Infant-Toddler Court Program–National Resource Center
🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration (HHS-HRSA)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations and institutions that can serve as the National Resource Center for the Infant-Toddler Court Program. Applicants must demonstrate capacity to support states and communities in implementing enhanced child welfare practices.
Eligible applicants typically include universities, research institutions, national organizations, and established nonprofits with expertise in child welfare, courts, and family services. Organizations must show ability to provide training, technical assistance, and resource development at the national level.
The program focuses on strengthening court practices, social services coordination, and family engagement for children under five in the child welfare system. Geographic scope is national, serving all states and communities implementing infant-toddler court initiatives.
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Key dates
- Aug 7, 2026 Applications open
- Apr 21, 2027 Application deadline in 228 days
- Aug 31, 2027 Award announced
- Sep 30, 2027 Project start
Program description
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The Infant-Toddler Court Program’s (ITCP) National Resource Center (NRC) helps states and communities to strengthen and expand use of enhanced child welfare practices in communities across the country that bring together courts, social services, and families to improve the safety, healthy development, and nurturing relationships of families with young children involved with the child welfare system.
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Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- County Government
- Nonprofits
- Private University
- Public K-12 School
- Public University
- Small Business (SBA-defined)
- Special District
- State Government
- Tribal Nation
- Tribal Organization
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative and Work Plan
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organizational Capacity Documentation
- Letters of Support from Partner Organizations
- Evaluation Plan
Program contact
- 👤 ITCP National Resource Center Program
- 📧 HomeVisiting@hrsa.gov
- 📞 301-443-2170
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.110 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$53,495,269
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$51,517,055
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$47,831,055
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$37,182,998
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$30,109,677
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$25,419,976
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$17,859,999
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$16,167,482
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$15,667,860
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$14,010,845
Top States by Funding
- DC 8 awards $142.1M
- MA 6 awards $106.6M
- MD 8 awards $71.7M
- OH 2 awards $58.9M
- NC 3 awards $43.2M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.110). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $274,459,189 | |
| 2025 | $265,688,703 | |
| 2026 est. | $185,664,902 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Universities, research institutions, national organizations, and nonprofits with expertise in child welfare and court systems. Your organization must demonstrate capacity to serve as a national resource center.
What is the deadline?
The fixed deadline is April 21, 2027. Plan your application timeline accordingly.
What activities does this grant support?
Training, technical assistance, resource development, and evaluation support for states implementing Infant-Toddler Court Programs. Focus areas include court practices, social services coordination, and family engagement.
Is cost sharing required?
No. This grant does not require matching funds or cost sharing from applicants.
What is the funding amount?
The award is $6,750,000. This is a single, fixed funding level for the national resource center position.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Position your organization as a national leader in child welfare innovation and court system improvement. Highlight existing networks and expertise.
- Emphasize your capacity to serve all states equitably. Describe how you'll reach diverse communities and provide culturally responsive support.
- Detail your plan for training and technical assistance delivery. Include specific strategies for disseminating best practices nationwide.
- Show strong partnerships with courts, child welfare agencies, and family organizations. Letters of support from these sectors strengthen your application.
- Develop a clear evaluation framework. Demonstrate how you'll measure program impact and inform national policy.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Failing to demonstrate national-level capacity and infrastructure for serving all states. Underestimating the scope and timeline required for a national resource center role. Submitting vague plans without specific strategies for training, technical assistance, or resource dissemination.
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