Assistance Listing 93.658
Foster Care Title IV-E
Department of Health and Human Services · Administration for Children and Families
Assistance Listing 93.658, “Foster Care Title IV-E,” is a federal program administered by Department of Health and Human Services. It provides grant assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 1 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $4.28B in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
Program objective
The Title IV-E Foster Care program supports states, Indian tribes, tribal organizations and tribal consortia (tribes) to provide safe and stable out-of-home care for children under the jurisdiction of the state or tribal child welfare agency. The goal is to ensure children can return home safely or achieve permanency through or other planned permanent living arrangements.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 93.658
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- State
- U.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states)
- Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government
Funds are available to states (including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa) and to tribes with approved Title IV-E plans. For plan development/implementation awards: Eligibility is limited to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and tribal consortia. The terms "Indian tribe" and "tribal organization" have the meanings given those terms in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, Pub. L. 93-638, 25 U.S.C. § 450b. Also see sections 479B(a) and 476(c)(2)(A)(iii) of the Social Security Act.
Intended beneficiaries: Teen (13-19), Young Child (4-9), Infant and Toddler (0-3) and Pre-Teen (10-12).
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): FY 2024 Formula Grants to states ranged from $6,560,855 to $1,346,053,347 with an average of $96,051,917.72. FY 2024 Formula grants to tribes ranged from $1,770,700 to $1,770,700.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 93.658. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Recently closed under 93.658
| Opportunity | Status | Award range | Closes | ALN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Standing Announcement for Tribal Title IV-E Plan Development GrantsAdministration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB | Closed | $150K – $300K | Jan 12, 2026 | 93.658 |
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 93.658?
93.658 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Foster Care Title IV-E.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 93.658?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: State, U.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states) and Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 93.658 provide?
The agency reported $4,283,162,635 in obligations for FY2025 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.