Cooperative AgreementPostedDiscretionary

Family, Opportunity, Resilience, Grit, Engagement – Fatherhood (FORGE Fatherhood)

Administration for Children and Families - OFA
HHS-2025-ACF-OFA-ZJ-0014
Application Deadline
Jul 29, 2025
Closed
Days Remaining
0
Deadline passed
Award Ceiling
$1,250,000
Total Program Funding
$55,000,000

Grant Opportunity Analysis

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Family, Opportunity, Resilience, Grit, Engagement – Fatherhood (FORGE Fatherhood)" aimed at promoting responsible fatherhood through various initiatives. This program seeks to support projects that enhance father-child engagement, improve marriage skills, and provide economic stability services, specifically targeting adult fathers and father figures with children aged 24 and younger. With a total funding pool of $55 million, individual awards will range from $400,000 to $1,250,000 for a five-year project period, and applications are due by July 29, 2025. Interested applicants can reach out to Tanya Howell at ofa@grantreview.org for further information and are encouraged to register on SAM.gov and Grants.gov to ensure compliance with federal requirements.

Eligible Applicants

Others
Additional Eligibility Information

Eligible applicants are states, territories, Native American tribes and tribal organizations (including state, territorial, and tribal post-secondary educational institutions), and public and nonprofit community entities (including religious organizations and public and private nonprofit institutions of higher education). 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.

Grant Documents

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hhs-2025-acf-ofa-zj-0014_rev3.pdf
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AI Summary
The Family, Opportunity, Resilience, Grit, Engagement—Fatherhood (FORGE Fatherhood) program is a federal funding opportunity aimed at promoting responsible fatherhood through a series of initiatives. The program is administered by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) and will allocate a total of $55 million, with funding amounts ranging from $400,000 to $1,250,000 per award for a five-year project period. Eligible applicants include various governmental bodies and nonprofits with a focus on adult fathers and father figures caring for children aged 24 and younger. The program encompasses three main areas: promoting healthy marriages, supporting responsible parenting practices, and fostering economic stability. Projects must deliver at least 24 hours of curriculum-based workshops aimed at enhancing father-child engagement, improving marriage skills, and offering job-driven employment and economic stability services. Applications are due by July 29, 2025, and prospective applicants are advised to register on SAM.gov and Grants.gov, ensuring compliance with federal requirements. The program's impact will be assessed through participation metrics and qualitative data supporting continuous improvement. Overall, this initiative reflects a commitment to empowering fathers and fostering family stability through comprehensive support services and robust community partnerships.

Related Grant Opportunities

Project Timeline

postedOriginal Opportunity PostedJul 15, 2025
deadlineApplication DeadlineJul 29, 2025

Funding Details

Award Ceiling
$1,250,000
Award Floor
$400,000
Est. Total Program Funding
$55,000,000
Expected Awards
66
No cost sharing required

Agency & Classification

Agency
Administration for Children and Families - OFA(HHS-ACF-OFA)
Funding Category
Income Security and Social Services
Funding Instrument
Cooperative Agreement

Grantor Contact

CFDA Numbers

93.086

Official Sources