Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0416
Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0416
- 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 Clark, Madison, and Montgomery Counties, 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 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 $4,351,679.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,351,679.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts City or township governments State governments 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 Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- 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 comes from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), and it is a discretionary grant competition to select one or more organizations to operate Early Head Start services for families living in Clark, Madison, and Montgomery Counties in Ohio. The goal is to fund high-quality Early Head Start programming for eligible infants and toddlers and to provide comprehensive supports to their families, consistent with Head Start program expectations around early learning, health, and family well-being.
ACF anticipates making up to two awards under this announcement. The estimated total funding available is $4,351,679 per year to support service delivery in the defined service area. The award ceiling is listed as $4,351,679, and the award floor is $0, which typically means ACF is not guaranteeing a minimum award size and will determine final award amounts based on the approved application, proposed service model, and the number of children and families to be served. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should expect to document non-federal share commitments as required under Head Start/Early Head Start rules and the specific instructions in the full announcement.
A wide range of entities may apply. Eligible applicant types include public or private nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits), community-based and faith-based organizations that meet the standard eligibility requirements, for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses), small businesses, and various government and public entities such as city/township, county, and state governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education as well as private institutions of higher education. The announcement specifically notes that individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply or receive an award under this competition.
The opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R05-0416 and falls under CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) 93.600, Head Start. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is Income Security and Social Services, reflecting the program focus on early childhood development combined with family support services.
Timing details in the posting show the opportunity was posted and created on May 16, 2012, with an application due date (original and current closing date) of August 14, 2012. Applications had to be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date, and the listing was archived on August 15, 2012. For applicants or stakeholders looking for historical documentation, the announcement includes an additional information link to the ACF grants site, and it provides support contacts for both program questions and technical assistance.
For questions about program requirements or other details beyond what is summarized in the synopsis, interested parties are directed to email the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org. For help accessing the full announcement or troubleshooting the application process, the contact listed is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant competition from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), to select one or more organizations to operate Early Head Start services.
What program is being funded?
The opportunity funds Early Head Start programming for eligible infants and toddlers and comprehensive supports for their families, consistent with Head Start expectations around early learning, health, and family well-being.
What is the service area for this Early Head Start grant?
Funded services are intended for families living in Clark, Madison, and Montgomery Counties in Ohio.
How many awards does ACF expect to make?
ACF anticipates making up to two awards under this announcement.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding available is $4,351,679 per year to support service delivery in the defined service area.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $4,351,679.
What is the award floor and what does it mean?
The award floor is listed as $0, which typically indicates that ACF is not guaranteeing a minimum award amount and will determine the final award based on the approved application, proposed service model, and the number of children and families to be served.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies. Applicants should expect to document non-federal share commitments as required under Head Start/Early Head Start rules and the specific instructions in the full announcement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include a wide range of entities, including public or private nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) organizations), community-based and faith-based organizations that meet standard eligibility requirements, for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses), small businesses, and government/public entities such as city/township, county, and state governments. Eligibility also includes independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education, as well as private institutions of higher education.
Who is not eligible to apply?
Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply or receive an award under this competition.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R05-0416.
What is the CFDA or Assistance Listing number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is under CFDA (Assistance Listing) 93.600, Head Start.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting shows the opportunity was posted and created on May 16, 2012.
What was the application due date?
The application due date (original and current closing date) was August 14, 2012.
What time were applications due on the closing date?
Applications had to be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
When was the listing archived?
The listing was archived on August 15, 2012.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically.
Where can someone find additional information or historical documentation?
The announcement includes an additional information link to the ACF grants site, which can be used to locate the full announcement or historical documentation.
Who should be contacted for program questions or requirements?
For questions about program requirements or other details beyond the synopsis, interested parties are directed to email the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who should be contacted for application or technical support?
For help accessing the full announcement or troubleshooting the application process, contact the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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| Head Start Grantee Fauquier County, Virginia Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0464 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0464 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,025,876 |
| Head Start Grantee Nicholas County, West Virginia Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0471 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0471 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $865,364 |
| Early Head Start Grantee Montgomery County, Maryland Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0330 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0330 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,865,519 |
| Head Start Grantee Kanawha County, West Virginia Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0472 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0472 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,955,153 |
| Head Start Grantee Arlington County, Virginia Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0342 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0342 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,169,868 |
| Early Head Start Grantee Arlington, Loudoun and Prince William Counties and the Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park, Virginia Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0371 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0371 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,946,357 |
| Head Start Grantee Talladega, Clay, Randolph, Calhoun, Cleberne, and Coosa Counties, Alabama Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R04 0348 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R04 0348 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $4,659,746 |
| Early Head Start Grantee Talladega, Calhoun, and Coosa Counties, Alabama Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R04 0376 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R04 0376 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,553,046 |
| Head Start Grantee Okaloosa County, Florida Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R04 0349 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R04 0349 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,138,770 |
| Early Head Start Grantee Okaloosa County, Florida Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R04 0378 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R04 0378 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $700,231 |
| Head Start Grantee Baldwin County, Georgia Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R04 0470 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R04 0470 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,454,270 |
| Head Start Grantee Bedford, Coffee, Franklin, Giles, Hickman, Lawrence, Lewis, Lincoln, Marshall, Maury, Moore, Perry, and Wayne Counties, Tennessee Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R04 0352 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R04 0352 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $7,029,648 |
| Early Head Start Grantee Bedford, Coffee, Franklin, Giles, Hickman, Lawrence, Lewis, Lincoln, Marshall, Maury, Moore, Perry, and Wayne Counties, Tennessee Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R04 0379 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R04 0379 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $581,166 |
| Head Start Grantee Huntsville, Madison, and Limestone Counties, Alabama Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R04 0354 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R04 0354 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $3,428,224 |
| Early Head Start Grantee Huntsville, Madison, and Limestone Counties, Alabama Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R04 0450 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R04 0450 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $774,285 |
| Head Start Grantee Lincoln County, Kentucky Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R04 0356 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R04 0356 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,444,892 |
| Early Head Start Grantee Lincoln County, Kentucky Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R04 0383 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R04 0383 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $471,118 |
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