Policy Research and Evaluation Grants (93.239)
Policy Research and Evaluation Grants (Assistance Listing 93.239) is run by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, part of the Department of Health and Human Services. It awarded $17.2 million in 2 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $8.6 million per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
There were 2 awards in five years, from $3.1 million to $14.0 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$17.2 million
- Grant awards2
- Typical award$8.6 million
- Awarded in FY 2025$1.7 million
- Size rank1,360 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceProject grants
Key findings
- Annual funding fell from $2.6 million in fiscal 2021 to $1.7 million in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 1360th largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- Awards went to recipients in 2 states and territories.
What the program funds
The goals of this listing are to improve the effectiveness of public policies that reduce poverty, inequality, and their consequences, promote economic mobility and equity, and further develop knowledge of the structural causes of poverty, inequality, and economic insecurity. To that end, the National Research Center on Poverty and Economic Mobility will: (1) develop a fellowship program that will place researchers on site at HHS to work with federal policy, research, and/or program offices, (2) administer a grant program that will make multiple awards to policy researchers to conduct research and analysis to answer high-priority questions related to equity, inclusion, diversity, and access in economic mobility and human services policy and programs, and (3) collaborate with HHS to disseminate actionable findings which are relevant to primarily federal policy and research communities through co-hosted events.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
Assistance may be provided to State and local governments, institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations and individuals. Occasionally, awards are made to for-profit organizations when deemed by the Assistant Secretary to be consistent with the legislative intent and purpose of the program.
What the money can and cannot pay for
Funds may not be used for construction or renovation of buildings. This program is subject to the provisions of 45 CFR 74, and 45 CFR 92 as well as OMB Circular No. A-102 (Administrative Guidelines for States and Local Governments), and OMB Circular A-110 (Administrative Guidelines for Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations).
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Requires a minimum 25% non-federal matchMOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Deadlines
Deadlines do not apply
Award range and average, in the agency's words
The maximum amount of award is $2.615 million for the first year in FY22.
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Policy Research and Evaluation Grants (93.239) awarded $17.2 million across 2 grant awards, an average of $8.6 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin System | Wisconsin | 1 | $14.0 million |
| Health Level Seven International Inc. | Michigan | 1 | $3.1 million |
Who usually wins
Colleges and universities received 82% of the money, nonprofits 18%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges and universities | 1 | $14.0 million | 82% |
| Nonprofits | 1 | $3.1 million | 18% |
By state
Each state below has its own page for this program, with its recipients and yearly totals.