Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R02 0542
Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R02 0542
- 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 Municipalities of Luquillo, Naguabo, Ceiba, Rio Grande and Fajardo, Puerto Rico" 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 Apr 19, 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 $2,129,806.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,129,806.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments State governments Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Independent school districts.
- 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 seeks one organization to operate an Early Head Start (EHS) program serving infants, toddlers, and their families in five municipalities in Puerto Rico: Luquillo, Naguabo, Ceiba, Rio Grande, and Fajardo. The grant is intended to support comprehensive Early Head Start services for eligible children from birth to age three, along with family-focused supports that are a standard part of the EHS model. In practical terms, the selected grantee would be responsible for delivering high-quality early childhood development services and coordinating related supports so families can access needed resources in the community.
The award is a discretionary grant (not a formula entitlement) under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start), categorized under Income Security and Social Services. ACF anticipated making a single award (Expected Awards: 1), meaning applicants would be competing to become the sole grantee for this defined service area. The annual funding level is approximately $2.13 million (listed as $2,130,178 annually, with an estimated total funding and award ceiling shown around $2,129,806 in the source data). The award floor is listed as $0, which generally means the agency did not specify a minimum award size, though the ceiling indicates the upper limit available for this competition.
Eligibility is broad across typical public and private entities that can administer large social service programs. Eligible applicants include public or private nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits), community-based organizations, and faith-based organizations that meet federal requirements, as well as for-profit organizations (including small businesses) and various government entities (county, city/township, and state governments), public housing authorities, independent school districts, and eligible tribal governments. Institutions of higher education (public and private) are also listed among eligible applicant types. 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 notice.
A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, which means the selected grantee would need to meet Head Start non-federal share rules rather than relying entirely on federal dollars. This typically involves documenting allowable in-kind contributions or other eligible non-federal resources to cover the required share, in accordance with program regulations and federal grant rules.
Key dates in the posting show the opportunity was posted and created on April 19, 2012, with an application due date (original and current closing date) of July 18, 2012. Applications submitted electronically had to be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadline date. The archive date is July 19, 2012, indicating the opportunity has closed, but the summary details remain useful for understanding the scope and structure of the competition.
For support and additional information, applicants were directed to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center via email at DRS@headstartinfo.org. Technical help related to accessing the full announcement or application submission issues was available through the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The announcement also provided a link to the full funding notice on the ACF grants site (as listed in the source data).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), to select one organization to operate an Early Head Start (EHS) program.
Which federal office is offering the grant?
The grant is offered by HHS through ACF, with program oversight associated with the Office of Head Start (OHS).
What program is being funded?
The funding supports an Early Head Start (EHS) program that provides comprehensive services to eligible infants and toddlers and their families, consistent with the EHS model.
Who will the program serve?
The program is intended to serve eligible children from birth to age three, along with family-focused supports that are a standard part of Early Head Start.
Where will services be provided?
Services are to be delivered in five municipalities in Puerto Rico: Luquillo, Naguabo, Ceiba, Rio Grande, and Fajardo.
How many awards does ACF expect to make?
ACF anticipated making a single award (Expected Awards: 1). Applicants would compete to become the sole grantee for this defined service area.
What is the approximate annual funding amount?
The annual funding level is approximately $2.13 million (listed as $2,130,178 annually in the source information).
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding and award ceiling is shown around $2,129,806 in the source data, indicating the upper limit available for this competition.
What does it mean that the award floor is listed as $0?
An award floor of $0 generally indicates the agency did not specify a minimum award size for the competition, even though a ceiling (maximum) amount is indicated.
Is this a formula grant or a competitive (discretionary) grant?
This is a discretionary (competitive) grant, not a formula entitlement.
What CFDA program number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized under Income Security and Social Services.
What is the grantee expected to do if selected?
The selected organization would be responsible for operating a high-quality Early Head Start program for the defined service area, including delivering early childhood development services and coordinating related supports so families can access needed community resources.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include a broad range of entity types, including public or private nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits), community-based organizations, faith-based organizations that meet federal requirements, for-profit organizations (including small businesses), and various government entities.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes. Institutions of higher education (public and private) are listed among eligible applicant types.
Are government entities eligible to apply?
Yes. Eligible government entities include county governments, city or township governments, and state governments. Public housing authorities and independent school districts are also listed as eligible.
Are tribal governments eligible to apply?
Yes. Eligible tribal governments are listed among eligible applicant types.
Who is not eligible to apply?
Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply or receive an award under this notice.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies. The selected grantee would need to meet Head Start non-federal share requirements rather than relying entirely on federal dollars.
What does the non-federal share requirement imply in practice?
It typically means documenting allowable non-federal contributions (such as eligible in-kind contributions or other allowable non-federal resources) to cover the required share, consistent with program regulations and federal grant rules.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting and creation date shown is April 19, 2012.
What was the application due date?
The application due date (original and current closing date) was July 18, 2012.
What was the electronic submission deadline time?
Applications submitted electronically had to be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadline date.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The archive date is July 19, 2012, which indicates the opportunity has closed.
Who can applicants contact for program-related questions?
Applicants were directed to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center by email at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who can applicants contact for technical help with the application process?
For technical help related to accessing the full announcement or application submission issues, applicants were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Where could applicants find the full funding notice?
The announcement referenced a link to the full funding notice on the ACF grants site (as listed in the source data for this opportunity).
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