Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OPRE YR 0610
Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OPRE YR 0610
- 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 U.S. Virgin Islands" 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: 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 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.
- Eligibility under this announcement is limited to research organizations and 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 U.S. Virgin Islands grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2013 ACF OPRE YR 0610) was a discretionary federal funding announcement from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE). The core purpose was to fund a research project focused specifically on the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) that would deepen understanding of social service needs and public welfare systems affecting low-income children and families in the territory. A central theme of the opportunity was building a practical, on-the-ground partnership among researchers, local government, and community-based organizations so that the research questions being studied would be locally relevant, tied to real service delivery challenges, and useful for improving programs and outcomes.
The research emphasis was on issues connected to ACF-administered or ACF-related programs, especially Head Start (CFDA 93.600) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), with the broader activity category listed as Income Security and Social Services. The project was expected to examine the social and economic well-being of low-income children and families in the USVI and to identify service needs as well as promising approaches within ACF programs that could improve quality of life in the territory. In practical terms, the grant was designed to support work that helps stakeholders better understand how public welfare systems operate locally, what gaps exist in services, and what interventions or program strategies appear most effective or most feasible in the USVI context.
The funding mechanism was a cooperative agreement, which generally signals that ACF/OPRE anticipated active involvement in the project beyond a standard grant arrangement, such as collaboration on research direction, alignment with federal priorities, or coordination around dissemination and use of findings. The total funding amount was set at $300,000, with an award floor and ceiling both at $300,000, indicating an expectation of a single award at a fixed total level. The opportunity anticipated one award in total, and it did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
Eligible applicants included research organizations and accredited institutions of higher education, spanning public and state-controlled universities, private universities, and certain designated institution types such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities, and Hispanic Serving Institutions, provided they applied on behalf of an individual faculty member who would serve as the principal investigator (PI). The announcement also allowed certain nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits) and for-profit organizations other than small businesses, as listed in the eligibility categories, with the eligibility narrative emphasizing research organizations and accredited colleges and universities. Faith-based and community organizations were eligible as long as they met the stated requirements. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships were explicitly not eligible. A key administrative requirement was that applicant institutions be fully accredited by a recognized regional accrediting commission and provide proof of accreditation with the application.
In terms of timing, the opportunity was posted on June 10, 2013, and the application deadline was July 30, 2013, with electronic submissions due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The listing was later archived on August 29, 2013. As with many federal announcements, ACF noted that funding depended on the availability of funds and the best interest of the federal government, which is standard language signaling that awards are not guaranteed even when an opportunity is announced.
For prospective applicants at the time, the main takeaway would have been that this was a relatively small, targeted, single-award research partnership opportunity intended to generate actionable evidence for strengthening human services in the USVI, particularly as they relate to Head Start and TANF and the broader public welfare landscape for low-income families. The program encouraged collaboration with local stakeholders so the research would be grounded in local realities and produce findings that could be used to improve program design, service coordination, and overall well-being in the territory. For additional context about ACF and OPRE, the announcement pointed to the ACF website (acf.hhs.gov) and OPRE pages (acf.hhs.gov/programs/opre), and it provided an ACF Applications Help Desk email (appsupport@acf.hhs.gov) for technical access issues.
FAQs: Human Services Research Partnerships - U.S. Virgin Islands (HHS 2013 ACF OPRE YR 0610)
What is this funding opportunity?
This was a discretionary federal funding announcement from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE), titled "Human Services Research Partnerships U.S. Virgin Islands." The Funding Opportunity Number was HHS 2013 ACF OPRE YR 0610.
What was the main purpose of the grant?
The purpose was to fund a research project focused specifically on the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) to deepen understanding of social service needs and public welfare systems affecting low-income children and families in the territory. A key goal was producing evidence that could be used to improve programs and outcomes locally.
What was the central theme or approach expected by ACF/OPRE?
A central theme was building a practical, on-the-ground partnership among researchers, local government, and community-based organizations. The intent was to ensure the research questions were locally relevant, tied to real service delivery challenges, and useful to stakeholders in the USVI.
What topic areas or programs were emphasized?
The research emphasis was on issues connected to ACF-administered or ACF-related programs, especially Head Start (CFDA 93.600) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). The broader activity category was listed as Income Security and Social Services.
What kinds of research questions or outputs did the opportunity aim to support?
The project was expected to examine the social and economic well-being of low-income children and families in the USVI, identify service needs, and identify promising approaches within ACF programs that could improve quality of life in the territory. It was designed to help stakeholders understand how public welfare systems operate locally, where gaps exist, and what interventions or strategies appear most effective or feasible in the USVI context.
Was this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
The funding mechanism was a cooperative agreement. This generally indicates ACF/OPRE anticipated active involvement in the project beyond a standard grant arrangement, such as collaboration on research direction, alignment with federal priorities, or coordination around dissemination and use of findings.
How much funding was available?
The total funding amount was $300,000.
What were the award floor and award ceiling?
Both the award floor and the award ceiling were $300,000, indicating an expectation of a single award at a fixed total level.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated one award in total.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement indicated that cost sharing or matching funds were not required.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included research organizations and accredited institutions of higher education. The listed eligibility categories included public and state-controlled universities, private universities, and designated institution types such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities, and Hispanic Serving Institutions, provided they applied on behalf of an individual faculty member who would serve as the principal investigator (PI). Certain nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits) and for-profit organizations other than small businesses were also included in the eligibility categories.
Are faith-based or community organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based and community organizations were eligible as long as they met the stated requirements in the announcement.
Who was not eligible to apply?
Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships were explicitly not eligible.
Was institutional accreditation required?
Yes. Applicant institutions were required to be fully accredited by a recognized regional accrediting commission and to provide proof of accreditation with the application.
What was the role of the principal investigator (PI)?
The eligibility narrative emphasized that certain institution types (including specific higher education categories) were to apply on behalf of an individual faculty member who would serve as the principal investigator (PI).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 10, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was July 30, 2013.
What time were electronic submissions due?
Electronic submissions were due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
When was the funding opportunity archived?
The listing was later archived on August 29, 2013.
Did ACF guarantee an award would be made?
No. The announcement included standard federal language that funding depended on the availability of funds and the best interest of the federal government, meaning awards were not guaranteed even when the opportunity was announced.
What made this opportunity distinctive for applicants?
It was a targeted, single-award research partnership opportunity focused specifically on the USVI, with an emphasis on producing actionable evidence to strengthen human services, particularly in areas related to Head Start and TANF, and doing so through collaboration with local stakeholders.
Where did the announcement point applicants for additional context about ACF and OPRE?
The announcement referenced the ACF website at acf.hhs.gov and OPRE pages at acf.hhs.gov/programs/opre.
Who could be contacted for technical help with application access issues?
The announcement provided the ACF Applications Help Desk email for technical access issues: appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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