Title IV-E Prevention Accelerator Grants
The Children's Bureau will fund projects to help agencies build infrastructure and capacity to implement and claim Title IV-E prevention services, aiming to overcome barriers and expand service delivery within 18 months.
Funder: Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026
Funding Amounts: $300,000–$750,000 per award; approximately $7.5 million total program funding; up to 10 awards; project period typically 18 months.
Summary: Supports state, territorial, and tribal Title IV-E agencies in accelerating and sustaining implementation of eligible prevention services by building infrastructure, provider capacity, and data systems.
Key Information: Forecasted opportunity; eligibility limited to Title IV-E child welfare agencies of state, territorial, or tribal governments.
Description
This grant opportunity aims to support state, territorial, and tribal government Title IV-E child welfare agencies in overcoming barriers to implementing Title IV-E prevention services under the Family First Prevention Services Act. The program funds projects that develop the necessary infrastructure and readiness to implement at least one new or not fully operationalized Title IV-E eligible prevention service. Core activities may include building claiming and reimbursement systems, developing provider capacity and referral pathways, and establishing data and reporting infrastructure. Recipients must demonstrate how services and infrastructure will transition to Title IV-E claiming within 18 months and are expected to work with evaluators to provide rapid, real-time feedback and share lessons learned.
