Early Care and Education Research Scholars: Child Care Dissertation Grants

Due: May 16, 2024

$25,000

DescriptionThe Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE) of the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) plans to solicit applications for Early Care and Education Research Scholars: Child Care Dissertation Grants. Funds support dissertation research by advanced graduate students working on child care policy issues in partnership with a Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) agency or administrator and with faculty mentors. These grants focus on building capacity in the research field by:addressing questions relevant to chil...

Estimated Total Program Funding$150,000Expected Number of Awards6Award Ceiling$25,000Award Floor$20,000

Eligible Applicants- State governments- County governments- City or township governments- Special district governments- Independent school districts- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities- 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- Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education- Private institutions of higher education- For-profit organizations other than small businesses- Small businesses- Others

Additional Eligibility Information

Applicant eligibility is unrestricted except as noted in this section. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from the merit review and funding under this funding opportunity. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity. Faith-based organizations may apply for this award on the same basis as any other organization, as set forth at and, subject to th...

Funding TypeGrantCategories of Funding Activity- Income Security and Social ServicesOpportunity TypeDiscretionary

Grantor Contact InformationAnn.Rivera@ACF.hhs.govOther Grantor InformaitonAnn Rivera Ann.Rivera@ACF.hhs.gov

Early Care and Education Research Scholars: Child Care Dissertation Grants

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