HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-CT-0042: Foster Parents Network Analytics Hub (HUB)
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB notices from 2026.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 10, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$2.5 million
- Award floor$1.5 million
- Total funding$2.5 million
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | July 10, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | August 10, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | September 9, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
All 9 applicant types the notice lists
- 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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Child Welfare Research Training or Demonstration awards averaged $3.2 million; this notice allows up to $2.5 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (62% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
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.
Who has won Child Welfare Research Training or Demonstration grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Child Welfare Research Training or Demonstration (93.648) awarded $64.2 million across 20 grant awards, an average of $3.2 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Research Foundation for the State University of New York | New York | 1 | $14.4 million |
| Families Rising | Minnesota | 1 | $12.9 million |
| University of California, Los Angeles | California | 1 | $6.0 million |
| Philadelphia City of Department of Human | Pennsylvania | 1 | $3.8 million |
| Brighton Center, Inc. | Kentucky | 1 | $3.7 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
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.
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