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Kinship Navigator Programs: Evaluations

Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB Nonprofit eligible

Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB is funding human services projects through this opportunity, which is open to nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Aug 7, 2026. It provides awards up to $400K–$600K.

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Deadline
Aug 7, 2026
Award amount
Up to $400K–$600K
Expected awards
8
Posted
Jul 8, 2026
Opportunity number
HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-CF-0004
CFDA
93.605

Opportunity description

The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support the implementation and rigorous evaluation of existing Kinship Navigator Programs (KNPs). The goal is to increase the number of programs that qualify for federal Title IV-E Kinship Navigator funding by building strong evidence of improved outcomes for kinship caregivers and the children in their care. Strengthening the evidence base will position more programs for review by the Title IV-E Prevention Services Clearinghouse. This opportunity is intended for states and tribal communities that are not currently operating a Title IV-E Kinship Navigator Program.To achieve this goal, projects will focus on the following objectives: Administering KNP services, Collaborative planning, Evaluating the KNP, Complete a final evaluation report that demonstrates positive outcomes for kinship families.

Who can apply

  • State governments
  • County governments
  • Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
  • Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
  • Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • For profit organizations other than small businesses
  • Special district governments
  • Small businesses
  • Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
  • City or township governments
  • Independent school districts
  • Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

If the applicant is not the title IV-E agency, it shall provide a letter of commitment from the title IV-E child welfare agency to implement the title IV-E Kinship Navigator program that meets the Clearinghouse"s requirements of being rated as either a promising, supported, or well-supported practice criteria upon the completion of the three-year project period. 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
$400K
Award ceiling
$600K

Agency contact

Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB

Liliana Hernandez Chakrabarti cb@grantreview.org

cb@grantreview.org

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