Simpler Grants.gov #93.586

Grant Funding for Tribal Court Child Welfare Improvements

This opportunity is a grant program from the Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB to support tribal courts in improving their handling of child welfare cases involving American Indian and Alaska Native children. - Government Buyer: - Administration for Children and Families (ACF) - Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) - Children's Bureau (CB) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as this is a grant for programmatic support, not a procurement of products. - Products/Services Requested: - Programmatic funding for tribal courts to assess and enhance their effectiveness in child welfare cases - Focus areas include family preservation, reunification, guardianship, and adoption processes - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Eligible applicants: Federally recognized Native American tribal governments and tribal consortia with relevant court programs - No cost sharing or matching required - Funding instrument is a discretionary grant - Estimated total funding: $943,000 - Individual awards: $50,000 to $250,000

Description

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) provides funding to tribal courts to assess the effectiveness of and support improvements to how these courts and/or legal representation handle American Indian and Alaska Native child welfare cases, including family preservation, family reunification, guardianship, and adoption. The program supports the Administration for Children and Families' mission by partnering with tribes to strengthen tribal court systems overseeing child welfare matters, ensuring safety, support, and fair court proceedings. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments and tribal consortia meeting specific conditions related to title IV-E programs or courts handling foster care or adoption cases. The funding instrument is a grant with awards ranging from $50,000 to $250,000, with an estimated total program funding of $943,000.

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