Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OPRE YE 0577
Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OPRE YE 0577
- The Administration for Children and Families OPRE 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 May 29, 2013 and posted on Mar 22, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 1, 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 $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.
- Eligibility is limited to the accredited public, state controlled, and private institutions of higher education acting on behalf of doctoral level graduate students are eligible applicants, including (a) Tribally Controlled Land Grant Colleges and Universities, (b) Historically Black Colleges and Universities, (c) Hispanic Serving Institutions, and (d) faith based institutions of higher education. Eligibility is also limited to faculty mentors who have a Ph. D. or equivalent in the respective field and conduct research as a primary professional responsibility. 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-2013-ACF-OPRE-YE-0577) is a discretionary grant program from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Policy, Research and Evaluation (OPRE). Its main purpose is to fund high-quality doctoral dissertation research that tackles real-world child care policy questions, especially those connected to the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF). The program is designed not only to produce useful research for policy and program leaders, but also to strengthen the pipeline of researchers who focus on child care and early care and education policy by pairing doctoral students with experienced faculty mentors.
This specific announcement is a modified re-opening of the competition with a new due date. Anyone who submitted an application for the earlier closing date (May 21, 2013) is required to re-apply under the re-opened competition. The notice also flags that changes were made to several sections of the full announcement (Sections III.1, III.3, IV.2, and the checklist in Section VIII), including requirements related to submitting proof of accreditation, so applicants needed to review the revised instructions closely rather than relying on the earlier version.
Funded projects are expected to address issues that matter for CCDF policy decisions and administrative problem-solving, with a strong preference for work that improves understanding of underserved or understudied populations. The emphasis is on using rigorous research methods that fit the question being asked, with the goal that findings can directly inform how child care programs are designed, targeted, or managed. A core requirement is that applicants consult with a CCDF administrator while developing the proposal, reinforcing the program’s focus on research that is grounded in the practical information needs of state and territorial child care agencies.
Awards are relatively small dissertation-style grants, intended to support a cohort of doctoral researchers. ACF anticipated making about six awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $150,000. Individual awards were expected to range from $10,000 (floor) to $25,000 (ceiling). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. As with most federal grant opportunities, awards depend on the availability of federal funds and whether making an award is deemed in the federal government’s best interest.
Eligibility is limited to accredited institutions of higher education applying on behalf of doctoral-level graduate students. Both public/state-controlled and private institutions can apply, and the announcement explicitly includes Tribally Controlled Land Grant Colleges and Universities, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic Serving Institutions, and faith-based institutions of higher education as eligible. The program also restricts who can serve as a faculty mentor: the mentor must have a PhD or equivalent in the relevant field and must conduct research as a primary professional responsibility. Individuals cannot apply directly, and foreign entities and sole proprietorships are not eligible to compete for or receive awards under this announcement.
Key administrative details include the posting and due dates. The opportunity was posted March 22, 2013, and re-opened with a current application deadline of July 1, 2013, with electronically submitted applications due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The archive date was July 31, 2013. The CFDA number tied to the program is 93.575 (Child Care and Development Block Grant). Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk (appsupport@acf.hhs.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Early Care and Education Research Scholars: Child Care Research Scholars.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2013-ACF-OPRE-YE-0577.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant program from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), specifically the Office of Policy, Research and Evaluation (OPRE).
What is the main purpose of the program?
The main purpose is to fund high-quality doctoral dissertation research that addresses real-world child care policy questions, especially questions connected to the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF).
How is this program intended to help the field beyond funding a single dissertation?
In addition to producing policy-relevant research, the program is designed to strengthen the pipeline of researchers focused on child care and early care and education policy by pairing doctoral students with experienced faculty mentors.
Is this a new competition or a re-opening?
This announcement is described as a modified re-opening of the competition with a new due date.
If someone applied for the earlier deadline (May 21, 2013), do they need to do anything?
Yes. Anyone who submitted an application for the earlier closing date of May 21, 2013 is required to re-apply under the re-opened competition.
Were there changes made to the original full announcement?
Yes. The notice indicates changes were made to Sections III.1, III.3, IV.2, and the checklist in Section VIII, including requirements related to submitting proof of accreditation. Applicants were expected to review the revised instructions closely rather than rely on the earlier version.
What kinds of research topics are encouraged?
Funded projects are expected to address issues that matter for CCDF policy decisions and administrative problem-solving for child care agencies.
Is there a priority for certain populations or subject areas?
Yes. The announcement indicates a strong preference for work that improves understanding of underserved or understudied populations.
What does the opportunity emphasize in terms of research approach?
It emphasizes using rigorous research methods that fit the research question, with the goal that results can directly inform how child care programs are designed, targeted, or managed.
Is consultation with a CCDF administrator required?
Yes. A core requirement is that applicants consult with a CCDF administrator while developing the proposal to ensure the research is grounded in the practical information needs of state and territorial child care agencies.
How many awards did ACF anticipate making?
ACF anticipated making about six awards.
What is the estimated total funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount was $150,000.
What is the expected award size per project?
Individual awards were expected to range from $10,000 (floor) to $25,000 (ceiling).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Are awards guaranteed if an application is selected as strong?
No. As with most federal opportunities, awards depend on the availability of federal funds and whether making an award is deemed in the federal government’s best interest.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to accredited institutions of higher education applying on behalf of doctoral-level graduate students.
Can a doctoral student apply directly as an individual?
No. The announcement specifies that individuals cannot apply directly; the application must be submitted by an eligible institution on the student’s behalf.
Are both public and private universities eligible?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education can apply if they are accredited and applying on behalf of a doctoral student.
Are certain institution types explicitly included as eligible?
Yes. The announcement explicitly includes Tribally Controlled Land Grant Colleges and Universities, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic Serving Institutions, and faith-based institutions of higher education as eligible.
Who can serve as the faculty mentor?
The faculty mentor must have a PhD or equivalent in the relevant field and must conduct research as a primary professional responsibility.
Are foreign entities eligible?
No. The announcement states that foreign entities are not eligible to compete for or receive awards under this opportunity.
Are sole proprietorships eligible?
No. The announcement states sole proprietorships are not eligible to compete for or receive awards.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 22, 2013.
What is the (re-opened) application deadline?
The re-opened competition lists an application deadline of July 1, 2013.
What time are electronically submitted applications due on the deadline date?
Electronically submitted applications were due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
What is the archive date for this opportunity?
The archive date was July 31, 2013.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The CFDA number tied to the program is 93.575, associated with the Child Care and Development Block Grant.
Where can applicants get help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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