Administration for Children and Families - OPRE
Get Grants for Child Care Research & Planning
State, territory, and tribal child care agencies can receive funding to develop plans for researching and evaluating policies related to the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act. This initiative aims to build capacity for rigorous research and evaluation in child care.
Get Funding to Improve Child Care Research & Planning
This grant offers funding to CCDF Lead Agencies to develop detailed plans for researching and evaluating the implementation of key child care policies. Successful applicants will partner with researchers to create high-quality plans that can lead to future funding for actual research projects.
Get Funded: Child Care Research Grants for Innovation
Child care agencies and research institutions, collaborate to explore new child care policies and quality improvements. This grant funds research to enhance family economic self-sufficiency and children's development.
Get Grants for Child Care Data Insights!
Are you a CCDF Lead Agency in a state, territory, or tribe? This grant funds research analyzing existing child care administrative data to understand policy impacts and improve child outcomes. Projects should answer national or state-level questions, partnering with researchers and stakeholders.
Get Funding for Tribal Early Childhood & Family Programs
Tribal organizations serving Native American communities can apply for funds to research and improve early childhood and family economic well-being programs. This grant supports actionable research and information sharing to strengthen programs like Head Start and Tribal TANF.
Fund Your Research: $1.8M for African American Family Programs
If you lead research initiatives focused on the well-being of African American children and families, this grant offers significant funding to drive impactful studies and inform policy. Organizations with expertise in culturally competent research can apply to lead a research center addressing critical needs and promising approaches.
Get Up to $1M for Child Care Research & Resources
This cooperative agreement funds organizations to develop and manage a comprehensive online database of research and resources for the child care and early education field. Eligible entities can receive up to $1,000,000 in the first year to build and market this vital platform.
Get $650K for Tribal Early Childhood Research & Programs
Tribal organizations and researchers can receive up to $650,000 to lead groundbreaking research and develop effective practices for early childhood initiatives in tribal communities. This funding supports culturally relevant programs like Head Start, home visiting, and child care to improve outcomes for young children.
Boost Early Childhood Workforce Well-being | Grant Up To $500K
Are you a Head Start program partnering with researchers? Secure funding up to $500,000 annually to research and implement strategies that improve the well-being of your early childhood education staff.
Fund Your Child Care Research: Grants Up To $500,000
Are you a state, territory, or tribal CCDF Lead Agency partnering with researchers? Secure funding to study the impact of child care policies on families and children, aiming to improve access and outcomes.
Fund Your Early Education Research - Grant Up To $50,000
Advanced graduate students partnered with Head Start programs can secure funding for dissertation research. This grant supports projects that directly inform early care and education policy, with potential awards up to $50,000.
Boost Tribal Child Care: Data & Research Grants
Tribal CCDF Lead Agencies partnering with research organizations can access funding to build and enhance their child care data systems. This initiative aims to improve data collection, analysis, and utilization for better tribal child care policies and program improvements.
Get Funding for Family Programs & Economic Stability
This grant funds researchers to analyze existing datasets focused on strengthening families and promoting economic stability. Businesses or organizations looking to improve child and parent outcomes through data-driven insights can apply.
Fund Your Dissertation: Healthy Marriage Research Grants
Doctoral students can get funding for dissertation research on healthy marriage and responsible fatherhood policies, especially for underserved communities. This program aims to build research capacity and inform policy decisions for stronger families.
Unlock Funding to Strengthen Families & Boost Stability
Researchers and organizations focused on improving family well-being and economic stability are invited to apply for funding to conduct secondary data analysis on existing datasets. This grant aims to generate new insights into strengthening families, supporting healthier marriages, and fostering community initiatives.
Get Funding for Child Development Research
Child development professionals and academics can secure funding to conduct policy-relevant research and inform child and family programs. This cooperative agreement aims to expand research capacity and foster innovation within the child development field.
Get Funding for Social Services & Research in USVI
Are you a researcher or community organization in the U.S. Virgin Islands? This grant supports partnerships to research and address social service needs and public welfare systems for low-income families, focusing on Head Start and TANF programs.
Get Grants for Early Education Research!
Are you an advanced graduate student partnering with a Head Start program? Secure funding to conduct dissertation research that will shape early care and education policy.
Fund Your Child Care Research & Policy Impact
Are you a doctoral student researching child care policy? This grant provides funding to support your dissertation research, helping you build capacity and inform crucial policy decisions for underserved populations. The program aims to foster mentoring relationships and encourages collaboration with CCDF administrators.
USVI Businesses: Fund Social Service & Welfare Research
USVI-based researchers, local governments, and community organizations can partner to secure funding for research addressing social service needs and public welfare for low-income residents. This grant aims to improve the quality of life and understand service gaps within Head Start and TANF programs.