Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R05 0613
Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R05 0613
- 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 Ashtabula County, Ohio" 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 Jun 5, 2013 and posted on Jun 4, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 19, 2013 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 $566,545.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $566,545.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments County governments Small businesses Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- 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:
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) announced a competitive grant opportunity to fund an Early Head Start (EHS) program serving infants, toddlers, and their families in Ashtabula County, Ohio. The notice specifically reflects a modification to the original announcement: the application deadline was changed from Sunday, August 18, 2013, to Monday, August 19, 2013. Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The opportunity was listed as discretionary grant funding in the Income Security and Social Services category, under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start), and it anticipated making one award.
Funding available through this opportunity was estimated at $566,545 per year, with an award ceiling of $566,545 and an award floor of $0. The purpose of the funding was to operate Early Head Start services for eligible children and families in the county, which generally includes comprehensive early childhood development services for children from birth to age three along with family support components. The announcement notes that a cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the awarded organization would be expected to meet applicable non-federal share requirements consistent with Head Start grant rules.
Eligibility was broad and included many types of organizations and governmental entities that could operate an Early Head Start program. Eligible applicants included public or private nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits), community-based and faith-based organizations that meet program requirements, as well as for-profit organizations (including entities other than small businesses). Government entities such as state, county, and city or township governments were eligible, along with independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. Institutions of higher education, both private and public/state-controlled, could also apply. The announcement explicitly excluded individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships from competing for or receiving an award.
For applicants seeking more details about the program competition and requirements, the announcement directed interested parties to contact the Office of Head Start Operations Center via email at DRS@headstartinfo.org. For technical issues accessing the announcement or submitting an application, the designated support contact was the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The funding opportunity number for reference was HHS-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R05-0613, it was posted on June 4, 2013, and it carried an archive date of September 18, 2013.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a competitive discretionary grant opportunity announced by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) to fund an Early Head Start (EHS) program serving infants, toddlers, and their families in Ashtabula County, Ohio.
What program would the funding support?
The funding is intended to support operation of Early Head Start services for eligible children and families in Ashtabula County. Early Head Start generally provides comprehensive early childhood development services for children from birth to age three, along with family support components.
Where will the funded services be delivered?
The opportunity is specifically for an Early Head Start program serving Ashtabula County, Ohio.
Who is the target population for the program?
The program is intended to serve infants and toddlers (birth to age three) and their families who are eligible for Early Head Start services in Ashtabula County.
How much funding is available?
The estimated funding available through this opportunity is $566,545 per year.
What is the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $566,545 and the award floor is $0.
How many awards did ACF anticipate making?
The announcement anticipated making one award.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
What category is this funding listed under?
The opportunity is listed in the Income Security and Social Services category.
Is this a competitive grant?
Yes. The announcement states it is a competitive grant opportunity.
Is this discretionary or mandatory funding?
This opportunity is listed as discretionary grant funding.
What was the application deadline?
The modified application deadline was Monday, August 19, 2013. The notice specifically states the deadline was changed from Sunday, August 18, 2013, to Monday, August 19, 2013.
What time were applications due?
Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically.
What was modified in the original announcement?
The modification reflected in the notice is a change to the application deadline, from Sunday, August 18, 2013, to Monday, August 19, 2013.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R05-0613.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 4, 2013.
What is the archive date for this opportunity?
The archive date listed for the opportunity is September 18, 2013.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The announcement notes that a cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the awarded organization would be expected to meet applicable non-federal share requirements consistent with Head Start grant rules.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes a broad range of organizations and government entities that could operate an Early Head Start program, including:
- Public or private nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits)
- Community-based organizations and faith-based organizations that meet program requirements
- For-profit organizations (including entities other than small businesses)
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Independent school districts
- Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Institutions of higher education (both private and public/state-controlled)
Who is not eligible to apply?
The announcement explicitly excludes the following from competing for or receiving an award:
- Individuals
- Foreign entities
- Sole proprietorships
Who should be contacted for program competition details and requirements?
For more details about the program competition and requirements, the announcement directs interested parties to contact the Office of Head Start Operations Center via email at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who should be contacted for technical issues with accessing the announcement or submitting an application?
For technical issues, the designated support contact is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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