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Sustainability

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) assists States and communities promoting Responsible Fatherhood and Healthy Marriage. In support of that mission, this page provides information on open and upcoming federal funding opportunities.

Types of Federal Government Grants

  1. Grants awarded by an agency of the Federal government (also known as 'discretionary' grants)-for instance, a homeless assistance grant given out by the Department of Health and Human Services to a homeless shelter.

  2. Grants that put Federal money in the hands of States, cities, or counties for them to distribute to charities and other social service providers, usually under their own rules and regulations (also known as 'formula' or 'block' grants). Therefore, you can apply directly to the Federal government or you can apply for funds to an entity that distributes money it receives from the Federal government.

Sources for Grant Opportunities

  • Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Funding Announcements - View the most recent grant opportunities from ACF including resources and frequently asked questions.

  • Federal Business Opportunities - FedBizOpps.gov is the single government point-of-entry (GPE) for Federal government procurement opportunities over $25,000.

  • Grants.gov - Grants.gov allows you to find and apply for Federal government grants. There are over 1,000 grant programs offered by all Federal grant making agencies.

  • Welfare Peer TA Network – The Welfare Peer Technical Assistance Network posts updated funding opportunities relevant for organizations and programs working with low-income and TANF populations.

Current Open Opportunities

  • Assets for Independence Program Grants, 6/25/2008

    The Office of Community Services recently announced a new summer application cycle for the Assets for Independence program. The summer application due date is Wednesday, June 25, 2008. This will be the final application cycle in fiscal year 2008. The Assets for Independence (AFI) program awards five-year grants to nonprofit organizations, including faith-based organizations, and government agencies, that empower low-income families to be economically self-sufficient for the long-term. Grantees provide financial education training on financial matters and money management, and they assist participants with saving earned income in special matched savings accounts called Individual Development Accounts (IDAs). Participants use the IDAs to save to acquire a home, capitalize a business, or attend post-secondary education or training. The AFI Resource Center will host free conference calls / Webinars for prospective grantees in May and June. The calls will cover application requirements and hints and tips for writing a successful grant application and designing strong IDA projects. More information including Webinar dates (PDF - 100 KB).

  • Children’s Bureau: Child Welfare Training: Curriculum Development and Evaluation for Healthy Marriage and Relationship Education, 7/7/2008

    The Children's Bureau announces the availability of funds and requests applications for one cooperative agreement to develop, field test, revise, implement, evaluate, and disseminate a competency and experientially-based training curriculum for training child welfare professionals. This curriculum will address healthy marriage and relationship skills for populations underserved in the general population and overrepresented in the child welfare system. The Children's Bureau is particularly interested in the evaluation of the effectiveness of the curriculum and the possible expansion, replication and dissemination of the curriculum on a national level. More information (PDF - 195 KB).

 

Other Relevant Resources

  • The Federal Register - Published by the Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the Federal Register is the official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents.

  • WhiteHouse.gov - Provides information on how Federal agencies use grant money as well as a Grants Catalog. The site also answers some frequently asked questions about Federal grants.