FY26 Renewal: Adoption Preservation

The FY26 Renewal: Adoption Preservation grant program aims to prevent inappropriately long stays in foster care and promote the healthy development of children through increased safety, permanency, and well-being. Services provided under this grant program include post-adoption and guardianship respite, adoption and guardianship support and preservation services, and adoption specialty services. The grant is a non-competitive, multi-year award with a total funding of $12,917,436.00. • The grant is administered by the Department of Children and Family Services. • The grant has an award ceiling of $4,757,244.00 and an award floor of $214,500.00. • Indirect costs are allowed, and grantees must have an annually negotiated indirect cost rate agreement (NICRA) or elect the de minimis rate. • Grantees will be expected to submit periodic performance reports and monthly financial reports.