Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R02 1012
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R02 1012
- The Administration for Children and Families OHS in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Early Head Start Grantee Municipalities of Moca and San Sebastian, 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 Jul 13, 2015 and posted on May 13, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 17, 2015 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 $716,225.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $716,225.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education 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 Independent school districts County governments.
- Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and from funding under this announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Early Head Start Grantee - Municipalities of Moca and San Sebastian, Puerto Rico" is a discretionary federal funding competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Head Start (OHS). It seeks one organization to operate Early Head Start services for infants and toddlers, as well as services for pregnant women and their families, specifically for residents of the municipalities of Moca and San Sebastian in Puerto Rico. The purpose is to fund comprehensive Early Head Start programming that supports early childhood development, family well-being, and school readiness foundations during the earliest years of life, with an emphasis on serving eligible low-income families consistent with Head Start program rules.
The announcement notes an important change: the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) was modified to extend the application deadline. While the original closing date was July 13, 2015, the updated and final due date became Friday, July 17, 2015, with electronic submissions required by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The opportunity was posted on May 13, 2015, with an archive date of August 16, 2015. The funding opportunity number is HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R02 1012, and the associated CFDA number is 93.600 (Head Start), which helps applicants identify the federal program category and related compliance expectations.
Funding is set at a fixed annual amount of $716,225, and the award structure indicates an estimated total funding of $716,225 with an award ceiling and floor both equal to $716,225, signaling that ACF expected to make a single award at that level. The "ExpectedAwards" field also indicates 1 award, meaning this is a competitive selection for one grantee to serve the defined service area. The funding activity category is listed as Income Security and Social Services, aligning the award with broader federal goals around reducing poverty-related barriers and strengthening family supports. The FOA also states that cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants would need to plan for and document the applicable non-federal share as part of their proposal and budget approach.
A wide range of applicant types are eligible, reflecting how Head Start awards often go to both public and private entities capable of delivering comprehensive early childhood and family services. Eligible applicants include nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (with specific allowance for nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education), community-based and faith-based organizations, for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other than small businesses), city or township governments, county governments, state governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and public or private institutions of higher education. However, the eligibility rules clearly exclude individuals, including sole proprietorships, and foreign entities; applications from those parties are not eligible and would be disqualified from competitive review and funding consideration.
To support potential applicants, OHS indicated it planned to host a community forum within the service area. The intent of the forum is to help interested parties understand the FOA requirements and the competitive grant process, which can include expectations related to program design, community needs assessment, service delivery capacity, governance and oversight, staffing, and compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards. For additional details, OHS provided the Operations Center contact information (OHSTech@reviewops.org and 1 888 242 0684). For technical difficulty accessing the full announcement, applicants were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
For reference and verification, the FOA can be found via the ACF grants site using the additional information link provided in the notice: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R02 1012.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The grant opportunity is titled "Early Head Start Grantee - Municipalities of Moca and San Sebastian, Puerto Rico."
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This is a discretionary federal funding competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Head Start (OHS).
What is the purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to fund comprehensive Early Head Start programming that supports early childhood development, family well-being, and school readiness foundations during the earliest years of life, with an emphasis on serving eligible low-income families consistent with Head Start program rules.
Who is the program intended to serve?
The program is intended to serve infants and toddlers, as well as pregnant women and their families, who are residents of the municipalities of Moca and San Sebastian in Puerto Rico, and who meet eligibility requirements (including the focus on eligible low-income families under Head Start rules).
What is the service area for this award?
The defined service area is limited to the municipalities of Moca and San Sebastian in Puerto Rico.
What type of services must the funded organization provide?
The funded organization must operate Early Head Start services for infants and toddlers and also provide services for pregnant women and their families, as part of a comprehensive Early Head Start program model.
Is this a competitive opportunity?
Yes. The notice describes this as a discretionary federal funding competition and indicates ACF expects to make a single award through a competitive selection process.
How many awards does ACF expect to make?
The opportunity indicates an expected number of awards of 1.
What is the annual funding amount for the award?
The funding is set at a fixed annual amount of $716,225.
Is there a minimum or maximum award amount?
Yes. The award ceiling and award floor are both listed as $716,225, indicating ACF expected the single award to be made at that level.
What is the total estimated funding for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding is $716,225.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The FOA states that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants must plan for and document the applicable non-federal share as part of their proposal and budget approach.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R02 1012.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The associated CFDA number is 93.600 (Head Start).
What is the funding activity category listed for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 13, 2015.
What was the application deadline, and was it changed?
Yes, the deadline was changed. The FOA was modified to extend the application deadline from the original closing date of July 13, 2015 to the updated and final due date of Friday, July 17, 2015.
What time were electronic submissions due?
Electronic submissions were required by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date (July 17, 2015).
When was this funding opportunity archived?
The archive date listed for the opportunity is August 16, 2015.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include a wide range of public and private entities, including: nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (with the specific allowance noted for nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status other than institutions of higher education); community-based and faith-based organizations; for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other than small businesses); city or township governments; county governments; state governments; independent school districts; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; and public or private institutions of higher education.
Are individuals allowed to apply?
No. Individuals, including sole proprietorships, are explicitly excluded and would be disqualified from competitive review and funding consideration.
Are foreign entities allowed to apply?
No. Foreign entities are explicitly excluded and would be disqualified from competitive review and funding consideration.
Will there be any pre-application or informational event?
Yes. OHS indicated it planned to host a community forum within the service area to help interested parties understand FOA requirements and the competitive grant process.
What is the purpose of the community forum mentioned in the announcement?
The forum is intended to help interested parties understand the FOA requirements and the competitive grant process, including expectations related to program design, community needs assessment, service delivery capacity, governance and oversight, staffing, and compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards.
Who can I contact with questions about this opportunity?
OHS provided Operations Center contact information: OHSTech@reviewops.org and 1 888 242 0684.
Who should I contact if I have technical difficulty accessing the full announcement?
For technical difficulty accessing the full announcement, applicants were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Where can I find the official FOA online?
The FOA can be found via the ACF grants site at: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R02 1012
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