Social and Economic Development Strategies for Alaska-SEDS-AK
ID: 355563Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Administration for Children and Families - ANA (HHS-ACF-ANA)

Award Range

$100K - $900K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355563

Additional Information

https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ana
Timeline
    Description

    The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Administration for Native Americans (ANA), is forecasting a grant opportunity titled "Social and Economic Development Strategies for Alaska (SEDS-AK)" aimed at supporting community-based projects that enhance the capacity of Alaska Native Village governments. This initiative seeks to promote economic and social self-sufficiency among Alaska Natives by funding village-specific projects that address their unique governmental structures and needs. With an estimated total program funding of $2 million, the ACF anticipates awarding three grants, with individual awards ranging from $100,000 to $900,000. Interested applicants, including federally-recognized Indian tribes and non-profit organizations in Alaska, should prepare to submit their applications electronically by April 14, 2025, with an expected award date of August 29, 2025. For further inquiries, applicants can contact Carmelia Strickland at (202) 401-6741 or via email at Carmelia.Strickland@acf.hhs.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Carmelia Strickland
    (202) 401-6741
    Carmelia.Strickland@acf.hhs.gov
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