Family, Opportunity, Resilience, Grit, Engagement – Fatherhood (FORGE Fatherhood)
Limited submission
HHS grants will fund programs for adult fathers (18+) with kids under 25, focusing on marriage, parenting, and economic stability, including those re-entering society after incarceration.
Funder: Administration for Children and Families (ACF) - OFA
Due Dates: July 29, 2025 (11:59 p.m. ET)
Funding Amounts: $400,000–$1,250,000 per year | Up to 5 years | ~$55 million total program funding | ~66 awards expected
Summary: Supports projects that promote responsible fatherhood through marriage/relationship education, parenting, and economic stability services for adult fathers with children age 24 or younger.
Key Information: No cost-sharing required; only one application per organization permitted.
Description
This opportunity funds projects designed to promote responsible fatherhood among adult fathers (age 18+) who have children age 24 or younger. The program supports activities in three core areas: promoting or sustaining marriage and healthy relationships, responsible parenting, and fostering economic stability. Projects must use evidence-informed, curriculum-based workshops, provide robust case management, and establish formal partnerships—especially with employment-focused organizations. The program encourages a diverse range of service models and populations, including community fathers and those reentering society after incarceration.
Funded organizations will deliver at least 24 hours of curriculum-based workshops, provide individualized service plans, and are expected to meet annual participation targets based on their funding scope. Projects are expected to track outcomes, participate in federal data collection (nFORM), and engage in continuous quality improvement.
