Diaper Distribution Demonstration Research Pilot (DDDRP)
This grant funds community organizations to distribute diapers to low-income families, improve family well-being, and evaluate the program’s impact through partnerships, training, bulk purchasing, referrals, and research.
Funder: Administration for Children and Families - OCS
Due Dates: September 15, 2026: Full application deadline — electronic submissions due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time
Funding Amounts: Estimated total program funding: $29,000,000 | Award range: $1,000,000–$2,000,000 per award (up to 14 awards, 3-year project period, one budget period)
Summary: Supports expansion and evaluation of diaper distribution programs serving low-income families, aiming to improve child and family well-being and economic mobility.
Key Information: 9% cost sharing required; only eligible CSBG entities and select nonprofits may apply.
Description
This opportunity funds the Diaper Distribution Demonstration and Research Pilot (DDDRP), a national initiative of the Office of Community Services (OCS) within the Administration for Children and Families. The program is designed to expand and evaluate the effectiveness of diaper distribution services for low-income families with young children, while connecting them to additional anti-poverty and family support services. Awardees will partner with community organizations to provide a consistent supply of diapers, deliver training and technical assistance, and participate in a federal evaluation of program outcomes.
The pilot aims to:
- Test the capacity of Community Action Agencies (CAAs) and nonprofit partners to address diaper need.
- Improve health and economic well-being of families by reducing diaper insecurity.
- Strengthen infrastructure for diaper distribution, including bulk purchasing and data systems.
- Refer participating families to services that promote stability, employment, and self-sufficiency.
OCS anticipates awarding up to $29 million through approximately 14 cooperative agreements for three-year projects.
