Apply for Grant Funds to Match Individual Savings Accounts Deadline June 25, 2010

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announces funds to support programs that empower low-income families to become economically self-sufficient for the long-term; Assets for Independence. Grantees provide financial education training on money management issues, and they assist participants with saving earned income in special matched savings accounts called Individual Development Accounts (IDAs). Participants use the IDAs to accumulate funds with the goal of acquiring a first home, postsecondary education, or starting up or expanding a small business. State governments, nonprofit, faith-based and community-based organizations are eligible to apply. Awards range up to $1,000,000. The remaining deadline to apply is June 25, 2010. For additional information, please call the AFI Resource Center at (866) 778-6037 or email info. Click here for program details: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ocs/afi/index.html.