Diaper Distribution Demonstration Research Pilot (DDDRP)

The Diaper Distribution Demonstration and Research Pilot (DDDRP) is a cooperative agreement program administered by the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Community Services. The program aims to evaluate the impact of providing a continuous and sufficient supply of diapers to low-income caregivers and children, specifically prioritizing those under age five, to improve overall family health and economic well-being. With a total program funding pool of 29 million dollars, the initiative anticipates awarding approximately 14 agreements with individual award amounts ranging from 500,000 to 2,000,000 dollars. Eligible applicants include Community Services Block Grant state associations, directly funded tribes, and CSBG-funded territories. The scope of work requires grantees to establish diaper distribution partnerships with local service organizations, provide training and technical assistance, utilize bulk purchasing for economies of scale, and refer families to stability and employment services. Performance requirements mandate that enrolled families receive distributions at least once per month for at least one year, and programs must not operate as one-time drop-in centers. Applicants must demonstrate robust physical, staffing, and data infrastructure to meet federal reporting standards and longitudinal data collection. Applications are due by September 15, 2026, via Grants.gov. Evaluation is based on a merit review and scoring system that emphasizes alignment with agency priorities, integration into performance improvement, and past performance, while strictly prohibiting the use of funds for DEI and DEIA activities. Required documentation includes a detailed project narrative, line-item budgets, and formal third-party agreements such as MOUs. All applicants and subrecipients must maintain active SAM.gov registrations and possess a Unique Entity Identifier.