FOSTER AND FAMILY SUPPORT GRANT PROGRAM

The Florida Department of Children and Families is soliciting applications for the Foster and Family Support Grant Program, a statewide grant aimed at expanding community‑based recruitment, training, and sustained support for foster, adoptive, and kinship caregivers, especially in underserved and rural areas. Up to $5 million is available for FY 2026‑2027, with multiple awards expected. Eligible applicants are Florida‑based non‑profit organizations (including faith‑based entities) that can deliver outreach, education, technical assistance, mentoring, and wrap‑around services beyond licensure. Grants are fixed‑price contracts running from Jan 1 2027 through Dec 31 2030 (four‑year term). Applications are due Oct 5 2026; questions must be submitted by Sep 15 2026. • Target population: prospective and current foster, adoptive, kinship caregivers and families caring for vulnerable children. • Required activities: outreach, recruitment, training, mentorship, trauma‑informed support, volunteer coordination, and partnership with Faith‑Based Organizations. • Funding: no matching contribution required; total award pool up to $5 M. • Eligibility: Florida‑registered non‑profit; must comply with statutory program elements and coordinate with lead agencies. • Evaluation criteria: organizational capacity, demonstrated need, proposed services, community coordination, budget reasonableness, and overall programmatic benefit.