# Social and Economic Development Strategies for Alaska-SEDS-AK

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hhs-2024-acf-ana-nk-0051-social-and-economic-development-strategies-for-alaska-seds/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/349762

> Administration for Children and Families - ANA offered grants of up to $300,000 (at least $50,000) to nonprofits and tribes. It expected to make about 2 awards worth $1.0 million in total. Applications closed on May 22, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HHS-2024-ACF-ANA-NK-0051 |
| Agency | Administration for Children and Families - ANA |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 22, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $300,000 |
| Award floor | $50,000 |
| Expected awards | 2 |
| Total funding | $1.0 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.612 |

## Who can apply

- 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)

Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §2991b and 45 CFR §1336.33, eligible applicants under the SEDS-AK announcement are: Federally-recognized Indian tribes in Alaska, as recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA); 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 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); Incorporated non-profit Alaska Native multipurpose, community-based organizations; Non-profit Alaska Native Regional Corporations/Associations in Alaska with village-specific projects; or Non-profit Alaska Native community entities or tribal governing bodies (Indian Reorganization Act or Traditional Councils) as recognized by the BIA. If the applicant is not a Federally-recognized Alaskan Native tribal government, applicants must provide proof that a majority of the governing board of individuals are representative of the Alaskan Native community to be served. 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.

## What the grant funds

This NOFO has been modified to change the application due date, as a result of changes to the Grants.gov maintenance schedule. The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Administration for Native Americans (ANA) announces the availability of Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 funds for community-based projects for the Social and Economic Development Strategies-Alaska (SEDS-AK) program.SEDS-AK is designed to provide targeted support for Village-specific projects to improve and enhance the core capacity of Alaska Native Village governments, who are central to fulfilling social and economic self-sufficiency in Alaska. This program promotes economic and social self-sufficiency for Alaska Natives and is intended to respond to the unique governmental structures and needs in Alaska. The SEDS-AK supports the principle that social and economic development is interrelated and essential for the growth of thriving Native communities. ANA is interested in supporting community-driven projects that build and strengthen core governmental capacity in the areas of administration and project management at the Alaska Native Village level.

## Questions people ask

### Is HHS-2024-ACF-ANA-NK-0051 still open?

No. It closed on May 22, 2024.

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

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 for Alaska-SEDS-AK?

Closed May 22, 2024. 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 $300,000 each. About $1.0 million in total across about 2 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.