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HHS-2021-ACF-ANA-NA-1906: Social and Economic Development Strategies -SEDS

Closed Closed March 31, 2023 Opportunity HHS-2021-ACF-ANA-NA-1906

This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Administration for Children and Families - ANA notices from 2021.

Administration for Children and Families - ANA offered grants of up to $400,000 (at least $100,000) to nonprofits and tribes. It expected to make about 30 awards worth $9.5 million in total. Applications closed on March 31, 2023.

From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed November 1, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.

Other notices with this title

Administration for Children and Families - ANA has posted this title under other numbers: earlier or later rounds, or the same competition for another area. Each has its own dates and may change its rules.

NoticePostedDeadlineStatus
HHS-2025-ACF-ANA-NA-0114June 20, 2025Closed July 22, 2025Closed
HHS-2024-ACF-ANA-NA-0050March 19, 2024Closed May 22, 2024Closed

Key dates

PostedApril 6, 2021
DeadlineMarch 31, 2023
Archived by Grants.govApril 30, 2023

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to nonprofits and tribes.

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 competitive 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.

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What the grant funds

SAM.gov System Alert - Entity Validation Delays: Due to high demand, SAM.gov is experiencing a considerable delay in processing entity legal business name and address validation tickets. As needed, please start the process early to avoid interruptions in application submissions. You can find SAM resources related to this process here - https://www.fsd.gov/gsafsd_sp?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0058422&sys_kb_id=7bb8810ddba05990060d5425f3961912&spa=1. The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Administration for Native Americans (ANA) announces the availability of Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 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. Legislative Priority Areas for Economic Development Due to the recent Congressional passage of the Indian Community Economic Enhancement Act of 2020, ANA will prioritize funding for applications seeking assistance for the following: (1) the development of a tribal code or courts system for purposes of economic development, including commercial codes, training for court personnel, and the development of non-profit subsidiaries or other tribal business structures; (2) the development of a Native community development financial institution, including training and administrative expenses; and (3) the development of a tribal master plan for community and economic development and infrastructure. The economic development legislative priorities will be incorporated into new program areas of interest for the SEDS NOFO. Ten bonus points will be awarded to applications that address one or more of these priority areas.

Category: Income Security and Social Services.

Who has won Native American Programs grants before

From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Native American Programs (93.612) awarded $182 million across 280 grant awards, an average of $651,630 per award.

Largest recipients, fiscal 2021 to 2025
RecipientStateAwardsAmount
Mana MaoliHawaii3$2.9 million
Kahuli Leo Le aHawaii3$2.7 million
Cherokee NationOklahoma3$2.6 million
KulaniakeaHawaii3$2.3 million
Aaniiih Nakoda CollegeMontana3$2.3 million

Top states: Hawaii ($43.7 million), Alaska ($27.4 million), California ($14.9 million), South Dakota ($11.5 million), Oklahoma ($9.4 million).

Applying now

This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.

The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.

Questions people ask

Is HHS-2021-ACF-ANA-NA-1906 still open?

No. It closed on March 31, 2023.

Who can apply for Social and Economic Development Strategies -SEDS?

Administration for Children and Families - ANA accepted applications from nonprofits and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

What is the deadline for Social and Economic Development Strategies -SEDS?

Closed March 31, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $400,000 each. About $9.5 million in total across about 30 awards.

Who has won Native American Programs grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Mana Maoli, Kahuli Leo Le a, Cherokee Nation. The program made 280 awards worth $182 million in that time.

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