# Tribal Early Childhood and Family Economic Well-being Research Center (TRC)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hhs-2025-acf-opre-ph-0017-tribal-early-childhood-and-family-economic-well-being/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/355609

> Administration for Children and Families - OPRE offered grants of up to $1.0 million (at least $750,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expected to make one award worth $1.0 million in total. Applications closed on December 1, 2025.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HHS-2025-ACF-OPRE-PH-0017 |
| Agency | Administration for Children and Families - OPRE |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | December 1, 2025 |
| Award ceiling | $1.0 million |
| Award floor | $750,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $1.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.575, 93.600, 93.647 |

## Who can apply

- 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

Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from the merit review and funding under this funding opportunity. 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.

## What the grant funds

The Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE) announces the availability of funds and requesting applications for the Tribal Early Childhood and Family Economic Well-being Research Center (TRC). The TRC will support relevant and actionable research, evaluation, and measurement of ACF-funded early childhood and family economic well-being programs that serve Native American communities. The TRC program areas include child care programs, Head Start/Early Head Start center and home-based programs, and Tribal TANF. The primary goals of the TRC are to (1) conduct relevant and actionable research, evaluation, and measurement of early childhood programs and family economic well-being initiatives in Native American communities; (2) serve as a hub for information and peer exchange to promote this research, evaluation, and measurement. The TRC"s information sharing and research activities will be constructed with input from Tribal program administrators and providers, Tribal leaders, researchers, and federal staff from the TRC program areas. It is anticipated the project will have a 60-month project period, with five 12-month budget periods. The estimated funding per budget period is $1,000,000.

## Questions people ask

### Is HHS-2025-ACF-OPRE-PH-0017 still open?

No. It closed on December 1, 2025. A newer notice is forecast: HHS-2027-ACF-OHS-CH-0125, expected deadline December 15, 2026.

### Who can apply for Tribal Early Childhood and Family Economic Well-being Research Center (TRC)?

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 Tribal Early Childhood and Family Economic Well-being Research Center (TRC)?

Closed December 1, 2025. 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 $1.0 million each. About $1.0 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.