This grant, from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS), is for State, local, and Tribal governments. Its purpose is to build their capacity to provide crucial training and technical assistance to nonprofit, faith-based, and community organizations. This support helps nonprofits effectively serve those in need, increase their involvement in economic recovery, and address challenges like employment and access to benefits for low-income individuals. Grantees will deliver free capacity-building services to nonprofits and enhance their own organizational abilities to sustain these supports under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Opportunity ID: 47303
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2009-ACF-OCS-SN-0092 |
Funding Opportunity Title: | American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 – Strengthening Communities Fund – State, Local, and Tribal Government Capacity Building Program |
Opportunity Category: | Other |
Opportunity Category Explanation: | Recovery Act (ARRA) |
Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
Category of Funding Activity: | Income Security and Social Services Recovery Act |
Category Explanation: | – |
Expected Number of Awards: | 48 |
Assistance Listings: | 93.711 — ARRA – Strengthening Communities Fund |
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
Version: | Synopsis 3 |
Posted Date: | May 11, 2009 |
Last Updated Date: | May 11, 2009 |
Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 07, 2009 See link to full announcement for details. IMPORTANT NOTE: Applications submitted electronically via Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m., eastern time, on the due date referenced above. |
Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 07, 2009 See link to full announcement for details. IMPORTANT NOTE: Applications submitted electronically via Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m., eastern time, on the due date referenced above. |
Archive Date: | Aug 06, 2009 |
Estimated Total Program Funding: | $12,000,000 |
Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: | County governments City or township governments 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 State 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: | An applicant must be a State, city, county, or Indian/Native American Tribal government office or a designated private nonprofit organization authorized by such an office. All applicants, whether a government office or a private nonprofit organization, must be authorized by the State, city, county, or Indian/Native American Tribal government to apply for a SCF State, Local, and Tribal Government Capacity Building program grant through a statute, resolution, or executive order. Applicants must include a copy of the authorizing document in the application. If the document is not signed or approved prior to the application due date, a letter from the executive officer of the governing body may be submitted, with an approved statute, resolution, or executive order to be submitted by the start of the grant. This documented evidence must specify the role of the Authorized Entity as well as detail the support, access, and authority to be provided by the State, city, county, and Indian/Native American Tribal government with regard to the activities to be conducted under the grant. A State, city, county, or Indian/Native American Tribal government may designate only one authorized entity to apply for this program. Faith-based and community organizations are eligible to apply (if designated as Authorized Entities as described above). Foreign entities are not eligible under this announcement. |
Additional Information
Agency Name: | Administration for Children and Families |
Description: | This funding opportunity is being made available under Section 1110 of the Social Security Act, and Title VIII of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, P.L. 111-5 http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=111_cong_bills&docid=f:h1enr.pdf. The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS) solicits applications to award 48 grants to State, local and Tribal governments to build their capacity to provide nonprofit organizations with capacity building training and technical assistance. Pursuant to this announcement, ACF will award funds to State, city, county, and Indian/Native American Tribal government offices (e.g., offices responsible for outreach to faith-based and community organizations or those interested in initiating such an effort), or their designees, to build their own capacity to partner with community-based and faith-based non-profits and to provide training and technical assistance to help nonprofit faith-based and community organizations better serve those in need and to increase nonprofit organizations’ involvement in the economic recovery. Grantees will use program funds to provide free capacity building services to nonprofit organizations, such as a beneficiary benefits clearinghouse, outreach and education, facilitation of partnerships between and among nonprofits and other government agencies, and training and technical assistance to improve awareness of and access to ARRA efforts/benefits and to improve organizational capacity to be active participants in ARRA efforts/benefits. Grantees will also use program funds to build their own capacity to provide these services to nonprofits. The purpose of this grant program is to build the capacity of government offices (or their authorized designee) that provide outreach to faith-based and community-based organizations and to assist nonprofit organizations in addressing the broad economic recovery issues present in their communities, including helping low-income individuals secure and retain employment, earn higher wages, obtain better-quality jobs, and gain greater access to State and Federal benefits and tax credits. Successful applicants will be subject to reporting requirements consistent with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 Standard Terms and Conditions. In addition, successful applicants will use a quarterly performance progress report (SF- PPR) format specific to Strengthening Communities Fund (SCF) awards. |
Link to Additional Information: | Link to Full Announcement |
Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
ACF Applications Help Desk
Email:app_support@acf.hhs.gov |
Version History
Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
---|---|---|
Description is updated to reflect the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, P.L. 111-5. | May 11, 2009 | |
May 11, 2009 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2009-ACF-OCS-SN-0092 |
Funding Opportunity Title: | American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 – Strengthening Communities Fund – State, Local, and Tribal Government Capacity Building Program |
Opportunity Category: | Other |
Opportunity Category Explanation: | Recovery Act (ARRA) |
Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
Category of Funding Activity: | Income Security and Social Services Recovery Act |
Category Explanation: | – |
Expected Number of Awards: | 48 |
Assistance Listings: | 93.711 — ARRA – Strengthening Communities Fund |
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
Version: | Synopsis 3 |
Posted Date: | May 11, 2009 |
Last Updated Date: | May 11, 2009 |
Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 07, 2009 See link to full announcement for details. IMPORTANT NOTE: Applications submitted electronically via Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m., eastern time, on the due date referenced above. |
Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 07, 2009 See link to full announcement for details. IMPORTANT NOTE: Applications submitted electronically via Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m., eastern time, on the due date referenced above. |
Archive Date: | Aug 06, 2009 |
Estimated Total Program Funding: | $12,000,000 |
Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: | County governments City or township governments 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 State 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: | An applicant must be a State, city, county, or Indian/Native American Tribal government office or a designated private nonprofit organization authorized by such an office. All applicants, whether a government office or a private nonprofit organization, must be authorized by the State, city, county, or Indian/Native American Tribal government to apply for a SCF State, Local, and Tribal Government Capacity Building program grant through a statute, resolution, or executive order. Applicants must include a copy of the authorizing document in the application. If the document is not signed or approved prior to the application due date, a letter from the executive officer of the governing body may be submitted, with an approved statute, resolution, or executive order to be submitted by the start of the grant. This documented evidence must specify the role of the Authorized Entity as well as detail the support, access, and authority to be provided by the State, city, county, and Indian/Native American Tribal government with regard to the activities to be conducted under the grant. A State, city, county, or Indian/Native American Tribal government may designate only one authorized entity to apply for this program. Faith-based and community organizations are eligible to apply (if designated as Authorized Entities as described above). Foreign entities are not eligible under this announcement. |
Additional Information
Agency Name: | Administration for Children and Families |
Description: | This funding opportunity is being made available under Section 1110 of the Social Security Act, and Title VIII of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, P.L. 111-5 http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=111_cong_bills&docid=f:h1enr.pdf. The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS) solicits applications to award 48 grants to State, local and Tribal governments to build their capacity to provide nonprofit organizations with capacity building training and technical assistance. Pursuant to this announcement, ACF will award funds to State, city, county, and Indian/Native American Tribal government offices (e.g., offices responsible for outreach to faith-based and community organizations or those interested in initiating such an effort), or their designees, to build their own capacity to partner with community-based and faith-based non-profits and to provide training and technical assistance to help nonprofit faith-based and community organizations better serve those in need and to increase nonprofit organizations’ involvement in the economic recovery. Grantees will use program funds to provide free capacity building services to nonprofit organizations, such as a beneficiary benefits clearinghouse, outreach and education, facilitation of partnerships between and among nonprofits and other government agencies, and training and technical assistance to improve awareness of and access to ARRA efforts/benefits and to improve organizational capacity to be active participants in ARRA efforts/benefits. Grantees will also use program funds to build their own capacity to provide these services to nonprofits. The purpose of this grant program is to build the capacity of government offices (or their authorized designee) that provide outreach to faith-based and community-based organizations and to assist nonprofit organizations in addressing the broad economic recovery issues present in their communities, including helping low-income individuals secure and retain employment, earn higher wages, obtain better-quality jobs, and gain greater access to State and Federal benefits and tax credits. Successful applicants will be subject to reporting requirements consistent with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 Standard Terms and Conditions. In addition, successful applicants will use a quarterly performance progress report (SF- PPR) format specific to Strengthening Communities Fund (SCF) awards. |
Link to Additional Information: | Link to Full Announcement |
Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
ACF Applications Help Desk
Email:app_support@acf.hhs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2009-ACF-OCS-SN-0092 |
Funding Opportunity Title: | American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 – Strengthening Communities Fund – State, Local, and Tribal Government Capacity Building Program |
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: | 48 |
Assistance Listings: | 93.711 — ARRA – Strengthening Communities Fund |
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
Version: | Synopsis 1 |
Posted Date: | May 11, 2009 |
Last Updated Date: | – |
Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 07, 2009 See link to full announcement for details. IMPORTANT NOTE: Applications submitted electronically via Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m., eastern time, on the due date referenced above. |
Archive Date: | Aug 06, 2009 |
Estimated Total Program Funding: | $12,000,000 |
Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments |
Additional Information on Eligibility: | Authorized Entity: An applicant must be a State, city, county, or Indian/Native American Tribal government office or a designated private nonprofit organization authorized by such an office. All applicants, whether a government office or a private nonprofit organization, must be authorized by the State, city, county, or Indian/Native American Tribal government to apply for a SCF State, Local, and Tribal Government Capacity Building program grant through a statute, resolution, or executive order. Applicants must include a copy of the authorizing document in the application. If the document is not signed or approved prior to the application due date, a letter from the executive officer of the governing body may be submitted, with an approved statute, resolution, or executive order to be submitted by the start of the grant. This documented evidence must specify the role of the Authorized Entity as well as detail the support, access, and authority to be provided by the State, city, county, and Indian/Native American Tribal government with regard to the activities to be conducted under the grant. A State, city, county, or Indian/Native American Tribal government may designate only one authorized entity to apply for this program. Faith-based and community organizations are eligible to apply (if designated as Authorized Entities as described above) Please see "Eligibility Certification" found in Section IV.2 for any required documentation supporting eligibility. Foreign entities are not eligible under this announcement. |
Additional Information
Agency Name: | Administration for Children and Families |
Description: | [Web Developer: Please insert Executive Summary Here] |
Link to Additional Information: | http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2009-ACF-OCS-SN-0092.html |
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
Folder 47303 Full Announcement-1 -> link to the full announcement.pdf
Packages
Agency Contact Information: | ACF Applications Help Desk 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 |
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93.711 | PKG00012086 | May 11, 2009 | Jul 07, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
47303 SF424-2.0.pdf
47303 SF424A-1.0.pdf
47303 SF424B-1.1.pdf
47303 Project-1.1.pdf
47303 Budget-1.1.pdf
47303 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
47303 Other-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
47303 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf