The Head Start department is offering this grant to support high-quality research conducted by graduate students. This initiative aims to advance understanding and improve practices related to early childhood education, child development, and the overall effectiveness of Head Start programs for young children and their families. This grant is specifically designed for graduate-level researchers who are exploring critical issues impacting children and families served by Head Start, contributing valuable insights and evidence to the field. Successful proposals will address topics relevant to the Head Start mission. Funding for these research grants is authorized under Section 649 of the Head Start Act, promoting continuous learning and evidence-based improvements within the program’s scope.
Opportunity ID: 46068
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2009-ACF-OPRE-YR-0004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Head Start Graduate Student Research |
| 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: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.600 — Head Start |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 17, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 01, 2009 See link to full announcement for details. IMPORTANT NOTE: Applications submitted electronically via Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m., eastern time, on the due date referenced above. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 01, 2009 See link to full announcement for details. IMPORTANT NOTE: Applications submitted electronically via Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m., eastern time, on the due date referenced above. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 01, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education 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: | Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education in the U.S. applying on behalf of enrolled, doctoral-level students. To be eligible to administer the grant on behalf of the student, the institution must be fully accredited by one of the regional accrediting commissions recognized by the Department of Education and the Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation. Eligible U.S. institutions may apply on behalf of their own university faculty who will serve as a mentor/principal investigator for an international non-U.S. citizen who is an advanced graduate student enrolled in their programs. The PI/mentor must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in the respective field, conduct research as a primary professional responsibility, and have published or have been accepted for publication in major peer-reviewed research journals as a first or second author. Doctoral students must have completed their Master’s Degree or equivalent in their field. If not completed by the submission deadline, graduate students must submit to ACF formal notification from their institution regarding their eligibility to pursue dissertation work by August 1, 2009. The graduate student must have established a collaborative partnership with Head Start or Early Head Start programs. The evidence of this partnership should be apparent throughout the research proposal, and in the signed letters of support from the participating Head Start or Early Head Start program(s) and from the relevant Head Start or Early Head Start Policy Council. Faith-based and community organizations are eligible to apply. Foreign entities are not eligible under this announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Administration for Children and Families |
| Description: | These grants are authorized under Section 649 of the Head Start Act, as amended by the Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007, codified at 42 United States Code (U.S.C.) 9844. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2009-ACF-OPRE-YR-0004.html |
| 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
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 46068 Full Announcement-1 -> Link to the full announcement.pdf
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 | PKG00011103 | Mar 16, 2009 | Jun 01, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
46068 SF424-2.0.pdf
46068 SF424A-1.0.pdf
46068 SF424B-1.1.pdf
46068 Project-1.1.pdf
46068 Budget-1.1.pdf
46068 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
46068 Other-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
46068 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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