The Administrative Office of the Courts, Juvenile and Family Services, administers the FY2025 Foster Care Court Improvement Program Child Welfare Grant. This grant, funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, supports state and local governments, non-profit organizations, institutions of higher education, and local courts in Maryland to enhance safety, permanency, and well-being outcomes for children in the child welfare system. Applications are due by 5:00 PM on August 23, 2024, with funding starting on October 1, 2024. No matching funds are required. Funding notices will be sent in September 2024.