Secondary Analyses of Child Care and Early Education Data
Agency: Administration for Children and Families - OPRE
Assistance Listings
- 93.575 -- Child Care and Development Block Grant
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation (OPRE) plans to solicit applications for Secondary Analyses of Child Care and Early Education data grants. These grants aim to support researchers conducting secondary analyses of data to address key questions of relevance to the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF). CCDF is the primary federal funding source for child care subsidies and aims to help eligible low-income working families access child care and to improve the quality of child care for all children. CCDF also aims to improve the quality...
of care and promote children’s healthy development and learning by supporting child care licensing, quality improvement systems to help programs meet higher standards, and training and education for child care workers. Analyzing existing data sets may provide researchers an efficient and cost-effective method for answering critical research questions of relevance to CCDF. Findings from these grants are intended to inform policy, program administration, and future research. Topics of particular interest to ACF may include, but are not limited to the following: recruiting and retaining a qualified early care and education workforce; reducing barriers to access and/or improvements in access to ECE, particularly for those most in need of services; consumer education, COVID-19 pandemic response and recovery, building the supply of high-quality care and education; improving teacher and caregiver competencies through professional development; supporting workforce well-being; and approaches to engage, support, and meet the needs of families. Data sets of particular interest to ACF may include, but are not limited to, the 2019 National Survey of Early Care and Education and state or territory-level workforce registry, subsidy, Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS), licensing, monitoring, child care resource and referral, or Preschool Development Grants Birth-5 data.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- State governments
- City or township governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Public and Indian housing authorities
- County governments
- Special district governments
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
Education
- Independent school districts
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Business
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Eligibility is open to organizations/entities that apply on behalf of researchers who hold doctorate or equivalent degrees in their respective fields, conduct research as a primary professional responsibility, and have been first or second author on publications in peer-reviewed research journals. Applicant organizations/entities may submit more than one application, on behalf of more than one researcher. 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 this part and 42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq., the Department will not, in the selection of recipients, discriminate against an organization on the basis of the organization’s religious character, affiliation, or exercise. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and from funding under this funding opportunity announcement. 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.
Grantor contact information
Description
Bonnie Mackintosh
Bonnie.Mackintosh@acf.hhs.gov
Bonnie.Mackintosh@acf.hhs.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Foa_Content_of_HHS-2022-ACF-OPRE-YE-0057.pdf | Foa_Content_of_HHS-2022-ACF-OPRE-YE-0057.pdf | Feb 25, 2022 05:25 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Archived: June 3, 2022
Award
$1,500,000
Program Funding
15
Expected awards
$90,000
Award Minimum
$100,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
HHS-2022-ACF-OPRE-YE-0057
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Income security and social services
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
February 25, 2022
Archive date:
June 3, 2022
