Collaborative Approaches to Adoption for Children with Complex Needs
Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB · Opportunity number HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-CO-0055
Details summarized from the official notice as of Aug 27, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Key facts
| Opportunity number | HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-CO-0055 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB Department of Health and Human Services |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 93.652 |
| Posted | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Deadline | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $2,150,000 |
| Award floor | $1,500,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 3 |
| Estimated total program funding | $6,450,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | No |
| Funding type | Cooperative agreement |
| Category | Income security and social services |
| Last updated here | Aug 27, 2026 |
Summary from the notice
Who can apply
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- City or township governments
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
- Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
- Small businesses
- State governments
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
- Public and state colleges and universities
- County governments
- Special district governments
- Private colleges and universities
- Public and Indian housing authorities
- Independent school districts
Who should take a closer look
- Small businesses
- Nonprofits
- Colleges and universities
- State governments
- Local governments
- Tribal governments and organizations
- Larger for-profit companies
Not listed as eligible
- Individuals
Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.
Eligibility details from the notice
N/A 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.
Registrations you will likely need
Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.
- SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
- A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
- A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.
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