Grants

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.  

Applying for an ACF Grant Award

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

Managing Your ACF Grant Award

Tribal Funding

Information specific to tribes and native organizations interested in or receiving ACF awards including:

  • ACF program specific contact listings
  • Current recipient profiles 

 

 

Access Tribal Resources

Quick Links

Application Resources