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ACF Tribal Child Care & Development Fund

Administration for Children and Families

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-03-15

About This Grant

Provides funding to tribal lead agencies to increase availability, affordability, and quality of child care for low-income families in tribal communities.

Grant Summary

ACF Tribal Child Care & Development Fund is a Administration for Children and Families grant providing $50K to $2M for tribal government, nonprofit. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

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Focus Areas

childcareearly childhoodworkforce development

Eligibility

tribal governmentnonprofit

How to Apply

Funding Range

$50K$2M

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
High
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for ACF Tribal Child Care & Development Fund from Administration for Children and Families, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 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.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Administration for Children and Families before the deadline.
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ACF Tribal Child Care & Development Fund: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the ACF Tribal Child Care & Development Fund?

ACF Tribal Child Care & Development Fund is offered by Administration for Children and Families and is generally open to tribal government, nonprofit. 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 ACF Tribal Child Care & Development Fund provide?

ACF Tribal Child Care & Development Fund provides between $50K and $2M per award from Administration for Children and Families. 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 ACF Tribal Child Care & Development Fund deadline?

ACF Tribal Child Care & Development Fund accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Administration for Children and Families, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the ACF Tribal Child Care & Development Fund?

To apply for ACF Tribal Child Care & Development Fund, 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.

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