Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OCSE FI 0591
Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OCSE FI 0591
- The Administration for Children and Families OCSE in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Tribal Child Support Innovation Grants Building Family Centered Services" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.601 Child Support Enforcement Demonstrations and Special Projects.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 13, 2014 and posted on Jun 13, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 12, 2014 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 $200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- Eligibility is limited to tribal Title IV D child support agencies operating comprehensive programs. Applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility by submitting a copy with their applications of the letter from the OCSE Commissioner, confirming administration of a comprehensive program. This letter must be signed on or by June 1, 2014. 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 Tribal Child Support Innovation Grants: Building Family Centered Services opportunity is a discretionary federal grant program offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE). It is issued under Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2014 ACF OCSE FI 0591 and uses a cooperative agreement funding instrument, which typically means the federal agency expects to be more actively involved than in a standard grant (for example, through ongoing collaboration, guidance, or technical assistance during the project period). The program sits within the Income Security and Social Services category and is tied to CFDA 93.601 (Child Support Enforcement Demonstrations and Special Projects).
The core purpose of the Tribal Innovation Grant (TIG) program is to strengthen eligible tribal Title IV-D child support agencies by supporting new or improved approaches that are innovative and explicitly family centered. The goal is not simply to increase collections, but to help parents provide reliable, realistic support for their children over time, while improving family stability and child well-being. OCSE highlights a wide range of allowable or encouraged strategies, including early intervention with parents before problems escalate; establishing and maintaining child support orders that are realistic and appropriate to a parents actual circumstances; reducing unmanageable child support debt so that parents can reengage rather than disengage; and promoting positive involvement of noncustodial parents in their children’s lives. The opportunity also emphasizes practical supports that can make consistent support more achievable, such as improving noncustodial parent employment prospects and broader family economic stability.
Beyond financial support mechanics, the announcement frames child support as part of a larger family system. It encourages projects that strengthen family relationships, support children’s health, and coordinate with partners to reduce family violence. It also leaves room for upstream and preventive approaches, including efforts designed to prevent families from needing formal child support services in the first place. Applicants may propose other programmatic or operational innovations as well, and OCSE explicitly notes that collaborative efforts, including collaborations with state Title IV-D agencies, will be considered. This signals interest in cross-jurisdiction coordination, improved service integration, and solutions that address the realities of families who move between tribal and state systems or interact with both.
Funding for this cycle was estimated at $200,000 in total, with OCSE expecting to make about 8 awards. Individual awards were expected to range from a floor of $15,000 to a ceiling of $50,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated, which lowers the barrier for eligible agencies to apply. The posted and creation date was June 13, 2014. Applications were due August 12, 2014, with electronic submissions required by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date. The announcement was later archived on September 11, 2014. The synopsis also notes a timing update: OCSE expected to make TIG awards in fiscal year 2014 rather than fiscal year 2013 as previously forecasted.
Eligibility is narrowly defined. Only federally recognized Native American tribal governments operating tribal Title IV-D child support agencies with comprehensive programs are eligible to apply. Applicants must submit proof of eligibility with the application: a letter from the OCSE Commissioner confirming administration of a comprehensive program, signed on or by June 1, 2014. The announcement also makes clear who cannot apply: individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for or receive awards under this funding opportunity.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement or submitting electronically, the contact provided is the ACF Applications Help Desk (appsupport@acf.hhs.gov). The additional information link points to the ACF grants page for the full funding opportunity materials, which would include the detailed requirements, evaluation criteria, reporting expectations, and cooperative agreement terms.
Tribal Child Support Innovation Grants: Building Family Centered Services (TIG) - FAQs
What is the Tribal Child Support Innovation Grants: Building Family Centered Services opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal grant program offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE). The program is designed to support innovation in tribal child support programs with an explicit focus on family-centered services.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS 2014 ACF OCSE FI 0591.
What type of funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement funding instrument. That typically means the federal agency expects to have a more active role than in a standard grant, such as ongoing collaboration, guidance, or technical assistance during the project period.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 93.601 (Child Support Enforcement Demonstrations and Special Projects).
What category does this program fall under?
The program sits within the Income Security and Social Services category.
What is the main purpose of the Tribal Innovation Grant (TIG) program?
The core purpose is to strengthen eligible tribal Title IV-D child support agencies by supporting new or improved approaches that are innovative and explicitly family centered. The intent is to help parents provide reliable, realistic support for their children over time while improving family stability and child well-being.
Is the goal of this program simply to increase child support collections?
No. The announcement emphasizes that the goal is not simply to increase collections. Instead, it focuses on family-centered strategies that support realistic, sustainable support and improved outcomes for children and families.
What kinds of strategies or activities does OCSE encourage under this funding opportunity?
OCSE highlights a range of allowable or encouraged strategies, including early intervention with parents before problems escalate; establishing and maintaining child support orders that are realistic and appropriate to a parent's actual circumstances; reducing unmanageable child support debt to help parents reengage; promoting positive involvement of noncustodial parents in their children's lives; and providing practical supports such as efforts that improve noncustodial parent employment prospects and broader family economic stability.
Does the opportunity support approaches beyond traditional child support enforcement?
Yes. The announcement frames child support as part of a larger family system and encourages projects that strengthen family relationships, support children's health, coordinate with partners to reduce family violence, and pursue upstream or preventive approaches, including efforts designed to prevent families from needing formal child support services in the first place.
Are collaborative projects allowed or encouraged?
Yes. OCSE explicitly notes that collaborative efforts will be considered, including collaborations with state Title IV-D agencies. This signals interest in cross-jurisdiction coordination and solutions for families who interact with both tribal and state systems.
Who is eligible to apply for this funding opportunity?
Eligibility is narrowly defined. Only federally recognized Native American tribal governments operating tribal Title IV-D child support agencies with comprehensive programs are eligible to apply.
What proof of eligibility is required with the application?
Applicants must submit proof of eligibility with the application: a letter from the OCSE Commissioner confirming administration of a comprehensive program, signed on or by June 1, 2014.
Who is not eligible to apply?
The announcement states that individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for or receive awards under this funding opportunity.
How much total funding was expected to be available for this cycle?
Total funding for this cycle was estimated at $200,000.
How many awards did OCSE expect to make?
OCSE expected to make about 8 awards.
What was the expected award size for individual grants?
Individual awards were expected to range from $15,000 (floor) to $50,000 (ceiling).
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the information provided.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted and creation date was June 13, 2014.
When were applications due?
Applications were due August 12, 2014.
What time were applications due on the closing date?
Electronic submissions were required by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date.
Was this funding opportunity later archived?
Yes. The announcement was archived on September 11, 2014.
Was there any change in the expected timing of awards?
Yes. The synopsis notes a timing update stating that OCSE expected to make TIG awards in fiscal year 2014 rather than fiscal year 2013 as previously forecasted.
Where can applicants find the full funding opportunity announcement and detailed requirements?
The additional information link points to the ACF grants page for the full funding opportunity materials. Those materials would include detailed requirements, evaluation criteria, reporting expectations, and cooperative agreement terms.
Who can applicants contact for help with accessing the full announcement or submitting electronically?
Applicants needing help can contact the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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