Grants for Coordination of Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Child Welfare Services to Tribal Families at Risk of Child Abuse or Neglect
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is offering grants for the Coordination of Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Child Welfare Services aimed at supporting tribal families at risk of child abuse or neglect. This funding opportunity seeks to enhance the effectiveness of tribal governments or consortia in providing coordinated services, with a focus on improving case management, supporting children in out-of-home placements, and delivering prevention services. The total funding available is $1.72 million, with individual awards capped at $215,000 for a project period of five years. Interested applicants, which include nonfederally recognized Native American tribal organizations and eligible consortia, must submit their applications electronically by July 29, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Seth Chamberlain at ofa@grantreview.org.
Eligible Applicants
Eligibility is limited to Indian tribes and Alaska Native regional non-profits that administer a Tribal TANF program on the date of publication of the funding opportunity announcement; and Consortia of two or more Indian tribes--the consortium administers a Tribal TANF program on behalf and at the direction of these tribes on the date of publication of the funding opportunity announcement. "Indian tribe" has the same meaning given to this term in section 419(4) of title IV-A of the Social Security Act. Under this definition, "Indian tribe" includes the federally recognized tribes defined at 25 U.S.C 5304, except that, with respect to Alaska, it includes only those tribal organizations listed in section 419(4)(B) of the Social Security Act. 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.