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Many states operate large and complex administrative data systems that include information from multiple human services programs. Federal dollars to support planning; design, development, and implementation; and maintenance and operations of such systems must be allocated across programs. The vehicle for states to request federal funding is the Advance Planning Document (APD). In the APD, states outline their project details, applicable procurements, and requested funds. 

ACF’s Tribal Consultation Policy includes eliminating health and human service disparities, ensuring that access to critical health and human services is maximized, and advancing the social, physical, and economic status of Indians. To achieve these goals, and to the extent practicable and permitted by law, it is essential that Federally-recognized Indian Tribes and ACF engage in open, continuous, and meaningful consultation.

A unique government-to-government relationship exists between American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribes and the federal government. This relationship is grounded in the United States Constitution, numerous treaties, statutes, federal case law, regulations, and Executive Orders, as well as political, legal, moral, and ethical principles. To support this ongoing relationship, ACF has established an Agency Workgroup titled the Native American Affairs Advisory Council (NAAAC) and the ACF Tribal Advisory Committee (TAC).

ACF Programs that Fund Tribes and Native American Organizations

ACF provides assistance for tribal nations and grantees.

ACF’s programs awarded $1.76 billion in supplemental COVID-19 funding to tribes and Native communities. These funds are in addition to the more than $1 billion the agency awards to tribes and Native communities each year.

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) has a number of newsletters to share information with our partners and stakeholders.  They contain important news and updates about ACF's programs and key issues at the heart of our mission to foster health and well-being for the compassionate and effective delivery of human services.

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is committed to advancing the economic and social well-being of children, individuals, families and communities. ACF will make equity a central part of how we operate and deliver on our mission; pursue a robust approach to advance equity across our programs and processes; and engage parents, youth and families to inform our strategy.

This page provides an overview of the various initiatives that impact Tribal and Native American communities.

ACF will pursue a robust approach to advancing equity across our programs and processes, with a focus on people of color and others who have been historically underserved, marginalized, and adversely affected by persistent poverty and inequality.