Diaper Distribution Demonstration Research Pilot (DDDRP)

The Office of Community Services through the Administration for Children and Families is offering approximately $29 million in cooperative agreements to support a Diaper Distribution Demonstration and Research Pilot, targeting eligible CSBG state associations, federally funded tribes, and territories. The initiative aims to assess how community-based organizations can effectively provide a consistent and adequate supply of diapers to low-income families with children, ensuring better health outcomes and economic stability. Activities include forming partnerships with local service providers, delivering training and technical support to expand diaper distribution networks, securing bulk purchases to reduce costs, connecting families to services that foster employment and self-sufficiency, and fully engaging in the federal evaluation of the program. Only organizations with prior CSBG funding in FY 2025 are eligible to apply, and participation requires a commitment to rigorous data collection and reporting for federal assessment purposes. The solicitation, designated as HHS-2026-ACF-OCS-EDA-0024, was posted on July 30, 2026, with proposals due by September 15, 2026. Interested parties must submit applications through Grants.gov, and all program implementation is expected to occur within the United States and its territories under the oversight of the Department of Health and Human Services. The project office can be contacted via email or phone for further information, and while the physical location of the office is not specified, the federal agency responsible holds full authority over program guidelines, funding distribution, and compliance requirements.