Child Care and Early Education Research Connections
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The Administration for Children and Families - OPRE is forecasting a federal grant opportunity titled "Child Care and Early Education Research Connections," aimed at supporting research and policy information in the child care and early education sector. The selected recipient will establish and manage a resource website that houses a comprehensive database of research relevant to community-based child care programs, including Head Start and after-school initiatives, with a focus on improving access to this information for Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) lead agency staff and their partners. This cooperative agreement has an estimated total program funding of $800,000, with individual awards ranging from $100,000 to $800,000 over a 60-month project period, and applications are due by May 1, 2025. Interested applicants can contact Wendy DeCourcey at wdecourcey@acf.hhs.gov or by phone at 202-260-2039 for further details.
Eligible Applicants
Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from the merit review and funding under this funding opportunity. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity. Faith-based organizations may apply for this award on the same basis as any other organization, as set forth at and, subject to the protections and requirements of 45 CFR Part 87 and 42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq., ACF will not, in the selection of recipients, discriminate against an organization on the basis of the organization's religious character, affiliation, or exercise.