# Foster Parents Network Analytics Hub (HUB)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hhs-2026-acf-acyf-ct-0042-foster-parents-network-analytics-hub-hub/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361962

> Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB offered grants of up to $2.5 million (at least $1.5 million) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make one award worth $2.5 million in total. Applications closed on August 10, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-CT-0042 |
| Agency | Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 10, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $2.5 million |
| Award floor | $1.5 million |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $2.5 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.648 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- 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)

None. 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

To support the Administration for Children and Families" initiative, A Home for Every Child, the Children"s Bureau will award one grant to establish the Foster Parents Network Analytics Hub (HUB) to achieve a foster home-to-child ratio of more than 1:1 in every state by 2029. The HUB will advance the goal by providing states with advanced analytics tools and intensive technical assistance to optimize their foster parent networks. This national demonstration project under Section 426 of the Social Security Act, the HUB will develop a secure, accessible analytics platform integrated with state Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System and Comprehensive Child Welfare Information Systems (SACWIS/CCWIS). It will also deliver rapid technical assistance to help states analyze foster home dynamics, identify capacity gaps, develop targeted retention strategies, and improve placement matching. This initiative exemplifies ACF's commitment to results and evidence by focusing on measurable outcomes, using data and proven practices to improve performance, and ensuring efficient use of taxpayer dollars through rigorous performance monitoring. This five-year cooperative agreement will establish the HUB, prioritizing immediate deployment, measurable impact, and sustainable capacity building.

## Questions people ask

### Is HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-CT-0042 still open?

No. It closed on August 10, 2026.

### Who can apply for Foster Parents Network Analytics Hub (HUB)?

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

### What is the deadline for Foster Parents Network Analytics Hub (HUB)?

Closed August 10, 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 $2.5 million each. About $2.5 million in total for one award.

### Who has won Child Welfare Research Training or Demonstration  grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The Research Foundation for the State University of New York, Families Rising, University of California, Los Angeles. The program made 20 awards worth $64.2 million in that time.