Social and Economic Development Strategies -SEDS

Background
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Administration for Native Americans (ANA), announces the availability of Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 funds for the Social and Economic Development Strategies (SEDS) program. This program aims to support community-driven projects that enhance local economies, strengthen Native American families, preserve Native American cultures, and address challenges stemming from inadequate community-based businesses and social infrastructure in Native American communities, including federally recognized tribes, non-federally recognized tribes, Native Hawaiians, Alaska Natives, and Native American Pacific Islanders.

Grant Details
The SEDS program promotes social and economic self-sufficiency through funding community-driven projects that focus on:

1) Growing local economies;
2) Supporting community-based businesses;
3) Strengthening Native American families;
4) Preserving Native American cultures;
5) Increasing social development and infrastructure in Native American communities.

Projects must be community-based with specific outcomes that help Native Americans achieve their own economic and social goals. The expected total program funding is $18 million with approximately 20 awards. Minimum award amount is $100,000 with maximum amounts depending on project duration: $300,000 for 12 months, $600,000 for 24 months, and $900,000 for 36 months.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include federally recognized Indian tribes, incorporated non-federally recognized tribes, state-recognized Indian tribes, consortia of Indian tribes, nonprofit multipurpose community-based organizations serving Native Americans (including Urban Indian Organizations), Alaska Native villages and organizations, and public agencies serving Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders. Individuals or foreign entities are not eligible. Applicants must demonstrate community representation on their board of directors if they are not a federally or state-recognized tribe.

Period of Performance
The period of performance begins on September 30, 2025. Projects can have durations of 12 months, 24 months, or 36 months.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant opportunity is $18 million with individual grant awards ranging from a minimum of $100,000 to a maximum of $900,000 depending on project duration.

Place of Performance
The grant will be performed in various locations across the United States where eligible Native American communities reside.