Secondary Analyses of Head Start Data
ID: 352485Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$90K - $100K

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/352485
Timeline
    Description

    The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is inviting applications for the Secondary Analyses of Head Start Data grants, aimed at supporting researchers in conducting secondary analyses relevant to Head Start programs and policies. The initiative focuses on enhancing understanding of programs serving families with children aged 3 to 5, as well as those targeting pregnant women and families with infants and toddlers, including specific populations such as American Indian Alaska Native families and migrant seasonal workers. With an estimated total program funding of $1 million, the ACF plans to award approximately 10 grants, each ranging from $90,000 to $100,000. Interested applicants must submit their proposals electronically by April 26, 2024, and can reach out to Jenessa Malin at Jenessa.Malin@acf.hhs.gov for further inquiries.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jenessa.Malin@acf.hhs.gov
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