# National Legal and Judicial Child Welfare Center for Innovation and Advancement

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hhs-2024-acf-acyf-cz-0066-national-legal-and-judicial-child-welfare-center-for/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/351102

> Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB offered grants of up to $3.0 million (at least $2.8 million) to nonprofits, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expected to make one award worth $3.0 million in total. Applications closed on July 2, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HHS-2024-ACF-ACYF-CZ-0066 |
| Agency | Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 2, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $3.0 million |
| Award floor | $2.8 million |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $3.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.652, 93.670 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- 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
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

The Secretary may make grants to, and enter into contracts with entities that are states, Indian tribes or tribal organizations, public agencies, private agencies, or organizations (or combinations of such entities). 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. 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.

## What the grant funds

The purpose of this NOFO is to establish a cooperative agreement for a National Legal and Judicial Child Welfare Center for Innovation and Advancement (Center). The Center will serve to build the capacity of the State and Tribal Court Improvement Programs (CIPs) and the broader child welfare legal and judicial communities through a variety of technical assistance (TA). The Center will support improving legal and judicial practice at different stages of child welfare, including prevention, reunification, adoption, permanency, and post-permanency. The Center will build the capacity of TA beneficiaries to meet current and future standards and requirements described in statute and federal regulations (including those specified under titles IV-B and IV-E of the Social Security Act), improve system performance, and improve outcomes for children, youth, and families. The Center will incorporate equity and continuous quality improvement (CQI) approaches throughout these efforts.

## Questions people ask

### Is HHS-2024-ACF-ACYF-CZ-0066 still open?

No. It closed on July 2, 2024.

### Who can apply for National Legal and Judicial Child Welfare Center for Innovation and Advancement?

Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB accepted applications from nonprofits, 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 Legal and Judicial Child Welfare Center for Innovation and Advancement?

Closed July 2, 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 $3.0 million each. About $3.0 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.