Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R02 0355
Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R02 0355
- 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 Cities of Patterson and Prospect Park in Passaic County, New Jersey" 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 24, 2012 and posted on Apr 19, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 18, 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 $736,024.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $736,024.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education County governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Independent school districts City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than 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:
This funding opportunity is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), focused on establishing or continuing Early Head Start services for very young children and their families in Passaic County, New Jersey. The project specifically targets infants and toddlers and is limited geographically to families residing in the Cities of Patterson and Prospect Park. The purpose is to fund a local provider that can deliver comprehensive Early Head Start program services designed to support early childhood development, family well-being, and school readiness outcomes starting from the earliest years.
ACF expects to make one award under this announcement, with an estimated total funding amount of $736,024 per year. The award ceiling is also listed as $736,024, indicating the single award is intended to cover the full annual program amount available through this competition. The award floor is listed as $0, which generally signals that applications could request varying amounts up to the cap, but the practical expectation is that the selected grantee will operate the program at the scale supported by the available annual funding. The program is listed under CFDA (now Assistance Listing) 93.600, Head Start, and falls within the broader funding activity area of Income Security and Social Services.
A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the applicant should be prepared to meet non-federal share expectations consistent with Head Start/Early Head Start rules. While the announcement excerpt does not spell out the percentage or the allowable sources, Head Start grants commonly require recipients to contribute a non-federal share through cash or in-kind support that is properly documented and allowable under federal guidelines. Applicants should treat this as a core compliance obligation and plan for it early, including partnerships that can contribute space, services, volunteer time, or other allowable resources if permitted.
Eligibility is fairly broad and includes public and private entities, with a clear emphasis that both community-based and faith-based organizations that meet requirements may apply. Eligible applicant types listed include nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, city or township governments, county and state governments, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, independent school districts, institutions of higher education (both public and private), small businesses, tribal governments (federally recognized), and other for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses). At the same time, the announcement explicitly excludes individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships from competing for or receiving awards. In practical terms, the competition is aimed at organizations that can demonstrate the infrastructure, governance, financial systems, and program capacity to operate an Early Head Start model consistent with federal Head Start Program Performance Standards.
The application timeline provided indicates the opportunity was posted on April 19, 2012, with an original and current closing date of July 18, 2012. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date, and the opportunity was archived on July 19, 2012. While those dates mean this specific posting is historical, the summary details still reflect the structure and expectations ACF used for this competition, including the focus on a defined service area and a single-award selection.
For support and next steps, applicants were directed to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center by email at DRS@headstartinfo.org for additional information related to the opportunity. Technical issues accessing or submitting the full announcement were routed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The full funding opportunity announcement was associated with Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R02-0355 and titled "Early Head Start Grantee - Cities of Patterson and Prospect Park in Passaic County, New Jersey," with a reference link provided through the ACF grants site.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF). It focuses on establishing or continuing Early Head Start services for very young children and their families.
2) What program does this funding support?
The funding supports Early Head Start services under Assistance Listing (formerly CFDA) 93.600, Head Start. The goal is to provide comprehensive Early Head Start program services that support early childhood development, family well-being, and school readiness outcomes starting from the earliest years.
3) Who is the target population for services?
The project specifically targets infants and toddlers and their families.
4) What geographic area must be served?
Services are limited geographically to families residing in Passaic County, New Jersey, specifically within the Cities of Patterson and Prospect Park.
5) How many awards does ACF expect to make?
ACF expects to make one award under this announcement.
6) What is the estimated funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $736,024 per year.
7) What is the maximum amount an applicant can request (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed as $736,024.
8) What is the minimum amount an applicant can request (award floor)?
The award floor is listed as $0, which generally indicates applications may request varying amounts up to the cap, though the practical expectation described is that the selected grantee will operate at the scale supported by the available annual funding.
9) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the applicant should be prepared to meet non-federal share expectations consistent with Head Start/Early Head Start rules.
10) Does the opportunity specify the required match percentage or allowable sources?
No. The excerpt does not spell out the percentage or the allowable sources. It notes that Head Start grants commonly require a non-federal share that may be met through cash or in-kind support, properly documented and allowable under federal guidelines.
11) What are examples of potential non-federal share contributions mentioned?
The information provided suggests planning for partnerships that can contribute allowable resources such as space, services, volunteer time, or other allowable resources (if permitted under federal guidelines).
12) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes public and private entities. Examples listed include:
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status
- City or township governments
- County governments and state governments
- Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
- Independent school districts
- Institutions of higher education (public and private)
- Small businesses
- Tribal governments (federally recognized)
- Other for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses)
The announcement also emphasizes that community-based and faith-based organizations that meet requirements may apply.
13) Who is not eligible to apply?
The announcement explicitly excludes individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships from competing for or receiving awards.
14) What type of organization is this competition aimed at in practice?
Based on the description provided, the competition is aimed at organizations that can demonstrate the infrastructure, governance, financial systems, and program capacity to operate an Early Head Start model consistent with federal Head Start Program Performance Standards.
15) When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on April 19, 2012, and the original/current closing date was July 18, 2012.
16) What time were applications due?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
17) Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on July 19, 2012, and the closing date listed is July 18, 2012. The dates indicate this specific posting is historical.
18) How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically.
19) What is the Funding Opportunity Number and title?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R02-0355. The title is "Early Head Start Grantee - Cities of Patterson and Prospect Park in Passaic County, New Jersey."
20) What is the federal awarding agency and office involved?
The federal agency is the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF). Applicants were directed to the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center for additional information.
21) Who should be contacted for program-related questions?
Applicants were directed to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org for additional information related to the opportunity.
22) Who should be contacted for technical issues with accessing or submitting the announcement?
Technical issues accessing or submitting the full announcement were routed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
23) What is the broader funding activity area?
The program falls within the broader funding activity area of Income Security and Social Services.
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