Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R06 0419
Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R06 0419
- 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 Conway, Franklin, Johnson, Logan, Perry, Polk, Pope, Scott, and Yell 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 $2,437,970.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,437,970.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts State governments County governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses 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:
This funding opportunity, titled "Early Head Start Grantee - Conway, Franklin, Johnson, Logan, Perry, Polk, Pope, Scott, and Yell Counties, Arkansas," is a discretionary grant competition from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF). The purpose is to select organizations to operate Early Head Start (EHS) services for eligible infants and toddlers and to support their families across nine Arkansas counties: Conway, Franklin, Johnson, Logan, Perry, Polk, Pope, Scott, and Yell. The program falls under the broader category of income security and social services and is associated with CFDA number 93.600 (Head Start).
ACF plans to make funding available totaling $2,437,970 per year to deliver Early Head Start program services in the service area, with an anticipated two awards. The notice lists an award ceiling of $2,437,970 and an award floor of $0, indicating that awards may vary but cannot exceed the stated cap for this opportunity. The funding instrument is a grant, and the announcement specifies that cost sharing or a matching requirement applies, meaning the selected grantee(s) should be prepared to meet any non-federal share expectations described in the full program guidance.
A wide range of applicant types may compete, reflecting the program's community-based delivery model. Eligible applicants include public and private nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits), community-based and faith-based organizations that meet federal eligibility requirements, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses are explicitly listed, but small businesses are also listed separately as eligible), independent school districts, institutions of higher education (both private and public/state-controlled), and various levels of government (state, county, city/township). Public housing authorities and federally recognized tribal governments are also listed as eligible. At the same time, the announcement makes clear that individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply or receive an award under this competition.
Key dates in the posting show it was issued on May 16, 2012, with an application deadline of August 14, 2012. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The opportunity was archived on August 15, 2012, which typically indicates the competition has closed, but the summary is still useful for understanding the scope, eligibility rules, and funding level tied to this service area.
For applicants seeking clarification or operational details, the announcement points to two main contacts. Questions specifically about Early Head Start operations and additional information can be directed to the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org. For technical issues accessing the full announcement or application systems, applicants are directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The funding opportunity number is HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R06-0419, and the full announcement was referenced through an ACF grants link provided in the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Early Head Start Grantee - Conway, Franklin, Johnson, Logan, Perry, Polk, Pope, Scott, and Yell Counties, Arkansas."
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant competition from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF).
What is the purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to select organization(s) to operate Early Head Start (EHS) services for eligible infants and toddlers and to support their families within the specified service area.
What geographic area does the award cover?
The service area covers nine counties in Arkansas: Conway, Franklin, Johnson, Logan, Perry, Polk, Pope, Scott, and Yell.
What program and CFDA number is this opportunity associated with?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA number 93.600 (Head Start).
What is the broader program category for this opportunity?
The program is categorized under income security and social services.
How much funding is expected to be available each year?
ACF planned to make available a total of $2,437,970 per year to deliver Early Head Start program services in the defined service area.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated two awards.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed is $2,437,970 for this opportunity, meaning awards may not exceed that amount under this announcement.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is listed as $0, indicating that award amounts may vary, but any award made under this opportunity cannot exceed the stated ceiling.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The announcement specifies that cost sharing or a matching requirement applies. Applicants should be prepared to meet any non-federal share expectations described in the full program guidance.
Who is eligible to apply?
The notice lists multiple eligible applicant types, including:
- Public and private nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits)
- Community-based organizations
- Faith-based organizations that meet federal eligibility requirements
- For-profit organizations
- Small businesses (listed separately as eligible)
- Independent school districts
- Institutions of higher education (private and public/state-controlled)
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Public housing authorities
- Federally recognized tribal governments
Who is not eligible to apply?
The announcement states that the following are not eligible to apply or receive an award under this competition:
- Individuals
- Foreign entities
- Sole proprietorships
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R06-0419.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting was issued 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 were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Is this opportunity still open?
The opportunity was archived on August 15, 2012, which typically indicates the competition has closed.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically by the stated deadline time.
Who should be contacted with questions about Early Head Start operations or program details?
Questions about Early Head Start operations and additional information were directed to the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who should be contacted for technical help with the announcement or application systems?
For technical issues accessing the full announcement or application systems, applicants were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Where was the full announcement referenced?
The notice referenced the full announcement through an ACF grants link (as cited in the original posting).
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