The Administration for Children and Families’ Office of Community Services offers this two-year cooperative agreement to establish a Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Organizational Standards Center of Excellence. This grant aims to enhance state, regional, and national training and technical assistance for implementing organizational standards across the CSBG Network. The primary purpose is to increase accountability and organizational performance by assisting State CSBG Lead Agencies and local CSBG-eligible entities. The focus areas include setting and meeting standards in consumer involvement, community engagement, assessment, leadership, board governance, strategic planning, human resource management, financial operations, and data analysis.
Opportunity ID: 255444
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2014-ACF-OCS-ET-0821 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) Organizational Standards Center of Excellence (COE) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.569 — Community Services Block Grant |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | May 16, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 12, 2014 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 15, 2014 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 17, 2014 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 16, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $300,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education 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 |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | As prescribed by Section 678A(c)(2) of the CSBG Act (42 U.S.C. § 9913(c)(2)), eligible applicants are CSBG-eligible entities or statewide or local organizations or associations with demonstrated expertise in providing training on methods of effectively addressing the needs of low-income families and communities. 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. Applications from individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship for-profit organizations are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and from funding under this announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Administration for Children and Families – OCS |
| Description: | Modification on 6/12/2014: This FOA has been modified. In the Overview and in Section IV.3. Submission Dates and Times, the Due Date for Applications field reflects an extension of 2 days to accommodate a scheduled maintenance outage on www.Grants.gov. Note: While no other changes apply to the application package, applicants must download the SF-424 (only) in Application Package. The SF-424 includes the revised application due date. Modification on 6/10/2014: This FOA has been modified. The header and language in Section VI.2. Administrative and National Policy Requirements, referencing the Award Term and Condition for Federal Recognition of Same-Sex Spouses/Marriage, has been removed. The Office of Community Services (OCS) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) will support one two-year cooperative agreement for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Organizational Standards Center of Excellence (COE). This cooperative agreement will support an enhanced ongoing state, regional and national training and technical assistance (T/TA) strategy for the implementation of organizational standards in the CSBG Network. The Organizational Standards COE will focus on increasing accountability and organizational performance by assisting State CSBG Lead Agencies and local CSBG-eligible entities in setting and meeting organizational standards in the areas of consumer input and involvement, community engagement, community assessment, organizational leadership, board governance, strategic planning, human resource management, financial operations and oversight, and data and analysis. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS-2014-ACF-OCS-ET-0821 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
ACF Applications Help Desk
app_support@acf.hhs.gov Email:app_support@acf.hhs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. | Jun 12, 2014 | |
| Jun 18, 2016 | ||
| Jun 12, 2014 | ||
| Jun 10, 2014 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2014-ACF-OCS-ET-0821 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) Organizational Standards Center of Excellence (COE) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.569 — Community Services Block Grant |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | May 16, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 12, 2014 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 15, 2014 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 17, 2014 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 16, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $300,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education 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 |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | As prescribed by Section 678A(c)(2) of the CSBG Act (42 U.S.C. § 9913(c)(2)), eligible applicants are CSBG-eligible entities or statewide or local organizations or associations with demonstrated expertise in providing training on methods of effectively addressing the needs of low-income families and communities. 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. Applications from individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship for-profit organizations are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and from funding under this announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Administration for Children and Families – OCS |
| Description: | Modification on 6/12/2014: This FOA has been modified. In the Overview and in Section IV.3. Submission Dates and Times, the Due Date for Applications field reflects an extension of 2 days to accommodate a scheduled maintenance outage on www.Grants.gov. Note: While no other changes apply to the application package, applicants must download the SF-424 (only) in Application Package. The SF-424 includes the revised application due date. Modification on 6/10/2014: This FOA has been modified. The header and language in Section VI.2. Administrative and National Policy Requirements, referencing the Award Term and Condition for Federal Recognition of Same-Sex Spouses/Marriage, has been removed. The Office of Community Services (OCS) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) will support one two-year cooperative agreement for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Organizational Standards Center of Excellence (COE). This cooperative agreement will support an enhanced ongoing state, regional and national training and technical assistance (T/TA) strategy for the implementation of organizational standards in the CSBG Network. The Organizational Standards COE will focus on increasing accountability and organizational performance by assisting State CSBG Lead Agencies and local CSBG-eligible entities in setting and meeting organizational standards in the areas of consumer input and involvement, community engagement, community assessment, organizational leadership, board governance, strategic planning, human resource management, financial operations and oversight, and data and analysis. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS-2014-ACF-OCS-ET-0821 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
ACF Applications Help Desk
app_support@acf.hhs.gov Email:app_support@acf.hhs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Forecast 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2014-ACF-OCS-ET-0821 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) Organizational Standards Center of Excellence (COE) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.569 — Community Services Block Grant |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Forecast 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 18, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 18, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Archive Date: | Aug 14, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $200,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | 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 Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | As prescribed by Section 678A(c)(2) of the CSBG Act, eligible applicants are CSBG-eligible entities or statewide or local organizations or associations with demonstrated expertise in providing training on methods of effectively addressing the needs of low-income families and communities. 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. Applications from individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship for-profit organizations are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and from funding under this announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | – |
| Description: | The Office of Community Services (OCS) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) announces the availability of funds for its Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Organizational Standards Center of Excellence (COE). This cooperative agreement will support an enhanced ongoing State, regional and national training and technical assistance (T/TA) strategy for the implementation of Organizational Performance Standards in the CSBG Network. The Organizational Standards COE will focus on increasing accountability and organizational performance by assisting State CSBG Lead Agencies and local CSBG-eligible entities in setting and meeting high performance standards in the areas of consumer input and involvement, community engagement, community assessment, organizational leadership, board governance, strategic planning, human resource management, financial operations and oversight, and data and analysis. The Organizational Standards COE will develop and coordinate projects in partnership with State CSBG Lead Agencies, local CSBG-eligible entities, regional and national partners, including the CSBG T/TA Regional Performance and Innovation Consortium (RPIC). The core functions of the Organizational Standards COE will be to ensure that all State CSBG Lead Agencies and local CSBG-eligible entities have the capacity to provide high-quality services to low-income individuals and communities, and are able to implement and meet high-quality organizational performance standards. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
–
Email:Seth.Hassett@ACF.hhs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2014-ACF-OCS-ET-0821 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) Organizational Standards Center of Excellence (COE) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.569 — Community Services Block Grant |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 12, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 15, 2014 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 14, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $300,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | 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 Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | As prescribed by Section 678A(c)(2) of the CSBG Act (42 U.S.C. § 9913(c)(2)), eligible applicants are CSBG-eligible entities or statewide or local organizations or associations with demonstrated expertise in providing training on methods of effectively addressing the needs of low-income families and communities. 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. Applications from individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship for-profit organizations are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and from funding under this announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Administration for Children and Families – OCS |
| Description: | This FOA has been modified. The header and language in Section VI.2. Administrative and National Policy Requirements, referencing the Award Term and Condition for Federal Recognition of Same-Sex Spouses/Marriage, has been removed.
The Office of Community Services (OCS) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) will support one two-year cooperative agreement for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Organizational Standards Center of Excellence (COE). |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS-2014-ACF-OCS-ET-0821 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
ACF Applications Help Desk
app_support@acf.hhs.gov Email:app_support@acf.hhs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2014-ACF-OCS-ET-0821 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) Organizational Standards Center of Excellence (COE) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.569 — Community Services Block Grant |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 10, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 15, 2014 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 14, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $300,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | 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 Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | As prescribed by Section 678A(c)(2) of the CSBG Act (42 U.S.C. § 9913(c)(2)), eligible applicants are CSBG-eligible entities or statewide or local organizations or associations with demonstrated expertise in providing training on methods of effectively addressing the needs of low-income families and communities. 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. Applications from individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship for-profit organizations are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and from funding under this announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Administration for Children and Families – OCS |
| Description: | The Office of Community Services (OCS) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) will support one two-year cooperative agreement for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Organizational Standards Center of Excellence (COE). This cooperative agreement will support an enhanced ongoing state, regional and national training and technical assistance (T/TA) strategy for the implementation of organizational standards in the CSBG Network. The Organizational Standards COE will focus on increasing accountability and organizational performance by assisting State CSBG Lead Agencies and local CSBG-eligible entities in setting and meeting organizational standards in the areas of consumer input and involvement, community engagement, community assessment, organizational leadership, board governance, strategic planning, human resource management, financial operations and oversight, and data and analysis. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS-2014-ACF-OCS-ET-0821 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
ACF Applications Help Desk
app_support@acf.hhs.gov Email:app_support@acf.hhs.gov |
Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | ACF Applications Help Desk app_support@acf.hhs.gov Email: app_support@acf.hhs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.569 | HHS-2014-ACF-OCS-ET-0821 | Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) Organizational Standards Center of Excellence (COE) | PKG00196858 | Jun 10, 2014 | Jul 17, 2014 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
255444 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
255444 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
255444 Other-1.1.pdf
255444 SF424A-1.0.pdf
255444 SF424B-1.1.pdf
255444 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
255444 Project-1.1.pdf
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