Open · HHS-2026-ACF-OCS-EDA-0024 · CFDA 93.647 · Discretionary

Diaper Distribution Demonstration Research Pilot (DDDRP)

Federal grant opportunity posted by Administration for Children and Families - OCS, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$1M-$2M
Award range
Open
Status
32d
Days left
14
Expected awards

The verdict

Diaper Distribution Demonstration Research Pilot (DDDRP) is an open discretionary opportunity from Administration for Children and Families - OCS, offering $1,000,000 -- $2,000,000 across 14 expected awards. Applications close in 32 days.

$1M-$2M
award range
Open
32 days left
14
expected awards
93.647
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Diaper Distribution Demonstration Research Pilot (DDDRP) - is cataloged under number HHS-2026-ACF-OCS-EDA-0024 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 93.647, posted by Administration for Children and Families - OCS. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on July 30, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $1,000,000 -- $2,000,000. The agency has projected $29.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 14 awards. If the agency funds the expected 14 awards from the $29.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $2.1 million. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources, factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. Applications close on September 15, 2026 - roughly 32 days from today. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$1,000,000 -- $2,000,000

Close Date

September 15, 2026

Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date.

Posted

July 30, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$29,000,000

Expected Awards

14

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

The Office of Community Services (OCS) announces the availability of funds for a Diaper Distribution Demonstration and Research Pilot (DDDRP). OCS anticipates awarding approximately $29 million available through fourteen cooperative agreements to eligible Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) state associations, tribes that were funded directly by the CSBG in fiscal year (FY) 2025, and the CSBG-funded territories.The Diaper Distribution Demonstration Research Pilot (DDDRP) is a demonstration program, designed to evaluate the implementation and impact of the DDDRP program. Specifically, the purpose is to test the ability of CAAs and other non-profit community organizations to 1) deliver a continuous, sufficient supply of diapers to caregivers and children with low incomes, who are American citizens or eligible residents, and to 2) improve these families overall health and economic well-being. There are five areas for activities. 1. Establishing diaper distribution partnerships with local service organizations to operate and expand diaper distribution programs.2. Providing training and technical assistance (T/TA) to help diaper distribution partners expand and/or strengthen existing diaper distribution programs. 3. Working with diaper distribution partners to make bulk purchases and ensure economies of scale. 4. Referring families receiving diapers to appropriate services that promote family stability, employment, and economic self-sufficiency and mobility. 5.Participating fully in the federal evaluation of DDDRP.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 07, 12, 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

Jessica Hale OCSRegistrar@icf.com

Key Dates

Posted July 30, 2026
Close Date September 15, 2026
Last Updated July 30, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Diaper Distribution Demonstration Research Pilot (DDDRP)", offered by Administration for Children and Families - OCS. It is associated with CFDA program 93.647. The Office of Community Services (OCS) announces the availability of funds for a Diaper Distribution Demonstration and Research Pilot (DDDRP). OCS anticipates awarding approximately $29 million availa...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is September 15, 2026.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $1,000,000 -- $2,000,000. Total estimated funding: $29,000,000. Expected number of awards: 14.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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