Welcome to the Administration of Children and Families (ACF) grants webpage. ACF, a division of the Department of Health and Human Services issues federal financial assistance awards like grants and cooperative agreements to promote the economic and social well-being of children, families, and communities.
Under ACF's Office of Administration, the Office of Grants Management (OGM) issues and manages discretionary and non-discretionary (mandatory) awards to various entities including states, tribes, education institutions, non-profit, and for-profit organizations. To learn more about OGM and its impact during FY 2024, visit the About Us page.
Grant Application Process
Information on:
- How to register, find funding opportunities, and understand the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
- How to apply for funding, write a strong application, and submit on Grants.gov.
- The application review process and what to expect after submission.
Grant Management Process
Information on the lifecycle of an ACF grant award, including:
- The Notice of Award
- Post award changes
- Financial reporting
- Monitoring
- Award closeout
- Property management
Tribal Funding
Information specific to tribes and native organizations interested in or receiving ACF awards including:
- ACF program specific contact listings
- Current recipient profiles
Application Resources
- Grants.gov - forecasted funding opportunities and open Notices of Fundingâ¯Opportunitiesâ¯(NOFOs)
- Grant Eligibility Requirements
- Grants.gov Application Tracker
- Grants.gov Fraud & Scam Alerts
- Grants.gov Workspace Info