Early Care and Education Research Scholars: Head Start Dissertation Grants
ID: 344228Type: 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/344228
Timeline
    Description

    The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is forecasting an opportunity for the Early Care and Education Research Scholars: Head Start Dissertation Grants, aimed at supporting dissertation research by advanced graduate students in collaboration with Head Start programs. This initiative seeks to enhance research capacity in early childhood education by addressing critical questions relevant to low-income families, fostering partnerships with Head Start programs, and promoting mentorship between faculty and doctoral students. The total estimated funding for this program is $150,000, with individual awards ranging from $20,000 to $25,000, and an expected six awards to be granted. Interested applicants must demonstrate a partnership with Head Start programs and submit their applications by May 16, 2025, with the anticipated award date set for September 30, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Wendy DeCourcey at wendy.decourcey@acf.hhs.gov or (202) 260-2039.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Wendy DeCourcey
    (202) 260-2039
    wendy.decourcey@acf.hhs.gov
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