The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Administration for Native Americans (ANA) is offering the Social and Economic Development Strategies (SEDS) program for Fiscal Year 2025. This grant is designed to fund community-driven projects within Native American communities. The primary purpose is to foster local economic growth, strengthen Native American families, and support the vital preservation of Native cultures. Furthermore, the SEDS program aims to mitigate challenges arising from the scarcity of community-based businesses and essential social and economic infrastructure. This crucial funding targets various Native American communities, including federally and non-federally recognized American Indian tribes, Native Hawaiians, Alaska Natives, and Native American Pacific Islanders, empowering them to build sustainable futures.
Opportunity ID: 355561
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2025-ACF-ANA-NA-0114 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Social and Economic Development Strategies -SEDS |
| 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: | 24 |
| 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: | $21,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $900,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) 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: | Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §2991b and 45 CFR §1336.33, eligible applicants under this announcement are: Federally-recognized Indian tribes, as recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA); Incorporated non-federally recognized tribes; Incorporated state-recognized Indian tribes; Consortia of Indian tribes; 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); 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 Alaska Native multipurpose, community-based organizations; Non-profit Alaska Native Regional Corporations/Associations in Alaska with village-specific projects; Non-profit Alaska Native community entities or tribal governing bodies (Indian Reorganization Act or Traditional Councils) as recognized by the BIA; Public and non-profit private agencies serving Native Hawaiians; National or regional incorporated non-profit Native American organizations with Native American community-specific objectives; Public and non-profit private agencies serving Native peoples from Guam, American Samoa, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; Tribal Colleges and Universities, and colleges and universities located in Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands that serve Native American Pacific Islanders. 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 the Social and Economic Development Strategies (SEDS) program.This program is focused on community-driven projects designed to grow local economies, strengthen Native American families, including the preservation of Native American cultures, and decrease the high rate of current challenges caused by the lack of community-based businesses, and social and economic infrastructure in Native American communities. Native American communities include American Indian tribes (federally-recognized and non-federally recognized), Native Hawaiians, Alaska Natives, and Native American Pacific Islanders. |
| 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 355561 Revised Full Announcement-Revised Full Announcement -> hhs-2025-acf-ana-na-0114_rev3.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-NA-0114 | Social and Economic Development Strategies -SEDS | PKG00291018 | Jun 20, 2025 | Jul 22, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
355561 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
355561 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
355561 SF424A-1.0.pdf
355561 SF424B-1.1.pdf
355561 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
355561 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
355561 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
355561 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
355561 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
355561 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
355561 ANA_ObjectiveWorkPlan_1_3-1.3.pdf
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