NE 0779
Apply for HHS 2014 ACF ANA NE 0779
- The Administration for Children and Families ANA in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Sustainable Employment and Economic Development Strategies (SEEDS)" 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 Dec 2, 2014 and posted on Feb 14, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 4, 2015 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 $4,750,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 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 Nonprofits that do not have 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).
- Non profit organizations representing American Indians, 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 the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. Faith based organizations are encouraged to review the ACF Policy on Grants to Faith Based Organizations at http //www.acf.hhs.gov/acf policy on grants to faith based organizations. 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 Sustainable Employment and Economic Development Strategies (SEEDS) grant opportunity is a discretionary funding initiative from the Administration for Native Americans (ANA), housed within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. SEEDS was created in response to economic conditions that heightened the need for stronger employment pipelines and business creation in Native communities. The program is designed to fund community-based projects that reduce unemployment and stimulate local economies by supporting small business development and long-term job growth in the communities being served.
At its core, SEEDS advances ANA's broader goal of economic self-sufficiency for American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Native American Pacific Islanders, including communities in American Samoa. The initiative emphasizes four connected priorities: first, the creation of sustainable employment opportunities rather than short-term or temporary jobs; second, professional training and skill development that improves employability and increases earning potential; third, the creation and growth of small businesses and other entrepreneurial efforts; and fourth, a clear, intentional strategy to keep the jobs, income, and business revenues generated by the project circulating within the Native community. The underlying idea is that employment programs and business support should not only place individuals into work, but also strengthen local economic systems so families and communities see lasting financial benefits.
Funding for this opportunity (FY 2015 funds) was estimated at $4,750,000 total, with an expected 15 awards. Individual awards were projected to range from $100,000 (floor) to $500,000 (ceiling). A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources in accordance with the funding announcement's terms. The program is categorized under Income Security and Social Services, and is associated with CFDA 93.612 (Native American Programs). The funding instrument is a grant.
Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments, other tribal organizations (including those that are not federally recognized tribal governments as specified), and Native-serving nonprofit organizations. Both 501(c)(3) nonprofits (that are not institutions of higher education) and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (also not institutions of higher education) are listed as eligible categories. The eligibility description further notes that nonprofit organizations representing American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Native American Pacific Islanders, including American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, may apply, with a full list of eligible entities provided in the official funding opportunity announcement. Faith-based and community organizations are eligible as long as they meet program requirements, and they are directed to review ACF policy on grants to faith-based organizations. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are explicitly not eligible.
From an applicant's perspective, SEEDS is geared toward practical, locally grounded economic development approaches: projects that can demonstrate how they will train people for real jobs, help new or existing Native-owned businesses launch and expand, and build systems that keep economic gains local. The emphasis on sustainability signals that proposals should show how jobs and businesses will continue beyond the grant period, how participants will translate training into employment or higher wages, and how the community will retain and reinvest the value created by the funded activities.
Key administrative details from the posting include the Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2014-ACF-ANA-NE-0779 and the title Sustainable Employment and Economic Development Strategies (SEEDS). The original posting date was February 14, 2014, with an original closing date of April 15, 2014, and a later current closing date listed as March 4, 2015. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. For access issues with the full announcement, the listed point of contact was the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The announcement also provided a link to the opportunity details hosted by ACF.
SEEDS Grant (HHS-2014-ACF-ANA-NE-0779) FAQ
What is the SEEDS grant opportunity?
The Sustainable Employment and Economic Development Strategies (SEEDS) program is a discretionary grant opportunity from 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). SEEDS was created in response to economic conditions that increased the need for stronger employment pipelines and business creation in Native communities.
What is the main purpose of SEEDS?
SEEDS funds community-based projects intended to reduce unemployment and stimulate local economies by supporting small business development and long-term job growth in the communities being served. The program emphasizes sustainable outcomes rather than short-term job placement.
Which communities is SEEDS intended to serve?
SEEDS supports ANA's goal of economic self-sufficiency for American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Native American Pacific Islanders, including communities in American Samoa.
What are the key priorities emphasized by SEEDS?
The opportunity highlights four connected priorities: (1) creating sustainable employment opportunities (not temporary jobs), (2) providing professional training and skill development that improves employability and earning potential, (3) supporting the creation and growth of small businesses and entrepreneurship, and (4) using a clear strategy to keep jobs, income, and business revenues circulating within the Native community.
How does SEEDS define "sustainable" impact?
Based on the posting, sustainability is reflected in proposals that explain how jobs and businesses will continue beyond the grant period, how training will lead to real employment or higher wages, and how the community will retain and reinvest the value created by project activities.
What types of projects seem like a good fit for SEEDS?
SEEDS is geared toward practical, locally grounded economic development approaches, such as projects that train people for real jobs, help launch or expand Native-owned businesses, and build local systems that keep economic gains within the community.
What is the total estimated funding available and how many awards were expected?
The posting estimates total available funding at $4,750,000 (FY 2015 funds), with an expected 15 awards.
What is the expected award size?
Individual awards were projected to range from $100,000 (floor) to $500,000 (ceiling).
Is there a matching or cost-sharing requirement?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources in accordance with the terms in the funding announcement.
What is the CFDA number and program category for SEEDS?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 93.612 (Native American Programs) and is categorized under Income Security and Social Services.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments, other tribal organizations (including those that are not federally recognized tribal governments as specified), and Native-serving nonprofit organizations. The posting also notes that nonprofit organizations representing American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Native American Pacific Islanders (including American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands) may apply, with the full list of eligible entities provided in the official funding opportunity announcement.
Are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. 501(c)(3) nonprofits are listed as eligible as long as they are not institutions of higher education.
Are nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status eligible?
Yes. Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status are also listed as eligible as long as they are not institutions of higher education.
Are faith-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Faith-based and community organizations are eligible as long as they meet program requirements. The posting directs applicants to review ACF policy on grants to faith-based organizations.
Who is not eligible to apply?
Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are explicitly not eligible.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for SEEDS?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2014-ACF-ANA-NE-0779.
What is the official title of the opportunity?
The title is Sustainable Employment and Economic Development Strategies (SEEDS).
When was the opportunity originally posted and when did it close?
The original posting date was February 14, 2014. The original closing date was April 15, 2014. A later "current closing date" is listed as March 4, 2015.
How and when were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
What should applicants do if they cannot access the full announcement?
The posting lists the ACF Applications Help Desk as the point of contact for access issues: appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Where are the opportunity details hosted?
The announcement indicates that opportunity details are hosted by ACF and provides a link to the opportunity details in the original posting.
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