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Foster Parents Network Analytics Hub (HUB)

Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB Nonprofit eligible

Administered by Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB, this human services grant invites applications from nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Aug 10, 2026. It provides awards up to $1.5M–$2.5M.

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Deadline
Aug 10, 2026
Award amount
Up to $1.5M–$2.5M
Expected awards
1
Posted
Jul 10, 2026
Opportunity number
HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-CT-0042
CFDA
93.648

Opportunity description

To support the Administration for Children and Families" initiative, A Home for Every Child, the Children"s Bureau will award one grant to establish the Foster Parents Network Analytics Hub (HUB) to achieve a foster home-to-child ratio of more than 1:1 in every state by 2029. The HUB will advance the goal by providing states with advanced analytics tools and intensive technical assistance to optimize their foster parent networks.This national demonstration project under Section 426 of the Social Security Act, the HUB will develop a secure, accessible analytics platform integrated with state Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System and Comprehensive Child Welfare Information Systems (SACWIS/CCWIS). It will also deliver rapid technical assistance to help states analyze foster home dynamics, identify capacity gaps, develop targeted retention strategies, and improve placement matching. This initiative exemplifies ACF's commitment to results and evidence by focusing on measurable outcomes, using data and proven practices to improve performance, and ensuring efficient use of taxpayer dollars through rigorous performance monitoring.This five-year cooperative agreement will establish the HUB, prioritizing immediate deployment, measurable impact, and sustainable capacity building.

Who can apply

  • Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • State governments
  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
  • Special district governments
  • Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • City or township governments
  • County governments
  • Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

None. 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.

Funding

Award floor
$1.5M
Award ceiling
$2.5M

Agency contact

Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB

Catherine Heath cb@grantreview.org

cb@grantreview.org

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