Tribal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program: Development and Implementation Grants

The Tribal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program: Development and Implementation Grants is a federal funding opportunity administered by the Administration for Children and Families within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This program is part of a broader federal effort to improve health and developmental outcomes for American Indian and Alaska Native communities by investing in culturally appropriate, evidence-based services. The Office of Early Childhood Development oversees the initiative and collaborates with tribal entities to strengthen early childhood systems and promote family well-being through structured home visiting services. The primary purpose of this funding opportunity is to support the development and implementation of home visiting programs that serve expectant families and families with young children from birth through kindergarten entry. These programs are intended to deliver culturally grounded, evidence-based services directly to families in their homes, addressing a range of health, developmental, and socio-economic needs. The funding supports not only service delivery but also infrastructure development, including performance measurement systems and continuous quality improvement processes. Funds awarded through this opportunity will be distributed as cooperative agreements, indicating substantial involvement between the federal agency and recipients throughout the project lifecycle. The performance period is expected to span five years, allowing grantees sufficient time to establish, implement, and refine their programs. Allowable uses of funds include the development of home visiting models, staff training, implementation of evaluation frameworks, and coordination with community resources. The program emphasizes measurable outcomes such as improved maternal and prenatal health, enhanced child development, reduced child maltreatment, and increased family economic stability. Eligibility for this opportunity is limited to federally recognized Indian tribes, tribal organizations, consortia of tribes, and urban Indian organizations as defined by federal law. These entities must demonstrate the capacity to deliver services to American Indian and Alaska Native populations and to manage federal funding in compliance with program requirements. Individuals, federal agencies, and foreign entities are explicitly excluded from eligibility. The program prioritizes organizations that can ensure meaningful participation of tribal communities in all phases of program design and implementation. The application process will require submission through electronic systems, with a strict deadline for receipt of applications. While specific application components are not fully detailed in the forecast, applicants can expect to provide program narratives, evidence of organizational capacity, and plans for evaluation and service delivery. Applications will be reviewed based on their alignment with program goals, feasibility of implementation, and ability to achieve measurable outcomes. Contact information is provided for program inquiries, including an email address and phone number for direct communication with program staff. The opportunity is currently in a forecasted stage, with an estimated posting date in December 2026 and an anticipated application deadline in early March 2027. Awards are expected to be announced by July 2027, with project activities beginning shortly thereafter. This program is part of an ongoing federal initiative, suggesting that similar funding opportunities may be released in future cycles. Organizations interested in applying are encouraged to begin early preparation, including establishing partnerships and reviewing evidence-based home visiting models relevant to their communities.