Family Support Programs
🏛 Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations providing community-based family support services in Pennsylvania. Applicants must offer evidence-based and promising practices (EBHV) services. At least one program is funded in each of Pennsylvania's 67 counties.
Nonprofits, government agencies, and other qualified community organizations may apply. Programs must focus on high-quality family support services.
The Department prioritizes geographic coverage statewide. Applicants should serve families in their target county or counties.
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Program description
The Department’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (“OCDEL”), Bureau of Early Intervention Services and Family Supports, is seeking to award funds to qualified Applicants for the implementation of Family Support (“FS”) Programs. These programs consist of community-based, high-quality EBHV services. It is the Department’s priority to maintain the presence of no less than one FS Program within each of the 67 counties in the Commonwealth.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- Individuals
- Nonprofits
- Public Authority
- Small Business (SBA-defined)
- Tribal Organization
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Organizational qualification documentation
- Program description and evidence-base documentation
- Budget and budget narrative
- Organizational capacity and staffing plan
- Evaluation or outcomes plan
- Local letters of support or partnership agreements
FAQ
Who can apply for Family Support Program funding?
Nonprofits, government agencies, and community-based organizations eligible to provide family support services. You must demonstrate capacity to deliver evidence-based or promising practices.
What is the geographic scope?
Pennsylvania only. The Department maintains at least one program in each of the 67 counties.
What services are funded?
Community-based, high-quality evidence-based and promising practice services that support families. Program focus must align with OCDEL priorities.
When is the deadline?
October 13, 2026. Check the Department's website for any extensions or rolling periods.
How competitive is this grant?
Very competitive. The Department's county-coverage goal means strong preference for programs filling geographic gaps.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Review Pennsylvania Department of Human Services OCDEL priorities and prior-year awards to align your program model.
- Document your capacity to deliver evidence-based or promising practice services with staff qualifications and training plans.
- If your county currently lacks a Family Support Program, emphasize the gap and your plan to serve that area.
- Connect your services to family outcomes data. Show how you'll track and report program impact.
- Build your application timeline early. State grants often have detailed budget and compliance documentation requirements.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Failing to demonstrate evidence-based or promising practice model status. Insufficient detail on staff qualifications and EBHV training plans. Weak connection to county-level family needs and outcomes.
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