[Administration for Children and Families - OPRE](https://www.acf.hhs.gov/opre)

May 1, 2025 (Close Date)

Up to $100,000 per 12-month budget period; 24-month project period expected

Supports rigorous secondary analysis of data from career pathways programs to assess their effectiveness for TANF recipients and at-risk populations.

--- ## Description The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE) is offering funding for secondary data analysis projects focused on career pathways programs. These programs are designed to help Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients and those at risk of TANF receipt achieve employment and self-sufficiency through post-secondary education, training, and supportive services. The goal of this award is to generate new insights into the effectiveness of career pathways initiatives by leveraging existing datasets from major federal evaluations, such as the Pathways for Advancing Careers and Education (PACE) project and the Health Profession Opportunity Grants (HPOG) evaluations. Researchers are encouraged to use data available through the Child and Family Data Archive, with additional datasets from HPOG 2.0 becoming available on a rolling basis. Projects should focus on rigorous secondary analysis to inform the field and improve understanding of what works in career pathways programming for low-income and non-traditional student populations. --- ## Due Dates - Application Close Date: **May 1, 2025** --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum of **$100,000 per 12-month budget period** - Expected project duration: **24 months** (two 12-month budget periods) - Funding is contingent on federal appropriations and continued government interest --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State, county, city, or township governments - Special district governments - Independent school districts - Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments - Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments) - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) - For-profit organizations (other than small businesses) - Small businesses --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/355811). - Proposals should outline a plan for rigorous secondary analysis of existing datasets related to career pathways programs. - Data for analysis is available through the [Child and Family Data Archive](https://www.childandfamilydataarchive.org). - Additional information on the relevant research portfolio can be found at the [Career Pathways Research Portfolio](https://www.acf.hhs.gov/opre/project/career-pathways-research-portfolio). --- ## Additional Information - The award is intended for secondary data analysis only; no new data collection will be funded. - Data from the HPOG 2.0 National Evaluation will become available on a rolling basis as collection progresses. - Projects should focus on outcomes relevant to TANF recipients and those at risk of TANF receipt, including employment, self-sufficiency, and educational attainment. --- ## External Links - [ACF OPRE Home](https://www.acf.hhs.gov/opre) - [Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/355811) - [Child and Family Data Archive](https://www.childandfamilydataarchive.org) - [Career Pathways Research Portfolio](https://www.acf.hhs.gov/opre/project/career-pathways-research-portfolio) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |----------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [ResearchConnections@icf.com](mailto:ResearchConnections@icf.com) | | Phone | (202)-401-4535 | | Mailing Address | Administration for Children and Families, OPRE, Mary E. Switzer Building, 330 C Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20201 | | Online Contact Form | [ACF Contact Page](https://www.acf.hhs.gov/about/contact-us) |

Career Pathways Secondary Data Analysis Awards

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