# Fingerprinting Infrastructure Modernization for Child Welfare

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hhs-2026-acf-acyf-ct-0062-fingerprinting-infrastructure-modernization-for-child/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363073

> Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB offered grants of up to $200,000 (at least $50,000) to state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 20 awards worth $4.0 million in total. Applications closed on August 31, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-CT-0062 |
| Agency | Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 31, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $200,000 |
| Award floor | $50,000 |
| Expected awards | 20 |
| Total funding | $4.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.648 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

State IV-E agencies and Tribal IV-B/IV-E agencies. 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

This program supports state and tribal child welfare agencies in modernizing fingerprinting and background check infrastructure to accelerate the safe placement of children into family homes. By investing in mobile fingerprinting and office-based Live Scan stations, the initiative addresses critical delays that prevent timely caregiver approval and placement. Funded activities focus on expanding access to fingerprinting services while integrating fingerprint collection into existing child welfare workflows such as home visits and office-based licensing processes. In parallel, the program supports system modernization efforts that reduce or eliminate barriers in background check processing. These improvements are designed to enhance efficiency, ensure compliance with federal requirements, and reduce administrative burden. The expected measurable outcomes include significantly reduced turnaround times for fingerprint-based background checks, increased availability and accessibility of qualified caregivers, and improved capacity for agencies to place children more quickly in safe, stable, and nurturing homes. This program supports the ACF's A Home for Every Child initiative by aligning infrastructure investments with operational needs, advancing broader efforts to strengthen child welfare systems, increasing placement stability, and expanding the pool of approved kinship, foster, and adoptive families.

## Questions people ask

### Is HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-CT-0062 still open?

No. It closed on August 31, 2026.

### Who can apply for Fingerprinting Infrastructure Modernization for Child Welfare?

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

### What is the deadline for Fingerprinting Infrastructure Modernization for Child Welfare?

Closed August 31, 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 $200,000 each. About $4.0 million in total across about 20 awards.

### 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.