The Children’s Trust Fathers and Family Network (FFN) RFR 2027
This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts that promote fatherhood initiatives, enhance father-inclusive practices, and strengthen community connections for families.
The Fathers and Family Network is part of The Children’s Trust Fatherhood Initiative in Massachusetts. It supports nonprofit organizations that can coordinate and lead fatherhood efforts in their communities and across the Commonwealth, with an emphasis on father-inclusive practices, professional networking and training, and stronger connections between fathers, programs, and community resources. Funded work includes convening fatherhood programming and related support activities for children and youth, helping professionals better engage and serve fathers, and promoting healthy co-parenting and family dynamics. The opportunity is limited to not-for-profit organizations in Massachusetts, and applicants must submit electronic proposals through COMMBUYS.
Award Range
Not specified - Not specified
Total Program Funding
$216,000
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
No
Additional Details
Total available funding is $216,000. Category 1 awards are set at $6,000, with proposals for four sessions of fatherhood programming eligible for up to $10,000, five sessions up to $11,000, and six or more sessions up to $12,000. The period of performance starts July 1, 2026.
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Massachusetts not-for-profit organizations may apply if they demonstrate the capacity to coordinate and lead fatherhood efforts in their communities and throughout the Commonwealth. Eligible work includes funding for Category 1 will be set at $6000; Proposals specifying four sessions of fatherhood programming may be funded up to $10,000; Five sessions may be funded up to $11,000; Six or more sessions may be funded up to $12,000 serving children and youth.
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
May 5, 2026
Application Closes
June 30, 2027
Grantor
Jennifer Lee
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