National Center for Native Training and Technical Assistance (the Center)
🏛 Administration for Children and Families - ANA
Can you apply?
This grant is for establishing and operating a National Center for Native Training and Technical Assistance serving Native American and Alaska Native communities. The Center supports training, capacity building, and technical assistance activities aligned with the Administration for Children and Families' mission. Eligible applicants typically include federally recognized tribes, tribal organizations, Native American nonprofits, and consortiums led by Native entities. The geographic scope encompasses all federally recognized tribes and Native communities across the U.S. The Center provides resources for workforce development, program improvement, regulatory compliance, and organizational strengthening for child welfare, early childhood, and family service systems serving Native communities.
Key dates
- Apr 20, 2026 Applications open
- Aug 1, 2026 Application deadline in 61 days
- Sep 15, 2026 Award announced
- Sep 30, 2026 Project start
This grant is for establishing and operating a National Center for Native Training and Technical Assistance serving Native American and Alaska Native communities. The Center supports training, capacity building, and technical assistance activities aligned with the Administration for Children and Families' mission. Eligible applicants typically include federally recognized tribes, tribal organizations, Native American nonprofits, and consortiums led by Native entities. The geographic scope encompasses all federally recognized tribes and Native communities across the U.S. The Center provides resources for workforce development, program improvement, regulatory compliance, and organizational strengthening for child welfare, early childhood, and family service systems serving Native communities.
Program description
The Administration for Native Americans (ANA), announces funds for a National Center for Native Training and Technical Assistance (the Center). The Center will be ANA’s primary provider of training and technical assistance (TTA). The goal is to build the capacity of ANA applicants and recipients to implement successful strategies and facilitate sustainable and successful outcomes that strengthen Native American communities. The beneficiaries of TTA are tribes and Native American communities, including American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and other Native Pacific Islander organizations and their partners. The Center will assist applicants and recipients to plan, develop, and implement community-driven projects aligned with ANA’s goals. The Center will also train communities on leveraging additional resources, complying with federal requirements, and sustaining projects past ANA funding. ANA expects the Center to use innovative and user-friendly solutions for providing TTA in both virtual and in-person formats. The Center will also focus on collecting data to better understand how beneficiaries interact with ANA’s TTA and how to improve the success of funded projects. The project will have a 36-month project period with three 12-month budget periods.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- County Government
- Nonprofits
- Private University
- Public Authority
- Public K-12 School
- Public University
- Small Business (SBA-defined)
- Special District
- State Government
- Tribal Nation
- Tribal Organization
Demographic focus
Details
This grant is for establishing and operating a National Center for Native Training and Technical Assistance serving Native American and Alaska Native communities. The Center supports training, capacity building, and technical assistance activities aligned with the Administration for Children and Families' mission. Eligible applicants typically include federally recognized tribes, tribal organizations, Native American nonprofits, and consortiums led by Native entities. The geographic scope encompasses all federally recognized tribes and Native communities across the U.S. The Center provides resources for workforce development, program improvement, regulatory compliance, and organizational strengthening for child welfare, early childhood, and family service systems serving Native communities.
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- SF-424 Supplement (Supp-1)
- Project narrative describing the Center's training and technical assistance model
- Organizational capacity statement and résumés of key staff
- Letters of support from federally recognized tribes and tribal organizations
- Budget narrative and detailed budget (typically SF-424A)
- Evaluation plan with specific performance metrics
- Sustainability plan addressing long-term operations
- Tribal consultation documentation or memoranda of understanding
- Indirect cost rate agreement (if applicable)
Program contact
- 👤 Jessi Pore
- 📧 anacomments@acf.hhs.gov
- 📞 1-833-262-4636
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.340 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$2,023,996
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$1,973,909
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$1,917,818
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$1,830,852
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$1,630,000
Top States by Funding
- OK 2 awards $3.9M
- CA 1 awards $2.0M
- AK 1 awards $1.9M
- MT 1 awards $1.6M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.340). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2026 est. | $16,000,000 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Federally recognized tribes, tribal organizations, Native American nonprofits, and consortiums with substantial Native American leadership and involvement can apply. Some applications may be open to national organizations with demonstrated expertise serving Native communities.
What activities does this grant support?
The Center supports training programs, technical assistance delivery, capacity building, peer learning networks, resource development, and evaluation services designed to improve outcomes in child welfare, early childhood, and family services for Native communities.
What is the geographic scope?
This grant serves all federally recognized tribes and Native American communities across the United States, including Alaska Native villages and regions.
How competitive is this funding?
This is a highly competitive federal grant. The Center designation is typically awarded to a single organization or small consortium with exceptional capacity, strong tribal partnerships, and national reach in technical assistance.
What funding amounts are typical?
Funding varies based on the scope and structure of the Center, but multi-year grants in this program category typically range from several hundred thousand to low millions annually.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Establish strong partnerships with multiple federally recognized tribes and tribal organizations before applying; the review team will evaluate demonstrated relationships and tribal support.
- Clearly articulate your organization's specific expertise in training and technical assistance for child welfare and family services systems.
- Include a detailed sustainability plan addressing how the Center will maintain operations and continue serving tribes beyond initial funding.
- Develop concrete metrics for measuring the impact and reach of training and technical assistance provided to Native communities.
- Ensure your budget reflects the full cost of operating a national center, including staff expertise, technology infrastructure, and sufficient resources to serve geographically dispersed tribal communities.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications often fail by underestimating the need for authentic, long-term tribal partnerships and governance structures that give tribes meaningful voice in Center operations. Weak sustainability plans that depend entirely on continued federal funding also undermine competitiveness. Additionally, applicants sometimes lack demonstrated expertise in both the technical assistance domain (e.g., child welfare) and the specific cultural and structural context of tribal child-serving systems.
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