Child Welfare and Domestic Violence Agency Collaborations to Support Families
ID: 355692Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$200K - $250K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355692
Timeline
    Description

    The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is offering a grant opportunity titled "Child Welfare and Domestic Violence Agency Collaborations to Support Families," aimed at enhancing collaboration between child welfare and domestic violence agencies to support families affected by domestic violence. The program seeks to build capacity for improved community responses to incidents of domestic violence involving children, emphasizing the inclusion of individuals with lived experiences in decision-making processes. With a total estimated funding of $1.5 million, the ACF plans to award between $200,000 and $250,000 for up to six projects over a three-year period. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by March 21, 2025, and can contact Jennifer Vidrine at cb@grantreview.org for further information.

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    cb@grantreview.org
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    The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) issued by the Children's Bureau outlines a grant program for developing collaborations between child welfare and domestic violence agencies to support families affected by domestic violence. The funding opportunity, titled "Child Welfare and Domestic Violence Agency Collaborations to Support Families," has a total expected funding of $1.5 million, offering awards of $200,000 to $250,000 for up to six qualifying projects over a three-year period. Eligible applicants include state and tribal organizations and public or private agencies. The program seeks to enhance existing partnerships and facilitate new collaborations through capacity-building activities, policy development, and service coordination, specifically targeting families at risk for or involved with child welfare due to domestic violence. It emphasizes the importance of involving individuals with lived experiences in decision-making processes. Applicants must adhere to strict submission guidelines and timelines, with applications due by March 21, 2025. Key details for successful submissions include forming comprehensive plans addressing the needs of target populations, ensuring proper oversight of federal funds, facilitating cross-partner collaboration, and implementing effective evaluation strategies. Grants will be awarded contingent upon federal funding availability, with a focus on improving service delivery and fostering protective factors for vulnerable families.
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