Native American Programs

 

The purpose of the Social and Economic Development Strategies (SEDS) program is to promote economic and social self-sufficiency for American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Native American Pacific Islanders from American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The SEDS program supports the principle that social and economic development are interrelated and essential for the development of thriving Native communities. The Administration for Native Americans (ANA) is interested in supporting community-driven projects designed to grow local economies, increase the capacity of tribal governments, strengthen families, preserve Native cultures, and increase self-sufficiency and community well-being. ANA may use the SEDS program for special initiatives to meet emerging needs in Native communities. The most current special Social and Economic Development Strategies for Alaska (SEDS-AK). The purpose of the SEDS-AK program is specifically aimed to promote social and economic self-sufficiency for Alaska Natives. The SEDS-AK program provides funding for projects designed to enhance governance and programmatic management capacity for Alaska Native villages to empower them to promote social and economic self-sufficiency for Alaska Natives. Over the past five years, special SEDS initiatives included: Native Youth Initiative for Leadership, Empowerment, and Development (I-LEAD) and Social and Economic Development Strategies-Growing Organizations (SEDS-GO). SEDS-GO is focused on assisting growing organizations in reaching their full potential as highly functioning entities able to effectively serve their Native American communities. ANA funding is meant for projects that identify direct, measurable outcomes which will be achieved within the proposed project period.

Active 93.612 Administration For Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services B - Project Grants Fiscal Year 2016 It is anticipated that 110 grants will be awarded in FY 16 for the same program areas including the Native Youth Initiative for Leadership, Empowerment and Development( I-LEAD) program. 115 new and continuing grants were awarded in FY 16 for the program areas including Social and Economic Development Strategies (SEDS), Social and Economic Development Strategies – Alaska (SEDS-AK), Sustainable Employment and Economic Development Strategies (SEEDS), Native Asset Building Initiative, and Native Youth Initiative for Leadership, Empowerment and Development (I-LEAD).
Fiscal Year 2017 It is anticipated that 113 new and continuing grants will be awarded in FY 17 for the program areas including Social and Economic Development Strategies (SEDS), Social and Economic Development Strategies – Alaska (SEDS-AK), Sustainable Employment and Economic Development Strategies (SEEDS), the Native Youth Initiative for Leadership, Empowerment and Development (I-LEAD) program, and Native Asset-Building Initiative (NABI).
Fiscal Year 2018 SEDS: 33 Continuations and 27 New Awards, SEDS-AK: 8 Continuations and 3 New Awards, SEEDS-26 Continuations, ILEAD: 13 Continuations and 11 New Awards, NABI: 4 Continuations
Fiscal Year 2019 SEDS: 39 Continuations and 25 New Awards, SEDS-AK 4 Continuations and 4 New Awards, SEEDS: 9 Continuations SEEDS, ILEAD: 24 Continuations ILEAD, NABI: 2 Continuations
Fiscal Year 2020 In FY2020, there were 54 Continuations and 24 New Awards for SEDS, 2 Continuations and 4 New Awards for SEDS-AK, 3 Continuation Awards for SEEDS, and 16 Continuation Awards for ILEAD, and 9 New Awards for SEDS-GO.
Fiscal Year 2021 105 totals awards were made. This includes 63 Continuations and 42 New Awards. This includes programs for SEDS, SEDS-AK, and SEDS-GO.
Fiscal Year 2022 The SEDS program awarded 29 new awards. In addition, 56 non-competing continuation awards were issued. The SEDS-AK program awarded 5 new awards. In addition, 5 non-competing continuation awards were issued. The SEDS-GO program issued 11 non-competing continuation awards.
Fiscal Year 2023 It is anticipated that 69 non-competing continuations and 33 new awards will be made. This includes programs for SEDS, SEDS-AK, and SEDS-GO.
Fiscal Year 2024 It is anticipated that 69 non-competing continuations and 33 new awards will be made. This includes programs for SEDS, SEDS-AK. Native American Programs Act of 1974 (NAPA), Section 803(a), 42 U.S.C. 2991b. Federally-recognized Indian Tribes, as recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs; Incorporated non-federally recognized Tribes; Incorporated state-recognized Indian Tribes; Consortia of Indian Tribes; Incorporated, nonprofit multi-purpose, community-based Indian organizations; (including Urban Indian Organizations as defined by 25 USC 1603(29)); Urban Centers; Native Community Development Financial Institutions; Alaska Native villages as defined in the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANSCA) and/or nonprofit village consortia; Nonprofit native organizations in Alaska with village specific projects; Incorporated non-profit Alaska Native multi-purpose, community-based organizations; Non-profit Alaska Native Regional Corporations/Associations in Alaska with village-specific projects; Non-profit Alaska Native community entities or tribal governing bodies (Indian Reorganization Act) as recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs; Public and nonprofit private agencies serving Native Hawaiians; National or regional incorporated nonprofit Native American organizations with Native American community-specific objectives; Public and nonprofit private agencies serving Native peoples from Guam, American Samoa, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; Tribal Colleges and Universities, and colleges and universities located in Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands which serve Native American Pacific Islanders are eligible for funding. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards. American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Native American Pacific Islanders will benefit. Non-profit organizations must submit proof of non-profit status. For applicants that are not Tribes or Native Alaska villages, organizations applying for funding must show that a majority of board members are representative of a Native American community to be served. Applicants must submit documentation that identifies each board member by name and indicates his/her affiliation or relationship to at least one of ANA's three categories of community representation, which include: (1) members of federally or state-recognized tribes; (2) persons who are recognized by members of the eligible Native American community to be served as having a cultural relationship with that community; or (3) persons considered to be Native American as defined in 45 CFR ? 1336.10 and Native American Pacific Islanders as defined in Section 815 of the Native American Programs Act. Applicants that do not include this documentation will be considered non-responsive, and the application will not be considered for competition. 45 CFR Part 75, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program. Preapplication coordination is not applicable. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. 45 CFR Part 75, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Applicants may find and apply for NOFOs on https://www.grants.gov. Paper applications received from applicants that have not been approved for an exemption from required electronic submission will be disqualified from competitive review Applicants that do not have an Internet connection or sufficient computing capacity to upload large documents to the Internet may contact ACF for an exemption that will allow the applicant to submit applications in paper format. See the NOFO for detailed information. Each application will be screened to determine whether it meets any of the disqualifying factors: missing the application deadline, required electronic submission or waiver requested and approved, or exceeding the Award Ceiling. Disqualified applications are considered to be "non-responsive" and are excluded from the competitive review process. Applications competing for financial assistance will be reviewed and evaluated by objective review panels using only the criteria described in Section V.1. Criteria of this NOFO. Each panel is composed of experts with knowledge and experience in the area under review. Generally, review panels include three reviewers and one chairperson. Results of the competitive objective review are taken into consideration by ACF in the selection of projects for funding; however, objective review scores and rankings are not binding. Scores and rankings are only one element used in the award decision-making process. If identified in Section I. Program Description, ACF reserves the right to consider preferences to fund organizations serving emerging, unserved, or under-served populations, including those populations located in pockets of poverty. In addition, ACF reserves the right to evaluate applications in the larger context of the overall portfolio by considering geographic distribution of federal funds (e.g. ensuring coverage of states, counties, or service areas) in its pre-award decisions. ANA's staff will perform an internal review and analysis of the applications ranked highest as a result of the panel's review and scoring. This internal review is used to determine the application's consistency with the purposes of the Native American Programs Act (NAPA), all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, and the requirements of the relevant NOFO. ANA's Commissioner has discretion to make all final funding and award decisions. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines From 120 to 180 days. Applicants will receive notice of approval/disapproval approximately 120 days after receipt of application. Appeals are only available for disqualified applicants upon a finding of ineligibility for funding and are subject to ANA regulations at 45 CFR 1336.35. For existing recipients, appeals in regards to disputes may take place in accordance with 45 CFR Part 16, subject to the limitations of the Appendix A. Non-competing continuations will be issued based on availability of funds, satisfactory progress, compliance with terms and conditions and a determination that continuation funding is in the best interest of the federal government. The criteria for selecting proposals will be published in the NOFOs. In general, proposals are judged on the basis of relevance to program objectives as stated in the NOFO, project strategy, community support in project design and implementation, reasonable cost estimates, and qualifications of applicant organization and personnel. Funding may be used for such purposes as: (1) Social Development-Projects that develop and implement culturally appropriate strategies to meet the social service needs of Native Americans, foster the well-being of Native youth, promote family preservation and responsible parenting, and reconnecting with traditional healing; (2) Economic Development-Projects that promote the creation of a sustainable local economy; (3) Governance- which is defined as increasing the ability of tribal and Alaska Native village governments to exercise local control and decision-making, and to develop and enforce laws, regulations, codes, and policies that reflect and promote the interests of community members. Performance Reports: ANA reviews recipient semi-annual and annual reports to determine whether the recipient is meeting its project goal and objectives and completing activities identified in the Objective Work Plan (OWP) as well as to evaluate project effectiveness. If progress concerns are identified, ANA may require quarterly reports. In addition, ANA is required to describe and measure the impact of funded projects, their effectiveness in achieving stated goals, their impact on related programs, and when feasible, to obtain the views of persons participating in and served by funded projects. ANA carries out this requirement through review of recipient submitted reports and through the use of structured on-site interviews using a data collection tool (OMB No. 0970-0379, expiration date 06/30/2025). Audits are conducted in accordance with the requirements in 45 CFR Part 75 Subpart F. All programmatic records are to be maintained in accordance with 45 CFR 75.361-365. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching is mandatory. 20%. The 20% match is required unless waived in accordance with criteria published in 45 CFR 1336.50.

This program has MOE requirements, see funding agency for further details. Additional Information: Recipients may apply for non-competitive continuation support within a project period of 1 to 5 years, depending on the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Recipients will receive a Notice of Award document. Post award, recipients will establish an account in the Payment Management System from they may draw down award funds as needed. None/Not specified. Carmelia A. Strickland
Administration for Native Americans,
Administration for Children and Families,
Department of Health and Human Services,
330 C Street SW.,
Switzer Building, Mail Stop 4126
Washington , DC 20201 US
carmelia.strickland@acf.hhs.gov
Phone: (877) 922-9262 https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ana 75-1536-0-1-506 (Project Grants (Discretionary)) FY 22$27,508,437.00; FY 23 est $30,183,733.00; FY 24 est $30,183,733.00; FY 21$26,690,332.00; FY 20$30,500,078.00; FY 19$29,423,059.00; - These obligations are for the SEDS Program.(Project Grants (Discretionary)) FY 22$1,721,207.00; FY 23 est $2,030,742.00; FY 24 est $2,030,742.00; FY 21$1,271,175.00; - These obligations are for the SEDS-AK Program.(Project Grants (Discretionary)) FY 22$1,860,504.00; FY 23 est $971,017.00; FY 24 est $0.00; FY 21$2,281,408.00; - These obligations are for the SEDS-GO Program. SEDS: For FY22 the range of assistance is $100,000 to $400,000; the average is = $280,000 per budget period. SEDS-AK: For FY22 the range of assistance is $50,000 to $300,000; the average is =$125,000 per budget period. SEDS-GO: For FY22 the range of assistance is $50,000 to $200,000; the average is = $175,00 per budget period. ANA regulations are published in 45 CFR 1336. Not applicable.