Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2022 ACF OCC YN 0090
The Native Hawaiian Non-Profit Organization Child Care Grant (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2022-ACF-OCC-YN-0090) is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Child Care (OCC). It is offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the federal agency expects to have an ongoing role in supporting and overseeing aspects of the funded work rather than simply issuing funds with minimal involvement. The program is listed under CFDA/Assistance Listing 93.575 and falls within the broader area of income security and social services.
The central goal of this grant is to expand access to child care for Native Hawaiian families in Hawaii who are currently not being served through other Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) formula-funded child care programs. In practical terms, the grant is designed to reach children and families who are falling through gaps in existing publicly funded child care systems. The intent is not to replace services already supported by CCDF formula recipients, but to extend child care help to eligible Native Hawaiian families who are not currently receiving those CCDF-supported services.
Funding is set at up to $1,000,000 total, with an expected single award (Expected Awards: 1). The award will be made competitively, so applicants are judged against one another rather than receiving funds by formula. The award ceiling is $1,000,000, which effectively signals that the project budget is expected to fit within that maximum amount for the full award. Because only one award is anticipated, applicants need to present a strong statewide approach or a clearly justified strategy for serving Native Hawaiian children and families in a way that is feasible, accountable, and impactful at the scale proposed.
The services supported by this funding must be delivered to eligible children under age 13. Family eligibility is tied to income and parental need: the child must live with a family whose income does not exceed 85 percent of the State Median Income (or Tribal Median Income, as applicable) for a family of the same size. In addition, the parent or parents must meet participation or need conditions commonly used in child care subsidy programs, such as working, attending job training, or participating in an educational program. The eligibility criteria also include families in which children receive protective services or need to receive protective services, reflecting the program's role in helping stabilize families and support child safety and well-being through reliable care.
Eligible applicants include nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments, along with other entities as clarified in the opportunity's additional eligibility guidance. Even though the focus population is Native Hawaiian families in Hawaii, the eligibility language is broad enough to include certain tribal organizations and other qualified entities, provided they meet the requirements and propose an approach that directly serves the intended population and program purpose.
A key detail is that OCC also announced a separate, related funding opportunity (NOFO HHS-2022-ACF-OCC-YN-0091). That companion NOFO also involves $1,000,000, but it is aimed at a private nonprofit serving Native Hawaiian and/or American Indian youth from federally recognized Indian tribes who are not currently receiving CCDF-funded services. Applicants are allowed to apply to both funding opportunities, but the government will only make an award to a given applicant under one of the two NOFOs. This matters for strategy: an organization considering both must plan carefully so each application stands on its own while still aligning with the rule that only one award will ultimately be received.
The opportunity was created on April 25, 2022, with an original application closing date of May 24, 2022. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the due date. Overall, this grant is essentially a targeted investment to strengthen and broaden child care access for Native Hawaiian families who meet income and activity/protective services criteria but are not currently reached through other CCDF-funded child care channels, with one competitively selected nonprofit expected to lead delivery of services across Hawaii.Apply for HHS 2022 ACF OCC YN 0090
- The Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OCC in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Native Hawaiian Non-Profit Organization Child Care Grant" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.575.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 25, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 24, 2022 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 1159 pm Eastern Standard Time 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 $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: 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, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Native Hawaiian Non-Profit Organization Child Care Grant?
This is a discretionary federal funding opportunity called the Native Hawaiian Non-Profit Organization Child Care Grant (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2022-ACF-OCC-YN-0090). It is offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Child Care (OCC), and is listed under CFDA/Assistance Listing 93.575.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The central goal is to expand access to child care for Native Hawaiian families in Hawaii who are not currently being served through other Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) formula-funded child care programs. The intent is to reach children and families falling through gaps in existing publicly funded child care systems.
Is this grant meant to replace existing CCDF-funded child care services?
No. The intent is not to replace services already supported by CCDF formula recipients, but to extend child care assistance to eligible Native Hawaiian families who are not currently receiving those CCDF-supported services.
What type of federal award is this?
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement. That means the federal agency expects to have an ongoing role in supporting and overseeing aspects of the funded work rather than simply issuing funds with minimal involvement.
How much funding is available?
Funding is set at up to $1,000,000 total for this opportunity.
How many awards does the government expect to make?
The opportunity indicates an expected single award (Expected Awards: 1).
Is this a competitive grant or a formula award?
This is a competitive award (discretionary funding), meaning applicants are judged against one another rather than receiving funds by formula.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The award ceiling is $1,000,000, which signals the proposed project budget is expected to fit within that maximum amount for the full award.
Who is the target population for services funded under this grant?
The grant targets Native Hawaiian families in Hawaii, specifically those who are not currently served through other CCDF formula-funded child care programs.
What ages of children can be served with grant-funded child care assistance?
Services supported by this funding must be delivered to eligible children under age 13.
What income limits apply for families to be eligible?
The child must live with a family whose income does not exceed 85 percent of the State Median Income (or Tribal Median Income, as applicable) for a family of the same size.
Are there parent participation or need requirements tied to eligibility?
Yes. The parent or parents must meet participation or need conditions commonly used in child care subsidy programs, such as working, attending job training, or participating in an educational program.
Do protective services situations affect eligibility?
Yes. The eligibility criteria include families in which children receive protective services or need to receive protective services, reflecting the program's role in supporting child safety and family stability through reliable care.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants include nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments, along with other entities as clarified in the opportunity's additional eligibility guidance.
Are institutions of higher education eligible to apply as 501(c)(3) nonprofits?
No. The eligibility description specifies 501(c)(3) nonprofits excluding institutions of higher education.
Can a tribal organization apply even if it is not a federally recognized tribal government?
Yes. The eligibility description includes Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments, provided they meet the opportunity's requirements and propose an approach that directly serves the intended population and program purpose.
Is the program limited to Hawaii?
The focus population is Native Hawaiian families in Hawaii, and the grant is designed to expand child care access for that population within Hawaii.
What does it mean that only one award is anticipated?
With only one award expected, applicants generally need to present a strong statewide approach or a clearly justified strategy for serving Native Hawaiian children and families in a feasible, accountable, and impactful way at the scale proposed.
Is there a related funding opportunity connected to this program?
Yes. OCC announced a separate, related funding opportunity: NOFO HHS-2022-ACF-OCC-YN-0091, which is also $1,000,000.
How is the companion NOFO (HHS-2022-ACF-OCC-YN-0091) different?
The companion NOFO is aimed at a private nonprofit serving Native Hawaiian and/or American Indian youth from federally recognized Indian tribes who are not currently receiving CCDF-funded services.
Can an organization apply to both NOFOs?
Yes. Applicants are allowed to apply to both funding opportunities.
If an organization applies to both NOFOs, can it receive two awards?
No. The government will only make an award to a given applicant under one of the two NOFOs.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on April 25, 2022.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application closing date was May 24, 2022.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically.
What time were applications due on the closing date?
Applications were due by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the due date.
What broad policy area does this grant fall under?
The program falls within the broader area of income security and social services.
Which federal offices are responsible for this opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by HHS through ACF, specifically the Office of Child Care (OCC).
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this program?
The program is listed under Assistance Listing (CFDA) 93.575.
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