Become a Local Implementation Site with the QIC-LGBTQ2S.

Who Can Apply?

Eligible applicants are limited to state governments, county governments, Native American tribal governments (federally recognized), and private agencies that are responsible for administering the child welfare/foster care program throughout their jurisdiction. This competition is limited to the named entities because the purpose of these grants is to improve well-being, stability, and permanency of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning and Two-Spirit (LGBTQ2S) youth in foster care. Therefore, the grantees themselves need both the access and authority to assess and make changes in child welfare agencies. A designated state, county, or tribal government will lead the project as the primary applicant.

Primary applicants are encouraged to contract with private agency contributors as strategic partners to add additional expertise where child welfare services are provided in such partnerships. However, the inclusion of independent subawardees is prohibited (i.e., your subcontractor can be a vendor that provides expert services but does not independently manage part of the work). Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards under this announcement.

The applicant is expected to be the lead agency, directly managing every aspect of the work, and may not subcontract this responsibility to another entity. The application must designate the lead staff person from the applicant agency. Each partnering agency must demonstrate recognition of and commitment to the applicant as the lead agency. The application also should include a designated lead staff from each partnering agency.

As primary applicants, child welfare agencies should lead and coordinate efforts between any strategic partners and steady and continuous communication, training, and technical assistance from the QIC-LGBTQ2S. A strong application should include how the primary applicant will coordinate and evaluate its evidence-based, evidenced-informed(s), or promising practices programs and interventions; maintain continuous quality improvement; and sustain reporting requirements with the QIC-LGBTQ2S. In addition, primary applicants must show multilevel support from agency and government leadership.

Application Materials

• Overview of the QIC-LGBTQ2S (Download PDF)
• Application Form (PDF)
• Frequently Asked Questions about the Application Process (PDF)
• Literature Review (PDF)
• University of Maryland Sample Contract Template (PDF)
• Recorded Applicant Webinar (Youtube)

Application Deadline:

• All applications must be received by August 11th, by 11:59 p.m. EST
• Applicants should email their application to QICLGBTQ@ssw.umaryland.edu