Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OPRE PH 0576
Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OPRE PH 0576
- The Administration for Children and Families OPRE in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Center for Research on Hispanic Children Families" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.086 Healthy Marriage Promotion and Responsible Fatherhood Grants 93.575 Child Care and Development Block Grant 93.647 Social Services Research and Demonstration.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 29, 2013 and posted on May 29, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 18, 2013 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 1159 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,050,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,050,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Faith based and community organizations that are research organizations, and meet other eligibility requirements, are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through its Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE), announced a discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity to establish a national Center for Research on Hispanic Children and Families. The core purpose of the center is to lead and support research on the needs of Hispanic populations served by ACF and to identify the most promising programs and policies that improve the social and economic well-being of low-income Hispanic children and families. The opportunity is designed to build a sustained, high-quality research hub that can generate actionable evidence for federal programs and for the broader field working with diverse Hispanic communities across the United States.
A central expectation is that the funded center will bring together a diverse, interdisciplinary team and form partnerships that may include universities, research organizations, and other relevant institutions. The emphasis is not only on producing research, but on providing national leadership in culturally competent research approaches. This means the center should be capable of designing and interpreting studies in ways that reflect the diversity within Hispanic populations (including differences in national origin, language use, immigration experience, and local context) and translating findings into practical guidance that can inform policy and program decisions affecting low-income families.
The scope of work is intentionally broad and is meant to be addressed through multiple research and leadership methods. The center is expected to conduct original research, perform secondary analyses using existing datasets, and engage in collaborative research efforts with other entities. In terms of topic areas, ACF highlighted several illustrative priorities: examining strategies that strengthen Hispanic families and promote the well-being of Hispanic children; improving how key concepts are defined and measured in research and in program monitoring systems (for example, how programs track outcomes and participation for Hispanic families); and identifying barriers and facilitators that affect service utilization by Hispanic populations, such as access challenges, cultural and linguistic fit, trust, eligibility constraints, or administrative burdens. Collectively, these areas are intended to deepen understanding of what works, for whom, and under what circumstances within ACF-relevant programs.
Beyond research production, the center is expected to function as a communication and resource engine. ACF anticipates that the center will develop products and resources that share relevant information with multiple audiences, including ACF grantees, program practitioners, researchers, and ACF program offices and contractors. In practice, this implies an ongoing dissemination role, translating technical findings into usable formats that can guide program improvement, implementation decisions, and future research agendas. Because this is a cooperative agreement, applicants should also expect substantial federal involvement in shaping priorities and deliverables over the project period, consistent with the cooperative agreement mechanism.
Funding for the opportunity was estimated at $1,050,000 in total, with an award ceiling of $1,050,000 and an award floor of $500,000, and ACF expected to make one award. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement. The funding activity category was Income Security and Social Services, and the announcement referenced CFDA numbers 93.086 (Healthy Marriage Promotion and Responsible Fatherhood Grants), 93.575 (Child Care and Development Block Grant), and 93.647 (Social Services Research and Demonstration), signaling the policy and program areas likely to intersect with the center’s research portfolio.
Eligibility was broad across the research ecosystem. Eligible applicants included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and small businesses. Faith-based and community organizations were eligible as well, so long as they are research organizations and meet the other eligibility requirements. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships were not eligible to apply. The announcement was posted May 29, 2013, with an application due date of July 18, 2013 (electronic submission required by 11:59 p.m. ET), and it was later archived on August 19, 2013. Awards were explicitly contingent on the availability of federal funds and the best interest of the federal government.
For applicants seeking practical orientation, the opportunity can be understood as a request to build a national-level research center that combines rigorous scholarship, culturally grounded methods, strategic partnerships, and strong dissemination capacity, all focused on improving understanding and outcomes for low-income Hispanic children and families involved in or affected by ACF programs. The official listing for additional details was provided through the ACF grants site, and technical assistance for accessing the announcement was routed through the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE), to establish a national Center for Research on Hispanic Children and Families.
What is the main purpose of the Center for Research on Hispanic Children and Families?
The core purpose is to lead and support research on the needs of Hispanic populations served by ACF and to identify the most promising programs and policies that improve the social and economic well-being of low-income Hispanic children and families.
What kind of entity is ACF trying to fund through this opportunity?
ACF is seeking to build a sustained, high-quality national research hub that produces actionable evidence for federal programs and for the broader field working with diverse Hispanic communities across the United States.
Is this a standard grant or a cooperative agreement?
This opportunity is a cooperative agreement, which means applicants should expect substantial federal involvement in shaping priorities and deliverables over the project period, consistent with the cooperative agreement mechanism.
What does ACF mean by “national leadership” in culturally competent research?
The Center is expected to provide leadership in culturally competent research approaches, including designing and interpreting studies in ways that reflect diversity within Hispanic populations (such as differences in national origin, language use, immigration experience, and local context) and translating findings into practical guidance for policy and program decisions.
What types of teams and partnerships are expected?
The funded Center is expected to bring together a diverse, interdisciplinary team and form partnerships that may include universities, research organizations, and other relevant institutions.
What types of research activities are included in the scope of work?
The scope is broad. The Center is expected to conduct original research, perform secondary analyses using existing datasets, and engage in collaborative research efforts with other entities.
What topic areas did ACF highlight as priorities?
ACF highlighted illustrative priorities including: (1) examining strategies that strengthen Hispanic families and promote the well-being of Hispanic children; (2) improving how key concepts are defined and measured in research and in program monitoring systems (for example, how programs track outcomes and participation for Hispanic families); and (3) identifying barriers and facilitators that affect service utilization by Hispanic populations, such as access challenges, cultural and linguistic fit, trust, eligibility constraints, or administrative burdens.
Does the Center need to focus only on research production?
No. In addition to producing research, the Center is expected to function as a communication and resource engine by developing products and resources that share relevant information with multiple audiences.
Who are the intended audiences for the Center’s products and resources?
ACF anticipates that the Center will share relevant information with ACF grantees, program practitioners, researchers, and ACF program offices and contractors.
What is meant by “translating findings into practical guidance”?
It implies an ongoing dissemination role where technical findings are converted into usable formats that can inform policy, guide program improvement, support implementation decisions, and shape future research agendas.
How much funding was available under this opportunity?
Total estimated funding was $1,050,000. The award ceiling was $1,050,000 and the award floor was $500,000.
How many awards did ACF expect to make?
ACF expected to make one award.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What was the funding activity category?
The funding activity category was Income Security and Social Services.
Which CFDA numbers were referenced in the announcement?
The announcement referenced CFDA numbers 93.086 (Healthy Marriage Promotion and Responsible Fatherhood Grants), 93.575 (Child Care and Development Block Grant), and 93.647 (Social Services Research and Demonstration).
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and small businesses.
Are faith-based and community organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based and community organizations were eligible as well, as long as they are research organizations and meet the other eligibility requirements.
Who was not eligible to apply?
Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships were not eligible to apply.
When was the opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The announcement was posted on May 29, 2013. The application due date was July 18, 2013, with electronic submission required by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
Was this opportunity later archived?
Yes. The opportunity was later archived on August 19, 2013.
Were awards guaranteed?
No. Awards were explicitly contingent on the availability of federal funds and the best interest of the federal government.
Where were applicants directed to find the official listing and more details?
The official listing for additional details was provided through the ACF grants site.
Who should applicants contact for technical assistance accessing the announcement?
Technical assistance for accessing the announcement was routed through the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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