Supporting Evidence-Based Home Visitation Programs to Prevent Child Maltreatment

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	Federal Grant Title:	Supporting Evidence-Based Home Visitation Programs to Prevent Child Maltreatment
	CFDA Number:	93.670
	CFDA Description:	Child Abuse and Neglect Discretionary Activities
	Federal Agency Name:	Administration for Children and Families
	Category of Funding Activity:	Income Security and Social Services
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	HHS-2008-ACF-ACYF-CA-0130
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
	Posted Date:	May 23, 2008
	Creation Date:	May 23, 2008
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jul 21, 2008 See link to full announcement for details. IMPORTANT NOTE: Applications submitted electronically via Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m., eastern time, on the due date referenced above.
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Jul 21, 2008 See link to full announcement for details. IMPORTANT NOTE: Applications submitted electronically via Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m., eastern time, on the due date referenced above.
	Archive Date:	Aug 20, 2008
	Expected Number of Awards:	21
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$8,500,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$500,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$100,000
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	Yes

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Special district governments - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) - Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: Additional eligibility types: Local Governments Regional Organizations U.S. Territory or Possession Indian/Native American Tribally Designated Organizations Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions State child welfare agencies, Tribes, child maltreatment prevention organizations, health departments, hospitals, and community-based organizations are encouraged to apply. Collaborative efforts and interdisciplinary approaches are encouraged. Applications from collaborative groups must identify a primary applicant responsible for administering the grants. Faith-based and community organizations are eligible to apply. Foreign entities are not eligible under this announcement.
Grant Description: The Administration for Children and Families announces the availability of support through competitive grants to States, Tribes, and other eligible entities to support the infrastructure needed for the widespread adoption, implementation, and sustaining of evidence-based home visitation programs. Grant funds will be used for efforts to expand and enhance home visitation programs based on proven effective models.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/hhs-2008-acf-acyf-ca-0130.html
Grant Announcement Contact: Melissa BrodowskiMelissa.Brodowski@acf.hhs.gov
Melissa Brodowski [Melissa.Brodowski@acf.hhs.gov]
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