Kinship Navigator Programs: Evaluations
Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB
Award ceiling
—Award floor
—Posted
Jul 8, 2026Closes
Aug 7, 2026Location eligibility
No specific state restriction found in this listing — check the full opportunity for details.Categories: Income Security and Social Services
Eligible applicants: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), County governments, City or township governments, Small businesses, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification), Private institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Special district governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Independent school districts, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, State governments
Description
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.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.