Diaper Distribution Demonstration Research Pilot (DDDRP)
🏛 Administration for Children and Families - OCS
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Can you apply?
This grant is for Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) state associations, tribes directly funded by CSBG in FY 2025, and CSBG-funded territories.
Applicants must demonstrate capacity to establish diaper distribution partnerships with local nonprofits and service organizations. Organizations must serve low-income families with children who are U.S. citizens or eligible residents.
Funds support establishing distribution networks, providing training to partners, bulk purchasing, referring families to support services, and participating in federal evaluation. Cost-sharing is required.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
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Key dates
- Jun 30, 2026 Applications open
- Aug 10, 2026 Application deadline in 25 days
- Sep 15, 2026 Award announced
- Sep 30, 2026 Project start
Program description
The Office of Community Services (OCS) announces the availability of funds for a Diaper Distribution Demonstration and Research Pilot (DDDRP). OCS anticipates awarding approximately $29 million available through fourteen cooperative agreements to eligible Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) state associations, tribes that were funded directly by the CSBG in fiscal year (FY) 2025, and the CSBG-funded territories.
The Diaper Distribution Demonstration Research Pilot (DDDRP) is a demonstration program, designed to evaluate the implementation and impact of the DDDRP program. Specifically, the purpose is to test the ability of CAAs and other non-profit community organizations to 1) deliver a continuous, sufficient supply of diapers to caregivers and children with low incomes, who are American citizens or eligible residents, and to 2) improve these families overall health and economic well-being. There are five areas for activities. 1. Establishing diaper distribution partnerships with local service organizations to operate and expand diaper distribution programs.
2. Providing training and technical assistance (T/TA) to help diaper distribution partners expand and/or strengthen existing diaper distribution programs. 3. Working with diaper distribution partners to make bulk purchases and ensure economies of scale. 4. Referring families receiving diapers to appropriate services that promote family stability, employment, and economic self-sufficiency and mobility. 5.Participating fully in the federal evaluation of DDDRP.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative/Proposal
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Letters of commitment from diaper distribution partners
- Organizational capacity documentation
- Evaluation plan
- Cost-share documentation
Program contact
- 👤 Jessica Hale
- 📧 OCSRegistrar@icf.com
- 📞 1-855-792-6551
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.647 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$8,920,000
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$5,622,240
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$4,600,000
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$3,750,664
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$3,588,042
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$3,000,000
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$2,850,242
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$2,500,000
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$2,300,000
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$2,300,000
Top States by Funding
- NY 12 awards $16.3M
- MD 5 awards $14.3M
- GA 3 awards $12.1M
- WA 6 awards $12.0M
- CA 8 awards $11.1M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.647). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $20,053,574 | |
| 2025 | $14,875,873 | |
| 2026 est. | $11,750,000 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply?
CSBG state associations, tribes directly funded by CSBG in FY 2025, and CSBG-funded territories. You must be a primary CSBG recipient entity.
What activities does the grant fund?
Establishing diaper distribution partnerships, providing training to partners, bulk purchasing coordination, referring families to services, and participation in federal evaluation.
What is the funding level?
Awards range from $1 million to $2 million per cooperative agreement from a $29 million total pool.
Is cost-sharing required?
Yes, cost-sharing is a requirement. Match percentage details should be confirmed in the RFP.
What are the key evaluation expectations?
All recipients must participate fully in the federal evaluation of the pilot program to assess implementation and impact.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize your organization's existing network of local community partners and CAAs. Strong partnerships are central to program success.
- Detail your bulk purchasing strategy and plan for achieving economies of scale across diaper distribution sites.
- Show how you'll integrate diaper distribution with family support services like employment programs, financial literacy, and economic mobility resources.
- Include a clear sustainability plan beyond the grant period. Evaluators look for long-term viability of distribution networks.
- Allocate adequate budget for participation in federal evaluation. This is mandatory and requires staff time for data collection and reporting.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Underestimating federal evaluation requirements and failing to budget sufficient staff time for data collection, reporting, and compliance. Lacking detailed partnerships with operational community organizations before applying. Proposing geographic scope without clear plan for maintaining continuous diaper supply to all enrolled families.
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