Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2011 ACF OPRE PD 0184
Apply for HHS 2011 ACF OPRE PD 0184
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Self Sufficiency Research Clearinghouse" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.647 Social Services Research and Demonstration.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 5, 2011 and posted on May 19, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 18, 2011 See link to full announcement for details. IMPORTANT NOTE Applications submitted electronically via Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 430 p.m., eastern time, on the due date referenced above.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Small businesses 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 Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education.
- All entities of the types listed aboveare eligible to apply, including (a) Tribally Controlled Land Grant Colleges and Universities (TCUs) as cited in Section 532 of the Equity in Educational Land Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301 note), any other institutions that qualify for funding under the Tribally Controlled Community College Assistance Act of 1978, (25 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.), and Navajo Community College, authorized in the Navajo Community College Assistance Act of 1978,P.L. 95 471, Title II (25 U.S.C. 640a) (b) Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) as defined in the amended version of the Higher Education Act of 1965, codified at 20 U.S.C. 1061(2), and that are institutions established prior to 1964 whose principal mission was, and is, the education of Black Americans, and must meet the definition of quotPart B institutionquot in Section 322 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended and 10 of 36 quotPart B institutionquot in Section 322 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended and (c) Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) as defined in the amended version of the Higher Education Act of 1965, codified at 20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)(5), and that are institutions who satisfy Section 502(a)(5) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. 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 Self Sufficiency Research Clearinghouse grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2011-ACF-OPRE-PD-0184) is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families (ACF), under the Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation. It funds the ongoing maintenance, support, and operation of an online clearinghouse designed to collect, organize, and disseminate high-quality research and evaluation evidence related to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and other low-income populations. The central purpose is to make credible, useful findings easier to find and apply, with particular emphasis on self-sufficiency outcomes, employment, and family and child well-being.
The clearinghouse is meant to serve three core audiences at once: researchers, policymakers, and practitioners. Rather than simply posting reports, the project is expected to help these groups access and use evidence more effectively by presenting research in a structured, navigable way and by applying clear standards for quality and relevance. The opportunity notes that the clearinghouse will be built on a design framework developed over the prior two years, reflecting deliberate planning about how to engage each audience, how to categorize studies, and how to define and apply research standards. In practice, this implies work such as curating and updating content, applying consistent tagging and taxonomy, developing user-friendly ways to search and filter studies, and maintaining the technical and editorial processes needed to keep the site current and reliable.
Funding is expected to support one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $1,000,000 and an award ceiling of $1,000,000 (no stated award floor). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The program is associated with CFDA 93.647 (Social Services Research and Demonstration) and falls within the funding activity category of Income Security and Social Services. Because the instrument type is a cooperative agreement, applicants should generally expect substantial federal involvement compared with a standard grant, meaning closer coordination with ACF on major project elements such as priorities, deliverables, and ongoing operations.
Eligibility is broad across U.S.-based organizational types. Eligible applicants include small businesses, other for-profit organizations, nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) organizations and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and other entities as further described in the announcement. The eligibility language explicitly highlights that certain categories of institutions are eligible, including Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities and other qualifying tribal higher education entities, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and Hispanic Serving Institutions. Faith-based and community organizations may apply if they meet the stated eligibility requirements. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply or receive awards under this opportunity.
Key dates reflect the 2011 competition timeline. The opportunity was posted May 19, 2011, with an application closing date of July 18, 2011. Applications submitted through Grants.gov were required to be submitted by 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The opportunity was later archived on December 23, 2011. Applicants seeking full requirements, deliverables, and application instructions were directed to the official announcement link provided by ACF. For technical difficulties accessing the announcement, the contact point listed is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Self Sufficiency Research Clearinghouse grant opportunity?
This opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2011-ACF-OPRE-PD-0184) is a discretionary cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation. It supports the ongoing maintenance, support, and operation of an online research clearinghouse focused on high-quality research and evaluation evidence related to TANF and other low-income populations.
What is the main purpose of the clearinghouse?
The central purpose is to make credible, useful research and evaluation findings easier to find and apply. The clearinghouse emphasizes evidence connected to self-sufficiency outcomes, employment, and family and child well-being.
What kinds of activities does the grant support?
Based on the description, funded work centers on ongoing clearinghouse operations, including collecting, organizing, and disseminating evidence. Expected operational work includes curating and updating content, applying consistent tagging and taxonomy, developing user-friendly search and filtering, and maintaining the technical and editorial processes needed to keep the site current and reliable.
Is this grant about producing new research studies?
The opportunity is described as funding an online clearinghouse that collects, organizes, and disseminates existing high-quality research and evaluation evidence. The focus is on maintaining and operating the clearinghouse and improving access and usability of evidence, rather than simply posting reports.
Who is the clearinghouse designed to serve?
The clearinghouse is intended to serve three core audiences at once: researchers, policymakers, and practitioners.
How is this clearinghouse expected to help researchers, policymakers, and practitioners?
Rather than functioning as a document repository, the clearinghouse is expected to present research in a structured, navigable way and apply clear standards for quality and relevance, helping users access and use evidence more effectively.
What topics and populations are emphasized?
The clearinghouse focuses on research and evaluation evidence related to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and other low-income populations, with particular emphasis on self-sufficiency outcomes, employment, and family and child well-being.
What is the funding instrument type, and what does that imply?
The instrument type is a cooperative agreement. This generally implies substantial federal involvement compared with a standard grant, including closer coordination with ACF on major project elements such as priorities, deliverables, and ongoing operations.
How many awards were expected under this opportunity?
Funding was expected to support one award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $1,000,000.
What is the award ceiling, and is there an award floor?
The award ceiling is $1,000,000. No award floor is stated.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
What CFDA program is associated with this grant?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 93.647, Social Services Research and Demonstration.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad across U.S.-based organizational types. Eligible applicants include small businesses, other for-profit organizations, nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) organizations and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and other entities as described in the announcement.
Are tribal colleges and universities eligible?
Yes. The eligibility language explicitly highlights that Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities and other qualifying tribal higher education entities are eligible.
Are Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) eligible?
Yes. The eligibility language explicitly highlights Historically Black Colleges and Universities as eligible.
Are Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) eligible?
Yes. The eligibility language explicitly highlights Hispanic Serving Institutions as eligible.
Can faith-based or community organizations apply?
Yes. Faith-based and community organizations may apply if they meet the stated eligibility requirements.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. Individuals are not eligible to apply for or receive awards under this opportunity.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible to apply for or receive awards under this opportunity.
Are sole proprietorships eligible to apply?
No. Sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply for or receive awards under this opportunity.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 19, 2011.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was July 18, 2011.
What time were applications due on the closing date?
Applications submitted through Grants.gov were required to be submitted by 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Has this opportunity been archived?
Yes. The opportunity was archived on December 23, 2011.
Where were applicants directed to find full requirements and application instructions?
Applicants seeking full requirements, deliverables, and application instructions were directed to the official announcement link provided by ACF.
Who should be contacted for technical difficulties accessing the announcement?
For technical difficulties accessing the announcement, the contact point listed is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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