Evaluations of Practices for Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention
Administration for Children and Families
About This Grant
<p>The Evaluations of Practices for Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention program supports partnerships between CCDF Lead Agencies and research organizations to identify promising strategies to prevent fraud and waste and examine how well these efforts work. A key goal of this program is to share promising practices with other states, territories, and Tribes and to guide child care policy decisions and program improvement efforts to improve program integrity and reduce waste and fraud, including through improved data systems.</p><p>Projects must be conducted through partnerships between CCDF Lead Agencies (i.e., states, territories, or Tribes) and researchers from institutions of higher education, state agencies, research organizations, and/or other organizations with expertise in policy research. Partnership teams are expected to work collaboratively throughout all phases of the project to ensure that the research addresses CCDF Lead Agency priorities and aligns with ACF priorities. These collaborations should be mutually beneficial, provide high-quality evidence to inform policy decisions, and build capacity for policy-relevant research. Partnerships will also strengthen the field’s ability to produce and use rigorous research to inform child care policies. Teams are expected to participate in a research consortium, attend ACF-sponsored meetings, and share research findings.</p>
Grant Summary
Evaluations of Practices for Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention is a Administration for Children and Families grant providing $125K to $425K for municipality, small business, nonprofit. Applications are due 2026-08-03 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
- These awards intended to fund collaborative research projects between a CCDF Lead Agency and their research partner(s) (e.g., institutions of higher education, research organizations, and other organizations with proven expertise conducting policy and evaluation research). Therefore, eligible applicants may be either the CCDF Lead Agency or research partner organizations. CCDF Lead Agencies can partner on multiple applications for funding under this award program; however, it is unlikely that a lead agency would receive more than one award as the award recipient or as the partner. This also applies to research partner organizations, such that organizations may submit multiple applications as the research partner, but an organization is unlikely to receive more than one award as the award recipient or as the partner. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from the merit review and funding under this funding opportunity. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible for awards under this funding opportunity.
How to Apply
$125K–$425K
2026-08-03
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Evaluations of Practices for Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention from Administration for Children and Families, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Administration for Children and Families before the deadline.
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Evaluations of Practices for Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Evaluations of Practices for Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention?
Evaluations of Practices for Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention is offered by Administration for Children and Families and is generally open to municipality, small business, nonprofit, school district, tribal government, university. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Evaluations of Practices for Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention provide?
Evaluations of Practices for Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention provides between $125K and $425K per award from Administration for Children and Families. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Evaluations of Practices for Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention deadline?
Applications for Evaluations of Practices for Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention are due 2026-08-03 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Administration for Children and Families, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Evaluations of Practices for Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention?
To apply for Evaluations of Practices for Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Administration for Children and Families.