Grants

Welcome to ACF's Grants page! ACF offers funding for a variety of competitive and mandatory grant programs serving families, children, individuals and communities.

In Fiscal Year 2013, ACF hopes to award around $16 billion in competitive, discretionary grants designed to promote the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals, and communities. Though we do not provide personal financial assistance, we have a variety of funding opportunities available to support social service programs at the state, local and tribal levels. Our grantees include both non-profit and for-profit organizations as well as government, educational, and public housing groups. ACF's wide breadth of programming funds an array of activities that support the economic and social well-being of people throughout the country.

How to Apply for a Grant

• Register and Get Ready
• Find Funding Opportunities
• Understand the Funding Opportunity Announcement
• Decide Whether to Apply
• Write a Strong Application
• Submit an Application
• Understand the Review Process