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Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Grants

20 open Administration for Children and Families (ACF) grants accepting applications right now. Historical giving: 3 grants totaling $1.4M.

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All-time tracked giving
$1.4M
3 grants
Median grant size
$300K
Max: $800K

Open Administration for Children and Families (ACF) grants

  • Standing Announcement for Tribal Title IV-E Plan Development Grants

    Up to $300Kopen

    Standing Announcement for Tribal Title IV-E Plan Development Grants is sponsored by Administration for Children and Families (ACF). Supports Tribal de...

    tribalindigenoussocial_servicesyouthTitle IV-E
  • Transitional Living Program for Homeless Youth

    Up to $250Kopen

    Transitional Living Program for Homeless Youth is sponsored by Administration for Children and Families (ACF). Provides long-term residential services...

    social_sciencecommunity_developmenthealth_disparitieshomeless youthtransitional housing
  • National Research Center for Promoting Work and Strong Families

    Deadline: Aug 18, 2026open

    National Research Center for Promoting Work and Strong Families is sponsored by Administration for Children and Families (ACF). The Center aims to imp...

    economic_developmentchild_welfaresocial_scienceworkforce_developmentworkforce development
  • National Research Center for Promoting Work and Strong Families - Extramural Research Grants

    Deadline: Aug 18, 2026open

    National Research Center for Promoting Work and Strong Families - Extramural Research Grants is sponsored by Administration for Children and Families ...

    economic_developmentchild_welfarecommunity_developmentsocial_sciencework dignity
  • Support for Trauma-Affected Refugees (STAR) Program

    Deadline: Sep 29, 2028open

    Support for Trauma-Affected Refugees (STAR) Program is sponsored by Administration for Children and Families (ACF). The STAR Program provides holistic...

    mental_healthpublic_healthimmigrant_servicesyouth_developmenttrauma support
  • Family First Prevention Services Act

    open

    Family First Prevention Services Act is sponsored by Administration for Children and Families (ACF). Provides partial federal reimbursement to states ...

    child_welfareyouth_developmentfoster care preventionfamily reunificationchild welfare services
  • Sobriety Treatment and Recovery Teams (START)

    open

    Sobriety Treatment and Recovery Teams (START) is sponsored by Administration for Children and Families (ACF). A program serving families involved in t...

    substance_abusechild_welfaremental_healthpublic_healthtribal_health
  • Self-Sufficiency and Stability Program

    open

    Self-Sufficiency and Stability Program is a cooperative agreement opportunity from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) within the U.S. ...

    community_developmenteconomic_developmentsocial_sciencetribal_cultureself-sufficiency
  • Head Start and/or Early Head Start Program for Rapides Parish, Louisiana

    open

    Head Start and/or Early Head Start Program for Rapides Parish, Louisiana is sponsored by Administration for Children and Families (ACF). This announce...

    early_childhoodchild_welfarecommunity_developmenteducation_researchyouth_development
  • Head Start and/or Early Head Start Program

    open

    Head Start and/or Early Head Start Program is a federal grant from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) that funds comprehensive early c...

    early_childhoodchild_welfarecommunity_developmenteducation_researchearly childhood education
  • FY 2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity

    open

    FY 2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity is a grant from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) that funds projects supporting children, yout...

    youth_developmentchild_welfaretribal_healtheducation_researchcommunity_development
  • CSBG-2026 - Community Services Block Grant

    open

    CSBG-2026 - Community Services Block Grant is a grant from Administration for Children and Families (ACF) that funds services alleviating the causes a...

    community_developmenteconomic_developmentaffordable_housingfood_securityyouth_development
  • Head Start and Early Head Start Funding Opportunity in Shelby County, Tennessee

    open

    Head Start and Early Head Start Funding Opportunity in Shelby County, Tennessee is sponsored by Administration for Children and Families (ACF). Head S...

    early_childhoodchild_welfarecommunity_developmentyouth_developmenthead start
  • MaryLee Allen Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program

    open

    MaryLee Allen Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program is sponsored by Administration for Children and Families (ACF). MaryLee Allen Promoting Safe ...

    child_welfaretribal_governancecommunity_developmentyouth_developmentchild maltreatment prevention
  • Family Centered Treatment® (FCT)

    open

    Family Centered Treatment (FCT) is a grant program from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) that funds the implementation of home-based...

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

    open

    Family, Opportunity, Resilience, Grit, Engagement - Fatherhood (FORGE Fatherhood) is a grant from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) t...

    economic_developmentcommunity_developmentyouth_developmentfatherhoodresponsible parenting
  • OPRE Prevention Services Evaluation Partnerships: Supporting Adoptive Families

    open

    OPRE Prevention Services Evaluation Partnerships: Supporting Adoptive Families is sponsored by Administration for Children and Families (ACF).

    child_welfaresocial_scienceyouth_developmentadoption supportfoster care
  • Title IV-B Programs

    open

    Title IV-B Programs is a federal funding program from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) that supports child welfare services administ...

    child_welfaretribal_governancetribal_healthchild welfarefamily support
  • CLFC Fatherhood Program: Family Reintegration

    open

    CLFC Fatherhood Program: Family Reintegration is sponsored by Administration for Children and Families (ACF). CLFC Fatherhood Program: Family Reintegr...

    substance_abusejuvenile_justicetribal_healthcommunity_developmentfatherhood
  • Head Start and/or Early Head Start Program for St. Landry Parish, Louisiana

    open

    Head Start and/or Early Head Start Program for St. Landry Parish, Louisiana is a grant from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) that fu...

    early_childhoodchild_welfarecommunity_developmentyouth_developmenthead start

What Administration for Children and Families (ACF) funds

Top program areas based on GrantMind's analysis of recent Administration for Children and Families (ACF) awards:

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How to apply for Administration for Children and Families (ACF) grants

Most Administration for Children and Families (ACF) applications require: an organizational profile with mission and programs, a project proposal aligned with the funder's stated priorities, a project budget, and supporting attachments (IRS determination letter, board list, recent financials). Federal applicants additionally need a SAM.gov UEI and an active Grants.gov account.

Read: How to write a Letter of Inquiry that gets you invited to apply

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