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