Closed · HHS-2021-ACF-OPRE-PE-1944 · CFDA 93.595 · Discretionary

Family Self-Sufficiency Demonstration Development Grants

Federal grant opportunity posted by Administration for Children and Families - OPRE, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$150K-$200K
Award range
Closed
Status
July 2, 2021
Close date
20
Expected awards

The verdict

Family Self-Sufficiency Demonstration Development Grants is a closed discretionary listing from Administration for Children and Families - OPRE that offered $150,000 -- $200,000 across 20 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$150K-$200K
award range
Closed
application status
20
expected awards
93.595
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Family Self-Sufficiency Demonstration Development Grants - is cataloged under number HHS-2021-ACF-OPRE-PE-1944 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 93.595, posted by Administration for Children and Families - OPRE. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on May 3, 2021 and last updated on May 7, 2021. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $150,000 -- $200,000. The agency has projected $4.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 20 awards. If the agency funds the expected 20 awards from the $4.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $200,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on July 2, 2021. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$150,000 -- $200,000

Close Date

July 2, 2021

Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.

Posted

May 3, 2021

Est. Total Funding

$4,000,000

Expected Awards

20

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

The Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) anticipates soliciting applications for the Family Self-Sufficiency Demonstration Development Projects to support planning for and execution of evaluation-related activities by eligible entities that serve low-income families with children. These cooperative agreements are intended for entities looking to strengthen and evaluate coordinated, client-centered approaches to improving family self-sufficiency. Participating organizations will not only contribute to the evidence base on interventions serving low-income families with children but also increase their capacity to conduct research and evaluation, use data to improve program outcomes, and demonstrate the value of their program to stakeholders. OPRE seeks grantees who aim to develop and assess multi-faceted approaches to improve family self-sufficiency and well-being and who are part of the network of services available to families eligible for or at risk of becoming eligible for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Interventions should target outcomes related to employment (e.g., removing barriers to employment, increased earnings, career advancement) and at least one other outcome related to family well-being, such as education, health, food security, financial security, or social capital. The goal of this funding is to help grantees advance toward developing comprehensive evidence-informed interventions that improve client outcomes. Funds may not be used for program services (i.e., cash assistance, support services, etc.). Grantees should, at minimum, have conceptualized an intervention to improve self-sufficiency among low-income families, including TANF eligible families, and have an interest in ultimately evaluating that intervention. Grantees will work with a federally funded, third-party evaluation technical assistance provider who will provide tailored support to recipients to further develop and move toward evaluating their interventions. For example, grantees who are in the early stages of designing an intervention may receive support to create a program logic model, while grantees who have already implemented an intervention may receive support to design and execute a pilot evaluation. These 24-month cooperative agreements, with two 12-month budget periods, can fund program design, evaluation planning, and small-scale studies to assess demonstrations’ implementation or effectiveness.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 01, 02, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 11, 12, 13, 20, 22, 23, 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

ACF Applications Help Desk app_support@acf.hhs.gov

Key Dates

Posted May 3, 2021
Close Date July 2, 2021
Archive Date August 1, 2021
Last Updated May 7, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Family Self-Sufficiency Demonstration Development Grants", offered by Administration for Children and Families - OPRE. It is associated with CFDA program 93.595. The Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) anticipates soliciting applications for the Family Self-Sufficiency Demonstration Deve...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on July 2, 2021. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $150,000 -- $200,000. Total estimated funding: $4,000,000. Expected number of awards: 20.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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