Grant opportunity
Collaborative Approaches to Adoption for Children with Complex Needs
Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB has posted Collaborative Approaches to Adoption for Children with Complex Needs, a social sciences, development and public policy funding opportunity listed on Grants.gov under opportunity number HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-CO-0055. The call is relevant to County governments; City or township governments; Special district governments; Small businesses; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; State governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Independent school districts; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Private institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education and should be reviewed on the official listing for final eligibility, forms, attachments and submission timing.
- Funder
- Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB
- Forecasted close date / see official listing
- Forecasted close date / see official listing
- Award
- Up to USD 2,150,000
- Applicant
- County governments; City or township governments; Special district governments; Small businesses; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; State governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Independent school districts; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Private institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Discipline
- Social Sciences, Development and Public Policy
- Region
- United States
- Posted
- Jun 18, 2026
Call summary
Overview
Collaborative Approaches to Adoption for Children with Complex Needs is an official Grants.gov opportunity from Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB. It appears under opportunity number HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-CO-0055 and is listed for applicants working in social sciences, development and public policy.
Who can apply
County governments; City or township governments; Special district governments; Small businesses; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; State governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Independent school districts; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Private institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education. 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-ACYF-CO-0055
- Funding category: Income Security and Social Services
- Funding instrument: Cooperative Agreement
Funding and duration
Up to USD 2,150,000
Forecasted close date / see official listing
Forecasted close date / see official listing
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 - ACYF/CB has posted Collaborative Approaches to Adoption for Children with Complex Needs, a social sciences, development and public policy funding opportunity listed on Grants.gov under opportunity number HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-CO-0055. The call is relevant to County governments; City or township governments; Special district governments; Small businesses; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; State governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Independent school districts; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Private institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education and should be reviewed on the official listing for final eligibility, forms, attachments and submission timing.
Eligibility
County governments; City or township governments; Special district governments; Small businesses; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; State governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Independent school districts; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Private institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education. 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 2,150,000
Themes and supported activities
Opportunity number: HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-CO-0055
Funding category: Income Security and Social Services
Funding instrument: Cooperative Agreement
Deadline and timeline
Forecasted close date / see official listing: Forecasted close date / see official listing.
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.