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HHS-2026-ACF-OPRE-XP-0048

ACF Congressionally Directed Community Projects 2026

Administration for Children and Families - OPRE (HHS-ACF-OPRE)

$21,000 - $8,000,000
Due Jun 16, 2026(3d left)
At a glance
Very Complex

This grant is for specific organizations named by Congress in the 2026 Appropriations Act to receive funding for community projects. Only those named can apply, and they must use the funds for the purposes Congress intended.

Who it's for: This grant is for organizations that Congress has specifically named in the 2026 Appropriations Act to receive funding. These include certain nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, unrestricted entities, and other Native American tribal organizations.

More details

Likely Disqualifiers

  • Not being named in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
  • Requesting more funds than specified by Congress
  • Proposing activities not aligned with Congress's purpose
  • Attempting to replace a specified recipient
  • Trying to serve as a successor-in-interest

What You May Need

  • Proof of being named in the 2026 Appropriations Act
  • Detailed project description
  • Budget proposal
  • 501(c)(3) status documentation (if applicable)
  • Tribal organization documentation (if applicable)
  • Completed application form
  • Congressional purpose alignment statement

Cautions

  • Only specified organizations can apply
  • Strict adherence to Congressional purposes is required
  • No replacements or successors allowed
  • Funding requests must match Congressional specifications

Generated from official source details for readability

Eligibility

Eligible Applicant Types

501(c)(3)
Unrestricted
Tribal Org

Additional Criteria

Eligible applicants are strictly limited to those organizations explicitly named in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 7148) by Congress. This includes nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, unrestricted entities, and other Native American tribal organizations. No other entities are eligible to apply, receive funds, or act as replacements or successors.

Overview

This grant is for organizations that Congress has specifically named in the 2026 Appropriations Act to receive funding. These include certain nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, unrestricted entities, and other Native American tribal organizations.

Likely Disqualifiers

  • Not being named in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
  • Requesting more funds than specified by Congress
  • Proposing activities not aligned with Congress's purpose
  • Attempting to replace a specified recipient
  • Trying to serve as a successor-in-interest

Use of Funds

Funds must be used for the specific activities and purposes that Congress has identified for each named organization in the Appropriations Act.

Total Program Funding

$41,051,000

Expected Awards

62

Cost Sharing

Not Required

Important Dates

Posted
Apr 16, 2026
Deadline
Jun 16, 2026(3 days)
Archive Date
Jul 16, 2026

Application Checklist

0/6 complete
  • Verify your organization is named in the 2026 Appropriations Act
  • Prepare a project description aligned with Congressional purposes
  • Draft a budget not exceeding the specified amount
  • Gather necessary documentation (e.g., 501(c)(3) status)
  • Complete the official application form
  • Submit all materials by the deadline

Award Range

$21,000 - $8,000,000

Deadline

Jun 16, 2026

Total Program Funding

$41,051,000

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