Grant opportunity
National Research Center for Promoting Work and Strong Families
Administration for Children and Families - OFA has posted National Research Center for Promoting Work and Strong Families, a cross-disciplinary research and innovation funding opportunity listed on Grants.gov under opportunity number HHS-2026-ACF-OFA-PG-0059. The call is relevant to Independent school districts; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); City or township governments; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; State governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); For profit organizations other than small businesses; County governments; Private institutions of higher education; Small businesses; Special district governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) and should be reviewed on the official listing for final eligibility, forms, attachments and submission timing.
- Funder
- Administration for Children and Families - OFA
- Application deadline
- Application deadline: Aug 31, 2026
- Award
- Up to USD 2,900,000
- Applicant
- Independent school districts; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); City or township governments; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; State governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); For profit organizations other than small businesses; County governments; Private institutions of higher education; Small businesses; Special district governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Discipline
- Cross-disciplinary Research and Innovation
- Region
- United States
- Posted
- Aug 4, 2026
Call summary
Overview
National Research Center for Promoting Work and Strong Families is an official Grants.gov opportunity from Administration for Children and Families - OFA. It appears under opportunity number HHS-2026-ACF-OFA-PG-0059 and is listed for applicants working in cross-disciplinary research and innovation.
Who can apply
Independent school districts; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); City or township governments; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; State governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); For profit organizations other than small businesses; County governments; Private institutions of higher education; Small businesses; Special district governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized). Applicants should confirm all additional eligibility limits, cost-sharing rules, institutional requirements and application package instructions on the official Grants.gov page.
What it supports
- Opportunity number: HHS-2026-ACF-OFA-PG-0059
- Funding category: Income Security and Social Services
- Funding instrument: Cooperative Agreement
Funding and duration
Up to USD 2,900,000
Application deadline
Application deadline: Aug 31, 2026
How to apply
Open the official Grants.gov listing, review the full notice of funding opportunity and application package, then submit through the Grants.gov route specified by the agency.
Call details
Source-based overview
Administration for Children and Families - OFA has posted National Research Center for Promoting Work and Strong Families, a cross-disciplinary research and innovation funding opportunity listed on Grants.gov under opportunity number HHS-2026-ACF-OFA-PG-0059. The call is relevant to Independent school districts; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); City or township governments; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; State governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); For profit organizations other than small businesses; County governments; Private institutions of higher education; Small businesses; Special district governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) and should be reviewed on the official listing for final eligibility, forms, attachments and submission timing.
Eligibility
Independent school districts; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); City or township governments; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; State governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); For profit organizations other than small businesses; County governments; Private institutions of higher education; Small businesses; Special district governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized). Applicants should confirm all additional eligibility limits, cost-sharing rules, institutional requirements and application package instructions on the official Grants.gov page.
Funding and benefits
Up to USD 2,900,000
Themes and supported activities
Opportunity number: HHS-2026-ACF-OFA-PG-0059
Funding category: Income Security and Social Services
Funding instrument: Cooperative Agreement
Deadline and timeline
Application deadline: Application deadline: Aug 31, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Open the official Grants.gov listing, review the full notice of funding opportunity and application package, then submit through the Grants.gov route specified by the agency.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.