This grant is for projects that use technology to improve how children in foster care are matched with adoptive families. The goal is to make the adoption process faster and more stable. Four regional centers will be funded to create and test these tech solutions, working with child welfare agencies and courts.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations like universities, nonprofits, government entities, and for-profit companies that can partner with child welfare agencies to develop tech solutions for adoption matching.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of partnership with child welfare agencies
- Inability to demonstrate tech solution interoperability
- Failure to propose measurable improvements
- Non-compliance with regional collaboration requirements
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Partnership agreements with child welfare agencies
- Plan for technology development and implementation
- Budget and financial documents
- Proof of organizational eligibility
Cautions
- Must ensure technology solutions are interoperable with existing systems
- Must cover one of the four national service regions
- Must demonstrate measurable improvements in adoption outcomes
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, county governments, state governments, public and state institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations, other Native American tribal organizations, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, and city or township governments. Essentially, a wide range of entities can apply, but they must be able to partner with child welfare agencies to develop tech solutions for adoption matching.
Overview
This grant is for organizations like universities, nonprofits, government entities, and for-profit companies that can partner with child welfare agencies to develop tech solutions for adoption matching.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of partnership with child welfare agencies
- Inability to demonstrate tech solution interoperability
- Failure to propose measurable improvements
- Non-compliance with regional collaboration requirements
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to design, implement, and evaluate technology solutions for adoption matching. This includes developing data systems, training, technical assistance, and creating resources for nationwide use.
Total Program Funding
$10,696,000
Expected Awards
4
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 22, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 21, 2026(29 days)
- Archive Date
- Sep 20, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Fall 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as an organization
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal
- Secure partnerships with relevant agencies
- Outline a budget plan
- Prepare documentation for tech solution interoperability
- Plan for regional and national collaboration