# National Center for Enhanced Post-Adoption Support

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hhs-2023-acf-acyf-co-0033-national-center-for-enhanced-post-adoption-support/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/343852

> Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB offered grants of up to $4.0 million (at least $3.8 million) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expected to make one award worth $4.0 million in total. Applications closed on May 30, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HHS-2023-ACF-ACYF-CO-0033 |
| Agency | Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 30, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $4.0 million |
| Award floor | $3.8 million |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $4.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.652 |

## Who can apply

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

Per 42 U.S.C. 5113(b)(4), eligibility is open to public or private agencies or organizations, including adoptive family groups and minority groups.CB will accept applications that represent partnerships among organizations with relevant experience. Applicants may subcontract with organizations specializing in their assigned tasks. Applications from collaborations must identify a primary applicant responsible for administering the cooperative agreement. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity. Faith-based organizations may apply for this award on the same basis as any other organization, as set forth at and, subject to the protections and requirements of 45 CFR Part 87 and 42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq., ACF will not, in the selection of recipients, discriminate against an organization on the basis of the organization's religious character, affiliation, or exercise. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and funding under this funding opportunity.

## What the grant funds

The purpose of this funding is to create, through cooperative agreement, a National Center for Enhanced Post-Adoption Support (Center). The Center will serve as the focal point for national post-adoption expertise and evidence-informed training and technical assistance services to support States in developing and implementing comprehensive and intensive post-permanency support programs. Support programs will provide long-term, continuous support (up to 2 years) to the entire adoptive family and may include crisis intervention services, adoption competent counseling and mental health services, educational advocacy, and respite support. These supports and services will help to ensure the well-being and stability of children and youth after achieving permanency through adoption or guardianship.

## Questions people ask

### Is HHS-2023-ACF-ACYF-CO-0033 still open?

No. It closed on May 30, 2023.

### Who can apply for National Center for Enhanced Post-Adoption Support?

Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for National Center for Enhanced Post-Adoption Support?

Closed May 30, 2023. 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 $4.0 million each. About $4.0 million in total for one award.

### Who has won Adoption Opportunities grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were National Adoption Association, Spaulding for Children, Center for Adoption Support & Education Inc. The program made 18 awards worth $142 million in that time.