Description
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is soliciting applications to fund Family Support (FS) Programs that deliver Evidence‑Based Home Visiting (EBHV) services across all 67 counties. Applicants must implement at least one approved EBHV model (HomVEE‑listed) and may optionally add enhancements (up to 25% of total funding). Grants are cost‑reimbursement agreements, initially for 2 years with up to three optional 1‑year extensions. Funding is open‑ended; no minimum or maximum award amount is set. Applications are due electronically by 12:00 PM EST on 13 Oct 2026; questions must be submitted by 15 Sept 2026. The program emphasizes high‑quality, community‑based services, data collection, continuous quality improvement, and compliance with state/federal reporting. A Contractor Partnership Program (CPP) component may apply to larger awards (≥ $5 M) to promote hiring of TANF beneficiaries.
• Target: at least one FS program in each county (67 total)
• Service: EBHV home visits (in‑person or virtual) for pregnant mothers and caregivers of children birth‑to‑5
• Eligible models: any HomVEE‑approved home‑visiting model
• Optional enhancements: evidence‑informed programs, model‑specific or program‑wide add‑ons (max 25% of grant)
• Grant term: 2 years, with three optional 1‑year extensions
• Funding type: cost‑reimbursement, no set ceiling
• Application format: technical, cost, and (if > $5 M) CPP submittals; electronic PDF/Excel only
• Evaluation: technical merit, capacity, fidelity to model, CQI plan, and alignment with Strengthening Families™ framework