This NOFO has been modified to update key dates, clarify eligible applicants, and revise language to align with current priorities. Please note the submission deadline is now January 22, 2026, with an expected project start date of April 1, 2026. This funding opportunity will create a National Center to improve data collection and reporting about child maltreatment fatalities. Effective cross-agency coordination and understanding of child maltreatment fatality data can help states collect quality, comprehensive data. States, jurisdictions, and their partners, including tribes, can use that information...

Per the statute, "The Secretary may make grants to, and enter into contracts with, entities that are states, Indian tribes, or tribal organizations, or public agencies or private agencies or organizations (or combination of such entities) ..." (42 U.S.C. 5106 (a)). 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 to receive awards under this funding opportunity. Faith-based organizations may apply for this award on the same basis as any other organization, as set forth at and, subject to the protections and requirements of 45 CFR Part 87 and 42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq., ACF will not, in the selection of recipients, discriminate against an organization on the basis of the organization's religious character, affiliation, or exercise.

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