National Research Center for Promoting Work and Strong Families

National Research Center for Promoting Work and Strong Families is sponsored by Administration for Children and Families - OFA (HHS-ACF-OFA). The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) anticipates soliciting applications for a National Research Center for Promoting Work and Strong Families.

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Document Type:Grants Notice Opportunity Number:HHS-2026-ACF-OFA-PG-0059 Opportunity Title:National Research Center for Promoting Work and Strong Families Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Cooperative Agreement Category of Funding Activity:Income Security and Social Services Expected Number of Awards:1 Assistance Listings:93.

595 -- Welfare Reform Research, Evaluations and National Studies 93. 647 -- Social Services Research and Demonstration Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:Yes Forecasted Date:May 01, 2026 Last Updated Date:May 01, 2026 Estimated Post Date:Jun 01, 2026 Estimated Application Due Date:Jul 16, 2026 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date.

Estimated Award Date:Sep 15, 2026 Estimated Project Start Date:Sep 30, 2026 Archive Date:Aug 15, 2026 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 1,500,000 Award Ceiling:$ 1,500,000 Eligible Applicants:Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Additional Information on Eligibility:The statutory authority for this funding opportunity does not limit eligible entities to receive this funding.

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 for awards under this funding opportunity.

## Additional Information Agency Name:Administration for Children and Families - OFA Description:The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) anticipates soliciting applications for a National Research Center for Promoting Work and Strong Families.

The Center aims to improve the effectiveness of federal and state policies that promote the dignity of work, economic self-sufficiency, and build stable, married families while reducing their reliance on public assistance. The Center will support rigorous, policy-relevant research and build stronger connections between researchers and policymakers in human services programs. The Center will carry out three core activities: **1.

Fellowship Program:** Support in-residence fellows placed within ACF and other HHS offices to provide policy-relevant research expertise on work, earnings, family stability, and human services programs. **2.

Extramural Research Grants:** Administer a competitive grant program to fund timely, actionable research aligned with ACF priorities, including promoting the dignity of work, economic self-sufficiency and reduced dependence on public assistance, family formation and stability through marriage, child well-being, and program effectiveness. **3.

Dissemination and Communication:** Host in-person and virtual events and produce policy-focused materials to ensure research findings are accessible and actionable for federal, state, tribal, and local policymakers. ACF anticipates making one cooperative agreement award for a five-year project period.

The recipient must be able to show, and ACF must be able to monitor, that funds appropriated were spent on activities that can be directly attributed to those required and allowed by each funding source. Link to Additional Information:[](https://www. grants.

gov/search-results-detail/362168) Grantor Contact Information:Amelia Popham amelia. popham@acf. hhs.

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