Administration for Children and Families - OPRE
Get Grants for Early Childhood Research & Policy
Advanced graduate students partnered with Head Start programs can receive funding for dissertation research that addresses critical early care and education policy questions. This grant supports data collection across various early learning settings to inform local, state, and federal decision-making.
Fund Your Dissertation: Healthy Marriage Research Grants
Doctoral students researching healthy marriage policy can receive funding for dissertation research that informs policy and program decisions, especially for underserved populations. This grant aims to build research capacity and foster mentoring relationships within the field.
Get Funding for Child Care Research & Policy Innovation
If you're a doctoral student focused on child care policy research, secure funding to support your dissertation and inform critical decisions. This grant aims to build expertise and mentor future researchers addressing the needs of underserved communities.
Fund Your Research: Behavioral Science Grants
Advanced graduate students using behavioral science to research social service programs for low-income families can receive funding. This grant supports dissertation projects that aim to improve the well-being of vulnerable populations.
Get Funding for Research & Innovation in Self-Sufficiency
Are you a researcher, policymaker, or practitioner focused on improving self-sufficiency for low-income families? This cooperative agreement funds the maintenance and enhancement of a vital research clearinghouse, driving innovation and dissemination of critical studies.
Get Funding for Healthcare Career Training Research
This grant offers funding for researchers and scholars to study and improve healthcare career pathway programs for low-income individuals. Partner with an existing HPOG program to answer key questions and inform policy and practice.
Grant for Tribal Early Childhood Research & Programs
Tribal organizations and research centers can access funding to lead and collaborate on community-based research and evaluations for ACF early childhood initiatives. This grant aims to develop effective practices, validate measures, and build research capacity within tribal communities serving young children.
Fund Your Research: Grants for Family Policy Scholars
Seeking doctoral students and faculty to conduct vital research on healthy marriage and responsible fatherhood policies. Receive funding to inform crucial policy decisions and develop future interventions, especially for underserved communities.
Grant Funding for Child Development Research & Partnerships
This grant supports university-led research projects in partnership with Early Head Start programs to improve early child development through integrated parent and teacher interventions. Funding aims to build a stronger evidence base for effective infant and toddler center-based programs.
Unlock Research Funding: Early Education Data Analysis Grants
This grant supports researchers and organizations by funding the analysis of existing data to answer critical questions about early care and education. The goal is to inform policymakers and advance future research in areas like quality measurement, subsidy policies, and caregiver qualifications.
Get Funding for Family Research & Policy Impact
If you're a doctoral student researching healthy marriage and responsible fatherhood, this grant offers funding to support your dissertation research. The program aims to build research capacity and inform policy decisions, especially for underserved families.