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 Funding Opportunities (NOFO)
- Grant Eligibility Requirements
- Grants.gov Application Tracker
- Grants.gov Fraud & Scam Alerts
- Grants.gov Workspace Info
Disclaimer
HHS has agreed to stay enforcement and application through September 10, 2025, of the following item: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, “Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA); Interpretation of ’Federal Public Benefit,’” 90 Fed. Reg. 31,232 (July 14, 2025) (“HHS PRWORA Notice”). This period will permit the agency to consider, as appropriate, whether to provide additional information about the HHS PRWORA Notice.