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Kinship Navigator Program Implementation and Evaluation Grant Opportunity

This funding opportunity from the Administration for Children and Families (ACYF/CB) supports the implementation and evaluation of Kinship Navigator Programs (KNPs): - Government Buyer: - Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF), Children's Bureau (CB) - Products/Services Requested: - Implementation of Kinship Navigator Program services - Collaborative planning with stakeholders - Rigorous evaluation of KNP effectiveness - Completion of a final evaluation report demonstrating improved outcomes for kinship caregivers and children - Eligibility and Requirements: - Open to state, tribal, and local governments, nonprofits, educational institutions, and certain businesses - Applicants not currently operating a Title IV-E Kinship Navigator Program must provide a letter of commitment from the relevant child welfare agency - Cost sharing or matching is required - Funding instrument is a cooperative agreement - Notable Details: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a grant for programmatic and evaluation services - The goal is to increase the number of KNPs eligible for federal Title IV-E funding by building strong evidence of positive outcomes

Description

This funding opportunity supports the implementation and rigorous evaluation of existing Kinship Navigator Programs (KNPs) to increase the number of programs qualifying for federal Title IV-E Kinship Navigator funding. The goal is to build strong evidence of improved outcomes for kinship caregivers and children in their care, positioning more programs for review by the Title IV-E Prevention Services Clearinghouse. Projects will focus on administering KNP services, collaborative planning, evaluating the KNP, and completing a final evaluation report demonstrating positive outcomes for kinship families. The opportunity is intended for states and tribal communities not currently operating a Title IV-E Kinship Navigator Program.

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