replacement grant for 90YE0300 Public Policy Associates LLC Coordinated Evaluation of Child Care Development Fund CCDF Policies and Initiatives Implementation Grants 2023
ID: 356549Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$399K - $399K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Administration for Children and Families - OPRE is offering a replacement grant for the Coordinated Evaluation of Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Policies and Initiatives Implementation Grants 2023, specifically identified as grant number 90YE0300. This cooperative agreement aims to support the evaluation of CCDF policies and initiatives, ensuring effective implementation and assessment of child care services. The grant, with a fixed award amount of $399,383, is categorized under Income Security and Social Services, highlighting its significance in enhancing child care development efforts. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by September 27, 2024, and can reach out to the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726 for further assistance.

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