Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R06 0560
Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R06 0560
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Early Head Start Grantee Arkansas, Lincoln, and Lonoke Counties, Arkansas" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.600 Head Start.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 16, 2012 and posted on May 16, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 14, 2012 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.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $621,443.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $621,443.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts City or township governments.
- Faith based and community organizations that meet eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity comes from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), and it seeks one organization to operate an Early Head Start program serving infants, toddlers, and their families in Arkansas, Lincoln, and Lonoke Counties in Arkansas. The award is designed to expand or sustain comprehensive Early Head Start services for very young children (birth to age 3) and to support families through early childhood development programming and related family services. The funding is offered as a discretionary grant under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start) within the broader activity area of income security and social services.
ACF expects to make a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $621,443 per year, and the award ceiling is also $621,443 (with no stated minimum award floor). The announcement indicates a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the grantee is expected to contribute non-federal resources in accordance with Head Start rules and the specific instructions in the full funding announcement. The funding instrument is a grant, and the competition is aimed at selecting a capable local provider that can meet federal Early Head Start performance expectations while tailoring delivery to the needs of families in the specified Arkansas counties.
A wide range of applicant types may apply, as long as they meet the eligibility requirements. Eligible applicants include public and private nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) entities), community based and faith based organizations, for profit organizations (including small businesses), tribal governments that are federally recognized, state and local governmental entities (including county and city governments), public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, independent school districts, and institutions of higher education (public or private). The notice specifically states that faith based and community organizations that otherwise meet eligibility requirements are eligible. At the same time, individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to compete for or receive awards under this announcement.
Key timing information in the source data shows the opportunity was posted May 16, 2012, with an application due date of August 14, 2012. Applications submitted electronically had to be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The archive date is listed as August 15, 2012, which indicates this particular posting is historical, but it still provides a clear picture of how ACF framed the competition and the service area needs at the time.
For applicants or interested parties seeking more details, the announcement directs questions to the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center via email at DRS@headstartinfo.org. If an applicant had trouble accessing the announcement electronically, the ACF Applications Help Desk was the technical contact point at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The full notice was also referenced through an ACF grants link associated with the funding opportunity number HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R06-0560.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) Who is offering this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Head Start (OHS).
2) What program is being funded?
The funding supports an Early Head Start program that serves infants, toddlers, and their families, with services focused on children from birth to age 3.
3) What is the main purpose of the award?
The award is intended to expand or sustain comprehensive Early Head Start services for very young children (birth to age 3) and to support families through early childhood development programming and related family services.
4) How many awards does ACF expect to make?
ACF expects to make a single award.
5) What is the estimated amount of funding per year?
The estimated total funding amount is $621,443 per year.
6) What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $621,443.
7) Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award floor is stated in the provided information.
8) What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
9) Is this a discretionary grant or a formula grant?
This is described as a discretionary grant.
10) What CFDA program number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
11) What broad activity area does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is described as being within the broader activity area of income security and social services.
12) What geographic service area is covered?
The selected organization is expected to operate Early Head Start services in Arkansas, Lincoln, and Lonoke Counties in Arkansas.
13) Who is this competition trying to select?
The competition is aimed at selecting a capable local provider that can meet federal Early Head Start performance expectations while tailoring service delivery to the needs of families in the specified counties.
14) What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include: public and private nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) entities), community-based and faith-based organizations, for-profit organizations (including small businesses), federally recognized tribal governments, state and local governmental entities (including county and city governments), public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, independent school districts, and institutions of higher education (public or private).
15) Are faith-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The notice specifically states that faith-based and community organizations that otherwise meet eligibility requirements are eligible.
16) Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. Individuals are not eligible to compete for or receive awards under this announcement.
17) Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for or receive awards under this announcement.
18) Are sole proprietorships eligible to apply?
No. Sole proprietorships are not eligible to compete for or receive awards under this announcement.
19) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The announcement indicates a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the grantee is expected to contribute non-federal resources in accordance with Head Start rules and the specific instructions in the full funding announcement.
20) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 16, 2012.
21) What was the application due date?
The application due date was August 14, 2012.
22) What was the electronic submission deadline time and time zone?
For electronic submissions, applications had to be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
23) What does the archive date mean for this posting?
The archive date is listed as August 15, 2012, indicating this particular posting is historical (archived), even though it still shows how ACF framed the competition and service area needs at the time.
24) What is the funding opportunity number referenced?
The funding opportunity number referenced is HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R06-0560.
25) Who should programmatic questions be sent to?
Program-related questions are directed to the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
26) Who should be contacted for technical help accessing the announcement?
If an applicant had trouble accessing the announcement electronically, the technical contact is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
27) Where is the full notice referenced?
The full notice was referenced through an ACF grants link associated with the funding opportunity number HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R06-0560.
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