State Partnership Program
🏛 Administration for Community Living (HHS-ACL)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for state and territorial governments, plus federally recognized Indian Tribal nations and Native American organizations working on traumatic brain injury (TBI) initiatives.
Only the agency officially designated by each state's Chief Executive Officer as the lead TBI agency may apply. Each state, territory, or tribal government may submit only one application per funding cycle.
The grant supports TBI-related programs, research, or partnerships at the state/territorial/tribal level. Foreign entities are not eligible.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
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Program description
N/A
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- SF-424 Supplement (Survey of Lobbying Activities)
- Project Narrative or Statement of Need
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Letters of Commitment from cost-share partners
- State designation letter or proof of agency designation as lead TBI agency
Program contact
- 👤 Administration for Community Living
- 📧 shawn.callaway@acl.hhs.gov
- 📞 202-795-7325
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.234 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$1,000,716
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$1,000,716
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$1,000,716
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$1,000,716
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$1,000,716
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$1,000,716
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$1,000,716
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$1,000,716
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$1,000,716
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$1,000,714
Top States by Funding
- WV 3 awards $2.0M
- CO 3 awards $1.9M
- IA 2 awards $1.9M
- NE 2 awards $1.9M
- MA 2 awards $1.9M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.234). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $13,118,000 | |
| 2025 | $13,118,000 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for the TBI State Partnership Program?
State governments, territorial governments, federally recognized Indian Tribal governments, and Native American organizations. Only the agency designated by the state's Chief Executive Officer as the lead TBI agency may apply.
Can multiple organizations from one state apply?
No. Only one application per state, territory, or tribal government is allowed in the review process.
What is the funding range for this grant?
Awards typically range from $200,000 to $300,000 per year.
Is cost sharing required?
Yes, cost sharing is required. Applicants must demonstrate matching funds or in-kind contributions.
What is the application deadline?
The deadline is August 13, 2026. This appears to be a fixed deadline rather than rolling.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Contact your state's designated TBI lead agency before applying. You must be that agency to be eligible.
- Develop a clear state-level TBI plan showing how funds support your jurisdiction's TBI priorities.
- Secure cost-sharing commitments early. Document all matching funds or in-kind resources in your budget.
- Emphasize partnerships with healthcare providers, rehabilitation services, and community organizations serving TBI survivors.
- Highlight how the grant advances state or tribal TBI infrastructure, prevention, or support services.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications from non-designated TBI lead agencies or multiple applications from one state get rejected. Weak cost-sharing documentation or unclear state TBI priorities weaken competitiveness. Failure to demonstrate how grant directly supports state/tribal TBI goals.
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