Opportunity Information: Apply for RRC RRC 13 001
Apply for RRC RRC 13 001
- The Social Security Administration in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Retirement Research Consortium" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 96.007 Social SecurityResearch and Demonstration.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 1, 2013 and posted on Apr 1, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 31, 2013 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $5,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Independent school districts Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
- Research organizations, university and associations of research organizations , and universities only in the US are eligible to apply.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a discretionary grant competition to re-compete and operate a Retirement Research Consortium (RRC) under the authority of Section 1110 of the Social Security Act. The purpose of the consortium is to generate and share credible research that helps inform both the general public and policymakers about key Social Security issues, with an emphasis on strengthening the evidence base behind policy discussions. The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which typically signals that SSA expects to have an active role in the project beyond simply providing funds, such as participating in planning, setting priorities, coordinating dissemination, or collaborating on research and outreach activities.
In its first year, the RRC is expected to be organized as one or more research centers rather than a single monolithic entity. This structure is meant to support sustained, programmatic research capacity and ongoing public-facing engagement, rather than a one-off set of studies. While the short description does not list specific research topics, the stated mission implies work that can clarify the functioning, financing, adequacy, distributional effects, and potential reforms of Social Security, along with related retirement and income security questions that affect beneficiaries, workers, and the broader economy.
The opportunity was posted on April 1, 2013, with an application closing date of May 31, 2013, and an archive date of June 30, 2013. SSA anticipated making up to three awards. The estimated total funding available across the competition was $5,000,000, with an award ceiling of $3,000,000 and no stated award floor. The program falls under CFDA (now commonly referenced as Assistance Listing) 96.007, titled "Social Security Research and Demonstration," and it is categorized under the funding activity area of Income Security and Social Services.
Applicants were drawn from a broad range of organizational types in the general eligibility listing, including institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and various levels of government. However, the specific eligibility clarification narrows who can apply in practice: only U.S.-based research organizations, universities, and associations of research organizations, and universities located in the United States are eligible. The solicitation also includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning successful applicants would need to contribute non-federal resources (cash or allowable in-kind support) according to the terms described in the full announcement.
Administrative details include the official funding opportunity number RRC RRC 13 001 and the title "Retirement Research Consortium." For access issues related to the full electronic announcement, the notice directs applicants to the Grants.gov Contact Center (1-800-518-4726, available 24/7 except federal holidays) or support@grants.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - SSA Retirement Research Consortium (RRC) Grant
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant competition announced by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to re-compete and operate a Retirement Research Consortium (RRC) under the authority of Section 1110 of the Social Security Act.
What is the purpose of the Retirement Research Consortium (RRC)?
The consortium is intended to generate and share credible research that helps inform the general public and policymakers about key Social Security issues, with an emphasis on strengthening the evidence base behind policy discussions.
What type of award is being offered?
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement. This typically means SSA expects to have an active role in the project beyond providing funding, such as participating in planning, helping set priorities, coordinating dissemination, or collaborating on research and outreach activities.
How is the RRC expected to be organized in the first year?
In the first year, the RRC is expected to be organized as one or more research centers rather than a single monolithic entity. This structure is meant to support sustained, programmatic research capacity and ongoing public-facing engagement rather than a one-time set of studies.
What kinds of research might the RRC support?
The short description does not list specific research topics. However, the stated mission implies research that can clarify Social Security's functioning, financing, adequacy, distributional effects, and potential reforms, along with related retirement and income security questions affecting beneficiaries, workers, and the broader economy.
How many awards did SSA anticipate making?
SSA anticipated making up to three awards under this competition.
How much total funding was expected to be available?
The estimated total funding available across the competition was $5,000,000.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling was $3,000,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No award floor was stated in the provided opportunity description.
What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number for this program?
The program falls under CFDA 96.007 (now commonly referenced as an Assistance Listing), titled "Social Security Research and Demonstration."
What is the funding activity area/category for this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized under the funding activity area of Income Security and Social Services.
Who is eligible to apply?
While the general eligibility listing includes many organization types (such as institutions of higher education, nonprofits, for-profits, and various levels of government), the specific eligibility clarification narrows this: only U.S.-based research organizations, universities, and associations of research organizations and universities located in the United States are eligible.
Are non-U.S. organizations eligible?
Based on the eligibility clarification provided, only organizations located in the United States are eligible to apply.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The solicitation includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning successful applicants would need to contribute non-federal resources (cash or allowable in-kind support) according to the terms described in the full announcement.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The official funding opportunity number is RRC RRC 13 001.
What is the official title of the opportunity?
The official title is "Retirement Research Consortium."
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 1, 2013.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was May 31, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was June 30, 2013.
Where can applicants get help accessing the full electronic announcement?
For access issues related to the full electronic announcement, applicants were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726 (available 24/7 except federal holidays) or by email at support@grants.gov.
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