Predictive Analytics in Child Welfare Demonstration Grants
This grant funds child welfare agencies to pilot, evaluate, and share best practices for using predictive analytics to improve services and inform future national efforts.
Funder: Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB
Due Dates: July 13, 2026 | June 30, 2027 | June 30, 2028
Funding Amounts: $400,000–$600,000 per award; up to $6,000,000 total program funding; 3-year project period; ~10 awards expected
Summary: Supports state, territorial, and tribal child welfare agencies to design, implement, and test predictive analytics strategies that enhance decision-making and outcomes for children and families.
Key Information: No cost sharing required; eligibility limited to public child welfare agencies.
Description
This funding opportunity enables state, territorial, and tribal child welfare agencies to serve as demonstration sites for the responsible use and replication of predictive analytics in child welfare. Grantees will develop, implement, and evaluate predictive analytics strategies to improve decision-making, resource allocation, and outcomes for children and families. The program emphasizes building sustainable analytics capacity, promoting transparency and community trust, and sharing lessons learned to inform national practice.
