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

May 1, 2025 (Close Date)

Up to $800,000 per year for 5 years (maximum $4,000,000 total); 60-month project period.

Supports the operation and expansion of a research database and website to provide child care and early education research and policy information for the field and Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) staff.

--- ## Description This opportunity funds the establishment and ongoing operation of a comprehensive, interactive online resource for the Child Care and Early Education Research Connections library database. The goal is to improve access to high-quality research and policy information relevant to child care and early education, supporting the needs of Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) lead agencies and their partners. The recipient will be responsible for maintaining and expanding a database of rigorous research—including peer-reviewed articles and gray literature—covering topics such as community-based child care, home-based and family child care, Head Start, public pre-kindergarten, and after-school programs for children from birth through age 13. Additional activities include marketing, outreach, and increasing the use of evidence-based resources in the field. --- ## Due Dates - Application Close Date: **May 1, 2025** --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum of **$800,000 per 12-month budget period** (up to 5 years) - Total potential funding: **$4,000,000** over a 60-month project period - Funding is provided as a **cooperative agreement** --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State, county, 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 with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) - Private 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/356527) - Review the full funding announcement and application instructions on the Grants.gov opportunity page - Prepare a proposal addressing the requirements for database management, outreach, and evidence dissemination - Ensure all eligibility and compliance requirements are met before submission --- ## Additional Information - The recipient will be expected to continuously expand the research database and conduct outreach to increase its use. - The project supports evidence-based decision-making in child care and early education policy and practice. - The interactive website must include both peer-reviewed and gray literature, as well as relevant assessment instruments. --- ## External Links - [Funder Home Page (ACF OPRE)](https://www.acf.hhs.gov/opre) - [Full Opportunity Details on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/356527) - [Research Connections Website](http://www.researchconnections.org) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |----------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [ResearchConnections@icf.com](mailto:ResearchConnections@icf.com) | | Phone | (202)-401-4535 | | Funder Address | Administration for Children and Families, OPRE, Mary E. Switzer Building, 330 C Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20201 | | Funder Contact Page | [ACF Contact Us](https://www.acf.hhs.gov/about/contact-us) |

Child Care and Early Education Research Connections

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