Administration for Children and Families
ACF, a US federal agency, funds programs and grants supporting families, children, and individuals seeking self-sufficiency.
AIAN Head Start Grants: Expand Services & Reach More Kids
Existing federally funded American Indian and Alaska Native Head Start agencies can apply for funds to expand services for unserved children and families in approved areas. This funding aims to increase the number of preschool-aged children served, with options to also expand Early Head Start enrollment.
Get Grants to Expand Childcare Services
Existing Migrant and Seasonal Head Start agencies can apply for funding to serve more low-income children and families. This expansion aims to provide essential early childhood services to unserved communities.
Get Grants to Reunite Families & Support Children
This grant offers funding to organizations dedicated to reconnecting children at risk of foster care with their biological families through innovative programs. Support family finding, kinship navigation, and residential treatment to strengthen family bonds.
Funded Research: Boost Your Low-Income Programs!
This grant supports the creation of a digital hub for research on low-income employment and family self-sufficiency programs. Small businesses and organizations focused on TANF and related services can get funding to develop this crucial resource.
Get Funding for Family Support Programs!
Non-profits and community organizations can apply for grants to establish Family Support 360 Centers. These centers aim to empower families of individuals with developmental disabilities, particularly military families, by providing integrated services and promoting independence.
Get Funding for Family Support Programs
Nonprofits and organizations focused on developmental disabilities can receive grants to establish Family Support 360 Centers. These centers will enhance self-determination, independence, and community inclusion for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
Funding for Family Support Centers - Grow Your Impact!
Nonprofits serving families with developmental disabilities can receive grants to establish innovative Family Support 360 Centers. This funding aims to enhance self-determination, independence, and community inclusion for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Funding for Youth Outreach Services
Non-profit organizations and public/private agencies serving runaway, homeless, and street youth can apply for funding to build relationships through outreach services. This program aims to connect with vulnerable young people and provide essential support.
Get Funding to Mentor Kids of Incarcerated Parents
Non-profits and community organizations can get funding to create or expand programs that connect children of incarcerated parents with caring adult mentors. This initiative aims to foster supportive one-on-one relationships for youth aged 4-18.
Tribal Grants: Fund Your Child Welfare Program
Tribes, tribal organizations, and consortia can receive grants to develop and submit plans for implementing Title IV-E foster care, adoption, and guardianship assistance programs. Funds support critical plan development, including data systems and legal procedures.
Secure Your Water: Grant for Rural Systems
Non-profit organizations can apply for funding to provide vital safety and security training for small, rural water and wastewater treatment systems. This initiative aims to protect vulnerable communities from potential threats.
Unlock Funding for Business Growth & Job Creation
This grant offers financial and technical support to businesses creating jobs and economic opportunities for low-income individuals and TANF recipients. It's designed to fund new ventures, business expansions, and self-employment projects, fostering sustainable employment.
Grant: Improve Child Welfare Representation & Outcomes
This cooperative agreement funds a National Quality Improvement Center focused on enhancing legal representation for children in the child welfare system. The goal is to accelerate adoptions and improve safety, permanency, and well-being outcomes for these children.
Get Funding for Early Childhood Research & Innovation!
This grant supports research centers focused on improving early childhood education and support for dual language learners and their families. Businesses in the early care and education sector, especially those serving low-income or disadvantaged communities, can receive funding to advance knowledge and best practices.
Head Start Expansion: Get Funds to Serve More Children
Existing Head Start agencies can apply for funds to enroll more children and create new teaching positions, expanding critical early childhood education services. This initiative aims to increase the number of preschool-aged children served by Head Start programs in approved service areas or nearby unserved communities.
Unlock Funding for Better Client Services & Efficiency!
State human services agencies can apply for grants to plan and integrate health and human services systems. This funding helps improve client service delivery, reduce errors, and boost administrative efficiency, potentially leveraging 90/10 federal reimbursement.
Funding for Child Abuse Prevention Programs
This grant supports organizations working to prevent child abuse and neglect through community-based programs. Funding aims to build capacity, implement evidence-informed strategies, and strengthen family support systems.
Get Funding to Improve Child Welfare Services
This grant supports the National Resource Center for Permanency and Family Connections to build the capacity of child welfare systems. Funds are available to provide training and technical assistance to improve services for children, youth, and families involved with foster care.
Get Grants to Boost Refugee & Asylee Services!
Non-profits with expertise in refugee resettlement can get funding to improve services and aid long-term integration for refugees and asylees. This funding supports specialized technical assistance to address specific agency challenges.
Fund Your Head Start Research Projects
Graduate students conducting research relevant to Head Start programs can apply for funding to support their studies. This grant aims to advance knowledge and improve outcomes within early childhood education and family support initiatives.