Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2020 ACL AOD IL 0419
The Centers for Independent Living Competition - American Samoa grant (Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2020 ACL AOD IL 0419) is a discretionary federal grant offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Administration for Community Living (ACL). Its purpose is to provide financial assistance to establish a Center for Independent Living (CIL) in American Samoa. The opportunity is aimed at strengthening independent living services in the territory by building local capacity to deliver, expand, and improve supports that help people with disabilities live independently in their communities. In addition to direct services, the award is intended to reinforce and connect American Samoa to the broader national network of Centers for Independent Living.
Funding is provided as a grant under the Income Security and Social Services activity category (CFDA 93.432). ACL anticipates making a single award (Expected Awards: 1), meaning this competition is designed to select one organization to create and operate the CIL for the territory. The estimated total amount expected to be awarded is $160,515, with an award ceiling of $165,515, indicating the maximum amount an applicant could potentially receive under this announcement.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, excluding institutions of higher education. In practical terms, the applicant must be a qualifying nonprofit entity positioned to stand up and run a Center for Independent Living, including the administrative and programmatic ability to deliver independent living services and coordinate with community partners.
The opportunity was created on April 21, 2020, with an original application deadline of June 22, 2020. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date, emphasizing that timely electronic submission was a firm requirement.
Overall, this grant is a targeted investment to establish a formal CIL presence in American Samoa, with the goal of improving access to independent living services, expanding the availability and quality of supports for people with disabilities, and integrating the territory into the established national CIL infrastructure.Apply for HHS 2020 ACL AOD IL 0419
- The Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Centers for Independent Living Competition - American Samoa" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.432.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 21, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 22, 2020 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 $165,515.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Centers for Independent Living Competition - American Samoa grant?
It is a discretionary federal grant offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Administration for Community Living (ACL). The opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2020 ACL AOD IL 0419 and is designed to fund the establishment of a Center for Independent Living (CIL) in American Samoa.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to provide financial assistance to establish a Center for Independent Living (CIL) in American Samoa. The grant is intended to strengthen independent living services in the territory by building local capacity to deliver, expand, and improve supports that help people with disabilities live independently in their communities.
What does the grant support beyond direct services?
In addition to direct services, the award is intended to reinforce and connect American Samoa to the broader national network of Centers for Independent Living. This includes helping integrate the territory into the established national CIL infrastructure.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Administration for Community Living (ACL).
Is this a formula grant or a competitive/discretionary grant?
This is described as a discretionary federal grant, meaning it is a competitive opportunity where ACL selects the award recipient through a competition process.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS 2020 ACL AOD IL 0419.
What CFDA number and activity category are associated with this grant?
The opportunity is under CFDA 93.432 and falls within the Income Security and Social Services activity category.
How many awards does ACL expect to make?
ACL anticipates making a single award (Expected Awards: 1). This means the competition is designed to select one organization to create and operate the CIL for the territory.
What is the estimated total funding expected to be awarded?
The estimated total amount expected to be awarded is $160,515.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $165,515, which is the maximum amount an applicant could potentially receive under this announcement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are institutions of higher education eligible to apply?
No. Institutions of higher education are explicitly excluded from eligibility under this opportunity.
What type of organization is this competition looking to fund?
The competition is designed to select a qualifying nonprofit entity positioned to stand up and run a Center for Independent Living, including having the administrative and programmatic ability to deliver independent living services and coordinate with community partners.
Where will the funded Center for Independent Living be established?
The funded CIL is intended to be established in American Samoa.
What population is the funded work intended to benefit?
The grant focuses on improving supports and services that help people with disabilities live independently in their communities in American Samoa.
What are the key goals of the award?
Key goals include improving access to independent living services, expanding the availability and quality of supports for people with disabilities, building local capacity, and integrating American Samoa into the national CIL network.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on April 21, 2020.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was June 22, 2020.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically.
What time were applications due on the deadline date?
Applications were due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Was timely electronic submission required?
Yes. The announcement emphasizes that timely electronic submission was a firm requirement.
What does it mean that this grant is intended to "build local capacity"?
Based on the announcement description, building local capacity refers to strengthening the ability in American Samoa to deliver, expand, and improve independent living supports and services, including establishing an organization capable of operating as a Center for Independent Living and working with community partners.
How does this grant relate to the national network of Centers for Independent Living?
The award is intended to reinforce and connect American Samoa to the broader national network of Centers for Independent Living, helping ensure the territory has a formal CIL presence aligned with that national infrastructure.
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