Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2026 ACL AOA TAKG 0033
The National Technical Assistance Center (NTAC) on Kinship and Grandfamilies is a federal discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Community Living (ACL), designed to strengthen supports for kinship families and grandfamilies across the country. In this context, "grandfamilies" generally refers to households where grandparents or other older relatives are raising children, while "kinship families" includes a broader range of relatives (and often close family friends in some program contexts) stepping into primary caregiving roles. The core aim of the NTAC is to expand and improve the services available to these families by working through the National Aging Services Network, the nationwide system that includes state units on aging, area agencies on aging, and community-based providers serving older adults and caregivers.
The NTAC will focus on increasing the Network's capacity and effectiveness so it can better support the health and well-being of everyone in kinship and grandfamily situations: the caregivers, the children being raised, and the children's parents. Rather than operating as a direct service program itself, the center is expected to function as a national hub that helps other organizations do their work better and at larger scale. A major emphasis is accelerating real-world implementation of the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers by identifying, strengthening, and scaling replicable models that have already shown they can help grandfamilies and kinship families succeed in their caregiving roles.
To accomplish this, the NTAC will provide technical assistance, practical tools, and training that cut across systems, recognizing that kinship and grandfamily needs often touch multiple service areas at once (aging services, child welfare, education, health care, behavioral health, housing, legal supports, and public benefits). The center will also collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure the guidance it provides reflects current evidence and on-the-ground realities. Another key feature is fostering peer-to-peer learning, creating structured ways for agencies and community providers to learn from each other, share proven approaches, and adapt models to different communities. The NTAC is also expected to help partners plan for and respond to emergencies and disasters, acknowledging that kinship and grandfamily households can face unique vulnerabilities and may need targeted continuity planning and rapid-response support when crises occur.
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning ACL anticipates having substantial involvement in shaping and coordinating the work as it is carried out, rather than simply issuing funds with minimal federal engagement. The opportunity is listed under Assistance Listing (CFDA) 93.048 and falls within the funding activity area of Income Security and Social Services. ACL expects to make one award, with an award ceiling of $1,000,000, indicating a single national entity or lead applicant will be selected to run the center and coordinate national-level technical assistance activities.
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, with explicit notes that faith-based and community organizations may apply as long as they meet standard eligibility requirements. Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for or receive awards under this announcement. The funding opportunity number is HHS-2026-ACL-AOA-TAKG-0033. The posting was created on June 22, 2026, and the original application closing date is July 22, 2026.Apply for HHS 2026 ACL AOA TAKG 0033
- The Administration for Community Living in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Technical Assistance Center on Kinship and Grandfamilies" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.048.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2026-06-22.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-07-22. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted.
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FAQs: National Technical Assistance Center (NTAC) on Kinship and Grandfamilies
What is the NTAC on Kinship and Grandfamilies grant opportunity?
The National Technical Assistance Center (NTAC) on Kinship and Grandfamilies is a federal discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Community Living (ACL). The purpose is to strengthen supports for kinship families and grandfamilies nationwide by improving how organizations deliver and scale effective services.
Who is the sponsoring federal agency?
The sponsoring agency is the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Community Living (ACL).
What does "grandfamilies" mean in this opportunity?
In this context, "grandfamilies" generally refers to households where grandparents or other older relatives are raising children.
What does "kinship families" mean in this opportunity?
"Kinship families" includes a broader range of relatives stepping into primary caregiving roles. In some program contexts, it can also include close family friends who take on caregiving responsibilities.
What is the main goal of the NTAC?
The main goal is to expand and improve services available to kinship families and grandfamilies by increasing the capacity and effectiveness of the National Aging Services Network, so it can better support caregivers, children being raised, and the children's parents.
Is the NTAC intended to provide direct services to families?
No. The NTAC is expected to function as a national hub that helps other organizations improve and scale their work, rather than operating as a direct service program itself.
What network will the NTAC work through?
The NTAC will work through the National Aging Services Network, which includes state units on aging, area agencies on aging, and community-based providers serving older adults and caregivers.
Who are the intended beneficiaries of the work supported by this grant?
The work is intended to support everyone involved in kinship and grandfamily situations, including the caregivers, the children being raised, and the children's parents.
What is the role of the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers in this project?
A major emphasis is accelerating real-world implementation of the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers by identifying, strengthening, and scaling replicable models that have demonstrated success in supporting kinship and grandfamilies.
What types of support will the NTAC provide?
The NTAC will provide technical assistance, practical tools, and training designed to strengthen systems and organizations that serve kinship families and grandfamilies.
Which service systems and issue areas does the NTAC expect to address?
The NTAC will provide support that cuts across systems because kinship and grandfamily needs often span multiple service areas, including aging services, child welfare, education, health care, behavioral health, housing, legal supports, and public benefits.
Will the NTAC collaborate with subject matter experts?
Yes. The NTAC will collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure guidance reflects current evidence and on-the-ground realities.
Will there be peer-to-peer learning opportunities supported through this center?
Yes. A key feature is fostering peer-to-peer learning by creating structured ways for agencies and community providers to learn from each other, share proven approaches, and adapt models to different communities.
Does the opportunity include emergency and disaster-related planning?
Yes. The NTAC is expected to help partners plan for and respond to emergencies and disasters, recognizing that kinship and grandfamily households can face unique vulnerabilities and may need targeted continuity planning and rapid-response support during crises.
What type of award is this?
This award is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning ACL anticipates substantial involvement in shaping and coordinating the work as it is carried out.
What does "cooperative agreement" imply for how the project will be managed?
It implies ACL expects to be substantially involved in coordination and direction of the work, rather than issuing funds with minimal federal engagement.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The Assistance Listing (CFDA) number is 93.048.
What is the funding activity area for this grant?
The funding activity area is Income Security and Social Services.
How many awards does ACL expect to make?
ACL expects to make one award.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $1,000,000.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted. Faith-based and community organizations may apply as long as they meet standard eligibility requirements.
Are faith-based organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. Faith-based organizations may apply, as long as they meet standard eligibility requirements.
Are community organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. Community organizations may apply, as long as they meet standard eligibility requirements.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for or receive awards under this announcement.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2026-ACL-AOA-TAKG-0033.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting was created on June 22, 2026.
What is the application closing date?
The original application closing date is July 22, 2026.
What is the overall approach ACL expects the NTAC to take?
ACL expects the NTAC to serve as a national coordinating hub that strengthens the Network's ability to deliver effective supports, prioritizes replicable and scalable models, and provides cross-system technical assistance, tools, training, and peer learning opportunities.
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