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Adoption and Legal Guardianship Incentive Payments, ALGIPP HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF The objective of the Adoption and Legal Guardianship Incentive Payments Program is to provide incentives to states and eligible tribes to increase annually the number of children in foster care who find permanent homes through adoption or legal guardianship.
The Adoption and Legal Guardianship Incentive Payments Program provides financial incentives to states and eligible tribes (agencies that operate a title IV-E program) for achieving permanency for children and youth in foster care through finalized adoption or legal guardianship. Incentive amounts differ based on the age of the child and are awarded based on a formula.
INCOME SECURITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES - ND Families and Child Welfare Services _These funding amounts do not reflect the award amounts that are displayed on USASpending. gov_ **This listing is funded for the current fiscal year. ** **Fiscal Year 2025:** In FY 2025, 45 states received adoption and legal guardianship incentive payments.
An approved title IV-E plan is required to be eligible for funding. Except for § 75. 202 (effective on or after 10/1/2025: 2 CFR §200.
203), the guidance in subpart C of this part does not apply to the Foster Care and Adoption Assistance Program (Title IV-E of the Act, 42 U.S.C. 670-679c). 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government, U.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states), States (including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam and American Samoa) and tribes that have an approved title IV-E plan and that submit data to the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) are eligible to receive payments.
The Children's Bureau (CB) shall determine an agency's eligibility for funding based on foster care, adoption and guardianship data reported to AFCARS. of the fiscal year subsequent to the fiscal year in which the adoptions or guardianships were finalized. Infant and Toddler (0-3), Beneficiaries are those children and families eligible under title IV-B and title IV-E of the Social Security Act, as amended.
State and tribal agencies receiving incentive payments must spend the funds for services (including post-adoption services) and activities allowable under titles IV-B and IV-E of the Social Security Act (the Act). Payments must be used to supplement and not supplant Federal or non-Federal funds for services under titles IV-B or IV-E of the Act (see section 473A(f) of the Act).
ZZ9999 - to provide to children or families any service (including post-adoption services) that may be provided under part B or E. Apr 01, 2026 to May 15, 2026 There is no application for Adoption and Legal Guardianship Incentive Payments program. AFCARS data submissions by IV-E agencies must be received no later than May 15 of each year to be considered for incentive payments.
There is no application for Adoption and Legal Guardianship Incentive Payments program. AFCARS data submissions by IV-E agencies must be received no later than May 15 of each year to be considered for incentive payments. Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E. O.
12372. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Incentive payments will be issued annually, in the fiscal year subsequent to the earning year.
Payment will be based on AFCARS data submitted no later than May 15 of the fiscal year following the earning year. AFCARS data must be accepted and approved by the Children's Bureau.
The Children's Bureau (CB) shall determine the number of foster child adoptions, foster child guardianships, pre-adolescent (age 9 - 13) adoptions and guardianships, and older child (age 14 and over) adoptions and guardianships eligible to earn incentive payments. Adoption and Legal Guardianship Incentive awards are generally made in August or September each year.
Post award, the Division of Payment Management will establish an account from which a recipient may draw down award funds. Not Applicable. Each "earning year" will be considered on its own merit.
There are no appeals process for unsuccessful recipients. For existing recipients, appeals regarding disputes may take place in accordance with 45 CFR Part 16, subject to the limitations in Appendix A.
The following 2CFR policy requirements apply to this assistance listing: Subpart B, General provisions Subpart D, Post Federal; Award Requirements Subpart E, Cost Principles The following 2CFR policy requirements are excluded from coverage under this assistance listing: Subpart C, Pre-Federal Award Requirements and Contents of Federal Awards Subpart F, Audit Requirements Additional Information: Except for §75.
202 (effective on or after 10/1/2025: 2 CFR §200. 203), the guidance in Subpart C does not apply to the Foster Care and Adoption Assistance Program (Title IV-E of the Act, 42 U.S.C. 670-679c).
Effective October 01, 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) adopted certain provisions of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Guidance in 2 CFR part 200. Effective October 01, 2025, HHS will adopt the remainder of the Uniform Guidance at 2 CFR Part 200, and HHS will relocate key HHS-specific provisions from 45 CFR Part 75 to 2 CFR Part 300.
Effective October 01, 2025, ACF recipients must follow the requirements in 2 CFR Part 200 and the HHS-specific provisions in 2 CFR Part 300. **Financial Reports:**Expenditure Reports: Expenditure reports are required using the SF-425 Federal Financial Report. The frequency of reporting will be listed in the NOFO and in the award terms and conditions.
For more information, see: https://acf. gov/grants/manage-grant/reporting#sf-425. Tangible Personal Property - If requesting funds to purchase equipment, the recipient must request prior approval.
When the equipment is no longer needed, the SF-428 Tangible Personal Property—Cover Page with the SF-428 Attachment C must be submitted to the Office of Grants Management. Please see the ACF Property, Tangible Personal Property Guidance at https://acf. gov/grants/manage-grant/property/tangible-property#book_content_2.
, Frequency: Annually Project Closeout/Final Report **Progress/Performance Reports :**Program Reports: Agencies must identify in the Child and Family Services Plan (CFSP) or Annual Progress and Services Report (APSR) as applicable (due June 30 of each year), the services they have provided to children and families as a result of the expenditure of adoption and legal guardianship incentive payments.
Should more than one fiscal year's incentive funds be expended during a given reporting period, the report should reflect the services provided and identify the fiscal year's funds expended. , Frequency: Annually This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements.
Additional audit requirements: 45 CFR Part 75 Subpart F (effective on or after 10/1/2025: 2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F) applies to this program. , All records are required to be maintained in accordance with 45 CFR 75. 361-365 (effective on or after 10/01/2025: 2 CFR 200.
334-. 338). Retention Period: 3 Years Statutory Formula: Title IV Chapter 7 Part E Subpart Sections 424, 434, and 474 Public Law Social Security Act 42 USC Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State and local governments, and nonprofit organizations involved in guardianship services. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Guardianship Assistance (FY 2025 Guardianship Assistance) is funded by Children's Bureau, ACF, HHS. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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