Center for Research on Coordinated Service Approaches to Support Whole Families
ID: 355517Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$500K - $800K

Eligible Applicants

Small Businesses

Funding Category

Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355517
Timeline
    Description

    The Administration for Children and Families - OPRE is forecasting a federal grant opportunity titled "Center for Research on Coordinated Service Approaches to Support Whole Families." This initiative aims to establish a center dedicated to enhancing research on the coordination of human services to promote the social and economic well-being of families, particularly those with low incomes and from underserved communities. The center will focus on culturally-appropriate research, formative evaluation of coordinated service initiatives, and addressing measurement needs to improve service delivery, with a project period spanning 60 months and a total funding amount of $800,000, ranging from $500,000 to $800,000 per award. Interested applicants, specifically small businesses, can reach out to Kathleen Dwyer at kathleen.dwyer@acf.hhs.gov or (202) 401-5600 for further information, with applications due by April 29, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kathleen Dwyer
    (202) 401-5600
    kathleen.dwyer@acf.hhs.gov
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