Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2012 ACF ACYF CS 0323
Apply for HHS 2012 ACF ACYF CS 0323
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Tribal Court Improvement Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.586 State Court Improvement Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 10, 2012 and posted on May 10, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 9, 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 $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- Eligibility Category The government of Indian Tribes and Tribal consortia that are operating an approved title IV E program in accordance with section 479B of The Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act, Pub. L. 112 34 (the Act) or plan to operate a title IV e program and have received a title IV E plan development grant, as authorized by section 476 of the Act or have a court responsible for proceedings related to foster care or adoption (section 438(c)(3)(A)(iv) of the Act). 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 Court Improvement Program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), specifically through the Children s Bureau. It is designed to help Tribal courts strengthen how they manage child welfare proceedings so outcomes align with the Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA), with an emphasis on protecting children, achieving timely permanency, and supporting overall child well being. The program focuses on practical court system improvements, including evaluating current court practices, refining procedures that affect child safety and permanency decisions, and expanding meaningful family engagement throughout the child welfare court process, including cases involving family preservation, reunification, and adoption.
A central aim of the funding is to help Tribal courts conduct assessments of their existing child welfare processes and then use what they learn to make concrete improvements. This can include reviewing how cases move through the court, how hearings and timelines are managed, how parties are notified and supported, and how the court collaborates with child welfare agencies and service providers. The opportunity also emphasizes improving how courts engage parents, extended family members, and other kin, recognizing that better family involvement can support more informed judicial decision making and, when appropriate, better reunification and permanency outcomes. In addition, the program highlights the importance of stronger data collection and analysis so courts can track whether children s safety, permanency, and well being needs are being addressed both promptly and thoroughly. Another major component is workforce development: the grants can support training for judges, attorneys, and other legal personnel handling child welfare matters, helping ensure that court professionals have the knowledge and skills to manage these cases effectively and consistently.
Funding for the opportunity is estimated at $1,000,000 total, with an expectation of about 10 awards. Individual awards are anticipated to range from a floor of $50,000 to a ceiling of $150,000, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The funding instrument is a grant, and the funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services. The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 93.586 (State Court Improvement Program), reflecting its connection to broader court improvement efforts while tailoring support specifically to Tribal court systems.
Eligibility is limited to Tribal governments and Tribal consortia that meet specific statutory conditions tied to Title IV E. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Tribal governments and Native American tribal organizations other than federally recognized tribal governments, provided they are part of a Tribe or Tribal consortium that is operating an approved Title IV E program under section 479B of the Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act (Public Law 112-34), or that plan to operate a Title IV E program and have already received a Title IV E plan development grant authorized under section 476 of the Act, or that have a court responsible for foster care or adoption proceedings under section 438(c)(3)(A)(iv) of the Act. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are explicitly not eligible to apply or receive awards under this announcement.
The opportunity was posted on May 10, 2012, with an application deadline of July 9, 2012. Applications submitted electronically were required to be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The funding opportunity number is HHS 2012 ACF ACYF CS 0323, and the title is Tribal Court Improvement Program. For applicants who have trouble accessing the full announcement or submitting materials, the listed support contact is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The original listing also provided an additional information link through ACF s grants portal.
Tribal Court Improvement Program (HHS/ACF/Children's Bureau) FAQs
What is the Tribal Court Improvement Program?
The Tribal Court Improvement Program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Children's Bureau. It is intended to help Tribal courts strengthen how they manage child welfare proceedings.
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The funding is designed to support improvements in Tribal child welfare court processes so that outcomes align with the Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA), with an emphasis on protecting children, achieving timely permanency, and supporting child well-being.
Which agency is administering this grant?
The grant is administered by HHS through ACF, specifically the Children's Bureau.
What kinds of activities does the program focus on?
The program focuses on practical court system improvements, including evaluating current court practices, refining procedures that affect child safety and permanency decisions, and expanding meaningful family engagement throughout the child welfare court process.
Which types of child welfare cases are included?
The opportunity describes improvements across the child welfare court process, including cases involving family preservation, reunification, and adoption.
Does the program support assessing current court practices?
Yes. A central aim is to help Tribal courts conduct assessments of their existing child welfare processes and then use the results to make concrete improvements.
What does "court system improvements" mean in this announcement?
Examples described include reviewing how cases move through the court, how hearings and timelines are managed, how parties are notified and supported, and how the court collaborates with child welfare agencies and service providers.
Is family engagement a required or emphasized component?
Family engagement is strongly emphasized. The announcement highlights expanding meaningful engagement of parents, extended family members, and other kin throughout the child welfare court process.
Why does the program emphasize engaging extended family members and kin?
The opportunity notes that better family involvement can support more informed judicial decision-making and, when appropriate, better reunification and permanency outcomes.
Does the program address data collection and analysis?
Yes. The announcement highlights strengthening data collection and analysis so courts can track whether children's safety, permanency, and well-being needs are addressed promptly and thoroughly.
Can grant funds be used for training and workforce development?
Yes. Workforce development is a major component, and the grants can support training for judges, attorneys, and other legal personnel handling child welfare matters.
What is the expected total funding amount for this opportunity?
Total funding is estimated at $1,000,000.
How many awards are expected?
The announcement indicates an expectation of about 10 awards.
What is the expected award size?
Individual awards are anticipated to range from a floor of $50,000 to a ceiling of $150,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 93.586 (State Court Improvement Program), reflecting its connection to broader court improvement efforts while tailoring support specifically to Tribal court systems.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to Tribal governments and Tribal consortia that meet specific statutory conditions tied to Title IV-E.
Which Tribal entities are described as eligible applicants?
Eligible applicants include federally recognized Tribal governments and Native American tribal organizations other than federally recognized tribal governments, provided they are part of a Tribe or Tribal consortium that meets the Title IV-E related conditions described in the announcement.
What Title IV-E related conditions are mentioned for eligibility?
The announcement describes eligibility for entities that are part of a Tribe or Tribal consortium that (1) is operating an approved Title IV-E program under section 479B of the Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act (Public Law 112-34), or (2) plans to operate a Title IV-E program and has already received a Title IV-E plan development grant authorized under section 476 of the Act, or (3) has a court responsible for foster care or adoption proceedings under section 438(c)(3)(A)(iv) of the Act.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. Individuals are explicitly not eligible to apply or receive awards under this announcement.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are explicitly not eligible to apply or receive awards under this announcement.
Are sole proprietorships eligible to apply?
No. Sole proprietorships are explicitly not eligible to apply or receive awards under this announcement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 10, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was July 9, 2012.
What was the electronic submission deadline time?
Applications submitted electronically were required to be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2012-ACF-ACYF-CS-0323.
What is the official title of the opportunity?
The title is Tribal Court Improvement Program.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the announcement or submitting materials?
The listed support contact is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Is there an additional information source mentioned?
Yes. The original listing referenced an additional information link through ACF's grants portal.
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