Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2021 ACF ACYF CA 1913
This grant opportunity, titled "Grants to Tribes, Tribal Organizations and Migrant Programs for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention Programs" (Funding Opportunity Number: HHS 2021 ACF ACYF CA 1913; CFDA: 93.590), is a discretionary funding program offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), under ACYF/CB. It is rooted in Title II of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), which allows the Secretary of HHS to set aside 1 percent of the yearly appropriation to support Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and migrant programs in carrying out community- and faith-based child abuse prevention efforts.
The main aim of the funding is to help tribal and migrant communities prevent child maltreatment and strengthen families before abuse or neglect occurs. In practical terms, this means funding projects that either build something new or improve what already exists in a community to reduce risk factors tied to child abuse and neglect and to improve overall child and family well-being. The announcement emphasizes serving migrant and/or Native American children and families, including those living in rural areas, which often face added barriers like limited service availability, transportation challenges, and shortages of specialized providers.
The types of activities this grant can support are broad and focused on prevention and family support. Examples mentioned in the announcement include voluntary home visiting programs, respite care services that give caregivers temporary relief, parenting education and skill-building initiatives, and the operation or enhancement of family resource centers. The funding can also be used to start up, maintain, expand, or redesign supportive service systems such as mental health services and substance use disorder programs, as well as other family support services that can stabilize households and reduce conditions that contribute to maltreatment. The overall theme is community-based prevention: meeting families where they are, improving access to culturally relevant supports, and strengthening protective factors so families can safely care for children.
Eligibility is geared toward organizations positioned to serve these specific communities. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments, Native American tribal organizations (including those other than federally recognized governments), and nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3), excluding institutions of higher education). The listing also includes an "Others" category with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement, which typically clarifies specific migrant program eligibility and any partnership or designation requirements.
In terms of funding scale and duration, ACF anticipated making about three awards under this announcement. The award ceiling listed is $202,200, and funded projects are expected to run for a five-year project period, supporting longer-term planning, implementation, and refinement rather than short, one-off activities. The opportunity was posted on January 19, 2021, with an original application deadline of April 20, 2021, and required electronic submission by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.Apply for HHS 2021 ACF ACYF CA 1913
- The Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Grants to Tribes, Tribal Organizations and Migrant Programs for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention Programs" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.590.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 19, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 20, 2021 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 1159 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $202,200.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), 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).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Grants to Tribes, Tribal Organizations and Migrant Programs for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention Programs."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) and CFDA number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS 2021 ACF ACYF CA 1913, and the CFDA number listed is 93.590.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary funding program offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), under ACYF/CB.
What law or authority is this funding based on?
The program is rooted in Title II of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA). Under this authority, the Secretary of HHS may set aside 1 percent of the yearly appropriation to support Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and migrant programs conducting community- and faith-based child abuse prevention efforts.
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The main aim is to help tribal and migrant communities prevent child maltreatment and strengthen families before abuse or neglect occurs. The funding supports efforts that reduce risk factors related to child abuse and neglect and improve child and family well-being.
Who is the intended population to be served?
The announcement emphasizes serving migrant and/or Native American children and families, including those living in rural areas that may face barriers such as limited services, transportation challenges, and shortages of specialized providers.
Is the focus on prevention or on responding after abuse occurs?
The focus described is prevention and family strengthening before abuse or neglect occurs, with an emphasis on community-based approaches and building protective factors.
What types of activities can the grant fund?
The announcement describes a broad range of prevention and family support activities, including voluntary home visiting programs, respite care services, parenting education and skill-building initiatives, and operating or enhancing family resource centers.
Can the grant support mental health or substance use disorder services?
Yes. The funding may be used to start up, maintain, expand, or redesign supportive service systems such as mental health services and substance use disorder programs, as well as other family support services that stabilize households and reduce conditions contributing to maltreatment.
Does the grant require projects to be community-based?
Yes. The overall theme is community-based prevention: meeting families where they are, improving access to culturally relevant supports, and strengthening protective factors so families can safely care for children.
Are faith-based approaches allowed under this opportunity?
Yes. The opportunity description notes support for community- and faith-based child abuse prevention efforts.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments, Native American tribal organizations (including those other than federally recognized governments), and nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3), excluding institutions of higher education).
Are institutions of higher education eligible to apply?
No. The eligibility description explicitly excludes institutions of higher education.
Are non-501(c)(3) nonprofits eligible?
Yes. The eligibility description includes nonprofit organizations that are 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3), with the stated exclusion of institutions of higher education.
Does the opportunity include any additional eligibility category beyond tribes and nonprofits?
Yes. The listing includes an "Others" eligibility category with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement (often used to clarify migrant program eligibility and any partnership or designation requirements).
How many awards did ACF anticipate making?
ACF anticipated making about three awards under this announcement.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed is $202,200.
How long is the project period?
Funded projects are expected to run for a five-year project period, supporting longer-term planning, implementation, and refinement rather than short, one-off activities.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on January 19, 2021.
What was the application deadline?
The original application deadline was April 20, 2021.
How were applications required to be submitted?
The opportunity required electronic submission by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
What kinds of outcomes is the program trying to achieve?
Based on the description, the program aims to reduce risk factors associated with child abuse and neglect, strengthen protective factors, and improve overall child and family well-being in tribal and migrant communities.
Does the grant support building new services, improving existing services, or both?
Both. The funding is described as supporting projects that build something new or improve what already exists in a community to reduce maltreatment risk and strengthen families.
Does the opportunity emphasize support for rural communities?
Yes. The announcement highlights migrant and/or Native American children and families, including those living in rural areas, and notes common rural barriers such as limited service availability and transportation challenges.
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