# A Network for Connection, Healing, and Ongoing Resources

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hhs-2026-acf-acyf-co-0041-a-network-for-connection-healing-and-ongoing-resources/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361969

> Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB offered grants of up to $1.0 million (at least $500,000) to nonprofits. It expected to make one award worth $1.0 million in total. Applications closed on August 6, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-CO-0041 |
| Agency | Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 6, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $1.0 million |
| Award floor | $500,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $1.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.652 |

## Who can apply

- 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
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Those who provide (directly or by grant to or contract with public or private agencies or organizations, including adoptive family groups and minority groups) for the provision of technical assistance in the planning, improving, developing, and carrying out of programs and activities relating to adoption, and to promote professional leadership training of minorities in the adoption field. 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 for awards under this funding opportunity.

## What the grant funds

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Children's Bureau, will fund a cooperative agreement to develop, implement, and evaluate a demonstration program of post-adoption support services for birth parents who have voluntarily placed their children for private domestic adoption. This initiative is founded on the recognition that the well-being of all parties in an adoption is essential. Birth parents often benefit from access to support and resources following their placement for adoption. This demonstration program will provide services including, but not limited to, support groups and supportive services and resources. The goal is to identify and promote effective models of support that contribute to the positive adjustment and well-being of birth parents. A central component of this project is a rigorous evaluation to measure the effectiveness of the services provided and to develop a model that can be replicated by other organizations nationally. This work directly supports ACF's mission to promote the social well-being of families and individuals.

## Questions people ask

### Is HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-CO-0041 still open?

No. It closed on August 6, 2026.

### Who can apply for A Network for Connection, Healing, and Ongoing Resources?

Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB accepted applications from nonprofits. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for A Network for Connection, Healing, and Ongoing Resources?

Closed August 6, 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 $1.0 million each. About $1.0 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.