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Kinship Navigator Programs: Evaluations

ID: HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-CF-0004 • Type: Forecasted
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Description

The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support the implementation and rigorous evaluation of existing Kinship Navigator Programs (KNPs). The goal is to increase the number of programs that qualify for federal Title IV-E Kinship Navigator funding by building strong evidence of improved outcomes for kinship caregivers and the children in their care. Strengthening the evidence base will position more programs for review by the Title IV-E Prevention Services Clearinghouse. This opportunity is intended for states and tribal communities that are not currently operating a Title IV-E Kinship Navigator Program.

To achieve this goal, projects will focus on the following objectives: Administering KNP services, Collaborative planning, Evaluating the KNP, Complete a final evaluation report that demonstrates positive outcomes for kinship families.

Overview

Category of Funding
Income Security and Social Services
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
True
Source
On 4/15/26 Administration for Children and Families forecasted grant opportunity HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-CF-0004 for Kinship Navigator Programs: Evaluations with funding of $4.8 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 93.605 Family Connection Grants. It is expected that 8 total grants will be made worth between $400,000 and $600,000.

Timing

Forecast Posted Date
April 15, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Est. Application Posting Date
June 16, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Est. Synopsis Response Date
Aug. 7, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EDT Forecasted
Last Updated
April 16, 2026, 2:45 p.m. EDT
Version
3
Archive Date
Sept. 6, 2026

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Small businesses
County governments
For profit organizations other than small businesses
State governments
Special district governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Independent school districts
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
City or township governments
Private institutions of higher education
Additional Info
If the applicant is not the title IV-E agency, it shall provide a letter of commitment from the title IV-E child welfare agency to implement the title IV-E Kinship Navigator program that meets the Clearinghouse"s requirements of being rated as either a promising, supported, or well-supported practice criteria upon the completion of the three-year project period. 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.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$600,000
Floor
$400,000
Estimated Program Funding
$4,800,000
Estimated Number of Grants
8

Contacts

Contact
Liliana Hernandez Chakrabarti
Contact Email

Documents

Posted documents for HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-CF-0004

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