Kinship Navigator Programs: Replication and Tribal Adaptation​​

HHS-ACF-CB Posted HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-CF-0005

Description

The goal of this funding opportunity is to increase the number of state and tribal child welfare agencies that replicate and implement an evidence-based Kinship Navigator Program (KNP) rated as promising, supported, or well-supported by the Title IV-E Prevention Services Clearinghouse. Tribal child welfare agencies may replicate one of the approved models and adapt program manuals as needed to align with tribal policies, practices, and culture, while maintaining the model"s core components; tribal consortia are encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to agencies that do not currently operate a Title IV-E Kinship Navigator Program as defined in Section 427(a)(1) of the Social Security Act. For organizations that are not state or tribal child welfare agencies applications should include documentation of partnership with the Title IV-E agency in implementing the Title IV-E Kinship Navigator program.The Evidence-Based Kinship Navigator Programs that may be replicated can be found on the Prevention Services Clearinghouse website.Applicants must focus on one of the following priority areas in their application, which will be competed separately: (1) replicating an existing Clearinghouse-rated model, or (2) developing a Tribal adaptation of an existing Clearinghouse-rated model.

Eligibility

If the applicant is not the title IV-E agency, it should partner with a title IV-E agency. 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.
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Funding Details
Award Floor
$400,000.00
Award Ceiling
$500,000.00
Total Estimated Funding
$5,000,000.00
Expected Awards
10
Key Dates
Posted
July 8, 2026
Closes
August 7, 2026 6d
Archive Date
September 6, 2026
Agency Information
Agency Name
Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB
Agency Code
HHS-ACF-CB
Funding Instrument
Other