Support for a National Electronic Interstate Records Exchange System
ID: 356022Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB (HHS-ACF-CB)

Award Range

$1M - $2M

Eligible Applicants

Small Businesses

Funding Category

Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is forecasting a funding opportunity titled "Support for a National Electronic Interstate Records Exchange System," aimed at enhancing the electronic interstate case processing system required by the Family First Prevention Services Act of 2017. This cooperative agreement seeks to develop a secure, multi-tenant electronic system that facilitates the timely and efficient interstate placement of children in foster care and adoption, addressing the needs of nearly 100,000 children each year. The initiative is critical for improving administrative efficiency, reducing barriers to access, and ensuring compliance with data security standards across jurisdictions. Interested small businesses can apply for funding ranging from $1,450,000 to $1,600,000, with an estimated award date of August 29, 2025, and applications due by May 1, 2025. For further inquiries, applicants may contact June Dorn at cb@grantreview.org.

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