This grant is for supporting research into social service needs and public welfare systems in Puerto Rico. The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) will fund partnerships among researchers, local governments, and community-based organizations. The goal is to define and address research questions relevant to low-income people, focusing on Head Start and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) programs. This project aims to improve understanding of service needs and identify promising approaches within ACF programs to enhance the quality of life for families in the U.S. Territory. Funding depends on availability and federal interest.
Opportunity ID: 236173
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2013-ACF-OPRE-YR-0609 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Human Services Research Partnerships: Puerto Rico |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.600 — Head Start |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 10, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 30, 2013 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 30, 2013 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 29, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $300,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility under this announcement is limited to accredited public, State-controlled, and private institutions of higher education including Historic Black Colleges and Universities, Tribally-controlled Colleges and Universities, and Hispanic Serving Institutions applying on behalf of an individual faculty member who will serve as a PI. Institutions must be fully accredited by one of the regional accrediting commissions recognized by the Department of Education and the Council of Post-Secondary Accreditation and provide proof of accreditation at the time of application. Faith-based and community organizations that meet eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Administration for Children and Families – OPRE |
| Description: | The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is considering soliciting applications for research that will explore issues related to social service needs and public welfare systems in Puerto Rico. This grant will support a partnership among researchers, local governments and community-based organizations to define and address research questions relevant to low-income people in Puerto Rico and to the Head Start and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families programs. This project will examine issues relevant to the social and economic well-being of low-income children and families in this U.S. Territory to get a better understanding of the service needs and the most promising approaches within ACF programs to improve the quality of life in the region. For more information about ACF organization and ACF program services for low-income children and families, please go to http://www.acf.hhs.gov/. For more information about OPRE, please go to http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/opre/index.html. Funding for this announcement is based on the availability of funds and the best interest of the federal government. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS-2013-ACF-OPRE-YR-0609 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
ACF Applications Help Desk
app_support@acf.hhs.gov Email:app_support@acf.hhs.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | ACF Applications Help Desk app_support@acf.hhs.gov Email: app_support@acf.hhs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.600 | HHS-2013-ACF-OPRE-YR-0609 | Human Services Research Partnerships: Puerto Rico | PKG00179270 | Jun 07, 2013 | Jul 30, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
236173 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
236173 Other-1.1.pdf
236173 SF424A-1.0.pdf
236173 SF424B-1.1.pdf
236173 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
236173 Project-1.1.pdf
236173 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
236173 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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