# Kinship Navigator Programs: Evaluations

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hhs-2026-acf-acyf-cf-0004-kinship-navigator-programs-evaluations/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361914

> Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB offered grants of up to $600,000 (at least $400,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expected to make about 8 awards worth $4.8 million in total. Applications closed on August 7, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-CF-0004 |
| Agency | Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 7, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $600,000 |
| Award floor | $400,000 |
| Expected awards | 8 |
| Total funding | $4.8 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.605 |

## 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)

If the applicant is not the title IV-E agency, it shall provide a letter of commitment from the title IV-E child welfare agency to implement the title IV-E Kinship Navigator program that meets the Clearinghouse"s requirements of being rated as either a promising, supported, or well-supported practice criteria upon the completion of the three-year project period. 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.

## What the grant funds

The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support the implementation and rigorous evaluation of existing Kinship Navigator Programs (KNPs). The goal is to increase the number of programs that qualify for federal Title IV-E Kinship Navigator funding by building strong evidence of improved outcomes for kinship caregivers and the children in their care. Strengthening the evidence base will position more programs for review by the Title IV-E Prevention Services Clearinghouse. This opportunity is intended for states and tribal communities that are not currently operating a Title IV-E Kinship Navigator Program. To achieve this goal, projects will focus on the following objectives: Administering KNP services, Collaborative planning, Evaluating the KNP, Complete a final evaluation report that demonstrates positive outcomes for kinship families.

## Questions people ask

### Is HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-CF-0004 still open?

No. It closed on August 7, 2026.

### Who can apply for Kinship Navigator Programs: Evaluations?

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 Kinship Navigator Programs: Evaluations?

Closed August 7, 2026. 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 $600,000 each. About $4.8 million in total across about 8 awards.

### Who has won Kinship Navigators grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Wayfinder Family Services. The program made 1 awards worth $1.8 million in that time.