Standing Announcement for Tribal Title IV-E Plan Development Grants
ID: 355742Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$150K - $300K

Eligible Applicants

Nonfederally Recognized Native American Tribal Organizations

Funding Category

Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is offering a forecasted grant opportunity titled "Standing Announcement for Tribal Title IV-E Plan Development Grants." This initiative aims to provide one-time funding to eligible nonfederally recognized Native American tribal organizations for the development of plans to implement Tribal title IV-E foster care, adoption assistance, and guardianship assistance programs. The grants, which range from $150,000 to $300,000, are intended to support the creation of necessary systems and procedures to meet federal requirements, with a total estimated program funding of $1.5 million and an expected five awards. Interested applicants must submit their proposals electronically by May 1, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Carlette Randall at carlette.randall@acf.hhs.gov or (888) 203-6161.

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