ACF Congressionally Directed Community Projects 2026
The summary for the ACF Congressionally Directed Community Projects 2026 grant is detailed below.
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ACF Congressionally Directed Community Projects 2026: Eligible applicants are only the organizations that have been specified in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 7148) by Congress to receive ACF funds for Congressionally Directed Projects. Non-specified entities may not receive funds, serve as replacement recipients, or serve as successors-in-interest after the award is made. Applications must describe activities consistent with the purpose identified by Congress. Requested amounts must not exceed the amount identified by Congress.
| Federal Grant Title: | ACF Congressionally Directed Community Projects 2026 |
| Federal Agency Name: | Administration for Children and Families - OPRE (HHS-ACF-OPRE) |
| Grant Categories: | Income Security and Social Services |
| Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2026-ACF-OPRE-XP-0048 |
| Type of Funding: | Grant |
| CFDA Numbers: | 93.493, 93.647 |
| CFDA Descriptions: | Information not provided |
| Current Application Deadline: | June 16th, 2026 |
| Original Application Deadline: | June 16th, 2026 |
| Posted Date: | April 16th, 2026 |
| Creation Date: | April 16th, 2026 |
| Archive Date: | July 16th, 2026 |
| Total Program Funding: | $41,051,000 |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $8,000,000 |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $21,000 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 62 |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | No |
| Last Updated: | April 16th, 2026 |
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- 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 - Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification.)
- Additional Information on Eligibility
- Eligible applicants are only the organizations that have been specified in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 7148) by Congress to receive ACF funds for Congressionally Directed Projects. Non-specified entities may not receive funds, serve as replacement recipients, or serve as successors-in-interest after the award is made. 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. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible for awards under this funding opportunity.
- Grant Announcement Contact
- Wendy DeCourcey
[email protected]
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