Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2016 ACF OHS HP 1181
Apply for HHS 2016 ACF OHS HP 1181
- The Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Early Head Start Expansion and Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.600.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 23, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 24, 2016 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 1159 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $8,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 75 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Early Head Start Expansion and Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2016-ACF-OHS-HP-1181) is a discretionary grant program offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Head Start. Its purpose is to increase the availability of high-quality, comprehensive Early Head Start services for low-income infants and toddlers (birth to age 3) and their families. ACF intends to do this in two main ways: by funding Early Head Start-Child Care (EHS-CC) Partnerships that connect Early Head Start programs with child care providers, and by supporting the direct expansion of Early Head Start services where communities have unmet needs. The funding falls under CFDA 93.600 and is categorized within Income Security and Social Services.
ACF announced approximately $135 million available to be awarded competitively, with an expectation of about 75 awards. Individual awards could be as large as $8,000,000 (award ceiling), signaling that applicants may propose substantial expansions or partnership efforts depending on community scope and service design. The overall emphasis is on expanding access while maintaining the Early Head Start model’s quality standards and comprehensive approach, which typically includes early learning and development supports, health and developmental screening and follow-up, family engagement services, and coordination that strengthens family well-being. The partnership track is designed to blend the strengths of Early Head Start’s standards and supports with the broader supply of child care slots in the community, helping infants and toddlers access stable, high-quality care while families receive the full range of Early Head Start services.
Eligibility is broad and includes many public and private entity types, as long as they meet the eligibility requirements described in section 645A of the Head Start Act. Eligible applicants listed for this opportunity include state governments; county governments; city or township governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities; nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses. ACF explicitly notes that applicants may be public entities (including states) or private organizations, including community-based and faith-based organizations, as well as for-profit agencies, provided they meet the statutory eligibility requirements.
The opportunity was created on June 23, 2016, with an original application closing date of August 24, 2016. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. For questions or additional information, ACF provided a contact email specifically for this initiative: EHS.CCPartnerships@acf.hhs.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Early Head Start Expansion and Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership Grants (HHS-2016-ACF-OHS-HP-1181)
What is this grant opportunity?
The Early Head Start Expansion and Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2016-ACF-OHS-HP-1181) is a discretionary grant program offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Head Start.
What is the purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to increase the availability of high-quality, comprehensive Early Head Start services for low-income infants and toddlers (birth to age 3) and their families.
What populations are served under this program?
This opportunity focuses on low-income infants and toddlers from birth to age 3, as well as their families.
Which federal agency is administering this program?
It is administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Head Start.
What are the two main ways ACF plans to expand Early Head Start through this opportunity?
ACF intends to expand services in two ways: (1) funding Early Head Start-Child Care (EHS-CC) Partnerships that connect Early Head Start programs with child care providers, and (2) supporting the direct expansion of Early Head Start services in communities with unmet needs.
What is an Early Head Start-Child Care (EHS-CC) Partnership in the context of this opportunity?
The partnership track is designed to connect Early Head Start programs with child care providers, blending Early Head Start standards and supports with the broader supply of child care slots in the community so infants and toddlers can access stable, high-quality care while families receive comprehensive Early Head Start services.
What does "direct expansion of Early Head Start" mean here?
Direct expansion refers to increasing Early Head Start services in places where communities have unmet needs, rather than expanding primarily through partnerships with child care providers.
What types of services are emphasized as part of the Early Head Start model?
The opportunity emphasizes maintaining Early Head Start quality standards and the comprehensive approach, which typically includes early learning and development supports, health and developmental screening and follow-up, family engagement services, and coordination that strengthens family well-being.
How much total funding did ACF announce for this opportunity?
ACF announced approximately $135 million available to be awarded competitively.
How many awards were expected to be made?
ACF expected about 75 awards.
What is the maximum award size (award ceiling)?
Individual awards could be as large as $8,000,000 (award ceiling).
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
Yes. The funding was announced as being awarded competitively.
What CFDA number is associated with this grant opportunity?
The funding falls under CFDA 93.600.
How is this opportunity categorized at a high level?
It is categorized within Income Security and Social Services.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many public and private entity types, as long as they meet the eligibility requirements described in section 645A of the Head Start Act.
Which government entities are listed as eligible applicants?
Eligible applicants listed include state governments; county governments; city or township governments; independent school districts; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; and public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities (provided they meet the statutory eligibility requirements).
Are colleges and universities eligible to apply?
Yes. Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicant types (provided they meet the statutory eligibility requirements).
Are nonprofit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) are listed as eligible applicant types (provided they meet the statutory eligibility requirements).
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations other than small businesses are listed as eligible, and small businesses are also listed as eligible (provided they meet the statutory eligibility requirements).
Are faith-based or community-based organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. ACF explicitly notes that applicants may be private organizations, including community-based and faith-based organizations, as long as they meet statutory eligibility requirements.
What legal/statutory eligibility requirement is referenced?
Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements described in section 645A of the Head Start Act.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on June 23, 2016.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was August 24, 2016.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically.
What time were applications due on the closing date?
Applications were due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Who can be contacted for questions about this opportunity?
ACF provided the following contact email for questions or additional information: EHS.CCPartnerships@acf.hhs.gov.
What is the main focus of the partnership track?
The partnership track focuses on linking Early Head Start programs with child care providers to expand access to stable, high-quality care while maintaining Early Head Start standards and delivering comprehensive services to families.
Does this opportunity emphasize quality standards, or only increasing the number of slots?
It emphasizes expanding access while maintaining the Early Head Start model's quality standards and comprehensive approach.
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