Kinship Navigator Programs: Evaluations
Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB
About This Grant
<p>The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support the implementation and rigorous evaluation of existing Kinship Navigator Programs (KNPs). The goal is to increase the number of programs that qualify for federal Title IV-E Kinship Navigator funding by building strong evidence of improved outcomes for kinship caregivers and the children in their care. Strengthening the evidence base will position more programs for review by the Title IV-E Prevention Services Clearinghouse. This opportunity is intended for states and tribal communities that are not currently operating a Title IV-E Kinship Navigator Program.</p><p>To achieve this goal, projects will focus on the following objectives: Administering KNP services, Collaborative planning, Evaluating the KNP, Complete a final evaluation report that demonstrates positive outcomes for kinship families. </p>
Grant Summary
Kinship Navigator Programs: Evaluations is a Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB grant providing $400K to $600K for municipality, nonprofit, tribal government. Applications are due 2026-08-07 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
- If the applicant is not the title IV-E agency, it shall provide a letter of commitment from the title IV-E child welfare agency to implement the title IV-E Kinship Navigator program that meets the Clearinghouse"s requirements of being rated as either a promising, supported, or well-supported practice criteria upon the completion of the three-year project period. 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.
How to Apply
$400K–$600K
2026-08-07
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Kinship Navigator Programs: Evaluations from Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB, 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 - ACYF/CB before the deadline.
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Kinship Navigator Programs: Evaluations: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Kinship Navigator Programs: Evaluations?
Kinship Navigator Programs: Evaluations is offered by Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB and is generally open to municipality, nonprofit, tribal government, university, small business, school district. 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 Kinship Navigator Programs: Evaluations provide?
Kinship Navigator Programs: Evaluations provides between $400K and $600K per award from Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB. 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 Kinship Navigator Programs: Evaluations deadline?
Applications for Kinship Navigator Programs: Evaluations are due 2026-08-07 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Kinship Navigator Programs: Evaluations?
To apply for Kinship Navigator Programs: Evaluations, 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 - ACYF/CB.
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