Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2012 ACF OPRE YE 0306
Apply for HHS 2012 ACF OPRE YE 0306
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Early Care and Education Research Scholars Child Care Research Scholars" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.575 Child Care and Development Block Grant.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 14, 2012 and posted on Mar 14, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 21, 2012 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 $150,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
- Accredited public, State controlled, and private institutions of higher education acting on behalf of doctoral level graduate students are eligible applicants including Faith based institutions of higher education, Tribally Controlled Land Grant Colleges and Universities (TCUs), Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) are eligible applicants under this announcement. Institutions must be fully accredited by one of the regional accrediting commissions recognized by the Department of Education and the Council of Post Secondary Accreditation. The faculty mentor who will serve as principal investigator must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in the respective field and conduct research as a primary professional responsibility. Faith based and community organizations that meet 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 Early Care and Education Research Scholars: Child Care Research Scholars grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2012 ACF OPRE YE 0306) is a discretionary federal grant program run by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), specifically its Office of Policy, Research and Evaluation (OPRE). Its central purpose is to fund doctoral dissertation research that tackles child care policy issues, with an emphasis on producing evidence that can directly inform real-world child care decision making. Beyond supporting individual dissertation projects, the program is designed to strengthen research capacity in the child care field overall by encouraging research that is policy-relevant and by promoting ongoing collaboration between researchers and the program and policy stakeholders who use research findings.
The opportunity anticipates making about 6 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $150,000. Individual awards may be as high as $25,000 (award ceiling), and there is no stated minimum award amount (award floor listed as $0). The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category falls under Income Security and Social Services. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds to receive an award.
Eligibility is structured around institutions rather than individuals. Applications must be submitted by accredited public, state-controlled, or private institutions of higher education acting on behalf of doctoral-level graduate students. The announcement explicitly includes faith-based institutions of higher education and recognizes a broad range of eligible institution types, including Tribally Controlled Land Grant Colleges and Universities (TCUs), Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs). A key requirement is that the applying institution be fully accredited by one of the regional accrediting commissions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council of Post Secondary Accreditation. The dissertation work is expected to be guided by a faculty mentor who serves as the principal investigator; that mentor must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent in the relevant field and have research as a primary professional responsibility. While certain faith-based and community organizations that meet eligibility requirements may also be eligible, the announcement makes clear that individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships cannot apply for or receive awards under this program.
From a practical standpoint, the program is aimed at doctoral researchers whose dissertation questions align with child care policy concerns and who can demonstrate that their work will contribute usable insights for policymakers and practitioners. The emphasis on consultation and collaboration signals that OPRE is looking for projects that are not only academically sound, but also connected to the realities of child care systems, programs, and governance. For context on the types of projects funded in prior years, OPRE points applicants to its Child Care Research Scholars webpage, which provides background on earlier awards and helps prospective applicants understand the program’s research priorities and expectations.
The timeline for this specific posting reflects a 2012 grant cycle. The opportunity was posted March 14, 2012, and the application due date (original and current closing date) was May 21, 2012, with electronically submitted applications required by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The archive date is May 22, 2012, indicating the opportunity is no longer open under that particular announcement. Funding is also stated to be contingent on the availability of funds and the determination that making awards serves the best interest of the federal government, a standard condition in many federal grant programs.
For applicants or institutions trying to locate the full announcement or having trouble accessing it, the listed support contact is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. OPRE also provides general information about its broader research mission and portfolio through its main webpage, and it offers the prior-awards link as a way to see how the Child Care Research Scholars program has been implemented in practice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is called the Early Care and Education Research Scholars: Child Care Research Scholars grant opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS 2012 ACF OPRE YE 0306.
Which federal agency runs this program?
This is a discretionary federal grant program run by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), specifically ACF's Office of Policy, Research and Evaluation (OPRE).
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The central purpose is to fund doctoral dissertation research that addresses child care policy issues, with an emphasis on producing evidence that can directly inform real-world child care decision making.
Is this program only about funding individual dissertation projects?
No. In addition to supporting individual dissertation projects, the program is intended to strengthen research capacity in the child care field by encouraging policy-relevant research and promoting ongoing collaboration between researchers and program and policy stakeholders who use research findings.
What type of research does OPRE want to support through this opportunity?
The announcement emphasizes doctoral dissertation research focused on child care policy concerns and work that can generate usable insights for policymakers and practitioners. It also signals interest in projects that include consultation and collaboration with program and policy stakeholders.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity anticipates making about 6 awards.
What is the estimated total funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount is $150,000.
What is the maximum award amount per grant (award ceiling)?
Individual awards may be as high as $25,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No minimum award amount is stated. The award floor is listed as $0.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the activity category associated with this funding?
The activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds to receive an award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is structured around institutions rather than individuals. Applications must be submitted by accredited public, state-controlled, or private institutions of higher education acting on behalf of doctoral-level graduate students.
Can individual doctoral students apply directly?
No. The announcement specifies that individuals cannot apply for or receive awards under this program. The application must be submitted by an eligible institution of higher education on the student's behalf.
Are faith-based institutions eligible?
Yes. The announcement explicitly includes faith-based institutions of higher education.
Are Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) eligible?
Yes. The announcement recognizes HBCUs among the eligible institution types.
Are Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) eligible?
Yes. The announcement recognizes HSIs among the eligible institution types.
Are Tribally Controlled Land Grant Colleges and Universities (TCUs) eligible?
Yes. The announcement recognizes Tribally Controlled Land Grant Colleges and Universities (TCUs) among the eligible institution types.
What accreditation requirements apply to applicant institutions?
The applying institution must be fully accredited by one of the regional accrediting commissions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council of Post Secondary Accreditation.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. The announcement makes clear that foreign entities cannot apply for or receive awards under this program.
Are sole proprietorships eligible?
No. Sole proprietorships cannot apply for or receive awards under this program.
Does the dissertation research need a faculty mentor?
Yes. The dissertation work is expected to be guided by a faculty mentor who serves as the principal investigator.
What qualifications are required for the faculty mentor/principal investigator?
The faculty mentor (who serves as the principal investigator) must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent in the relevant field and have research as a primary professional responsibility.
What is OPRE looking for beyond academic quality?
The opportunity highlights consultation and collaboration, suggesting OPRE is looking for projects that are academically sound and also connected to the realities of child care systems, programs, and governance, with findings that can be used by policymakers and practitioners.
Where can applicants see examples of projects funded in prior years?
OPRE points applicants to its Child Care Research Scholars webpage, which provides background on earlier awards and helps prospective applicants understand the program's research priorities and expectations.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 14, 2012.
What was the application due date for this posting?
The application due date (original and current closing date) was May 21, 2012.
What time were electronically submitted applications due?
Electronically submitted applications were required by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The archive date is May 22, 2012, which indicates the opportunity is no longer open under that particular 2012 announcement.
Are awards guaranteed if an application is submitted?
No. Funding is contingent on the availability of funds and a determination that making awards serves the best interest of the federal government.
Who should be contacted for help accessing the full announcement or for application system issues?
The listed support contact is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Where can people learn more about OPRE's broader research mission?
OPRE provides general information about its broader research mission and portfolio through its main webpage.
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