Evaluations of Practices for Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention
The Evaluations of Practices for Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention program supports partnerships between CCDF Lead Agencies and research organizations to identify promising strategies to prevent fraud and waste and examine how well these efforts work. A key goal of this program is to share promising practices with
| Agency | Administration for Children and Families |
|---|---|
| Status | Forecasted |
| Opportunity number | HHS-2026-ACF-ECD-YJ-0058 |
| Posted date | 05/15/2026 |
| Award ceiling | 425,000 |
| Award floor | 125,000 |
| Estimated total funding | 5,100,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 12 |
| Who can apply | These awards intended to fund collaborative research projects between a CCDF Lead Agency and their research partner(s) (e.g., institutions of higher education, research organizations, and other organizations with proven expertise conducting policy and evaluation research). Therefore, eligible applicants may be either the CCDF Lead Agency or research partner organizations. CCDF Lead Agencies can partner on multiple applications for funding under this award program; however, it is unlikely that a |
| Assistance Listing (CFDA) | 93.575 |
| Description | The Evaluations of Practices for Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention program supports partnerships between CCDF Lead Agencies and research organizations to identify promising strategies to prevent fraud and waste and examine how well these efforts work. A key goal of this program is to share promising practices with other states, territories, and Tribes and to guide child care policy decisions and program improvement efforts to improve program integrity and reduce waste and fraud, including through improved data systems. Projects must be conducted through partnerships between CCDF Lead Agencies (i.e., states, territories, or Tribes) and researchers from institutions of higher education, state agencies, research organizations, and/or other organizations with expertise in policy research. |
| Agency contact | Krystal.Awadalla@acf.hhs.gov |
| Official listing | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362412 |