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Diaper Distribution Demonstration Research Pilot (DDDRP)

Administration for Children and Families - OCS · Opportunity number HHS-2026-ACF-OCS-EDA-0024

Details summarized from the official notice as of Sep 16, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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This opportunity is closed as of Sep 15, 2026. It is kept here for reference. See the related open opportunities below, or check the official listing in case the agency posts a new cycle.

Key facts

Opportunity numberHHS-2026-ACF-OCS-EDA-0024
AgencyAdministration for Children and Families - OCS
Department of Health and Human Services
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)93.647
PostedJul 30, 2026
DeadlineSep 15, 2026
Award ceiling$2,000,000
Award floor$1,000,000
Expected number of awards14
Estimated total program funding$29,000,000
Cost sharing or matching requiredYes
Funding typeCooperative agreement
CategoryIncome security and social services
Last updated hereSep 16, 2026

Summary from the notice

The Office of Community Services (OCS) announces the availability of funds for a Diaper Distribution Demonstration and Research Pilot (DDDRP). OCS anticipates awarding approximately $29 million available through fourteen cooperative agreements to eligible Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) state associations, tribes that were funded directly by the CSBG in fiscal year (FY) 2025, and the CSBG-funded territories.The Diaper Distribution Demonstration Research Pilot (DDDRP) is a demonstration program, designed to evaluate the implementation and impact of the DDDRP program. Specifically, the purpose is to test the ability of CAAs and other non-profit community organizations to 1) deliver a continuous, sufficient supply of diapers to caregivers and children with low incomes, who are American citizens or eligible residents, and to 2) improve these families overall health and economic well-being. There are five areas for activities. 1. Establishing diaper distribution partnerships with local service organizations to operate and expand diaper distribution programs.2. Providing training and technical assistance (T/TA) to help diaper distribution partners expand and/or strengthen existing diaper distribution programs. 3. Working with diaper distribution partners to make bulk purchases and ensure economies of scale. 4. Referring families receiving diapers to appropriate services that promote family stability, employment, and economic self-sufficiency and mobility. 5.Participating fully in the federal evaluation of DDDRP.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • Federally recognized tribal governments
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
  • Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)

Who should take a closer look

  • Nonprofits
  • Tribal governments and organizations

Not listed as eligible

  • Small businesses
  • Colleges and universities
  • State governments
  • Local governments
  • Larger for-profit companies
  • Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Eligibility details from the notice

The following types of organizations are eligible to receive direct awards from DDDRP: CSBG state associations, tribes and territories that were funded directly by the CSBG in FY 2025.If a state does not have a CSBG state association or the CSBG state association is not willing to apply for funding, an individual community action agency from the state may apply with the support of a majority of all the CAA's in the state. Only one application from a CAA in the state will be accepted.Applications from individuals, including sole proprietors, and foreign entities are not allowed and will not be considered for review or funding. 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.

Cost sharing: this notice requires cost sharing or matching funds. Check the notice for the required share and what counts toward it.

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