This grant is for the purpose of funding rigorous secondary analysis of existing data from evaluated career pathways programs. The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) aims to deepen understanding of how these programs, which provide post-secondary education, training, and support, effectively address the employment and self-sufficiency needs of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients and other low-income individuals. By analyzing data from projects like PACE and HPOG, the grants will inform and improve the design and delivery of TANF-funded services. The research is intended to provide policy-relevant insights to enhance career pathways programs at local, state, and national levels, ultimately promoting job preparation and ending dependence on government benefits.
Opportunity ID: 344009
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2023-ACF-OPRE-PE-0005 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Career Pathways Secondary Data Analysis Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.595 — Welfare Reform Research, Evaluations and National Studies |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 04, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 04, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 29, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 29, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 29, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $90,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities 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 County governments City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses Special district governments Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The applicant eligibility is unrestricted except for provisions noted in this section. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Administration for Children and Families – OPRE |
| Description: | The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) will fund Career Pathways Secondary Data Analysis Grants to support secondary analysis of data collected to rigorously evaluate a collection of career pathways programs. The purpose of these awards is to better understand the effectiveness of services funded by Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) programs that aim to address the employment and self-sufficiency needs of TANF recipients and those eligible for or at risk of TANF receipt. Career pathways programs are one such service. Career pathways programs provide post-secondary education and training organized as a series of manageable steps leading to successively higher credentials and employment opportunities in growing occupations. Programs also provide financial, academic, and non-academic support to help primarily non-traditional students with low incomes enroll and persist in education. Career pathways can offer an efficient and client-centered approach to career and technical education and training by connecting adult basic education, occupational training, postsecondary education, and supportive services.OPRE oversees a robust portfolio of research to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of career pathways programs including the Pathways for Advancing Careers and Education (PACE) project and the evaluation of two rounds of the Health Profession Opportunity Grants (HPOG) Program (more information is available at https://www.acf.hhs.gov/opre/project/career-pathways-research-portfolio). Data from these studies are available for secondary analysis through the Child and Family Data Archive (https://www.childandfamilydataarchive.org). These awards are intended to support rigorous, policy-relevant secondary analysis of career pathways data sets. The goals are to:Deepen the understanding of the implementation and effectiveness of career pathways programs;Examine career pathways programs’ effectiveness in meeting the goals and objectives in TANF’s second statutory purpose—to end the dependence of needy parents on government benefits by promoting job preparation and employment;Support research to inform and improve the design, implementation, delivery, and performance of related TANF-funded services related to career pathways, including career and technical education, occupational training, adult basic skills education, and supportive services;Augment OPRE’s multi-pronged evaluation of career pathways programs by focusing on questions relevant to TANF agencies and other providers of career pathways programs for individuals with low incomes; andAddress issues of current relevance to inform policy decisions at the local, state, and national levels related to career pathways programs for TANF recipients and individuals with low incomes.Award funding depends on the availability and continued interest of the government.Interested in this funding opportunity? Create an account at Grants.gov and subscribe to this forecast to receive notifications of updates and publication.SAM.gov System Alert – Entity Validation Delays:All applicants must be registered at SAM.gov and establish a Unique Entity Identifier. Due to high demand, SAM.gov is experiencing a considerable delay in processing entity legal business name and address validation tickets. As needed, please start the process early to avoid interruptions in application submissions. You can find SAM resources related to this process here – https://www.fsd.gov/gsafsd_sp?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0058422&sys_kb_id=7bb8810ddba05990060d5425f3961912&spa=1. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.acf.hhs.gov/opre/project/career-pathways-research-portfolio |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Siri Warkentien
siri.warkentien@acf.hhs.gov Email:siri.warkentien@acf.hhs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 344009 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_HHS-2023-ACF-OPRE-PE-0005.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Siri Warkentien siri.warkentien@acf.hhs.gov Email: siri.warkentien@acf.hhs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.595 | HHS-2023-ACF-OPRE-PE-0005 | Career Pathways Secondary Data Analysis Grants | PKG00280998 | Apr 04, 2023 | Jun 29, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
344009 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
344009 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
344009 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
344009 SF424A-1.0.pdf
344009 SF424B-1.1.pdf
344009 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
344009 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
344009 ProtectionofHumanSubjects_2_0-2.0.pdf
344009 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
344009 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
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