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2006 Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Initiative

The Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Initiative's purpose is to promote responsible fatherhood by funding programs that support healthy marriage activities, promote responsible parenting, and foster economic stability.  The initiative will enable fathers to improve their relationships and reconnect with their children.  It will help fathers overcome obstacles and barriers that often prevent them from being the most effective and nurturing parent possible.  While the primary goal of the initiative is to promote fatherhood in all of its various forms, an essential point is to encourage fatherhood within the context of marriage.

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Grant Announcements

Grants.gov provides a synopsis of all grant opportunities.  Find, apply, and register to submit your grant applications online through the Grants.gov website.

Use this handy guide to get started. This brochure offers a quick checklist and step-by-step guide to complete your registration for one-stop access to apply for all Federal grants.

Soliciting Reviewers

The 2006 Initiative is currently recruiting grant reviewers and panel chairpersons. Both novice and experienced reviewers are welcome to apply using ACYF's five-step submission process.

Administration for Children and Families (ACF)

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is responsible for federal programs that promote the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals, and communities.

ACF Grant Opportunities

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

TANF provides assistance and work opportunities to needy families by granting states the federal funds and wide flexibility to develop and implement their own welfare programs.  Citizens may apply for assistance at their local TANF agency.  See this Factsheet for more information.

The Office of Family Assistance (OFA) has responsibility for the TANF Program, which was created by the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunities Act of 1996.

Program Demonstration Funding Opportunities:

  1. Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Closes July 3, 2006
  2. Healthy Marriage Demonstration Closes June 30, 2006

Other Funding Opportunities Related to Fatherhood and Marriage

  1. Responsible Fatherhood and Healthy Marriage Research Initiative Closes July 17, 2006
  2. CSBG T&TA Promoting Healthy Marriages Closes July 17, 2006
  3. National Healthy Marriage Resource Center Closes June 30, 2006

Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 Section 7103

Grants for Healthy Marriage and Responsible Fatherhood.

ACF Questions and Answers Support

ACF stores all answers to our frequently asked questions in a database. You may search by category, keywords, or phrases.  Submit a question or comment using the above website to our ACF staff who will reply to you by e-mail.

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