TANF agencies have the opportunity to prepare and review the work completed by the TANF Data Collaborative in advance of applying
The Department of Health and Human Services anticipates a solicitation in April for TANF Data Collaborative Equity Analysis Awards. The basics:
Anticipated post date: April 19 2024
Total available: $1,040,000
Award ceiling: $130,000
Expected number of awards: 8
Project period: 30 months
Awards will go to state, territory, or county TANF agencies in conducting equity-focused analyses of their TANF and other human services data.
From the announcement: “Equity-focused analyses may examine the fair, just, and impartial treatment of individuals under the management and practices of the TANF program. For example, analyses may assess disparities or disproportionalities across different social groups with respect to benefit levels, referral to specific programs, or sanctioning rates.”
The project will focus on training and technical assistance as part of the TANF Data Collaborative 2.0. Read the findings of the first Data Collaborative.
The multi-year project will, “identify relevant equity-focused research questions, and using available data, build data models and visualizations to inform program improvement, particularly as it relates to social equity in TANF.”
“The existence of federally reported TANF administrative data and TANF agency case management data creates unique opportunities to evaluate equity in multiple stages of the program process, allowing TANF agencies to build evidence on the potential inequities that may exist in their programs for participants.”
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