HHS-2021-ACF-OPRE-PH-1916: African American Child and Family Research Center
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Administration for Children and Families - OPRE notices from 2021.
Administration for Children and Families - OPRE offered grants of up to $1.8 million (at least $1.8 million) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expected to make one award worth $1.8 million in total. Applications closed on July 12, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 12, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.8 million
- Award floor$1.8 million
- Total funding$1.8 million
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | May 12, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 12, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | August 11, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.
All 14 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and from funding under this announcement.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the money in the 4 programs behind this notice (64% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
The Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is soliciting applications for an African American Child and Family Research Center (hereafter referred to as "Center"), to lead and support research on the needs of African American populations served by ACF and promising approaches to promote social and economic well-being among low-income African American populations. This research Center would ideally bring together a diverse, inclusive, culturally sensitive, and interdisciplinary team of academic and organizational partners to provide leadership on culturally competent research that can inform policies concerning low-income African American populations and to foster significant scholarship regarding the needs and experiences of the diverse African American population throughout the nation. Through a combination of research, capacity building, and communication activities, this Center will ideally address a range of relevant issues including, but not limited to: a) definition and measurement of the experiences of African American individuals, families, and communities; b) identification of barriers and facilitators of service utilization by African American populations; c) examination of strategies to promote the social and economic well-being of African American children and families; and d) evaluation of promising approaches for serving African American populations. The Center will be expected to develop research products, resources, and a comprehensive communication plan that aims to build research capacity in the field and improve understanding of African American populations in order to inform policy development and programmatic responses. The Center will focus broadly on child care and early education, employment, economic mobility, wealth, and children's healthy development and learning. Key topics of interest are identified below in the Funding Opportunity Announcement and include, but are not limited to, research regarding: educational and employment experiences and outcomes; experiences with human services; discrimination; effects of criminal justice system involvement; program evaluation; and distinctive experiences in rural, suburban and urban areas. This award would be for a 60-month project period with five 12-month budget periods (i.e., September 2021 - September 2026).
Who has won Child Care and Development Block Grant grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Child Care and Development Block Grant (93.575) awarded $79 billion across 2,389 grant awards, an average of $33.1 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Workforce Commission | Texas | 8 | $9.1 billion |
| Florida Department of Education | Florida | 8 | $4.9 billion |
| Department of Education California | California | 3 | $4.7 billion |
| Children & Family Services, New York Office of | New York | 8 | $3.7 billion |
| Department of Early Care & Learning Georgia | Georgia | 9 | $3.2 billion |
Who has won Head Start grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Head Start (93.600) awarded $57 billion across 5,504 grant awards, an average of $10.3 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County Office of Education | California | 5 | $969 million |
| Neighborhood House Association | California | 3 | $478 million |
| Acelero Inc | New York | 21 | $471 million |
| Miami-Dade County | Florida | 6 | $444 million |
| Grow Early Learning Corp. | North Carolina | 6 | $356 million |
Who has won Social Services Research and Demonstration grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Social Services Research and Demonstration (93.647) awarded $131 million across 184 grant awards, an average of $710,999 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Morehouse School of Medicine, Inc. | Georgia | 1 | $5.5 million |
| Maine Community Action Association | Maine | 2 | $3.5 million |
| Child Trends, Incorporated | Maryland | 2 | $3.0 million |
| University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority | Wisconsin | 1 | $2.9 million |
| Covenant House Alaska | Alaska | 2 | $2.5 million |
Other programs behind this notice
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is HHS-2021-ACF-OPRE-PH-1916 still open?
No. It closed on July 12, 2021.
Who can apply for African American Child and Family Research Center?
Administration for Children and Families - OPRE accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for African American Child and Family Research Center?
Closed July 12, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $1.8 million each. About $1.8 million in total for one award.
Who has won Child Care and Development Block Grant grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Texas Workforce Commission, Florida Department of Education, Department of Education California. The program made 2,389 awards worth $79 billion in that time.
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