INFORMATION MEMORANDUM from the federal Office of Child Support Services (OCSS)
ACF-OCSS-IM-24-01
DATE: March 11, 2024
TO: Tribal IV-D Directors, Federally Recognized Indian Tribes and Tribal Organizations, and Other Interested Individuals
SUBJECT: Guidance for the Tribal Child Support Program Start-Up Application Process
ATTACHMENTS:
Start-Up Application Guidance (PDF)
Program Development Plan Work Aid (DOCX)
Tribal Child Support Program Overview PowerPoint (PPTX)
The Final Rule on the Tribal Child Support Enforcement program was published in the Federal Register (69 FR 16638 (PDF)) on March 30, 2004. The Rule implements section 455(f) of the Social Security Act and sets forth the required elements and related provisions for tribal child support programs (45 CFR part 309).
This guidance is for tribes and tribal organizations interested in operating a child support program.
In 2023, OCSS organized a workgroup of tribal child support directors to review proposed updates to IM-05-06, A Guide to the Tribal IV-D Start-Up Application Process. The instructions are now more concise and easier to follow. The guidance includes tools that help tribes and tribal organizations apply for funding.
The guidance contains:
- Start-Up Application Guidance (PDF)
An overview of the tribal child support program and information to consider when applying for funding - Program Development Plan Work Aid (DOCX)
A program development plan (PDP) describes the specific steps to comply with 45 CFR 309.65(a) . This work aid helps in preparing the PDP by offering key considerations for required elements and space to take notes. - Tribal Child Support Program Overview PowerPoint (PPTX)
An overview of the tribal child support program, including the history and requirements for operating a tribal child support program.
We hope this updated guidance provides useful information for all tribes and tribal organizations interested in applying for funding to operate a child support program.
SUPERSEDES: IM-05-06
INQUIRIES: OCSS.Tribal@acf.hhs.gov
FY 2024 HMEP Planning and Training Grant for Tribes - Hazmat Emergency Preparedness Planning and Training Grant will support the recipient tribal entity in developing emergency plans under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986. grants.gov/search-results-detail/352522
Posted February 20, 2024
Closes April 5, 2024
Estimated Total Program Funding $1,000,000
Award Ceiling $250,000
Award Floor $50,000
FY 2023 Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program - The Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly program provides Capital Advance funding for the development of supportive rental housing for Very-Low-Income persons aged 62 years or older and project rental subsidies in the form of a Project Rental Assistance Contract (PRAC) to maintain ongoing affordability. This program provides elderly persons with the opportunity to live independently, but with important voluntary support services such as nutritional, transportation, continuing education, and/or health-related services.
Posted Date: February 21, 2024
Closing Date: June 20, 2024
Total Program Funding: $115,000,000
Award Ceiling: $20,000,000
OVW Open Solicitations –
- Open solicitations web page – FY2024 Open Solicitations are posted with deadlines in March, April, or May. Please review each solicitation for more information, deadlines, eligibility criteria, etc.
- Fiscal Year 2024 Sexual Assault Services Culturally Specific Program Solicitation
- Grants for Outreach and Services to Underserved Populations Program Solicitation
- Training and Services to End Violence and Abuse Against Individuals with Disabilities and Deaf People Program Solicitation
- Sexual Assault Services Culturally Specific Program Solicitation
- Research and Evaluation Initiative Solicitation
- Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking Program Solicitation
- Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program Solicitation
- Grants to Indian Tribal Governments Program Solicitation
- Grants to Indian Tribal Governments Program: Strengthening Tribal Advocacy Responses Track (START) Solicitation
- Grants to Prevent and Respond to Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking, and Sex Trafficking Against Children and Youth Program Solicitation
- Grants to Engage Men and Boys as Allies in the Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls Program Solicitation
- Local Law Enforcement Grants for Enforcement of Cybercrimes Program Solicitation
- Grants to Improve the Criminal Justice Response (ICJR) Program Solicitation
- Enhancing Investigation and Prosecution of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking (EIP) Initiative Solicitation
HRSA Funding Opportunity –
- The Advanced Nursing Education-Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (ANE-SANE) Program will expand advanced nursing education and training to improve access to sexual assault forensic examination. The ANE-SANE Program aims to provide better access to mental and physical care for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.
- HRSA will award approximately $14.2 million to up to 28 grantees over a period of three years through this funding opportunity. View the funding opportunity on Grants.gov for complete eligibility information. Applications are due by April 2, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
- Watch the technical assistance webinar recording and then join the live Q&A session, Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. ET
The Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF) has announced a new grant opportunity titled “Next Generation Child Support Employment Services Demonstration”. This opportunity is being offered to state and tribal IV-D agencies, and aims to expand and enhance employment services for non-custodial parents.
The total estimated program funding is $4,429,412 with a yearly award ceiling of $588,235.
The application closing date is May 2, 2024.
The full grant notice and more information including eligibility requirements and the ACF contact can be found at this link: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/351632
New Tribal MIECHV Notice of Funding Opportunity
The Tribal, Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program (MIECHV) is thrilled to announce that the FY 2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) application package has been published on Grants.gov. The opportunity number is HHS-2024-ACF-ECD-TH-0135. Administered by the Office of Early Childhood Development (ECD) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), this grant will support 5-year cooperative agreements between ACF and federally recognized Indian Tribes (or a consortium of Indian Tribes), Tribal organizations, or urban Indian organizations interested in developing, implementing, sustaining, or expanding an evidence-based home visiting program serving expectant families and families with young children aged birth to kindergarten entry. Feel free to reach out to TribalHV@acf.hhs.gov with any questions. The deadline to apply is April 18, 2024.
WA Grant gives more money to more people 
Washington College Grant (WA Grant) gives more money to more people for more kinds of education and training beyond high school. WA Grant is not reserved for valedictorians or athletes—it is available to all eligible Washington residents, including undocumented students. If you meet the program and income requirements, you have money waiting for you. Students and families can use the financial aid calculator to estimate their potential WA Grant award, but the only way to know for sure whether you qualify is to apply for financial aid. Applications for the 2024-25 academic year are now open. Learn more at WAgrant.org.
$16 million available for tribal clean energy project 
Commerce is accepting applications to support the planning, design, and construction of clean energy projects that promote tribal sovereignty, advance resiliency, and contribute to Washington’s decarbonization goals. These funds are exclusively available for federally recognized tribes and their contracted service providers. Tribes are strongly encouraged to apply through this customized funding opportunity. The application window is ongoing through September 27, with the first review beginning at noon Pacific Time on March 29.