Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) - Children's Bureau (ACYF/CB) is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of children and families through effective programs and policies. Its primary mission involves overseeing federal funding opportunities and grant programs aimed at improving child welfare, promoting adoption, and supporting foster care initiatives. The agency plays a crucial role in developing resources and providing guidance to state and local agencies, ensuring that vulnerable children and families receive the necessary support and services to thrive.
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The grant aims to support the expansion and implementation of a secure electronic interstate case processing system for the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC), facilitating timely and efficient interstate placements of children in foster care and adoption. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, government entities, and businesses, while individuals and foreign entities are not eligible. Specific application instructions are not provided, but interested parties can contact the grantor via email for more information.
The purpose of this grant is to establish a National Center aimed at improving data collection and reporting on child maltreatment fatalities, facilitating cross-agency coordination and enhancing data quality for states and jurisdictions. Eligible applicants include public and private educational institutions, nonprofits, government entities, small businesses, and other organizations, while individuals and foreign entities are not eligible. To apply, interested parties should submit their applications by the deadline of January 22, 2026, with projects expected to start on April 1, 2026.
The purpose of this grant is to provide one-time awards to eligible applicants for developing plans to implement Tribal title IV-E foster care, adoption assistance, and guardianship assistance programs, with a requirement to submit a plan to the Department of Health and Human Services within 24 months. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments, tribal organizations, and tribal consortia, while individuals and foreign entities are not eligible. Application details are not provided in the description; for further information, applicants can contact Carlette Randall at carlette.randall@acf.hhs.gov.