Grants
OCSE offers two discretionary grant program opportunities that further the national child support program's mission and goals:
- Section 1115 Demonstration Grants – Section 1115(a) of the Social Security Act authorizes OCSE to fund demonstration grants. Only state Title IV-D agencies or the state umbrella agencies of which they are a part can receive these grants. The agencies can contract with other agencies, faith- and community-based organizations, universities, or private consultants to join in these efforts. States must apply for these funds in response to a grant announcement of the availability of funding under priorities that may differ each year.
- Special Improvement Project (SIP) Grants – Section 452(j) of the Social Security Act provides federal funds for research and demonstration programs and special projects of regional or national significance relating to the operation of state child support programs. Program announcements are normally issued annually, and no applicant match is required. Eligible applicants include state and local public agencies, non-profit agencies (including faith-based organizations), and tribal organizations.
The Access and Visitation program also provides grants to states to establish and administer programs that support and facilitate noncustodial parents’ access to and visitation with their children.
Featured Resources
FY 2012 OCSE Grant Awards
October 22, 2012SIP Grants Awarded in FY 2011
October 1, 20111115 Grants Awarded in FY 2011
October 1, 2011
Preparation Checklist for Section 1115 and Special Improvement Project (SIP) Grants
July 12, 2011OCSE Grants Involving Child Support and Judicial Collaboration
September 24, 2007SIP Grants Awarded in FY 2010
September 30, 2010
1115 Grants Awarded in FY 2010
December 31, 2010Noncustodial Parents: Summaries of Research, Grants and Practices
August 27, 2009Compliance with Equal Treatment Regulations
January 19, 2006
Additional Resources for Grants RSS Feed
Forecast for Tribal Innovation Grants
December 13, 2012Information describing the grant forecast and detailsFY 2012 OCSE Grant Awards
October 22, 2012Award information on Special Improvement Project and 1115 Grants for FY 2012SIP Grants Awarded in FY 2011
October 1, 2011Abstracts for Special Improvement Project (SIP) grants awarded in FY 2011 to address the economic downturn1115 Grants Awarded in FY 2011
October 1, 2011Abstracts for Section 1115 demonstration grants awarded in FY 2011Preparation Checklist for Section 1115 and Special Improvement Project (SIP) Grants
July 12, 2011Checklist on finding grant opportuntiies and preparing, writing and submitting a grant application
FY 2012 OCSE Grant Awards
October 22, 2012Award information on Special Improvement Project and 1115 Grants for FY 2012Noncustodial Parents: Summaries of Research, Grants and Practices
August 27, 2009Summary of research projects on NCPs assuming financial and emotional responsibility for their children1115 Grants Awarded in FY 2011
October 1, 2011Abstracts for Section 1115 demonstration grants awarded in FY 2011OCSE Grants Involving Child Support and Judicial Collaboration
September 24, 2007Lessons learned from 1115 and SIP grants involving collaboration between child support agencies and courtsSIP Grants Awarded in FY 2011
October 1, 2011Abstracts for Special Improvement Project (SIP) grants awarded in FY 2011 to address the economic downturn