Fatherhood - Family-focused, Interconnected, Resilient, and Essential (Fatherhood FIRE)
ID: 355696Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Administration for Children and Families - OFA (HHS-ACF-OFA)

Award Range

$400K - $1M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355696
Timeline
    Description

    The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is forecasting a competitive grant opportunity titled "Fatherhood - Family-focused, Interconnected, Resilient, and Essential (Fatherhood FIRE)" aimed at promoting responsible fatherhood through various supportive activities. This initiative seeks applications from eligible entities, including states, territories, Native American tribes, and public or nonprofit organizations, to fund projects that focus on marriage promotion, responsible parenting, and economic stability for fathers aged 18 and older with children aged 24 or younger. With an estimated total program funding of $57.75 million, the ACF plans to award approximately 66 grants, with individual awards ranging from $400,000 to $1.25 million. Interested applicants should prepare to submit their proposals electronically by May 1, 2025, with the anticipated award date set for August 29, 2025. For further inquiries, applicants can contact Tanya Howell at tanya.howell@acf.hhs.gov or by phone at 202-205-8714.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Tanya Howell
    (202) 205-8714
    tanya.howell@acf.hhs.gov
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