Tribal Court Improvement Program
About This Grant
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) provides funding to tribal courts to assess the effectiveness of and support improvements to how these courts and/or legal representation handle American Indian and Alaska Native child welfare cases. This includes cases involving family preservation, family reunification, guardianship, and adoption. The Tribal Court Improvement Program (TCIP) supports the Administration for Children and Families' (ACF) mission to foster health and well-being by providing partnership and effective delivery of human services.Through this program, ACF partners directly with tribes to strengthen tribal court systems that oversee child welfare matters, helping ensure that children are safe, families are supported, and court proceedings are timely, fair, and legally sound.
Grant Summary
Tribal Court Improvement Program is a Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB grant providing $50K to $250K for tribal government. Applications are due 2026-08-07 (closing in 24 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Eligibility
- Eligible applicants are Indian tribes, as defined by subsections (E) and (I) of section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304), or tribal consortia that meet one of the three conditions below: Operating an approved title IV-E program in accordance with section 479B of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 679c).Plans to operate a title IV-E program and have received a Tribal Title IV-E Plan Development Grant, as authorized by section 476 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 676).Have a court that handles foster care or adoption cases.A tribal consortium is a partnership between two or more tribes that work together to achieve a common objective. 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.
How to Apply
$50K–$250K
2026-08-07
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Tribal Court Improvement Program from Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB before the deadline.
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Tribal Court Improvement Program: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Tribal Court Improvement Program?
Tribal Court Improvement Program is offered by Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB and is generally open to tribal government. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Tribal Court Improvement Program provide?
Tribal Court Improvement Program provides between $50K and $250K per award from Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Tribal Court Improvement Program deadline?
Applications for Tribal Court Improvement Program are due 2026-08-07 (closing in 24 days). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Tribal Court Improvement Program?
To apply for Tribal Court Improvement Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB.
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