Title IV-E Prevention Accelerator Grants
🏛 Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB (HHS-ACF-CB)
Can you apply?
This grant is for state and tribal Title IV-E agencies seeking to expand prevention services under the Family First Prevention Services Act.
Applicants must be authorized Title IV-E agencies or state/tribal child welfare administrators. You must demonstrate current Title IV-E authorization and capacity to implement at least one new or underutilized eligible prevention service.
Geographic scope is national. Projects must show infrastructure readiness to transition services to Title IV-E claiming within 18 months. Evaluation partnerships are required.
Core focus areas include claiming systems, provider capacity, and data infrastructure. Your agency must commit to implementation and performance evaluation.
Key dates
- Jun 18, 2026 Applications open
- Aug 17, 2026 Application deadline in 59 days
- Sep 29, 2026 Award announced
- Sep 30, 2026 Project start
Program description
Despite expanded authority under the Family First Prevention Services Act, title IV-E prevention services account for less than 2% of total program claims. Many title IV-E agencies face implementation barriers including limited infrastructure, provider readiness, evaluation capacity, and complex claiming requirements.
To overcome these barriers, the Children’s Bureau will fund projects to accelerate and sustain implementation of the title IV-E prevention services program.
Funded projects will develop the infrastructure and readiness to implement one or more title IV-E eligible prevention services. Services implemented must include at least one title IV-E eligible prevention service that is either new or not yet fully operationalized within their current title IV-E prevention plans or statewide service array.
Core activities include but are not limited to: (1) Building title IV-E claiming and reimbursement systems; (2) Developing provider capacity and referral pathways; (3) Establishing data and reporting infrastructure.
Title IV-E agencies must demonstrate how services and infrastructure will transition to title IV-E claiming within 18 months.
Award recipients will work with an internal or external evaluator to provide rapid and real-time feedback as they prepare to implement the program(s) and share lessons learned with the field.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (federal application form)
- Project narrative/statement of need
- Implementation timeline and workplan
- Budget and budget narrative
- Evaluation plan with evaluator letter of commitment
- Title IV-E authorization documentation
- Letters of support from participating providers
Program contact
- 👤 Kathleen Dwyer
- 📧 cb@grantreview.org
- 📞 (888) 203-6161
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.670 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$15,000,000
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$14,192,178
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$10,570,187
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$7,983,345
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$6,000,000
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$6,000,000
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$6,000,000
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$4,992,412
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$2,852,864
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$2,852,578
Top States by Funding
- DC 3 awards $20.6M
- CA 6 awards $16.1M
- MN 2 awards $15.7M
- MD 2 awards $10.7M
- CT 1 awards $8.0M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.670). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $15,178,672 | |
| 2025 | $12,499,849 | |
| 2026 est. | $12,499,849 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply?
Title IV-E state and tribal child welfare agencies. You must be authorized to administer Title IV-E programs and demonstrate capacity to implement new prevention services.
When is the deadline?
August 17, 2026. This is a fixed deadline (not rolling). Plan your application timeline accordingly.
What services can we implement?
Any Title IV-E eligible prevention service that is new or underutilized in your current service array. Examples include mental health services, substance abuse treatment, or family support programs.
How competitive is this grant?
Moderately competitive. The $7.5 million pool funds approximately 10-25 awards. Strong applications demonstrate clear barriers addressed and sustainable transition plans.
What is the funding range?
Awards typically range from $300,000 to $750,000. Budget should reflect realistic costs for infrastructure development and 18-month implementation runway.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Start with your Title IV-E agency's data on prevention service gaps and barriers. Document infrastructure needs clearly to make your case.
- Show how you'll transition to Title IV-E claiming within 18 months. Include a detailed claiming readiness timeline and resource allocation plan.
- Partner with a qualified evaluator early. Build their role into your project design, not as an afterthought. Real-time feedback improves outcomes.
- Engage providers before you submit. Demonstrate that prevention service providers are ready and willing to participate in Title IV-E claiming.
- Address sustainability explicitly. Show how you'll fund and maintain services after the grant period ends using Title IV-E reimbursement or other stable sources.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Vague implementation timelines that don't show 18-month transition to Title IV-E claiming. Weak or missing evaluation plans without qualified evaluators attached. Underestimating provider capacity-building costs or failing to document provider buy-in.
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