HHS Simplifies Congress-Funded Project Paperwork
Published Date: 1/23/2026
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Summary
The Administration for Children and Families is updating and extending their project application form for community projects funded by Congress. They’ve simplified the language to make applying easier and less time-consuming. If you’re involved in these projects, get ready to use the new form starting after March 2026 and share your thoughts by March 24, 2026!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Shorter application, less time
If your organization is a Congressionally Directed Community Project (CDCP) recipient, ACF revised and streamlined the CDCP application form to simplify language and navigation. ACF estimates 125 CDCP recipients annually, with the form averaging 20 hours per response (2,500 total annual burden hours); the revised form will be used starting after March 2026 and ACF requests comments by March 24, 2026.
New form asks standard project details
The CDCP Uniform Project Description (CDCP-UPD) requires recipients to provide project activities, timeline, organizational capacity, and budget justification so ACF can assess risk, identify technical assistance and monitoring needs, and meet requirements of Congress, ACF, HHS, OMB, and statutory rules. The information collection aligns with HHS regulations 2 CFR 200.206 and 2 CFR 200.207.
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