The Administation for Children & Families (ACF) at the Health & Human Services Department, like HUD, traditionally starts its solicitation season in the spring. But this year is different, with both agencies planning to release the bulk of their solicitations this fall and winter.
HUD started its grant making season in September, with the release of its General Section.
ACF is on the verge of starting its season, with program officials Suad Jama and Elaine Stedt telling FAM that their solicitations are being readied for December, about four months earlier than usual. They aren’t alone, FAM has learned, with at least 30 other ACF funding solicitations being planned for early release.
Jama oversees ACF’s University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research & Service program and tells us that the solicitation is due in early December, and an estimated $23 million will be awarded.
Stedt is the program official for the Child Welfare: Early Education Partnerships to Expand Protective Factors for Children with Child Welfare Involvement program. Preparations are underway to release this $2.5 million solicitation during the Christmas-New Year’s period, she tells FAM.
– Federal & Foundation Assistance Monitor
