# Family Self-Sufficiency Demonstration Development Grants

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hhs-2021-acf-opre-pe-1944-family-self-sufficiency-demonstration-development-grants/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/329059

> Administration for Children and Families - OPRE offered grants of up to $200,000 (at least $150,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expected to make about 20 awards worth $4.0 million in total. Applications closed on July 2, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HHS-2021-ACF-OPRE-PE-1944 |
| Agency | Administration for Children and Families - OPRE |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 2, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $200,000 |
| Award floor | $150,000 |
| Expected awards | 20 |
| Total funding | $4.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.595 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- 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
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

The statutory authority for this funding opportunity does not limit eligible entities to receive this funding. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and from funding under this announcement.

## What the grant funds

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.

## Questions people ask

### Is HHS-2021-ACF-OPRE-PE-1944 still open?

No. It closed on July 2, 2021.

### Who can apply for Family Self-Sufficiency Demonstration Development Grants?

Administration for Children and Families - OPRE accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Family Self-Sufficiency Demonstration Development Grants?

Closed July 2, 2021. 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 $200,000 each. About $4.0 million in total across about 20 awards.

### Who has won Welfare Reform Research, Evaluations and National Studies grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The Morehouse School of Medicine, Inc., Child Trends, Incorporated, Family Assistance for Renaissance Men. The program made 52 awards worth $16.4 million in that time.