This grant is for supporting the development, implementation, and evaluation of field-initiated approaches to addressing racial bias and inequity within child welfare systems. Its purpose is to improve the safety, stability, and well-being of families, particularly those in traditionally underserved communities. This funding opportunity empowers communities to design and lead targeted solutions to local issues of systemic disproportionality and unequal service access. Recipients must utilize relevant state or community data to outline the problem of inequity. Upon award, grantees will conduct a thorough assessment, reviewing current practices, policies, and service delivery, with essential input from community members and families with lived child welfare experience. The initiative seeks applications demonstrating readiness and commitment to inclusive, co-designed solutions reflecting community needs to thrive.
Opportunity ID: 343853
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2023-ACF-ACYF-CA-0020 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Field-Initiated Approach to Addressing Racial Bias and Inequity in Child Welfare |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 8 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.670 — Child Abuse and Neglect Discretionary Activities |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 01, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 01, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 30, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $400,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Special district governments Independent school districts County governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Per the statute, “The Secretary may make grants to, and enter into contracts with, entities that are states, Indian tribes, or tribal organizations, or public agencies or private agencies or organizations (or combination of such entities) …” (42 U.S.C. 5106 (a)). Collaborative efforts are encouraged, but applicants must identify a primary applicant responsible for administering the cooperative agreement. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and funding under this funding opportunity. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity. Faith-based organizations may apply for this award on the same basis as any other organization, as set forth at and, subject to the protections and requirements of 45 CFR Part 87 and 42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq., ACF will not, in the selection of recipients, discriminate against an organization on the basis of the organization’s religious character, affiliation, or exercise. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Administration for Children and Families – ACYF/CB |
| Description: | Child and family well-being for all families, including families most impacted by racial disparities, is the responsibility of equitable, diverse, and culturally competent systems and the community. The purpose of this NOFO is to fund grants that support the development, implementation, and evaluation of field-initiated approaches to addressing racial bias and inequity in child welfare; and improving the safety, stability, and well-being of families in traditionally underserved communities.As a field-based initiative, this funding opportunity will enable communities to design and lead targeted solutions to local issues of systemic disproportionality and inequitable access to services experienced by traditionally underserved communities at varying points across the child welfare continuum.Grant recipients will utilize supporting data, and any pre-analysis if available, from their respective states or communities that describes the problem of inequity and racial bias as it exists in their community. The Children’s Bureau (CB) is open to the type of data submitted and encourages applicants to use the best information or evidence available. Recipients are encouraged to either establish partnerships to access needed data or to consider other publicly available data sources (i.e., Census, community organization data dashboards, etc.). Upon award, grant recipients will complete a thorough exploration or assessment that, at a minimum, involves a review of current practices, policies, and service delivery to the target population with input from community members and families with lived child welfare experience. Ultimately, applicants will demonstrate readiness and a commitment to inclusive, co-designed solutions to address issues of racial bias and inequity in child welfare and reflect what communities say they need to thrive. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jan Shafer
CB@grantreview.org Email:CB@grantreview.org |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 343853 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_HHS-2023-ACF-ACYF-CA-0020 FOR PUBLICATION.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Jan Shafer CB@grantreview.org Email: CB@grantreview.org |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.670 | HHS-2023-ACF-ACYF-CA-0020 | Field-Initiated Approach to Addressing Racial Bias and Inequity in Child Welfare | PKG00281960 | Jun 01, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
343853 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
343853 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
343853 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
343853 SF424A-1.0.pdf
343853 SF424B-1.1.pdf
343853 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
343853 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
343853 ProtectionofHumanSubjects_2_0-2.0.pdf
343853 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
343853 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
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