This grant is for creating a Foster Parents Network Analytics Hub (HUB) to help states improve their foster care systems. The HUB will use data and analytics to ensure there are enough foster homes for children in need. It will also provide technical help to states to better manage their foster parent networks.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations like nonprofits, Native American tribal organizations, private and public colleges, city or township governments, special district governments, county governments, state governments, and other eligible entities.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of 501(c)(3) status for nonprofits
- Not being a recognized Native American tribal organization
- Not being a government entity or educational institution
- Failure to demonstrate capacity to manage a national project
- Inability to integrate with state child welfare systems
What You May Need
- Proof of 501(c)(3) status (if applicable)
- Organizational capacity statement
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Partnership agreements (if applicable)
- Technical capability documentation
- Past performance references
- Integration plan with SACWIS/CCWIS
- Measurable outcomes plan
- Performance monitoring strategy
Cautions
- Ensure integration with SACWIS/CCWIS is feasible
- Demonstrate ability to handle a national project
- Focus on measurable outcomes and performance monitoring
- Be prepared for rigorous reporting requirements
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, Native American tribal organizations, private institutions of higher education, city or township governments, special district governments, county governments, state governments, and public and state institutions of higher education. The grant is open to a wide range of entities, but they must demonstrate the capacity to manage a national project and integrate with state child welfare systems.
Overview
This grant is for organizations like nonprofits, Native American tribal organizations, private and public colleges, city or township governments, special district governments, county governments, state governments, and other eligible entities.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of 501(c)(3) status for nonprofits
- Not being a recognized Native American tribal organization
- Not being a government entity or educational institution
- Failure to demonstrate capacity to manage a national project
- Inability to integrate with state child welfare systems
Use of Funds
The funds can be used to develop the analytics platform, provide technical assistance, and support the integration with state child welfare systems. The goal is to improve foster home availability and management through data-driven strategies.
Total Program Funding
$2,500,000
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 10, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 10, 2026(30 days)
- Archive Date
- Sep 9, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a nonprofit, government, or educational institution
- Gather proof of 501(c)(3) status if applicable
- Prepare a comprehensive project proposal
- Develop a detailed budget plan
- Draft a plan for SACWIS/CCWIS integration
- Outline a strategy for measurable outcomes
- Compile past performance references
- Ensure technical capability for analytics platform
- Plan for performance monitoring and reporting