ACF offers funding for a variety of discretionary (competitive) and non-discretionary (mandatory) grant programs. Annually, we award billions of dollars to promote the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals, and communities. Though we do not provide personal financial assistance, we have a variety of Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) available to support social service programs at the state, local and tribal levels.
Our recipients include both nonprofit and for-profit organizations as well as government, educational, and public housing groups. ACF's wide breadth of programming funds an array of activities that support the economic and social well-being of people throughout the country.
Potential applicants can access ACF Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) and Forecasts/Synopses, apply for funding, and search for archived NOFOs at Grants.gov . To apply for a grant, you must complete the Grants.gov registration process .
This section offers information about applying for a grant, including finding, and understanding funding opportunities, submitting an application, the review process, and more.
Funding Opportunities
How to register, find funding opportunities, and understand the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
Application Process
Information on applying for funding, tips for writing a strong application, and submitting on Grants.gov.
Review Process
The application review process and what to expect after submission.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to commonly asked questions related to the grants application and review process.