Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0371
Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0371
- 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 Arlington, Loudoun and Prince William Counties and the Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park, Virginia" 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 $2,946,357.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,946,357.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses 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 State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County 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 funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0371) is a discretionary federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), to operate Early Head Start services for infants, toddlers, and their families in specific Northern Virginia jurisdictions: Arlington County, Loudoun County, Prince William County, and the Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park. The program focus falls under the broader federal activity category of Income Security and Social Services and is tied to CFDA/Assistance Listing 93.600 (Head Start), which supports comprehensive early childhood and family support services for low-income communities.
ACF is seeking organizations that can deliver Early Head Start program services in the target service area, with funding intended to support eligible children from birth to age three and to engage and support their families. The announcement emphasizes competition for available funds within the community, meaning applicants are expected to demonstrate both capacity and a clear plan to implement Early Head Start requirements in these localities. While the summary does not list specific service models, Early Head Start grants typically cover high-quality early learning and development supports, family engagement, health and developmental screenings, and coordination of services that promote child well-being and school readiness starting in infancy.
The estimated total funding available is $2,946,357 per year, and the award ceiling is also listed as $2,946,357, with an award floor of $0. The opportunity anticipates making about two awards, suggesting the service area may be split among multiple grantees or that ACF expects more than one provider to share coverage depending on proposed service plans. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants should be prepared to document and meet the non-federal share requirements that typically accompany Head Start and Early Head Start funding.
Eligible applicants are broad and include public and private entities. Specifically, eligibility includes nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), for-profit organizations (including small businesses, but also for-profits other than small businesses), state and local government entities (including county governments and city or township governments), public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, independent school districts, and public or private institutions of higher education. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are also eligible. The notice explicitly states that faith-based and community-based organizations may apply as long as they meet program eligibility requirements. At the same time, certain entities are not eligible: individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations cannot compete for or receive awards under this announcement.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted on May 16, 2012, with an application deadline of August 14, 2012. Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The archive date is August 15, 2012, indicating the opportunity is no longer active, but the details remain useful for understanding past funding decisions, service area coverage, or future recompetitions.
For additional guidance tied to this specific opportunity, interested applicants were directed to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center by email at DRS@headstartinfo.org. Applicants needing technical assistance accessing the full announcement electronically were instructed to contact the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The announcement also provides an additional information link hosted by ACF Grants, which contained the full funding opportunity details and application instructions at the time it was open.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS), under Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0371. The purpose is to fund organizations to operate Early Head Start services for infants, toddlers, and their families in specific Northern Virginia jurisdictions.
What program is being funded?
The opportunity funds Early Head Start services, which are designed to serve eligible children from birth to age three and to engage and support their families.
Which geographic areas are included in the target service area?
The target service area is limited to Northern Virginia jurisdictions: Arlington County, Loudoun County, Prince William County, and the Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park.
What is the federal agency offering the grant?
The grant is offered by HHS through ACF, with program involvement from the Office of Head Start (OHS).
What CFDA/Assistance Listing number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is tied to CFDA/Assistance Listing 93.600 (Head Start).
What is the broader federal activity category for this funding?
The program focus is categorized under Income Security and Social Services.
What is the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding available is $2,946,357 per year.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is $2,946,357.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is listed as $0.
How many awards did ACF anticipate making?
The opportunity anticipated making about two awards.
Does this grant opportunity require cost sharing or matching?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants were expected to document and meet the applicable non-federal share requirements that typically accompany Head Start and Early Head Start funding.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included a broad range of public and private entities, including:
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- For-profit organizations (including small businesses, and for-profits other than small businesses)
- State and local government entities (including county governments and city or township governments)
- Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
- Independent school districts
- Public or private institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Can faith-based or community-based organizations apply?
Yes. The notice states that faith-based and community-based organizations may apply, as long as they meet program eligibility requirements.
Who was not eligible to apply?
The notice explicitly states that the following were not eligible to compete for or receive awards under this announcement:
- Individuals
- Foreign entities
- Sole proprietorship organizations
What was the posting date for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on May 16, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was August 14, 2012.
What time were applications due on the deadline date?
Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Is this funding opportunity still active?
No. The archive date is August 15, 2012, which indicates the opportunity is no longer active.
What types of services were expected under Early Head Start for this opportunity?
While the summary does not list specific service models, it notes that Early Head Start grants typically cover comprehensive services such as high-quality early learning and development supports, family engagement, health and developmental screenings, and coordination of services that promote child well-being and school readiness starting in infancy.
What did the announcement emphasize about competition?
The announcement emphasizes competition for available funds within the community, meaning applicants were expected to demonstrate capacity and provide a clear plan to implement Early Head Start requirements in the listed localities.
Where could applicants get program guidance specific to this opportunity?
Applicants were directed to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center by email at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Where could applicants get technical help with accessing the announcement or electronic submission?
Applicants needing technical assistance accessing the full announcement electronically were instructed to contact the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Where was the full funding opportunity announcement hosted?
The announcement referenced an additional information link hosted by ACF Grants, which contained the full funding opportunity details and application instructions when the opportunity was open.
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