Administration for Children and Families - OPRE
Get Funding for TANF Data Equity Analysis!
State, territory, or county TANF agencies can apply for awards to analyze their human services data and identify disparities for fairer program treatment. This funding supports intensive training and technical assistance to build capacity for multi-year projects aimed at improving social equity within TANF programs.
Get Funding for Child Care Research & Insights
Researchers and organizations can apply to analyze existing child care data to inform policy and improve services. This funding supports studies on access, quality, and workforce development in early childhood education.
Secure Grants for Child Care Quality Research & Innovation
This grant funds partnerships between state/tribal child care agencies and research organizations to study and improve child care quality. Eligible projects will generate valuable insights into effective policies that enhance access to quality child care for all families, especially underserved groups.
Get Grant Funding for Family Support Programs!
This grant is for organizations that received the initial Family Self-Sufficiency Demonstration award. It provides funding to strengthen your capacity to deliver evidence-informed services and improve outcomes for families, particularly those receiving or at risk of receiving TANF.
Fund Your Dissertation: Behavioral Science Research Grants
Advanced graduate students using behavioral science or economics to study social services for low-income families can apply for funding to support their dissertation research. This grant aims to build research capacity and mentor doctoral students in applying behavioral insights to improve the well-being of families.
Fund Your Research: Behavioral Science Grants Available!
Advanced graduate students using behavioral science or economics to study social services for low-income families can secure funding for their dissertation research. This grant supports innovative approaches to improve well-being for children, adults, and families.
Get Grants for Child Care Research & Policy Insights
Advanced graduate students focusing on child care policy can receive funding for their dissertation research, partnering with Child Care and Development Fund agencies. This grant aims to build research capacity and inform critical policy decisions impacting underserved communities.
Get Funding for Early Childhood Research
Advanced graduate students partnered with Head Start programs can get funding to support their dissertation research. This grant aims to build research capacity in early childhood education, focusing on low-income families and informing policy.
Get Grants to Improve Early Childhood Programs
This funding supports researchers analyzing Head Start data to improve programs for young children and families. Projects can focus on general Head Start, Early Head Start, Native American, or Migrant and Seasonal programs.
Grant Funding for Child Welfare Program Evaluations
This grant supports rigorous evaluations of programs designed to prevent child abuse and neglect, and reduce foster care placements. Eligible entities can receive funding to conduct impact studies of mental health, substance abuse, parent skill-based, or kinship navigator services.
Get Funding for Hispanic Family Research & Support
This grant supports a research center dedicated to understanding and improving the social and economic well-being of low-income Hispanic children and families. Funding is available for academic, organizational, and community partners with a history of research to conduct culturally competent studies and inform policy.
Unlock Grant Money for Workforce Development Research
This grant funds organizations to analyze existing data on career pathways programs, helping to understand and improve services for low-income individuals seeking employment. If your organization works with TANF recipients or similar populations, you can apply to receive funding for this important research.
Unlock Child Care Funding: Implement Your Research Plans!
If your organization received a planning grant for Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) policies, you can now apply to implement your rigorous evaluation plans. These grants fund research partnerships to assess child care subsidy policies and improve access to quality early education for low-income families.
Get Funding for Child Maltreatment Research
Researchers and organizations can apply for grants to analyze existing data on child maltreatment, informing national efforts to protect children. This funding supports innovative approaches to understanding trends, case types, and demographic impacts.
Boost Your Child Care Research & Gain Funding!
Child care and development organizations can access funding to enhance their research and evaluation capabilities. This grant supports sharing knowledge and collaboration to improve child care subsidy policies and inform the broader early education field.
Unlock Child Care Grants: Fund Research & Improve Access
Child care providers and research institutions can partner to receive grants for rigorous studies on child care subsidy policies and practices. This funding aims to improve access to quality child care for low-income families and explore innovative approaches to measuring quality and building the early childhood workforce.
Unlock Funding for Career Pathways Program Research
Non-profit organizations and research institutions can apply for funding to analyze existing data on career pathways programs, aiming to improve program design and inform policy decisions. This grant supports rigorous research that deepens understanding of how these programs help low-income individuals gain education and employment.
Fund Your Research: Early Childhood Program Grants
Researchers can secure funding to analyze existing Head Start and Early Head Start data, addressing critical questions about early childhood education and program improvement. This opportunity aims to inform policy and enhance program quality by leveraging valuable datasets.
Unlock Child Care Research Funding: Grants for Data Analysis
This grant supports researchers and organizations analyzing existing child care and early education data to answer critical questions relevant to improving accessibility, quality, and workforce development. Secure funding to inform policy and drive positive changes in the child care sector.
Unlock Funding to Boost Family Self-Sufficiency Programs
Non-profits and organizations serving low-income families with children can get funding to develop and test innovative programs that improve employment and overall family well-being. This grant helps you refine your approach, build evaluation capacity, and demonstrate your program's impact.