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 10 awards); total program funding $6,000,000; project period 3 years.
Summary: Supports state, territorial, and tribal child welfare agencies to design, implement, and test predictive analytics strategies to improve child welfare outcomes.
Key Information: Only public child welfare agencies (state, tribal, territorial) are eligible; no cost sharing required.
Description
This opportunity funds demonstration projects for the responsible use of predictive analytics in child welfare agencies. The goal is to improve decision-making, resource allocation, and outcomes for children and families by supporting agencies in designing, implementing, and evaluating predictive analytics strategies. Grantees will also build sustainable analytics capacity, participate in shared learning, and disseminate best practices for potential replication nationwide.
