Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2012 ACF ACYF CS 0280
Apply for HHS 2012 ACF ACYF CS 0280
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Tribal Title IV E Plan Development Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.658 Foster CareTitle IV E.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 11, 2012 and posted on Apr 11, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 10, 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 $1,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments).
- Eligibility is limited to Indian Tribes, tribal organizations, and tribal consortia. The terms quotIndian Tribequot and quottribal organizationquot have the meanings given those terms in section 4 of the Indian Self Determination and Education Assistance Act, Pub. L. 93 638, 25 U.S.C. ampsect 450b. Also see sections 479B(a) and 476(c)(2)(A)(iii) of the Social Security 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 Title IV-E Plan Development Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2012-ACF-ACYF-CS-0280) is a one-time discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF). Its core goal is to help eligible Tribes get ready to operate their own Title IV-E programs by funding the planning work needed to develop a compliant Title IV-E plan and submit it to HHS within 24 months of receiving the award. Title IV-E is the federal funding stream that supports foster care maintenance payments, adoption assistance, and, if a Tribe chooses to include it, guardianship assistance. In other words, this grant is meant to cover the upfront work of building the policies, processes, and infrastructure needed so a Tribe can later run an approved Title IV-E program.
Grant funds are specifically intended for plan development activities tied to the requirements in section 471 of the Social Security Act, to carry out a program authorized under section 479B. The announcement highlights several common cost areas that can be supported: building or improving data collection systems (so the Tribe can track cases and meet federal reporting expectations), developing a cost allocation methodology (to properly assign and document program costs across funding sources), and creating or revising agency and tribal court procedures that are necessary to satisfy the federal case review system requirements under section 475(5). The funding can also be used for other reasonable costs that are directly attributable to meeting any additional requirements needed for HHS to approve the Tribe s Title IV-E plan. The practical emphasis is on readiness: designing the administrative framework, aligning tribal court and agency practices with federal permanency and review standards, and making sure the Tribe can document compliance once the program is implemented.
The program anticipates making about 5 awards, with an estimated total funding level of $1,500,000. Individual awards are expected to range from a floor of $30,000 to a ceiling of $300,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, which means applicants are not required to bring non-federal match funds as a condition of receiving the grant under this announcement.
Eligibility is limited to Indian Tribes, tribal organizations, and tribal consortia. The terms Indian Tribe and tribal organization follow the definitions in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (Public Law 93-638). The announcement also references eligibility and program authority provisions in sections 479B(a) and 476(c)(2)(A)(iii) of the Social Security Act. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are explicitly not eligible to apply or receive an award.
Key administrative details include the posting date of April 11, 2012, and an application deadline of July 10, 2012, with electronic submissions due no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date. The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 93.658 (Foster Care Title IV-E). For applicants needing help accessing or submitting the announcement electronically, the listed support contact is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Tribal Title IV-E Plan Development Grants (HHS-2012-ACF-ACYF-CS-0280) FAQs
What is the Tribal Title IV-E Plan Development Grants opportunity?
It is a one-time discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF). The grant supports eligible Tribes with the planning work needed to develop a Title IV-E plan that can be submitted to HHS for approval.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to help a Tribe prepare to operate its own Title IV-E program by funding plan development and readiness activities, with the expectation that the Tribe will develop a compliant Title IV-E plan and submit it to HHS within 24 months of receiving the award.
How long do grantees have to submit a Title IV-E plan to HHS after receiving an award?
The grant is designed around a 24-month timeframe. The goal is for the Tribe to submit its Title IV-E plan to HHS within 24 months of receiving the award.
What is Title IV-E, as described in the announcement?
Title IV-E is a federal funding stream that supports foster care maintenance payments and adoption assistance, and it can also support guardianship assistance if a Tribe chooses to include that in its Title IV-E program.
What kinds of activities can the grant funds be used for?
Funds are intended for plan development activities tied to the requirements in section 471 of the Social Security Act, to carry out a program authorized under section 479B. The announcement highlights common cost areas such as building or improving data collection systems, developing a cost allocation methodology, and creating or revising agency and tribal court procedures needed to meet federal case review system requirements under section 475(5). The funds can also support other reasonable costs directly attributable to meeting additional requirements needed for HHS approval of the Tribe's Title IV-E plan.
Can the grant be used to build or improve data systems?
Yes. One of the specifically highlighted cost areas is building or improving data collection systems so the Tribe can track cases and meet federal reporting expectations.
Can the grant be used to develop a cost allocation methodology?
Yes. The announcement lists developing a cost allocation methodology as an example of a supported planning cost, to properly assign and document program costs across funding sources.
Can the grant support updates to tribal court and agency procedures?
Yes. The announcement indicates funds may be used to create or revise agency and tribal court procedures necessary to satisfy federal case review system requirements under section 475(5).
Is the grant meant to pay for operating an ongoing Title IV-E program?
The described emphasis is on readiness and plan development: building policies, processes, and infrastructure needed to submit an approvable Title IV-E plan and to document compliance once the program is implemented.
How many awards does the program expect to make?
The program anticipates making about 5 awards.
What is the estimated total funding amount for all awards?
The estimated total funding level is $1,500,000.
What is the expected award size (minimum and maximum)?
Individual awards are expected to range from a floor of $30,000 to a ceiling of $300,000.
Is there a required match or cost sharing requirement?
No. The announcement lists no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to bring non-federal match funds as a condition of receiving the grant under this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to Indian Tribes, tribal organizations, and tribal consortia. The terms "Indian Tribe" and "tribal organization" follow the definitions in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (Public Law 93-638). The announcement also references eligibility and program authority provisions in sections 479B(a) and 476(c)(2)(A)(iii) of the Social Security Act.
Who is not eligible to apply?
Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are explicitly not eligible to apply for or receive an award.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2012-ACF-ACYF-CS-0280.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 93.658 (Foster Care Title IV-E).
What is the posting date for this opportunity?
The posting date is April 11, 2012.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is July 10, 2012.
When are electronic submissions due on the deadline date?
Electronic submissions are due no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date.
Where can applicants get help with electronic access or submission issues?
Applicants needing help accessing or submitting the announcement electronically can contact the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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