Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2011 ACF OPRE PH 0145
Apply for HHS 2011 ACF OPRE PH 0145
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "University Partnership Research Grants for the Health Profession Opportunity Grants (HPOG) Program under the Affordable Care Act (ACA)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.093 Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Profession Opportunity Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 5, 2011 and posted on Jun 17, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 5, 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 $1,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- (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. ampsect 301 note), any other institutions that qualify for funding under the Tribally Controlled Community College Assistance Act of 1978, (25 U.S.C. ampsect 1801 et seq.), and Navajo Community College, authorized in the Navajo Community College Assistance Act of 1978, Public Law (P.L.) No. 95 471, Title II (25 U.S.C. ampsect 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. ampsect 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 (c) Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) as defined in the amended version of the Higher Education Act of 1965, codified at 20 U.S.C. ampsect 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:
This funding opportunity, issued by the Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation (OPRE) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), supports university partnership research grants connected to the Health Profession Opportunity Grants (HPOG) program created under the Affordable Care Act. The core purpose is to fund new, independent research that adds to and strengthens the national evaluations already underway for the HPOG demonstrations. Rather than operating workforce programs directly, these grants are meant to help researchers and scholars study what works, for whom, and under what conditions in career-path education and training programs tied to health professions, along with the labor market dynamics that affect participants outcomes. A central emphasis is generating evidence that can inform program improvements and policy decisions, with particular attention to underserved populations and barriers to advancement in healthcare training and employment.
The award is structured as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning ACF anticipates active involvement with recipients during the project period (for example, coordination around research questions, methods, deliverables, and alignment with broader HPOG evaluation priorities). The funding activity category is listed under income security and social services, reflecting the programs focus on improving economic mobility through training, credentials, and entry into healthcare careers. OPRE is looking for research that complements the larger national evaluation by drilling down into specific questions related to education and training pathways in healthcare, factors that influence completion and credential attainment, transitions into employment, and the way local or regional labor markets shape opportunities for HPOG participants.
Financially, ACF estimated total available funding at $1,500,000 with an expectation of about five awards. The maximum federal award amount (ceiling) is $500,000, and there is no stated minimum award (floor listed as $0). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the barrier for eligible organizations that may not be able to contribute non-federal funds. The program is identified under CFDA 93.093, Affordable Care Act Health Profession Opportunity Grants.
Eligibility is fairly broad and includes public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education), small businesses, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. The announcement also highlights eligibility for institutions that serve historically underrepresented communities, including Tribally Controlled Land Grant Colleges and Universities and other tribal colleges referenced in federal statute, Historically Black Colleges and Universities as defined in the Higher Education Act, and Hispanic Serving Institutions meeting the relevant federal definitions. Faith-based and community organizations can apply as long as they meet the standard eligibility requirements. At the same time, the opportunity explicitly excludes individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships from competing for or receiving awards.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number HHS 2011 ACF OPRE PH 0145 and a posted date of June 17, 2011. The application deadline was August 5, 2011, with a strict electronic submission cutoff through Grants.gov of 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The opportunity is archived (archive date December 23, 2011), indicating it is no longer accepting applications, but the listing remains useful as a reference point for understanding OPREs research priorities and how ACF has funded HPOG-related research in the past. For applicants needing the full announcement at the time, ACF directed users to the online funding notice link and provided the ACF Applications Help Desk (appsupport@acf.hhs.gov) for technical access issues.
In practical terms, this grant competition was designed to bring academic and applied research capacity into the HPOG ecosystem. By funding targeted studies that align with, but do not duplicate, the national evaluation, OPRE aimed to expand the evidence base on healthcare career pathway programs and the employment conditions that influence whether training translates into real labor market gains. The ultimate intent is to produce actionable findings that improve program performance and inform policy solutions that increase healthcare workforce entry and advancement for low-income and other underserved populations.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This is a federal research grant opportunity issued by the Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation (OPRE) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF). It supports university partnership research grants connected to the Health Profession Opportunity Grants (HPOG) program created under the Affordable Care Act.
2) What is the main purpose of the grant?
The core purpose is to fund new, independent research that adds to and strengthens the national evaluations already underway for the HPOG demonstrations. The emphasis is on generating evidence that can inform program improvements and policy decisions, especially for underserved populations and barriers to advancement in healthcare training and employment.
3) Is this grant for running workforce training programs?
No. The opportunity is designed to support research and evaluation activities, not to operate workforce programs directly. The intent is to help researchers study what works, for whom, and under what conditions in healthcare career-path education and training programs, and how labor market dynamics affect participant outcomes.
4) What type of award is this?
The award is a discretionary cooperative agreement. This means ACF anticipated active involvement with recipients during the project period, such as coordination around research questions, methods, deliverables, and alignment with broader HPOG evaluation priorities.
5) What does "cooperative agreement" imply for a research project?
It implies ACF expected to be actively involved rather than serving only as a pass-through funder. Examples of involvement noted include coordination on research questions, methods, deliverables, and ensuring the work aligns with HPOG evaluation priorities.
6) What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as income security and social services, reflecting a focus on improving economic mobility through training, credentials, and entry into healthcare careers.
7) What kinds of research topics was OPRE looking for?
OPRE sought research that complements the larger national evaluation by drilling down into specific questions related to:
- Education and training pathways connected to healthcare careers
- Factors influencing program completion and credential attainment
- Transitions from training into employment
- How local or regional labor markets shape opportunities and outcomes for HPOG participants
8) How is this research expected to relate to the national HPOG evaluation?
The expectation is that funded studies align with, but do not duplicate, the national evaluation. The goal is to expand the evidence base with targeted studies that add detail and insight beyond the broader national work.
9) What populations or equity considerations are emphasized?
The opportunity highlights particular attention to underserved populations and to barriers to advancement in healthcare training and employment, with the intent of producing evidence that supports program improvements and policy solutions.
10) How much total funding was available?
ACF estimated the total available funding at $1,500,000.
11) How many awards were expected?
The announcement indicated an expectation of about five awards.
12) What was the maximum award amount?
The maximum federal award amount (ceiling) was $500,000.
13) Was there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount was stated. The floor was listed as $0.
14) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
15) What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is identified under CFDA 93.093, Affordable Care Act Health Profession Opportunity Grants.
16) Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility included:
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education)
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
17) Are faith-based and community organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based and community organizations could apply as long as they met the standard eligibility requirements.
18) Were any specific institution types highlighted as eligible?
Yes. The announcement highlighted institutions serving historically underrepresented communities, including:
- Tribally Controlled Land Grant Colleges and Universities and other tribal colleges referenced in federal statute
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) as defined in the Higher Education Act
- Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) meeting relevant federal definitions
19) Who was not eligible to apply?
The opportunity explicitly excluded individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships from competing for or receiving awards.
20) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is HHS 2011 ACF OPRE PH 0145.
21) When was the opportunity posted?
The posted date was June 17, 2011.
22) What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was August 5, 2011.
23) What was the submission method and deadline time?
Applications were submitted electronically through Grants.gov, with a strict cutoff of 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
24) Is this opportunity still open?
No. The listing is archived (archive date December 23, 2011), indicating it is no longer accepting applications.
25) If it is archived, why might the listing still be useful?
It can still serve as a reference for understanding OPRE research priorities and how ACF has funded HPOG-related research in the past, including the kinds of research questions that were encouraged and how projects were expected to align with the national evaluation.
26) What kind of outputs or outcomes was ACF ultimately trying to achieve?
The intent was to produce actionable findings that improve program performance and inform policy solutions, increasing healthcare workforce entry and advancement for low-income and other underserved populations by better understanding training pathways, completion and credentialing, employment transitions, and labor market conditions.
27) Where could applicants get help with technical application access issues?
The announcement referenced the ACF Applications Help Desk for technical access issues at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
28) What program is this research connected to?
The research is connected to the Health Profession Opportunity Grants (HPOG) program created under the Affordable Care Act, and is meant to complement the national evaluations of HPOG demonstrations.
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