Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OPRE YE 0601
Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OPRE YE 0601
- The Administration for Children and Families OPRE in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Research Connections" 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 93.600 Head Start.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 10, 2013 and posted on May 10, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 24, 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 $1,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
- Faith based higher education institutions, nonprofit organizations, and for profit organizations. 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:
This grant opportunity, titled Research Connections (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2013-ACF-OPRE-YE-0601), is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation (OPRE). ACF plans to fund one awardee to operate and further develop Research Connections, a web-based, interactive platform that serves as a centralized hub for research documents and public-use datasets focused on early care and education. The core purpose is to strengthen access to evidence and data so researchers, policymakers, and practitioners can more easily find, use, and build on existing knowledge, particularly research relevant to children and families with low incomes.
Research Connections functions as both a digital library and a data access resource. It maintains an expanding collection of research reports, syntheses, and related materials on child care, Head Start, and early education. In addition to hosting documents, the site provides access to public-use datasets from major research and evaluation studies, enabling secondary analysis on policy-relevant questions in early childhood systems. Beyond simply posting materials, the initiative is designed to actively support use of the information by offering technical assistance to researchers and policymakers, encouraging collaboration and outreach to improve dissemination, and helping ensure research findings are more likely to inform real-world decisions.
A key element of the project is sustaining the existing functions of Research Connections while also building upon them. In practical terms, that means the funded organization would be expected to keep the platform operating reliably, maintain and curate the database, and continue services that help users locate and apply research and datasets. At the same time, the cooperative agreement structure signals ongoing involvement from ACF/OPRE, so the awardee would typically work closely with the federal project team on priorities such as new content areas, improved tools for search and discovery, stronger outreach strategies, and enhancements that make the site more useful to both the research community and policy audiences.
The opportunity also includes support for the Child Care Policy Research Consortium, indicating that the awardee is expected to contribute to a broader network aimed at connecting research to child care policy development. This aligns with the overall emphasis on bridging the gap between research production and policy use, not just archiving studies.
Funding is estimated at $1.5 million total, with an award ceiling of $1.5 million and a floor of $1.0 million, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Only one award is expected. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education under that specific category), small businesses, other for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and Native American tribal organizations other than federally recognized tribal governments. Faith-based higher education institutions, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations are included as eligible. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible.
Key dates listed in the announcement include a posted date of May 10, 2013, and an application due date of June 24, 2013 (with electronic submissions due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time). The archive date is July 24, 2013. The program is associated with CFDA numbers 93.575 (Child Care and Development Block Grant) and 93.600 (Head Start), reflecting the early childhood policy and program context the platform supports. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, ACF provides an application help desk (appsupport@acf.hhs.gov). The Research Connections website referenced in the opportunity is http://www.researchconnections.org.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The grant opportunity is titled Research Connections and the Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2013-ACF-OPRE-YE-0601.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is offered by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), specifically the Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation (OPRE).
What type of funding mechanism is this?
This opportunity is a discretionary cooperative agreement, which indicates the awardee would typically work closely with ACF/OPRE on project priorities while operating the project.
How many awards does ACF plan to make?
ACF plans to fund one awardee.
What is the main purpose of the Research Connections project?
The core purpose is to strengthen access to evidence and data so researchers, policymakers, and practitioners can more easily find, use, and build on existing knowledge in early care and education, with particular relevance to children and families with low incomes.
What is Research Connections?
Research Connections is a web-based, interactive platform that serves as a centralized hub for research documents and public-use datasets focused on early care and education.
How does Research Connections function for users?
It functions as both a digital library (hosting research reports, syntheses, and related materials) and a data access resource (providing access to public-use datasets from major research and evaluation studies for secondary analysis).
What topics and programs does the platform cover?
The collection includes materials on child care, Head Start, and early education, within the broader context of early childhood systems and policy-relevant research.
Does the project involve more than posting documents and datasets?
Yes. The initiative is designed to actively support use of the information by offering technical assistance to researchers and policymakers, encouraging collaboration and outreach, and improving dissemination so findings are more likely to inform real-world decisions.
What is expected of the awardee regarding existing Research Connections operations?
The funded organization would be expected to sustain existing functions by keeping the platform operating reliably, maintaining and curating the database, and continuing services that help users locate and apply research and datasets.
What kinds of enhancements are anticipated under the cooperative agreement?
The opportunity indicates ongoing involvement from ACF/OPRE, with potential priorities including new content areas, improved tools for search and discovery, stronger outreach strategies, and other enhancements that increase usefulness for research and policy audiences.
How does ACF/OPRE involvement affect project operations?
Because it is a cooperative agreement, the awardee would typically work closely with the federal project team on shared priorities, rather than operating entirely independently.
What is the Child Care Policy Research Consortium and how is it connected to this award?
The opportunity includes support for the Child Care Policy Research Consortium, and indicates the awardee is expected to contribute to a broader network aimed at connecting research to child care policy development.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
Estimated total funding is $1.5 million.
What are the award ceiling and floor?
The award ceiling is $1.5 million, and the award floor is $1.0 million.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education under that specific category)
- Small businesses
- Other for-profit organizations (other than small businesses)
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal organizations other than federally recognized tribal governments
Are faith-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based higher education institutions, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations are included as eligible.
Who is not eligible to apply?
The announcement states that individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
- Posted date: May 10, 2013
- Application due date: June 24, 2013
- Electronic submission deadline: 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (on the due date)
- Archive date: July 24, 2013
What CFDA numbers are associated with this program?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA numbers 93.575 (Child Care and Development Block Grant) and 93.600 (Head Start).
What audiences is Research Connections intended to support?
The platform is intended to support researchers, policymakers, and practitioners by improving access to research and data and by supporting use of that information.
Where is the Research Connections website located?
The website referenced in the opportunity is: http://www.researchconnections.org
Where can applicants get help accessing the full announcement?
ACF provides an application help desk via email: appsupport@acf.hhs.gov
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