Supporting Evidence-Based Home Visitation Programs to Prevent Child Maltreatment

Post Date

May 23rd 2008

Application Due Date

July 21st 2008

See link to full announcement for details. IMPORTANT NOTE: Applications submitted electronically via Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m., eastern time, on the due date referenced above.

Funding Opportunity Number

HHS-2008-ACF-ACYF-CA-0130

CFDA Number(s)

93.670

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement

Funding Activity Categories

Income Security and Social Services

Number of Awards

21

Eligibility Categories

State Governments
County Governments
City or Township Governments
Special District Governments
Public and State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments
Public Housing Authorities or Indian Housing Authorities
Non-Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Organizations
Non-Profits With 501 (c) (3) Status With The IRS (Except Higher Education Institutions)
Non-Profits Without 501 (c) (3) Status With The IRS (Except Higher Education Institutions)
Private Institutions of Higher Education

Additional eligibility types: Local Governments Regional Organizations U.S. Territory or Possession Indian/Native American Tribally Designated Organizations Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions State child welfare agencies, Tribes, child maltreatment prevention organizations, health departments, hospitals, and community-based organizations are encouraged to apply. Collaborative efforts and interdisciplinary approaches are encouraged. Applications from collaborative groups must identify a primary applicant responsible for administering the grants. Faith-based and community organizations are eligible to apply. Foreign entities are not eligible under this announcement.

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $8500000

• Award Range:

  $100000 - $500000

Grant Description

The Administration for Children and Families announces the availability of support through competitive grants to States, Tribes, and other eligible entities to support the infrastructure needed for the widespread adoption, implementation, and sustaining of evidence-based home visitation programs. Grant funds will be used for efforts to expand and enhance home visitation programs based on proven effective models.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of Health and Human Services

• Office:

  Administration for Children and Families

• Agency Contact:

  Melissa Brodowski
  Melissa.Brodowski@acf.hhs.gov
  

• Agency Mailing Address:

  Melissa Brodowski

• Agency Email Address:

  Melissa.Brodowski@acf.hhs.gov

• More Information:

  http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2008-ACF-ACYF-CA-0130.html