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Child Welfare and Domestic Violence Agency Collaborations to Support Families
HHS-2025-ACF-ACYF-CA-0078
Julie Fliss
Funding Opportunity Number: HHS-2025-ACF-ACYF-CA-0078
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Expected Number of Awards: 6
CFDA Number(s): 93.670 -- Child Abuse and Neglect Discretionary Activities
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Posted Date: Jul 29, 2024 12:00:00 AM EDT
Closing Date: N/A
Estimated Total Program Funding: 1500000
Award Ceiling: $250000
Award Floor: $200000
Eligible Applicants: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized),City or township governments,For profit organizations other than small businesses,Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education,Small businesses,Public and State controlled institutions of higher education,Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments),Private institutions of higher education,Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities,Independent school districts,County governments,State governments,Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification),Special district governments,Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: Per the statute, “The Secretary may make grants to, and enter into contracts with, entities that are states, Indian tribes, or tribal organizations, or public agencies or private agencies or organizations (or combination of such entities) ...” (42 U.S.C. 5106 (a)). Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from the merit review and funding under this funding opportunity. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity. Faith-based organizations may apply for this award on the same basis as any other organization, as set forth at and, subject to the protections and requirements of 45 CFR Part 87 and 42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq., ACF will not, in the selection of recipients, discriminate against an organization on the basis of the organization's religious character, affiliation, or exercise.
Description: Domestic violence (DV) is a complex issue that can impact anyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic background, or education level. Children and youth are also seriously affected by exposure to domestic violence. While estimates vary, research suggests that nearly 30 million children in the United States will be exposed to some type of family violence before the age of 17. Exposure to DV does not inherently mean a child is being maltreated, but it increases risk for child abuse and neglect. Yet, these risks can be alleviated when families have access to critical resources and services that build protective factors and promote the family’s safety and well-being.The purpose of this program is to support jurisdictions with improving community response to incidents of DV where a child is present in the household. Funding can be used to support collaboration between DV and child welfare agencies for infrastructure building activities to enhance services and resources for families impacted by DV who are at-risk for or are involved with child welfare. Recipients will identify and reduce barriers to equitable access to supports and resources. Recipients may achieve this through an array of strategies, which could include: bolstering cross system collaboration with key community-based partners; developing and enhancing partnerships with individuals with lived experience; implementing new or enhancing existing resources and supports to strengthen families; improving use of technology, as well as data collection, analysis and sharing; supporting the development and delivery of training for community-based providers; and/or other activities identified by the jurisdiction to reduce likelihood of child welfare involvement for families impacted by DV.Applicants must demonstrate commitment of the appropriate State, local, or tribal child welfare agency and/or an appropriate DV partner to implement their work.
