This grant, offered by the Administration for Native Americans (ANA), is for the purpose of supporting community-based projects under the Social and Economic Development Strategies-Alaska (SEDS-AK) program. It provides targeted assistance to Alaska Native Village governments, enhancing their core capacity and fostering social and economic self-sufficiency. Recognizing Alaska’s unique needs, the program promotes integrated social and economic development for community growth. ANA seeks proposals for community-driven initiatives strengthening governmental capacity in administration and project management at the Village level, ultimately empowering Alaska Natives and building thriving, self-reliant communities.
Opportunity ID: 355563
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2025-ACF-ANA-NK-0111 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Social and Economic Development Strategies for Alaska-SEDS-AK |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.612 — Native American Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 22, 2025 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 22, 2025 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $900,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) 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) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §2991b and 45 CFR §1336.33, eligible applicants under the SEDS-AK announcement are: Federally-recognized Indian tribes in Alaska, as recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA); Alaska Native villages as defined in the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) and/or non-profit village consortia; Non-profit Native organizations in Alaska with village-specific projects; Incorporated non-profit multi-purpose community-based Indian organizations (including Urban Indian Organizations as defined by 25 U.S.C. § 1603)(29)); Urban Indian Centers; Native Community Development Financial Institutions (Native CDFIs); Incorporated non-profit Alaska Native multipurpose, community-based organizations; Non-profit Alaska Native Regional Corporations/Associations in Alaska with village-specific projects; or Non-profit Alaska Native community entities or tribal governing bodies (Indian Reorganization Act or Traditional Councils) as recognized by the BIA. If the applicant is not a Federally-recognized Alaskan Native tribal government, applicants must provide proof that a majority of the governing board of individuals are representative of the Alaskan Native community to be served. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from the merit review and funding under this funding opportunity. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity. Faith-based organizations may apply for this award on the same basis as any other organization, as set forth at and, subject to the protections and requirements of 45 CFR Part 87 and 42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq., ACF will not, in the selection of recipients, discriminate against an organization on the basis of the organization’s religious character, affiliation, or exercise. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Administration for Children and Families – ANA |
| Description: | The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Administration for Native Americans (ANA) announces the availability of Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 funds for community-based projects for the Social and Economic Development Strategies-Alaska (SEDS-AK) program.SEDS-AK is designed to provide targeted support for Village-specific projects to improve and enhance the core capacity of Alaska Native Village governments, who are central to fulfilling social and economic self-sufficiency in Alaska. This program promotes economic and social self-sufficiency for Alaska Natives and is intended to respond to the unique governmental structures and needs in Alaska. The SEDS-AK supports the principle that social and economic development is interrelated and essential for the growth of thriving Native communities. ANA is interested in supporting community-driven projects that build and strengthen core governmental capacity in the areas of administration and project management at the Alaska Native Village level. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ana |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Carmelia Strickland
Carmelia.Strickland@acf.hhs.gov Email:Carmelia.Strickland@acf.hhs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 355563 Revised Full Announcement-Revised Full Announcement -> hhs-2025-acf-ana-nk-0111 _revised full announcement.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Carmelia Strickland Carmelia.Strickland@acf.hhs.gov Email: Carmelia.Strickland@acf.hhs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.612 | HHS-2025-ACF-ANA-NK-0111 | Social and Economic Development Strategies for Alaska-SEDS-AK | PKG00291019 | Jun 20, 2025 | Jul 22, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
355563 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
355563 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
355563 SF424A-1.0.pdf
355563 SF424B-1.1.pdf
355563 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
355563 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
355563 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
355563 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
355563 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
355563 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
355563 ANA_ObjectiveWorkPlan_1_3-1.3.pdf
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