The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement to establish a Center for Home-based Child Care Research, aimed at enhancing research on home-based child care (HBCC) across various contexts. The Center's objectives include building research capacity, promoting sound examination of HBCC supply, and understanding factors influencing participation in public programs, particularly for low-income working families. This initiative is critical for improving access to quality child care services and addressing systemic inequalities affecting historically marginalized groups. The total funding available is $1 million per budget period, with a potential total of $5 million over five years, and applications are due by July 10, 2024. Interested applicants can contact Bonnie Mackintosh at Bonnie.Mackintosh@acf.hhs.gov for further information.