Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OPRE YR 0609
Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OPRE YR 0609
- The Administration for Children and Families OPRE in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Human Services Research Partnerships Puerto Rico" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.600 Head Start 93.647 Social Services Research and Demonstration.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 10, 2013 and posted on Jun 10, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 30, 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 $300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 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 Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
- Eligibility under this announcement is limited to accredited public, State controlled, and private institutions of higher education including Historic Black Colleges and Universities, Tribally controlled Colleges and Universities, and Hispanic Serving Institutions applying on behalf of an individual faculty member who will serve as a PI. 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 and provide proof of accreditation at the time of application. 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 Human Services Research Partnerships Puerto Rico opportunity is a discretionary federal grant from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), within its Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE). It is designed to fund applied research focused on the social service needs and public welfare systems in Puerto Rico, with particular attention to low-income children and families and to programs administered or supported by ACF, especially Head Start and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). The central idea is to build a structured partnership that brings together researchers, local government stakeholders, and community-based organizations so they can jointly define the most relevant research questions, collect and analyze evidence, and identify promising strategies that could strengthen services and improve quality of life for residents of the U.S. Territory.
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally signals that ACF expects to have an ongoing, active role in the project beyond simply issuing funds. The funded work is meant to produce a clearer, evidence-based understanding of what low-income families in Puerto Rico need, how existing public systems are functioning, and which approaches within ACF-related programs appear most effective or most promising for improving social and economic well-being. In practical terms, this could include studying service gaps, barriers to access, program implementation challenges, coordination across agencies, or ways to tailor interventions to Puerto Rico’s context, while keeping the research grounded in real-world program operations and community conditions.
Funding for the announcement is set at an estimated total of $300,000, with an award floor and ceiling both listed as $300,000, indicating ACF expected to make a single award at that level. Only one award was anticipated. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services, and the program is associated with CFDA numbers 93.600 (Head Start) and 93.647 (Social Services Research and Demonstration), reflecting the emphasis on research and demonstration activities connected to major human services systems.
Eligibility is primarily limited to accredited institutions of higher education that apply on behalf of an individual faculty member who will serve as the Principal Investigator (PI). Eligible institutions include public, state-controlled, and private colleges and universities, and the announcement explicitly notes that Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities, and Hispanic Serving Institutions may apply if they meet the accreditation requirement. Applicants must be fully accredited by recognized regional accrediting commissions and must provide proof of accreditation at the time of application. While some categories in the listing mention nonprofits and for-profit organizations, the detailed eligibility language emphasizes higher education institutions as the primary eligible applicants, and it also clarifies that faith-based and community organizations may be eligible if they meet the stated requirements, typically as partners or potentially as eligible entities where applicable. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply or receive awards under this opportunity.
Key timing details reflect that this was a 2013 funding opportunity. It was posted on June 10, 2013, and the application deadline was July 30, 2013, with electronic submissions due no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date. The opportunity was later archived on August 29, 2013. The funding itself was explicitly contingent on the availability of funds and on what ACF determined to be in the best interest of the federal government, which is standard language but also a reminder that the solicitation and final award depend on federal priorities and appropriations.
For additional information, the announcement points applicants to ACF’s main site and OPRE’s webpage for broader context on the agency’s programs and research agenda. It also provides an ACF Applications Help Desk contact (appsupport@acf.hhs.gov) for technical issues accessing the full announcement or submitting an application. The funding opportunity number is HHS 2013 ACF OPRE YR 0609, and the title is Human Services Research Partnerships Puerto Rico, which can be used to locate the original materials and any related guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Human Services Research Partnerships Puerto Rico
What is the Human Services Research Partnerships Puerto Rico grant opportunity?
It is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), specifically within ACF's Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE). The opportunity is designed to fund applied research focused on Puerto Rico's social service needs and public welfare systems, with emphasis on low-income children and families and on programs administered or supported by ACF.
Which federal office is sponsoring this opportunity?
The opportunity is sponsored by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) through its Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE).
What is the main purpose of the funded project?
The central purpose is to build a structured partnership among researchers, local government stakeholders, and community-based organizations in Puerto Rico to jointly define relevant research questions, collect and analyze evidence, and identify promising strategies to strengthen services and improve quality of life for residents of the U.S. Territory.
What kinds of topics or issues could the research cover?
Based on the description, the research could examine service gaps, barriers to access, program implementation challenges, coordination across agencies, or ways to tailor interventions to Puerto Rico's context. The focus is on generating practical, evidence-based understanding grounded in real-world program operations and community conditions.
Which populations and systems are emphasized?
The opportunity highlights low-income children and families in Puerto Rico and the functioning of public welfare and human services systems that affect them.
Which ACF-related programs are specifically mentioned?
The announcement places particular attention on programs administered or supported by ACF, especially Head Start and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
Is this a standard grant or a cooperative agreement?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement. This generally indicates ACF expects to have an ongoing, active role in the project beyond simply issuing funds.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount is $300,000, with an award floor and ceiling both listed as $300,000.
How many awards were expected to be made?
Only one award was anticipated.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
Which CFDA numbers are associated with this opportunity?
The program is associated with CFDA 93.600 (Head Start) and CFDA 93.647 (Social Services Research and Demonstration).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is primarily limited to accredited institutions of higher education applying on behalf of an individual faculty member who will serve as the Principal Investigator (PI). Eligible institutions include public, state-controlled, and private colleges and universities.
Do specific institution types (such as HBCUs, Tribal colleges, or HSIs) have eligibility to apply?
Yes, the opportunity explicitly notes that Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities, and Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) may apply if they meet the accreditation requirement.
What accreditation requirements apply?
Applicants must be fully accredited by recognized regional accrediting commissions and must provide proof of accreditation at the time of application.
Can nonprofits or for-profit organizations apply?
While some categories in the listing mention nonprofits and for-profit organizations, the detailed eligibility language emphasizes institutions of higher education as the primary eligible applicants. Faith-based and community organizations may be eligible if they meet the stated requirements, typically as partners or potentially as eligible entities where applicable.
Can faith-based and community organizations participate?
The opportunity clarifies that faith-based and community organizations may be eligible if they meet the stated requirements, typically as partners or potentially as eligible entities where applicable.
Are individuals allowed to apply directly?
No. Individuals are not eligible to apply or receive awards under this opportunity. The application is expected to be submitted by an accredited institution of higher education on behalf of a faculty member serving as PI.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible to apply or receive awards under this opportunity.
Are sole proprietorships eligible to apply?
No. Sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply or receive awards under this opportunity.
What is the timeline for this opportunity?
This was a 2013 funding opportunity. It was posted on June 10, 2013, and the application deadline was July 30, 2013.
What time were electronic applications due on the closing date?
Electronic submissions were due no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was later archived on August 29, 2013.
Is funding guaranteed once the opportunity is posted?
No. The funding was explicitly contingent on the availability of funds and on what ACF determined to be in the best interest of the federal government.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is HHS 2013 ACF OPRE YR 0609.
What is the official title of the opportunity?
The title is Human Services Research Partnerships Puerto Rico.
Where can applicants look for broader context about ACF and OPRE?
The announcement points applicants to ACF's main site and OPRE's webpage for broader context on the agency's programs and research agenda.
Who should be contacted for technical issues with accessing the announcement or submitting an application?
The ACF Applications Help Desk can be contacted at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov for technical issues accessing the full announcement or submitting an application.
What is the expected role of partners in this project?
The opportunity emphasizes a structured partnership that includes researchers, local government stakeholders, and community-based organizations working together to define research questions and use evidence to identify strategies for improving services in Puerto Rico.
What outcomes or deliverables is the project intended to support (in general terms)?
The funded work is intended to produce a clearer, evidence-based understanding of the needs of low-income families in Puerto Rico, how existing public systems are functioning, and which approaches within ACF-related programs appear most effective or most promising for improving social and economic well-being.
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