Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2026 ACF OCS ET 0028
The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Tribal Capacity Building Training and Technical Assistance (TCBTTA) opportunity is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS), offered as a cooperative agreement. It is designed to fund one organization to provide specialized training and technical assistance that strengthens the ability of federally recognized tribes and tribal organizations to successfully manage and deliver CSBG-funded services. The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) has been modified to update the program office contact information (email address and phone number) listed in the Contacts and Support section.
The central purpose of this project is to fill a long-standing infrastructure gap within CSBG: tribal grant recipients often do not have access to training and technical assistance that is tailored to their specific governance structures, operational realities, and sovereignty considerations. By investing in dedicated capacity-building support, ACF aims to help tribes and tribal organizations improve day-to-day administration of CSBG, strengthen compliance with federal requirements, enhance program performance, and use CSBG dollars more effectively to advance local priorities. A key policy alignment mentioned in the NOFO is support for housing and economic stability initiatives that connect to the administrative priority called "A Home for Every Child," signaling an emphasis on outcomes that reduce housing instability and improve family well-being.
The funded organization will be expected to deliver training and technical assistance that covers practical, compliance-centered, and performance-oriented topics. This includes best practices in CSBG oversight and governance, budgeting and financial management, financial reporting, establishing and maintaining internal controls, and meeting federal grant requirements. The work also explicitly includes support related to the CSBG Tribal Annual Report, which is a major reporting and accountability mechanism, as well as guidance on using data to improve programs over time. In addition to these operational and compliance components, the assistance is intended to strengthen planning and service design: helping tribal recipients conduct community needs assessments, develop CSBG plans that reflect tribal priorities, and design and deliver services that align with CSBG goals while honoring tribal sovereignty.
Another core expectation is convening and peer learning. The NOFO emphasizes facilitating connections among tribal CSBG award recipients so they can share best practices, discuss challenges, and spread improved processes for implementing CSBG-funded programs. In practice, this could involve peer exchanges, communities of practice, regional or national convenings, targeted coaching, and curated toolkits, all aimed at building lasting capacity across the tribal CSBG network rather than providing one-off trainings.
Eligibility is grounded in the CSBG Act, specifically Section 678A(c)(2) (42 U.S.C. 9913(c)(2)). Eligible applicants must be CSBG-eligible entities or statewide or local organizations or associations that can demonstrate expertise in training individuals and organizations on effective methods for addressing the needs of families and communities with low incomes. The NOFO makes clear that individuals, including sole proprietorships, are not eligible, and foreign entities are also not eligible; applications from either category will be disqualified before merit review. Faith-based and community organizations may apply as long as they meet the eligibility requirements. The published eligibility list in the opportunity data is broad and includes various levels of government, tribal governments, tribal organizations, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), and for-profit entities (including small businesses), reflecting that the key test is fit with the statutory eligibility and demonstrated training and technical assistance capability.
The opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2026-ACF-OCS-ET-0028 under CFDA (Assistance Listing) 93.569, categorized under Income Security and Social Services. The program expects to make a single award, with an award ceiling of $500,000. The original closing date listed is 2026-08-24, and the opportunity record shows a creation date of 2026-07-24. As a cooperative agreement, recipients should expect substantial federal involvement compared to a standard grant, typically meaning closer collaboration with ACF/OCS on project direction, deliverables, and performance expectations.Apply for HHS 2026 ACF OCS ET 0028
- The Administration for Children and Families - OCS in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Tribal Capacity Building Training and Technical Assistance (TCBTTA)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.569.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2026-07-24.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-08-24. (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 $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, 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, Private institutions of higher education, For-profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses, Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the CSBG Tribal Capacity Building Training and Technical Assistance (TCBTTA) opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS). It is offered as a cooperative agreement to support specialized training and technical assistance that strengthens the capacity of federally recognized tribes and tribal organizations to manage and deliver CSBG-funded services effectively.
What is the main goal of this project?
The central goal is to address a long-standing infrastructure gap in CSBG by providing training and technical assistance that is tailored to tribal governance structures, operational realities, and sovereignty considerations. The project is intended to improve day-to-day CSBG administration, strengthen compliance with federal requirements, enhance program performance, and help tribes use CSBG funds more effectively to advance local priorities.
How many awards does ACF expect to make?
The program expects to make a single award.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling is $500,000.
What type of funding instrument is this?
This opportunity is a cooperative agreement. Compared to a standard grant, a cooperative agreement generally includes substantial federal involvement, meaning the recipient should expect closer collaboration with ACF/OCS on project direction, deliverables, and performance expectations.
Who is this project intended to support?
The training and technical assistance supported by this award is intended to strengthen the capacity of federally recognized tribes and tribal organizations that receive CSBG funding, with an emphasis on support tailored to tribal contexts and sovereignty considerations.
What kinds of training and technical assistance topics are expected?
The funded organization is expected to provide practical, compliance-centered, and performance-oriented training and technical assistance. The NOFO highlights topics such as:
- CSBG oversight and governance best practices
- Budgeting and financial management
- Financial reporting
- Establishing and maintaining internal controls
- Meeting federal grant requirements
- Support related to the CSBG Tribal Annual Report
- Using data to improve programs over time (performance and continuous improvement)
- Community needs assessments
- Developing CSBG plans that reflect tribal priorities
- Designing and delivering services aligned with CSBG goals while honoring tribal sovereignty
Is support for reporting included in the scope?
Yes. The work explicitly includes support related to the CSBG Tribal Annual Report, which is described as a major reporting and accountability mechanism.
Does the opportunity emphasize data and performance improvement?
Yes. The NOFO includes guidance on using data to improve programs over time and emphasizes performance-oriented support alongside compliance and operational assistance.
What role do convenings and peer learning play in this project?
Convening and peer learning are core expectations. The NOFO emphasizes facilitating connections among tribal CSBG award recipients to share best practices, discuss challenges, and spread improved processes for implementing CSBG-funded programs. Examples described include peer exchanges, communities of practice, regional or national convenings, targeted coaching, and curated toolkits.
What is meant by an "infrastructure gap" in this context?
The NOFO describes a long-standing gap in CSBG support for tribal recipients: they often lack access to training and technical assistance that is specifically tailored to tribal governance, operational realities, and sovereignty considerations. This project is designed to fill that gap through dedicated capacity-building support.
Is there any policy priority mentioned that this work aligns with?
Yes. The NOFO mentions alignment with housing and economic stability initiatives connected to the administrative priority "A Home for Every Child," signaling an emphasis on outcomes that reduce housing instability and improve family well-being.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The Assistance Listing (CFDA) number provided is 93.569.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2026-ACF-OCS-ET-0028.
What federal agency and office are sponsoring this opportunity?
The sponsoring agency is the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS).
What is the opportunity category or program area?
The opportunity is categorized under Income Security and Social Services.
Who is eligible to apply under the CSBG Act for this opportunity?
Eligibility is grounded in the CSBG Act, Section 678A(c)(2) (42 U.S.C. 9913(c)(2)). Eligible applicants must be CSBG-eligible entities or statewide or local organizations or associations that can demonstrate expertise in training individuals and organizations on effective methods for addressing the needs of families and communities with low incomes.
Are individuals or sole proprietorships eligible to apply?
No. The NOFO states that individuals, including sole proprietorships, are not eligible and applications from these applicants will be disqualified before merit review.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible, and applications from foreign entities will be disqualified before merit review.
Can faith-based or community organizations apply?
Yes. Faith-based and community organizations may apply as long as they meet the stated eligibility requirements.
What types of organizations appear on the published eligibility list?
The opportunity data includes a broad eligibility list, including various levels of government, tribal governments, tribal organizations, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), and for-profit entities (including small businesses). The NOFO emphasizes that eligibility ultimately depends on the statutory eligibility requirements and the applicant's demonstrated training and technical assistance capability.
What is the application deadline?
The original closing date listed is 2026-08-24.
When was the opportunity record created?
The opportunity record shows a creation date of 2026-07-24.
Has the NOFO been modified?
Yes. The NOFO has been modified to update the program office contact information (email address and phone number) listed in the Contacts and Support section.
What is the key difference between this project and general CSBG training resources?
This project is specifically intended to deliver training and technical assistance tailored to tribal governance structures, operational realities, and sovereignty considerations, rather than generic support.
Is the funded organization expected to focus only on one-time trainings?
No. The NOFO describes activities aimed at building lasting capacity across the tribal CSBG network, such as peer learning, communities of practice, coaching, and toolkits, rather than relying only on one-off trainings.
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