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ACF Congressionally Directed Community Projects 2026 deadline 2026

The current listed application deadline is June 15, 2026. Use this page to verify timing fast, then move into the full grant record for planning, comparison, and drafting.

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Agency
Administration for Children and Families - OPRE
Award range
$21,000 to $8,000,000
Total funding
$41,051,000
Funding instrument
Grant
CFDA / ALN
93.493, 93.647
Cost share
No

Application Countdown

35
Days
10
Hours
49
Minutes

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Quick facts

Opportunity number
Not listed
Last updated
April 15, 2026
Expected awards
62

Deadline summary

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.

Date note

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

Key dates

Posted
April 15, 2026
Deadline
June 15, 2026

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Eligibility snapshot

Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationNonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationOthers (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Eligible applicants are only the organizations that have been specified in the Consolidated Appropriations Act2026 (H.R. 7148) by Congress to receive ACF funds for Congressionally Directed Projects. Non-specified entities may not receive fundsserve as replacement recipients

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.

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