Deadline: 20-Apr-21
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is seeking applications for Grants to Tribes, Tribal Organizations and Migrant Programs for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention Programs to support community-based efforts in tribal and migrant communities that prevent child maltreatment and to strengthen and support families.
Funded projects will develop new or enhance existing initiatives, programs, and activities to reduce the likelihood of child abuse and neglect and to enhance the well-being of migrant and/or Native American children and their families, including those in rural areas.
While not an exhaustive list, some examples of programs that may be funded include voluntary home visiting, respite care, parenting education, family resource centers, and finance the start-up, maintenance, expansion, or redesign of mental health services, substance abuse service programs, and other family support services.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Funding: $606,600;
- Expected Number of Awards: 3;
- Award Ceiling: $202,200 Per Budget Period;
- Award Floor: $75,000 Per Budget Period;
- Average Projected Award Amount: $202,200 Per Budget Period;
- Length of Project Period: 60-month project period with five 12- month budget periods.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligibility is limited to federally recognized Indian tribes and tribal organizations and migrant programs with the capacity to establish, maintain, and evaluate community-based programs for preventing child abuse and neglect.
- Non-profit organizations (with and without 501(c)(3) status) are eligible to apply if they operate or plan to operate migrant or tribal programs.
- Collaborative and interdisciplinary efforts are acceptable, but applications must identify a primary applicant responsible for administering the grant. Applicant organizations should foster strong linkages with the state Lead Agency for the CBCAP program funded by Title II of CAPTA.
- Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and from funding under this announcement.
- Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement.
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=328963