This grant aims to help state and tribal child welfare agencies start or adapt a Kinship Navigator Program (KNP), which supports families caring for relatives' children. The program must be evidence-based and approved by the Title IV-E Prevention Services Clearinghouse. Tribal agencies can adapt these programs to fit their cultural practices. Priority is given to agencies without an existing KNP.
Who it's for: This grant is for state and tribal child welfare agencies, as well as other organizations that partner with Title IV-E agencies. Tribal consortia are also encouraged to apply.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a state or tribal child welfare agency
- Lack of partnership with a Title IV-E agency if not a state or tribal agency
- Currently operating a Title IV-E Kinship Navigator Program
- Failure to focus on one of the specified priority areas
- Not meeting cost-sharing requirements
What You May Need
- Partnership documentation with a Title IV-E agency
- Evidence of not currently operating a Title IV-E KNP
- Program manuals for adaptation (if applicable)
- Cost-sharing plan
- Application focusing on a specified priority area
- Evidence-based program selection
- Budget proposal
- Organizational information
- Proof of eligibility
- Tribal policies and practices documentation (if applicable)
Cautions
- Ensure the program is rated by the Title IV-E Prevention Services Clearinghouse
- Tribal adaptations must maintain core components of the model
- Priority is given to agencies without an existing KNP
- Cost-sharing is required
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include independent school districts, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, special district governments, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, private institutions of higher education, state governments, county governments, city or township governments, public and state institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations, other Native American tribal organizations, individuals, and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status. Tribal consortia are encouraged to apply.
Overview
This grant is for state and tribal child welfare agencies, as well as other organizations that partner with Title IV-E agencies. Tribal consortia are also encouraged to apply.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a state or tribal child welfare agency
- Lack of partnership with a Title IV-E agency if not a state or tribal agency
- Currently operating a Title IV-E Kinship Navigator Program
- Failure to focus on one of the specified priority areas
- Not meeting cost-sharing requirements
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to replicate or adapt an evidence-based Kinship Navigator Program. This includes program development, adaptation to tribal practices, and implementation costs.
Total Program Funding
$5,000,000
Expected Awards
10
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 8, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 7, 2026(29 days)
- Archive Date
- Sep 6, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a state or tribal child welfare agency or partner with a Title IV-E agency
- Select an evidence-based program from the approved list
- Prepare a detailed budget including cost-sharing
- Focus application on replicating or adapting a model
- Gather partnership documentation if applicable
- Ensure program alignment with tribal policies if adapting
- Submit application by the deadline