Deadline: 27 June 2016
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), agency of Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking applications from eligible entities with an aim to support community-based efforts to develop, operate, expand, enhance and coordinate initiatives, programs and activities in tribal and migrant communities to prevent child abuse and to strengthen and support families to reduce the likelihood of child abuse and neglect, consistent with the goals outlined by Title II of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA).
This legislation specifies that one percent of the available funding from Title II will be reserved to fund tribes, tribal organizations and migrant programs. The goal of the programs and activities supported by these funds is to prevent child abuse or neglect within the tribal and migrant populations.
Organizations should foster strong linkages with the State Lead Agency for the Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention Programs (CBCAP) funded by Title II of CAPTA.
Funding Information
- The estimated total program funding is $397,640
- It is anticipated that three grants will be funded under this announcement. The funding period will be for 5 years.
Focus Areas
- Voluntary home visiting
- Respite care
- Parenting education
- Family resource centers
- Domestic violence services
- Family support services
Eligibility Criteria
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Grantees are strongly encouraged to implement evidence-based and evidence-informed programs and practices that reflect the unique cultural characteristics and needs of their communities.
- The funds must also be used to support an evaluation of the programs and services funded by the grant.
- ACF will consider funding at least one tribal organization or Indian tribe and at least one migrant organization that falls within the funding range under this funding opportunity announcement.
How to Apply
Interested applicants can submit their applications electronically via given website.
For more information, please visit this link.