Early Care and Education Research Scholars: Child Care Dissertation Grants
ID: 344227Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Administration for Children and Families - OPRE (HHS-ACF-OPRE)

Award Range

$20K - $25K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/344227
Timeline
    Description

    The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is forecasting the availability of Child Care Dissertation Grants under the Early Care and Education Research Scholars program. These grants aim to support advanced graduate students conducting dissertation research on child care policy issues in collaboration with a Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) agency and faculty mentors. The program is designed to enhance research capacity in the field by addressing significant child care policy questions and fostering mentorship relationships, particularly for underserved populations. A total funding amount of $150,000 is anticipated, with individual awards ranging from $20,000 to $25,000, and an estimated six awards will be made. Interested applicants should note that the application due date will be specified in the forthcoming Notice of Funding Opportunity, and they can reach out to Ann Rivera at Ann.Rivera@ACF.hhs.gov or (202) 401-5506 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ann Rivera
    (202) 401-5506
    Ann.Rivera@ACF.hhs.gov
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