This grant is designed to help states and tribal communities improve their Kinship Navigator Programs (KNPs) by funding their implementation and evaluation. The aim is to gather strong evidence that these programs benefit kinship caregivers and children, which could make them eligible for federal Title IV-E funding.
Who it's for: This grant is for states and tribal communities that do not currently have a Title IV-E Kinship Navigator Program. Eligible applicants include a wide range of organizations such as nonprofits, for-profit organizations, various levels of government, educational institutions, and individuals.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Currently operating a Title IV-E Kinship Navigator Program
- Failure to demonstrate a plan for rigorous evaluation
- Inability to provide cost sharing or matching funds
- Incomplete application
- Lack of collaborative planning in proposal
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., nonprofit status, government entity)
- Detailed project plan
- Evaluation strategy
- Budget proposal including cost sharing
- Collaborative planning documentation
- Final evaluation report outline
- Organizational financial statements
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Registration with federal grant systems (e.g., SAM.gov)
Cautions
- Cost sharing or matching funds are required
- Programs must not currently be Title IV-E funded
- Rigorous evaluation is a key component
- Ensure all documentation is complete and accurate
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include unrestricted entities, for-profit organizations, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, county governments, other Native American tribal organizations, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, public and state institutions of higher education, city or township governments, private institutions of higher education, individuals, state governments, independent school districts, and special district governments.
Overview
This grant is for states and tribal communities that do not currently have a Title IV-E Kinship Navigator Program. Eligible applicants include a wide range of organizations such as nonprofits, for-profit organizations, various levels of government, educational institutions, and individuals.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Currently operating a Title IV-E Kinship Navigator Program
- Failure to demonstrate a plan for rigorous evaluation
- Inability to provide cost sharing or matching funds
- Incomplete application
- Lack of collaborative planning in proposal
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to implement and evaluate Kinship Navigator Programs, focusing on services, collaborative planning, and producing a final evaluation report that shows positive outcomes for kinship families.
Total Program Funding
$4,800,000
Expected Awards
8
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 8, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 7, 2026(29 days)
- Archive Date
- Sep 6, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility status
- Develop a comprehensive project plan
- Create a detailed evaluation strategy
- Prepare a budget with cost sharing details
- Gather collaborative planning documentation
- Draft a final evaluation report outline
- Compile financial statements
- Obtain letters of support or partnership agreements
- Register with SAM.gov and other necessary systems
- Submit complete application by deadline