# Advancing Equity in Child Support

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hhs-2023-acf-ocse-fd-0022-advancing-equity-in-child-support/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/343843

> Administration for Children and Families - OCSE offered grants of up to $3.9 million (at least $3.9 million) to state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make one award worth $3.9 million in total. Applications closed on June 30, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HHS-2023-ACF-OCSE-FD-0022 |
| Agency | Administration for Children and Families - OCSE |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 30, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $3.9 million |
| Award floor | $3.9 million |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $3.9 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.564 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)

State Title IV-D agencies, or the umbrella agency and tribal Title IV-D agencies operating comprehensive programs. 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 Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) forecast provides information for eligible candidates interested in submitting applications to the Advancing Equity in Child Support demonstration program. The recipient of this grant award will examine child support guidelines, policies, and procedures to address the disproportional access to child support services. Specifically, the recipient will: Conduct an equity assessment to gather data on inequities in existing child support policies, programs, and practices. Determine the best methods for addressing and mitigating inequities (e.g., equity analysis tool or other methods). Provide recommendations and model resources for ensuring equity in current and future child support programs, policies, and practices. State and tribal child support agencies applying for this funding will be expected to engage with other state, tribal, and territorial agencies and related entities (public assistance agencies, courts, employment programs, domestic violence organizations, fatherhood organizations, military and veterans’ associations, etc.), as well as equity experts and people with lived experience, to assess current inequities in a sample of jurisdictions. The recipient must ensure the work plans and deliverables follow a comprehensive approach to advancing equity for all. This includes people of color and others who have been historically underserved, marginalized, and adversely affected by persistent poverty and inequality. This award will have a 24-month project period with one budget period. The total budget for the 24-month project period is estimated to be $3,949,911

## Questions people ask

### Is HHS-2023-ACF-OCSE-FD-0022 still open?

No. It closed on June 30, 2023.

### Who can apply for Advancing Equity in Child Support?

Administration for Children and Families - OCSE accepted applications from state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Advancing Equity in Child Support?

Closed June 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 $3.9 million each. About $3.9 million in total for one award.

### Who has won Child Support Enforcement Research grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Department of Human Services Colorado, Minnesota Department of Human Services, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The program made 36 awards worth $38.9 million in that time.