[Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB](https://www.acf.hhs.gov)

July 2026

One award, $1,500,000–$2,500,000 total for five years; expected total program funding: $2,500,000

Supports a national analytics hub to help states optimize foster parent networks and achieve a foster home-to-child ratio of 1:1 by 2029.

Forecasted opportunity—dates and details are projected and may change.

--- ## Description This forecasted opportunity will fund the establishment of the Foster Parents Network Analytics Hub (HUB) under a five-year cooperative agreement. The HUB aims to support the Administration for Children and Families’ (ACF) “A Home for Every Child” initiative by providing states with advanced analytics tools and intensive technical assistance to optimize foster parent networks. The primary goal is to help every state achieve a foster home-to-child ratio of more than 1:1 by 2029. The HUB will: - Develop a secure, accessible analytics platform integrated with state child welfare information systems (SACWIS/CCWIS). - Deliver rapid technical assistance to help states analyze foster home dynamics, identify capacity gaps, develop targeted retention strategies, and improve placement matching. - Emphasize measurable outcomes, rigorous performance monitoring, and sustainable capacity building. --- ## Due Dates - July 2026 (anticipated/projected full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding: $2,500,000 - Award ceiling: $2,500,000 - Award floor: $1,500,000 - Expected number of awards: 1 - Project duration: 5 years --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - 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 - Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) - Others as specified in the opportunity **Note:** Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified. --- ## Application Process - This is a forecasted opportunity; the official application package and instructions will be released closer to the anticipated deadline. - Applications must be submitted electronically by the stated due date (when finalized). - No cost-sharing or matching is required. --- ## Additional Information - This is a discretionary, cooperative agreement opportunity. - The initiative is a national demonstration project under Section 426 of the Social Security Act. - The selected HUB will be expected to achieve immediate deployment and demonstrate measurable, sustainable impact. --- ## External Links - [Grant Forecast and Details on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361962) - [Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB](https://www.acf.hhs.gov) - [ACF Program Offices Contact Info](https://www.acf.hhs.gov/acf-program-offices/contact-info) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |------------------|-----------------------|---------------| | Catherine Heath | cb@grantreview.org | (877)-696-6775 (main ACF line) | For programmatic questions, contact Catherine Heath at cb@grantreview.org. For general ACF inquiries, see [ACF Program Offices Contact Info](https://www.acf.hhs.gov/acf-program-offices/contact-info).

Foster Parents Network Analytics Hub (HUB)

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