The Title IV-E Prevention Accelerator Grants aim to help agencies overcome challenges in implementing prevention services for children and families. These grants will fund projects that build the necessary infrastructure and readiness to start or improve prevention services that are eligible under Title IV-E. The goal is to make these services operational and ready for Title IV-E funding claims within 18 months.
Who it's for: This grant is for state governments and private institutions of higher education that are involved in implementing Title IV-E prevention services.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a state government or private institution of higher education
- Lack of a plan to implement or expand Title IV-E eligible prevention services
- Inability to transition services to Title IV-E claiming within 18 months
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Plan for building infrastructure and provider capacity
- Evaluation strategy for rapid feedback
- Budget outline
- Proof of eligibility as a state government or private institution of higher education
- Documentation of current Title IV-E prevention plans
Cautions
- Must include at least one new or not fully operationalized Title IV-E eligible service
- Services must transition to Title IV-E claiming within 18 months
- Requires collaboration with an evaluator for feedback
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are state governments and private institutions of higher education. These entities must be involved in the implementation of Title IV-E prevention services and demonstrate the ability to transition these services to Title IV-E claiming within 18 months.
Overview
This grant is for state governments and private institutions of higher education that are involved in implementing Title IV-E prevention services.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a state government or private institution of higher education
- Lack of a plan to implement or expand Title IV-E eligible prevention services
- Inability to transition services to Title IV-E claiming within 18 months
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to build systems for Title IV-E claiming and reimbursement, develop provider capacity, create referral pathways, and establish data and reporting infrastructure.
Total Program Funding
$7,500,000
Expected Awards
10
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 17, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 17, 2026(30 days)
- Archive Date
- Sep 16, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a state government or private institution of higher education
- Draft a comprehensive project proposal
- Outline a budget within the $300,000 - $750,000 range
- Develop a plan for infrastructure and provider capacity building
- Prepare a strategy for evaluation and feedback
- Ensure inclusion of at least one new or not fully operationalized Title IV-E service