National Technical Assistance Center on Kindship and Grandfamilies
Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations supporting grandfamilies and kinship families through the National Aging Services Network. Eligible applicants typically include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, universities, and public agencies with demonstrated expertise in family caregiving or aging services. Applicants must show capacity to provide technical assistance, training, and resources nationally to support caregivers, children, and parents in kinship and grandfamily arrangements. This is a cooperative agreement requiring active collaboration with ACL and the National Aging Services Network.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
Key dates
- Jun 11, 2026 Applications open
- Jul 30, 2026 Application deadline in 48 days
- Aug 1, 2026 Award announced
- Aug 1, 2026 Project start
Program description
The purpose of the National Technical Assistance Center (NTAC) on Kinship and Grandfamilies is to increase the services provided to grandfamilies and kinship families through the National Aging Services Network. This center will increase the National Aging Services Network capacity and effectiveness to support the health and well-being of members of grandfamilies and kinship families, including caregivers, children, and their parents.
NTAC will catalyze implementation of the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers by scaling replicable models proven to support grandfamilies and kinship families in their caregiving roles. The NTAC will do this through collaboration with subject matter experts, provision of technical assistance, resources and training across systems, fostering peer-to-peer learning, and planning responses to emergencies and disasters.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Standard federal forms (SF-424, SF-424A or equivalent)
- Project narrative/statement of work
- Detailed budget and budget narrative
- Organizational capacity and qualifications
- Letters of commitment from National Aging Services Network partners
- Evidence of expertise with grandfamilies and kinship families
Program contact
- 👤 Kari Benson
- 📧 AoA.OAA@acl.hhs.gov
- 📞 202-401-4634
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.048 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$74,999,835
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$50,000,000
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$32,636,000
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$13,015,977
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$12,893,893
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$10,364,463
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$9,949,997
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$9,779,231
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$9,097,121
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$8,389,500
Top States by Funding
- DC 9 awards $167.3M
- NY 6 awards $53.7M
- MO 4 awards $28.0M
- CA 5 awards $17.8M
- VA 4 awards $15.9M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.048). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $82,804,000 | |
| 2025 | $82,804,000 | |
| 2026 est. | $82,804,000 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Typically 501(c)(3) nonprofits, universities, and public agencies with national reach and expertise in family caregiving or aging services. You should have demonstrated capacity to serve as a technical assistance center.
What activities does this grant support?
Technical assistance provision, training, peer learning facilitation, resource development, and emergency response planning for grandfamilies and kinship families. Implementation of evidence-based models is a key focus.
What is the funding range?
Awards range from $750,000 to $1,000,000. This is a competitive cooperative agreement.
Is cost sharing required?
Yes, cost sharing is required. The exact percentage should be verified with the agency.
When is the deadline?
The deadline is July 30, 2026. This is a fixed deadline, not rolling.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize your organization's national capacity and reach. Reviewers want proven infrastructure for serving the entire National Aging Services Network.
- Highlight existing partnerships with subject matter experts and evidence-based programs. Show you can scale proven models.
- Connect your work explicitly to the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers. Alignment with this strategy strengthens competitiveness.
- Address all three beneficiary groups clearly: caregivers, children, and parents. Don't focus narrowly on just one constituency.
- Plan for emergency and disaster response capacity. This is mentioned as a required function of the center.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applying without demonstrated national scope or existing relationships with the National Aging Services Network. Not clearly addressing how you'll scale evidence-based models to national level. Underestimating the cost-sharing requirement or providing insufficient detail on matching funds.
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