Social Services Research and Demonstration

 

The Social Services Research and Demonstration program (SSRD) was authorized to promote research and demonstration projects related to the prevention and reduction of dependency, or to improve the administration and effectiveness of programs intended to prevent or reduce dependency. Projects funded under SSRD include the Behavioral Interventions Scholars, the Center for Research on Hispanic Children and Families, the National African American Child and Family Research Center, the National Research Center on Poverty and Economic Mobility, the Diaper Distribution Demonstration and Research Pilot, the Affordable Housing and Supportive Services demonstration, the Medical Legal Partnerships Plus demonstration. The objectives of the Behavioral Intervention Scholars are to 1) support studies that apply a behavioral science lens to specific research questions relevant to social services programs and policies and other issues facing low-income families, and 2) add to the growing body of knowledge on effective behavioral interventions for ACF programs and populations. The objectives of the Center for Research on Hispanic Children and Families are to lead and support research on the needs of 1) the Hispanic populations served by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) and 2) on promising approaches to promote social and economic well-being among low-income Hispanic families. The objectives of the National African American Child and Family Research Center are to lead and support research on 1) the assets, needs, and experiences of African American families and children served by ACF programs, and 2) on promising approaches to address economic and social inequities and, 3) ultimately, promote social and economic well-being among low-income African American families. The objectives of the National Research Center on Poverty and Economic Mobility are to fund projects and programs designed to 1) improve the effectiveness of public policies that reduce poverty, inequality, and their consequences, 2) promote economic mobility and equity, and 3) further develop knowledge of the structural causes of poverty, inequality, and economic insecurity. The objectives of the Diaper Distribution Demonstration and Research Pilot is to evaluate the ability of community action agencies, social services agencies, and other non-profit community organizations to provide diapers and diapering supplies on a consistent basis through diaper distribution programs while also providing wraparound support services for families with low incomes. The objectives of the Affordable Housing and Supportive Services demonstration are to test the outcomes of strengthening wraparound supportive services for residents of affordable housing on individual and family safety, stability, and economic mobility. The objectives of the Medical Legal Partnerships Plus demonstration are to 1) provide support for medical-legal partnerships to build, expand, and strengthen their capacity to provide comprehensive legal services and wraparound social services to families with low incomes and 2) to test the outcomes of these activities.

Active 93.647 Administration For Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services B - Project Grants Fiscal Year 2016 It is anticipated that 13 grants will be rewarded in FY 2016, 3 new grants and 10 non-competing continuations. We awarded a total of 12 grants in FY 2016, 1 new grants, and 11 non-competing continuations.
Fiscal Year 2017 12 grants were awarded FY 2017, 4 new grants and 8 non-competing continuations.
Fiscal Year 2018 Two grants were awarded in FY2018, one new award, and one non-competing continuation.
Fiscal Year 2019 We awarded 5 grants in FY2019, 4 new grants, and 1 non-competing continuation.
Fiscal Year 2020 8 grants were awarded in FY 2020 with 5 new grants and 3 non-competing continuations.
Fiscal Year 2021 6 grants were awarded. Behavior Interventions Scholars – one continuing grant and three new awards; The Center for Research on Hispanic Children & Families - 1 continuing grant; African American Child and Family - 1 new grant.
Fiscal Year 2023 It is anticipated that 38 grants will be awarded in FY 2023 * one (1) continuing cooperative agreement for the Center for Research on African American Children and Families * one (1) continuing grant Behavioral Intervention Scholars * four (4) new Behavioral Intervention Scholars grants * one (1) new cooperative agreement for the Center for Research on Hispanic Children & Families * one (1) continuing cooperative agreement for the National Poverty Center *14 new Diaper Bank grants *eight (8) new Affordable Housing grants *eight (8) new Medical Legal Partnership Plus grants.
Fiscal Year 2024 It is anticipated that 11 grants will be awarded in FY 2024 * one (1) continuing cooperative agreement for the Center for Research on African American Children and Families * (1) continuing cooperative agreement for the Center for Research on Hispanic Children & Families * four (4) continuing Behavioral Intervention Scholars grants * four (4) new Behavioral Intervention Scholars grants *one (1) continuing cooperative agreement for the National Poverty Center. Social Security Act, Title XI, Section 1110, 42 U.S.C. 1310 Grants and cooperative agreements may be made to or with governmental entities, colleges, universities, nonprofit and for-profit organizations (if fee is waived), and faith-based and community organizations. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards. Children, youth, and families, especially low-income families, will benefit. Applicants must present written evidence of other agencies' willingness to cooperate when the project involves the use of other agencies, facilities, or services. Nonprofit organizations must submit proof of nonprofit status. Preapplication coordination is not applicable. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Applicants can find a synopsis of grant or cooperative agreement opportunities and apply electronically on https://www.Grants.gov. Each application will be screened to determine whether it meets any of the disqualifying factors: missing the application deadline, not submitting the required electronic application, or not including the electronic waiver request showing it was approved, or exceeding the Award Ceiling. Disqualified applications are considered to be "non-responsive" and are excluded from the competitive review process. Applications competing for financial assistance will be reviewed and evaluated by objective review panels using only the criteria described in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Each panel is composed of subject matter in the area under review. Generally, review panels include three reviewers and one chairperson. Results of the competitive objective review are taken into consideration by ACF in the selection of projects for funding; however, objective review scores and rankings are not binding. Scores and rankings are only one element used in the award decision-making process. ACF reserves the right to evaluate applications in the larger context of the overall portfolio by considering geographic distribution of federal funds (ensuring coverage of states, counties, or service areas) in its pre-award decisions. This type of preference will generally be outlined in the NOFO. ACF will complete a review of risk posed by applicants as described in 45 CFR 75.205. ACF may elect not to fund applicants with management or financial problems that would indicate an inability to successfully complete the proposed project. Applications may be funded in whole or in part. Successful applicants may be funded at an amount lower than requested. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines From 60 to 365 days. Generally, solicited grants and cooperative agreements will be acted upon within 120 days. Not applicable. Non-competing continuations will be issued based on availability of funds, satisfactory progress, compliance with grant terms and conditions and a determination that continuation funding is in the best interest of the federal government. The criteria for selecting proposals will be published in the NOFO. Grants and cooperative agreements are awarded for innovative research, demonstrations, and evaluations that are responsive to the ACF program priorities. All applications must meet standards of excellence in research, demonstration, or evaluation design. Construction or the purchase of real estate is not allowable under these grants. Further, these funds may not be used to supplement the cost of program operations otherwise capped under the law. Organizations may not use funds under these grants to engage in inherently religious activities, such as worship, religious instructions, or proselytizing. In addition, an organization receiving ACF funds shall not, in providing ACF-funded services, discriminate against a program beneficiary or prospective program beneficiary on the basis of religion or religious belief. Regulations pertaining to the Equal Treatment for Faith-Based Organizations, which include the prohibition against Federal funding of inherently religious activities, as well as provisions related to nondiscrimination against religious organizations and the ability of religious organizations to maintain their religious character, can be found at 45 CFR Part 87. Performance Reports: Performance progress reports are required using the SF-PPR ACF Performance Progress Report. The frequency of reporting will be listed in the NOFO and in the award terms and conditions. For more information, see: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/manage-grant/reporting. 45 CFR Part 75 Subpart F applies to this program. Retention requirements for records are covered by the provisions of 45 CFR ??75.361-365. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Funds are granted on a 1- to 5-year basis, with support beyond the first year contingent upon acceptable evidence of satisfactory progress, continuing program relevance, and availability of funds. Post award, the Division of Payment Management will establish an account from which a recipient may draw down awards. None/Not specified. Nancy Sanders
330 C St, SW
Room 4625A
Washington, DC 20201 US
nancy.sanders@acf.hhs.gov
Phone: 202-795-7809 https://www.acf.hhs.gov/opre 75-1536-0-1-506 (Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements or Contracts)) FY 22$25,000.00; FY 23 est $125,000.00; FY 24 est $200,000.00; FY 21$99,954.00; FY 20$118,230.00; FY 19$274,955.00; FY 18$99,481.00; FY 17$849,273.00; FY 16$842,073.00; - Behavioral Intervention Scholars(Cooperative Agreements) FY 22$50,000.00; FY 23 est $50,000.00; FY 24 est $50,000.00; FY 21$50,000.00; FY 20$49,387.00; - Center for Research on Hispanic Children & Families(Cooperative Agreements) FY 22$1,200,000.00; FY 23 est $0.00; FY 24 est $0.00; FY 21$0.00; FY 20$1,199,992.00; - State Interoperability Initiatives(Cooperative Agreements) FY 22$100,000.00; FY 23 est $100,000.00; FY 24 est $100,000.00; FY 21$100,000.00; FY 20$0.00; - Center for Research on African American Children & Families(Project Grants (Fellowships)) FY 22$0.00; FY 23 est $611,141.00; FY 24 est $344,000.00; - National Poverty Fellows(Project Grants (Discretionary)) FY 22$8,000,000.00; FY 23 est $16,581,799.00; FY 24 est $0.00; - Diaper Bank(Project Grants (Discretionary)) FY 22$0.00; FY 23 est $16,000,000.00; FY 24 est $0.00; - Medical Legal Partnerships(Project Grants (Discretionary)) FY 22$0.00; FY 23 est $2,000,000.00; FY 24 est $0.00; - Affordable Housing In FY 2022, 12 grants were awarded; one (1) for the Behavioral Interventions Scholars for $25,000. Another grant, the Center for Research on Hispanic Children & Families' continuing award was for $50,000. The Center for Research on African American Children & Families' continuing award was for $100,000. Two (2) grants were awarded for the State Interoperability Initiatives, both for $600,000. The seven (7) Diaper Bank grants ranged from $800,000 to $1,200,000, for an average of $1,142,857.14. A contribution to the continuing award for the National Poverty Research Center was anticipated in FY 2022, but was delayed until FY 2023. Not applicable. Fiscal Year 2016 We anticipate funding similar types of projects in fiscal year 2016. More information describing research and evaluation projects supported by these funds can be found at http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/opre/. In fiscal year 2016, funds were used to support work of the Center for Research on Hispanic Children and Families, the Family Self-Sufficiency Research Consortium including the Family Strengthening Research Scholars, as well as Family Strengthening scholars, both a continuing and a new cohort.
Fiscal Year 2017 We funded the final year of the Family Self Sufficiency Research Consortium Scholars Network in fiscal year 2017, as well as several scholar grants for students working on dissertations in Behavioral Economics.
Fiscal Year 2018 We funded a Behavioral Interventions Scholar grant to support dissertation research in behavioral science and contributed funding to a Center for Research on Hispanic Children and Families
Fiscal Year 2023 We plan to fund one (1) continuing Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Scholar grant, and as well as four (4) new FY 2023 Scholar grants to support dissertation research in behavioral science. We plan to contribute funding to the African American Child and Family Research Center via a cooperative agreement. We also plan to contribute funding to the new Hispanic Children and Families Research Center via a cooperative agreement, and will fund the continuation of the National Poverty Research Center. In addition, we plan to award seven (7) new Diaper Bank Grants, eight (8) new Affordable Housing and Supportive Services demonstration grants, and eight (8) new the Medical Legal Partnerships Plus demonstration grants.
Fiscal Year 2024 We plan to fund four (4) continuing FY 2023 Scholar grants, and (4) new FY 2024 Scholar grants to support dissertation research in behavioral science. We plan to contribute funding to the African American Child and Family Research Center, the Hispanic Children and Families Research Center, and the National Poverty Research Center.