Support for a National Electronic Interstate Records Exchange System
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement to support the development of a National Electronic Interstate Records Exchange System (NEICE). This initiative aims to expand and implement a secure, multi-tenant electronic records exchange system that facilitates timely foster care, adoption, and residential placement services across state lines, thereby improving administrative efficiency and reducing barriers to access for children in need of placements. The funding opportunity, with an estimated total program funding of $1,600,000 for one award, has a project period of five years, and applications are due by March 16, 2026. Interested applicants can contact Kara Allen-Eckard at cb@grantreview.org for further information.
Eligible Applicants
Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from the merit review and funding under this funding opportunity. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity. Faith-based organizations may apply for this award on the same basis as any other organization, as set forth at and, subject to the protections and requirements of 45 CFR Part 87 and 42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq., ACF will not, in the selection of recipients, discriminate against an organization on the basis of the organization's religious character, affiliation, or exercise.