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

July 2026

Estimated total funding $1,000,000; one award; award ceiling $1,000,000; award floor $500,000; project period typically 1 year.

Supports a demonstration program to develop, implement, and evaluate post-adoption support services for birth parents who have voluntarily placed their children for private domestic adoption.

--- ## Description This forecasted opportunity from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Children’s Bureau, will fund a cooperative agreement to establish, implement, and rigorously evaluate a demonstration program of post-adoption support services for birth parents who have voluntarily placed their children for private domestic adoption. The initiative recognizes the ongoing needs of birth parents after adoption and seeks to provide services such as support groups, counseling, and other resources to support their adjustment and well-being. The project aims to identify and promote effective support models that can be replicated nationally, with an emphasis on rigorous evaluation to measure outcomes and inform best practices. --- ## 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: $1,000,000 - Expected number of awards: 1 - Award ceiling: $1,000,000 - Award floor: $500,000 - Project period: typically 1 year - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility - Eligible applicants include: - Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (other than institutions of higher education) - Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) - Others, including organizations providing technical assistance in adoption-related programs and professional leadership training for minorities in the adoption field - Faith-based and community organizations meeting eligibility requirements may apply - Individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are **not** eligible --- ## Application Process - Application materials and instructions will be available via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361969) - Applications must be submitted electronically by the anticipated deadline - A rigorous evaluation plan is required as part of the application --- ## Additional Information - This is a cooperative agreement, indicating substantial involvement by ACF/Children’s Bureau in project implementation and oversight. - The program supports ACF’s mission to promote the social well-being of families and individuals, especially in the context of adoption and post-adoption services. --- ## External Links - [Program Forecast on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361969) - [Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB](https://www.acf.hhs.gov) - [Contact ACF Program Offices](https://www.acf.hhs.gov/acf-program-offices/contact-info) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |--------------|-----------------------------|---------------| | Jan Shafer | [cb@grantreview.org](mailto:cb@grantreview.org) | 888-203-6161 | | General ACF | [mark.dalton@acf.hhs.gov](mailto:mark.dalton@acf.hhs.gov) | (877)-696-6775 | ---

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