Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2023 ACF OCS ET 1123
The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Regional Performance and Innovation Consortium (RPIC) Capacity Building and Quality Improvement (CBQI) opportunity for Region VII is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS). It is structured as a 3-year cooperative agreement, meaning the selected recipient is expected to work closely and continuously with OCS throughout the project period rather than operating with minimal federal involvement. The overall goal is to strengthen the performance of the CSBG Network in Region VII by expanding the capacity of key CSBG stakeholders and improving the quality and reach of services that support individuals, families, and communities in achieving and sustaining economic self-sufficiency.
Under this award, OCS plans to fund one organization (one expected award) to serve as the Region VII RPIC, effectively acting as the region's lead hub for training and technical assistance (T/TA). The primary audiences for this capacity-building support include state and territory CSBG lead agencies, the CSBG State Association, and CSBG-eligible entities (typically local organizations that deliver CSBG-funded services). The intent is to create a coordinated, high-impact regional approach to improving organizational effectiveness, service strategy, and operational consistency across the network, which OCS links directly to better outcomes for the people and communities CSBG is meant to serve.
A core expectation of the RPIC is to identify, align, and respond to the region's training needs specifically related to capacity building and quality improvement. The opportunity highlights several focus areas for T/TA activities, including organizational self-assessment (helping agencies evaluate strengths, gaps, and readiness for improvement), strategic planning tied to service delivery (ensuring services are planned and managed in ways that match community needs and desired outcomes), and fostering strategic partnerships (building collaborations that expand impact and reduce duplication). It also emphasizes leveraging existing resources, strengthening worker training models, standardizing processes and procedures to improve consistency and accountability, and supporting Community Needs Assessment work, which is a foundational planning activity for CSBG agencies.
The T/TA approach is expected to be evidence-informed and practice-driven, grounded in the collection and analysis of emerging and promising practices in capacity building. In practice, this means the recipient should not only deliver training but also pay attention to what is working across agencies, identify patterns and improvements, and use that information to refine tools, content, and support strategies over time. Delivery formats can be flexible and are expected to meet agencies where they are, including in-person or virtual regional convenings, direct one-on-one technical assistance, webinars, self-paced training modules, podcasts, presentations, and other learning activities designed to build practical skills and strengthen organizational systems.
Measuring results is also built into the project design. The recipient is expected to assess the effectiveness of the T/TA provided, which typically implies creating feedback loops and evaluation methods that can show whether support activities are improving capacity, strengthening performance, and helping agencies implement higher-quality practices. Because this is a cooperative agreement, the RPIC must maintain a close working partnership with OCS to ensure that deliverables and outcomes stay aligned with the purpose of CSBG and OCS priorities. Ongoing communication about implementation and progress is an explicit requirement, signaling that the recipient will be responsible for regular updates, coordination, and shared planning with federal partners over the life of the award.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number HHS 2023 ACF OCS ET 1123 and the CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) number 93.569. The award ceiling is $400,000, with one award anticipated. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), and other entities as allowed under the opportunity's additional eligibility guidance. The opportunity was created on June 5, 2023, with an original application due date of July 31, 2023, and electronic submissions required by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.Apply for HHS 2023 ACF OCS ET 1123
- The Department of Health and Human Services, 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) Regional Performance and Innovation Consortium (RPIC) Capacity Building and Quality Improvement (CBQI) - Region VII" 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 Jun 05, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 31, 2023 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 $400,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: 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, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Regional Performance and Innovation Consortium (RPIC) Capacity Building and Quality Improvement (CBQI) award for Region VII. It is a discretionary federal funding opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS).
What is the main purpose of the Region VII RPIC CBQI award?
The overall goal is to strengthen the performance of the CSBG Network in Region VII by expanding the capacity of key CSBG stakeholders and improving the quality and reach of services that support individuals, families, and communities in achieving and sustaining economic self-sufficiency.
What type of award is being offered?
The award is a 3-year cooperative agreement. This structure means the selected recipient is expected to work closely and continuously with OCS throughout the project period, rather than operating with minimal federal involvement.
How many awards does OCS expect to make for Region VII?
OCS plans to fund one organization. One award is anticipated.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $400,000.
What organization role will the selected recipient perform?
The selected organization will serve as the Region VII RPIC and act as the region's lead hub for training and technical assistance (T/TA) focused on capacity building and quality improvement.
Who are the primary audiences for the training and technical assistance?
The primary audiences include state and territory CSBG lead agencies, the CSBG State Association, and CSBG-eligible entities (typically local organizations that deliver CSBG-funded services).
What is the intended approach for improving the CSBG Network in the region?
The intent is to create a coordinated, high-impact regional approach to improving organizational effectiveness, service strategy, and operational consistency across the CSBG Network, which OCS ties to improved outcomes for individuals, families, and communities served by CSBG.
What is a core expectation of the RPIC under this award?
A core expectation is to identify, align, and respond to the region's training needs related to capacity building and quality improvement.
What training and technical assistance focus areas are highlighted in the opportunity?
The opportunity highlights focus areas that include organizational self-assessment, strategic planning tied to service delivery, and fostering strategic partnerships. It also emphasizes leveraging existing resources, strengthening worker training models, standardizing processes and procedures to improve consistency and accountability, and supporting Community Needs Assessment work.
What does "organizational self-assessment" mean in this context?
In this opportunity, organizational self-assessment refers to helping agencies evaluate strengths, gaps, and readiness for improvement as part of capacity building and quality improvement activities.
How is "strategic planning tied to service delivery" described?
It is described as ensuring services are planned and managed in ways that match community needs and desired outcomes.
What does the opportunity mean by fostering strategic partnerships?
It means building collaborations that expand impact and reduce duplication, supporting a more coordinated approach across the region.
What role do Community Needs Assessments play in this project?
Supporting Community Needs Assessment work is explicitly emphasized. It is described as a foundational planning activity for CSBG agencies.
What kind of T/TA approach is expected?
The T/TA approach is expected to be evidence-informed and practice-driven, grounded in the collection and analysis of emerging and promising practices in capacity building.
Does the RPIC only deliver training, or is it expected to do more?
The RPIC is expected to do more than deliver training. The recipient should pay attention to what is working across agencies, identify patterns and improvements, and use that information to refine tools, content, and support strategies over time.
What formats can be used to deliver training and technical assistance?
Delivery formats are flexible and can include in-person or virtual regional convenings, direct one-on-one technical assistance, webinars, self-paced training modules, podcasts, presentations, and other learning activities designed to build practical skills and strengthen organizational systems.
How important is measurement and evaluation in this project?
Measuring results is built into the project design. The recipient is expected to assess the effectiveness of the T/TA provided, which implies creating feedback loops and evaluation methods to show whether support activities are improving capacity, strengthening performance, and helping agencies implement higher-quality practices.
What does the cooperative agreement requirement mean for communication with OCS?
Because this is a cooperative agreement, the RPIC must maintain a close working partnership with OCS. Ongoing communication about implementation and progress is an explicit requirement, and the recipient is responsible for regular updates, coordination, and shared planning with federal partners over the life of the award.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is HHS 2023 ACF OCS ET 1123.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this program?
The Assistance Listing number (formerly CFDA) is 93.569.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), and other entities as allowed under the opportunity's additional eligibility guidance.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on June 5, 2023.
What was the original application due date and time?
The original application due date was July 31, 2023. Electronic submissions were required by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Are applications required to be submitted electronically?
Yes. The opportunity specifies that submissions must be electronic and submitted by the stated deadline time.
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