Opportunity Listing - ACF Congressionally Directed Community Projects 2026

ACF Congressionally Directed Community Projects 2026

Agency: Administration for Children and Families - OPRE

Assistance Listings: 93.647 -- Social Services Research and Demonstration

93.493 -- Congressional Directives

Last Updated: April 16, 2026

Description

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.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Nonprofit

Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)

Miscellaneous

Other

Additional information

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.

Grantor contact information

Description

Wendy DeCourcey ACFCDProjects@acf.hhs.gov

Email

ACFCDProjects@acf.hhs.gov

Documents

File name	Description	Last updated
Application_Guidance_for_FY26_Congressional_Directive_Community_Projects.pdf	Application Guidance for FY26 Congressional Directive Community Projects.pdf	Apr 16, 2026 09:15 PM UTC

Link to additional information

Closing: June 16, 2026

Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date.

Application process

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Award

$41,051,000

Program Funding

Expected awards

$21,000

Award Minimum

$8,000,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

HHS-2026-ACF-OPRE-XP-0048

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Income security and social services

Category Explanation:

History

Version:

Posted date:

April 16, 2026

Archive date:

July 16, 2026