The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is offering this grant to establish a vital Center for Independent Living (CIL) in American Samoa. This initiative aims to significantly provide, expand, and enhance independent living services for residents, strengthening the overall network of CILs. This grant is for the purpose of funding a center that will deliver essential core services. These services include information and referral, independent living skills training, peer counseling, and individual and systems advocacy. A crucial aspect also involves facilitating transitions from nursing homes and other institutions to the community, assisting those at risk of institutionalization, and supporting youth transitions to postsecondary life. The estimated funding for this singular center is $159,762.
Opportunity ID: 349470
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2024-ACL-AOD-IL-0068 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Centers for Independent Living Competition – American Samoa |
| 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: | 93.432 — ACL Centers for Independent Living |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 15, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 15, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 15, 2024 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 15, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $159,762 |
| Award Ceiling: | $159,762 |
| Award Floor: | $159,762 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Domestic private non-profit entities including, Indian tribal organizations (American Indian/Alaskan Native/Native American), faith- based organizations, LGBT, and community-based organizations that meet the above eligibility requirements are eligible to apply.Under Section 724 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, if no nonprofit private agency for submits an acceptable application, a center may be operated by a State agency, so long as the State agency submits to ACL an acceptable application to operate a CIL. If awarded, the State agency may continue to receive funding each year, as long as there are no nonprofit private agencies that submit acceptable applications in response to the posted CIL Competition NOFO. Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Administration for Community Living |
| Description: | ACL intends to award funds for the establishment of one (1) center for independent living in American Samoa to provide, expand and improve the provision of independent living services and support the network of centers for independent living. At a minimum, centers funded by the program are required to provide the following core services: Information and referral; Independent Living skills training;Peer counseling;Individual and systems advocacy; andServices that facilitate transition from nursing homes and other institutions to the community, assistance to those at risk of entering institutions, and facilitate the transition of youth to postsecondary life.The estimated total funding amount to be awarded to establish a center for independent living in American Samoa is $159,762. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://acl.gov/grants/open-opportunities |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Peter Nye
peter.nye@acl.hhs.gov Email:peter.nye@acl.hhs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 349470 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> hhs-2024-acl-aod-il-0068_rev1.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Peter Nye peter.nye@acl.hhs.gov Email: peter.nye@acl.hhs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.432 | HHS-2024-ACL-AOD-IL-0068 | Centers for Independent Living Competition – American Samoa | PKG00286439 | May 15, 2024 | Jul 15, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
349470 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
349470 SF424A-1.0.pdf
349470 SF424B-1.1.pdf
349470 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
349470 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
349470 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
349470 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
349470 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
349470 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
349470 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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