National Resource Centers
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- HHS-2026-ACF-OFVPS-EV-0010
- Applications due
- Award size
- $300,000 to $3,000,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Income Security and Social Services
- Eligible applicants
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- Higher Education Inst. (Private)
- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- Tribal Organizations (Not Federally Recognized)
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Points of contact
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- Jan-Sheri Morris jan-sheri.morris@acf.hhs.gov (202) 480-1328
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families is soliciting applications for 17 cooperative agreements totaling $17,710,000 to fund National Resource Centers that provide training, technical assistance, and resource development to prevent and respond to family, domestic, dating, and sexual violence, with applications due September 8, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status, and Native American tribal organizations. Individuals, federal entities, and foreign entities are ineligible. Applicants must submit electronically through Grants.gov unless an exemption for paper submission is approved in advance.
Award amounts range from $300,000 to $3,000,000 for the first budget period, with a five-year project period comprising five one-year budget periods. The expected project start date is September 30, 2026. The program funds 12 distinct resource center types addressing domestic violence, tribal communities, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian populations, child protective services, criminal and civil justice systems, healthcare, mental health, racial and ethnic minority communities, children and youth impacted by domestic violence, and sexual assault.
Recipients must implement evidence-based practices, coordinate with state, tribal, and local partners, maintain compliance with ACF's vision and priorities, and complete semiannual performance and financial reporting. A six-month planning period is required at project start. Applications must include a project narrative (maximum 60 pages combined with attachments), line-item budget, organizational capacity documentation, third-party agreements, and letters of support.
Merit review employs 110 points across six criteria: Purpose and Need (15 points), Response (40 points), Impact (15 points), Resources and Capabilities (20 points), Line-Item Budget and Budget Justification (10 points), and Alignment with ACF Vision, Mission, Values, Priorities, and Guiding Principles (10 points).
The funding opportunity is assigned CFDA 93.592 (Family Violence Prevention and Services/Discretionary).
Synopsis
The Resource Centers support efforts to prevent and respond to family, domestic, and dating violence by providing information, training, and technical assistance to individuals, organizations, government agencies, and communities.The National Resource Centers on Domestic Violence focus on strengthening services and knowledge in the field. One center provides training and technical assistance on domestic violence programs, research, and services for victims and their children. Another maintains a national resource library to collect, analyze, and share information on domestic violence, prevention strategies, and services for adult and youth victims.The National Indian Resource Center works with tribes and tribal organizations to improve responses to domestic violence and increase safety for Indian women. It also coordinates with federal partners that serve Native communities.Special Issue Resource Centers address key systems that impact victims of domestic violence. These centers provide training and technical assistance on responses within the justice system, child protective services, health care, and mental health systems. Additional centers focus on improving services and prevention efforts for racial and ethnic minority communities.Native-focused resource centers, including those serving Native Hawaiian and Alaska Native communities, build capacity among tribes, organizations, and service providers. They coordinate with the National Indian Resource Center and deliver culturally relevant prevention and education efforts.The National Resource Center to Expand Services for Children, Youth, and Abused Parents strengthens support for non-abusing parents and their children, including efforts to prevent or reduce foster care involvement.Sexual Assault Technical Assistance Centers support grantees in improving sexual assault prevention and response through specialized expertise and training.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| hhs-2026-acf-ofvps-ev-0010_Update.pdf | ||
| hhs-2026-acf-ofvps-ev-0010.pdf |
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