HHS-2022-ACF-ACYF-CS-0079: Standing Announcement for Tribal Title IV-E Plan Development Grants
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB notices from 2022.
Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB offered grants of up to $300,000 (at least $150,000) to tribes. It expected to make about 5 awards worth $1.5 million in total. Applications closed on April 19, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 9, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$300,000
- Award floor$150,000
- Total funding$1.5 million
- Expected awards5
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HHS-2025-ACF-ACYF-CS-0067 | September 4, 2025 | Closed January 12, 2026 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | April 5, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 19, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | June 7, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to tribes.
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Eligibility is limited to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and tribal consortia. The terms "Indian tribe" and "tribal organization" have the meanings given those terms in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, Pub. L. 93-638, 25 U.S.C. § 450b. Also see sections 479B(a) and 476(c)(2)(A)(iii) of the Social Security Act. 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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Foster Care Title IV-E awards averaged $68.0 million; this notice allows up to $300,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (100% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to solicit proposals for one-time grants to tribes, tribal organizations, or tribal consortia that are seeking to develop and, within 24 months of grant receipt, submit to the Department of Health and Human Services a plan to implement a title IV-E foster care, adoption assistance, and, at tribal option, guardianship assistance program. Grant funds under this NOFO may be used for the cost of developing a title IV-E plan under section 471 of the Social Security Act (the Act) to carry out a program under section 479B of the Act. The grant may be used for costs relating to the development of case planning and case review systems, foster care licensing and standards for tribal foster homes and child care facilities, quality assurance systems, court structure and procedures, data collection systems, cost allocation methodology development, financial controls and financial management processes, or any other costs attributable to meeting any other requirement necessary for approval of a title IV-E plan.
Who has won Foster Care Title IV-E grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Foster Care Title IV-E (93.658) awarded $25 billion across 363 grant awards, an average of $68.0 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Social Services California | California | 7 | $6.4 billion |
| Children & Family Services, New York Office of | New York | 8 | $1.7 billion |
| Ohio Department of Job & Family Services | Ohio | 7 | $1.1 billion |
| PA Department of Human Services | Pennsylvania | 6 | $1.0 billion |
| Dept Family & Protective SER | Texas | 5 | $869 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is HHS-2022-ACF-ACYF-CS-0079 still open?
No. It closed on April 19, 2024.
Who can apply for Standing Announcement for Tribal Title IV-E Plan Development Grants?
Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB accepted applications from tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Standing Announcement for Tribal Title IV-E Plan Development Grants?
Closed April 19, 2024. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $300,000 each. About $1.5 million in total across about 5 awards.
Who has won Foster Care Title IV-E grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Department of Social Services California, Children & Family Services, New York Office of, Ohio Department of Job & Family Services. The program made 363 awards worth $25 billion in that time.
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