Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R05 0725
Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R05 0725
- 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 Neighborhoods within the City of Chicago and Communities within Cook County, Illinois" 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 23, 2013 and posted on Jul 23, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 21, 2013 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 $2,033,537.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,033,537.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Small businesses County governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments.
- Faith based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. Faith based organizations are encouraged to review the ACF Policy on Grants to Faith Based Organizations at http://www.acf.hhs.gov/acf policy on grants to faith based organizations. 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 - Neighborhoods within the City of Chicago and Communities within Cook County, Illinois," is a discretionary grant competition offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Head Start. The purpose is to select a single grantee to deliver Early Head Start services for infants and toddlers, as well as supports for pregnant women and families, in eligible neighborhoods in the City of Chicago and other communities across Cook County, Illinois. The program sits within the broader Head Start funding stream (CFDA 93.600) and is aimed at strengthening early childhood development and family well-being through comprehensive early learning, health, and family support services.
ACF anticipates making one award under this announcement. The total annual amount available is $2,033,537, and both the award ceiling and award floor are listed as exactly $2,033,537, which indicates the grant is structured around a defined annual funding level rather than a flexible range. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is Income Security and Social Services, reflecting the program's focus on both early childhood services and family support systems. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the selected organization will be expected to contribute non-federal resources in accordance with Head Start and ACF grant rules.
Eligibility is broad and includes a mix of governmental, nonprofit, educational, and certain for-profit entities. Examples of eligible applicants listed in the announcement include county governments, city or township governments, state governments, federally recognized tribal governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities (including Indian housing authorities), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education in that category distinction), small businesses, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. The announcement specifically notes that community-based and faith-based organizations that meet the requirements are eligible, and it directs faith-based applicants to ACF policy guidance on grants to faith-based organizations. At the same time, it clearly excludes individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships from competing for or receiving an award under this notice.
The competition timeline reflects that the opportunity was posted on July 23, 2013, with an original and current closing date of October 21, 2013. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The opportunity was later archived on November 20, 2013, indicating the application window has closed, but the details remain useful for understanding the award structure and program expectations.
For organizations seeking more information about operational or programmatic aspects of Early Head Start under this competition, the announcement provides an Office of Head Start Operations Center contact email (DRS@headstartinfo.org). For technical issues accessing the full announcement or applying electronically, applicants were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The source also provides a link to the full funding opportunity announcement hosted on the ACF grants site, which would typically contain the full set of program requirements, service area definitions, application instructions, and review criteria.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Early Head Start Grantee - Neighborhoods within the City of Chicago and Communities within Cook County, Illinois."
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant competition offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Head Start.
What is the purpose of this grant competition?
The purpose is to select a single grantee to deliver Early Head Start services for infants and toddlers and to provide supports for pregnant women and families in eligible neighborhoods within the City of Chicago and other communities across Cook County, Illinois.
What program or funding stream does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity sits within the broader Head Start funding stream and is identified under CFDA 93.600.
What types of services are expected under Early Head Start in this opportunity?
The announcement describes comprehensive services aimed at strengthening early childhood development and family well-being. This includes early learning, health, and family support services for infants and toddlers, along with supports for pregnant women and families.
How many awards does ACF expect to make?
ACF anticipates making one award under this announcement.
What is the annual funding amount available?
The total annual amount available is $2,033,537.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor are listed as exactly $2,033,537, indicating a defined annual funding level rather than a flexible range.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the activity category for this grant?
The activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the selected organization is expected to contribute non-federal resources in accordance with Head Start and ACF grant rules.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes governmental, nonprofit, educational, and certain for-profit entities. Examples listed include county governments, city or township governments, state governments, federally recognized tribal governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities (including Indian housing authorities), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (as specified in the announcement), small businesses, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses.
Are community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The announcement states that community-based organizations that meet the requirements are eligible.
Are faith-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The announcement notes that faith-based organizations that meet the requirements are eligible and directs faith-based applicants to ACF policy guidance on grants to faith-based organizations.
Who is not eligible to apply?
The announcement clearly excludes individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships from competing for or receiving an award under this notice.
What geographic area is covered by this opportunity?
The services are intended for eligible neighborhoods within the City of Chicago and other communities across Cook County, Illinois.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 23, 2013.
What was the application due date?
The original and current closing date was October 21, 2013.
What time were applications due on the closing date?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on November 20, 2013, which indicates the application window has closed.
Where could applicants get programmatic or operational information about Early Head Start for this competition?
The announcement provides an Office of Head Start Operations Center contact email: DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who could applicants contact for technical problems with accessing the announcement or applying electronically?
For technical issues, applicants were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Where could applicants find the full funding opportunity announcement?
The source includes a link to the full funding opportunity announcement hosted on the ACF grants site, which would typically contain detailed program requirements, service area definitions, application instructions, and review criteria.
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| Head Start Grantee Columbia County, New York Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R02 0650 Funding Number: HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R02 0650 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,313,345 |
| Head Start Grantee Bienville, Jackson, Red River, and Winn Parishes, Louisiana Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R06 0728 Funding Number: HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R06 0728 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,314,796 |
| Head Start Grantee Towns of Middletown and Port Jervis, New York Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R02 0656 Funding Number: HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R02 0656 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,671,097 |
| Head Start Grantee Tioga County, New York Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R02 0657 Funding Number: HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R02 0657 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,242,937 |
| Head Start Grantee Lincoln County, New Mexico Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R06 0732 Funding Number: HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R06 0732 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $837,433 |
| Head Start Grantee Somerset County, New Jersey Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R02 0661 Funding Number: HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R02 0661 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,769,163 |
| Early Head Start Grantee City of Mesquite, within Dallas and Kaufman Counties, Texas Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R06 0733 Funding Number: HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R06 0733 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $892,706 |
| Head Start Grantee Schenectady County, New York Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R02 0662 Funding Number: HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R02 0662 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,868,678 |
| Head Start Grantee Hughes and Okfuskee Counties, Oklahoma Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R06 0737 Funding Number: HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R06 0737 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,320,214 |
| Early Head Start Grantee South Bronx, New York Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R02 0675 Funding Number: HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R02 0675 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $806,738 |
| Head Start Grantee Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R06 0738 Funding Number: HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R06 0738 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,830,363 |
| Head Start Grantee Upshur County, West Virginia Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R03 0673 Funding Number: HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R03 0673 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,336,981 |
| Head Start Grantee Allen Parish, Louisiana Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R06 0739 Funding Number: HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R06 0739 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $964,022 |
| Head Start Grantee Caldwell, Catahoula, Concordia, Grant, La Salle, and Tensas Parishes, Louisiana Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R06 0742 Funding Number: HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R06 0742 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $3,689,614 |
| Head Start Grantee Halifax and Mecklenburg Counties, Virginia Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R03 0663 Funding Number: HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R03 0663 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,165,903 |
| Head Start Grantee Galveston County, Texas Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R06 0743 Funding Number: HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R06 0743 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,686,544 |
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