Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2011 ACF OHS CH R06 0254
Apply for HHS 2011 ACF OHS CH R06 0254
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Early Head Start Replacement Grantee Abilene City, Texas" 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 Dec 5, 2011 and posted on May 13, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 12, 2011 See link to full announcement for details. IMPORTANT NOTE Applications submitted electronically via Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 430 p.m., eastern time, on the due date referenced above.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,067,137.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,067,137.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Independent school districts City or township governments County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
- 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 Replacement Grantee - Abilene City, Texas" (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2011-ACF-OHS-CH-R06-0254), was a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), under the Head Start program (CFDA 93.600). The purpose was to select a new grantee to continue delivering Early Head Start services in Abilene City, Texas, after the prior provider, the Taylor County Community Action Program, ceased serving as the grantee. In practical terms, ACF was seeking an organization that could step in and maintain uninterrupted early childhood and family support services for eligible infants and toddlers and their families in the same community.
The award was structured as a single expected grant (Expected Awards: 1) with an estimated total annual funding amount of $2,067,137, which also functioned as the award ceiling. The previous grantee operated at a funded enrollment level of 156 infants, toddlers, and their families, and the replacement grantee was expected to deliver services at a comparable scale, consistent with Early Head Start requirements and community needs. The program area falls under the federal activity category of Income Security and Social Services, reflecting the broader goal of supporting low-income families through comprehensive early childhood development services.
Eligibility was broad and included a mix of public and private entities. Eligible applicants included nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education under that specific line item), state and local government entities (including city/township and county governments), independent school districts, tribal governments that are federally recognized, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and for-profit organizations (other than small businesses). Faith-based and community organizations were explicitly noted as eligible as long as they met the standard program eligibility requirements. At the same time, the notice clearly excluded individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships from competing for or receiving awards under this announcement.
A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning the selected grantee would be responsible for meeting federal Head Start cost-sharing expectations as part of operating the program. While the summary does not specify the percentage or how it must be met, applicants would typically need to demonstrate how they plan to document and sustain the required non-federal share through allowable cash or in-kind contributions, consistent with Head Start grant rules.
The competition timeline shows the opportunity was posted on May 13, 2011, with an application deadline (Current and Original Closing Date) of July 12, 2011. Applications submitted through Grants.gov were required to be filed no later than 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The opportunity was later archived on December 23, 2011, indicating the competition period had concluded. Applicants were directed to obtain pre-application materials and additional guidance by calling the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at (866) 796-1591, and the same materials were also made available through www.headstartgrants.org. For technical issues accessing the full announcement, the ACF Applications Help Desk was provided as a support contact at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Overall, the grant was designed to ensure continuity of Early Head Start services in Abilene by selecting a capable replacement organization to operate a federally funded program supporting infants, toddlers, and families, at roughly the same service capacity previously funded, using an annual federal award of just over $2.06 million and complying with applicable Head Start program and fiscal requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Early Head Start Replacement Grantee - Abilene City, Texas."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2011-ACF-OHS-CH-R06-0254.
Which federal agency ran this grant competition?
This was a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), under the Head Start program.
What program does this opportunity fall under (CFDA)?
This opportunity is under the Head Start program, CFDA 93.600.
What was the main purpose of this grant?
The purpose was to select a new grantee to continue delivering Early Head Start services in Abilene City, Texas, after the prior provider stopped serving as the grantee. The goal was to maintain uninterrupted Early Head Start services for eligible infants, toddlers, and families in the community.
Why was a replacement grantee needed?
A replacement was needed because the prior grantee, the Taylor County Community Action Program, ceased serving as the grantee for Early Head Start services in Abilene City, Texas.
What community or service area was the grant intended to serve?
The grant was intended to support Early Head Start services in Abilene City, Texas.
What type of services was the new grantee expected to provide?
The selected organization was expected to operate an Early Head Start program delivering comprehensive early childhood and family support services for eligible infants and toddlers and their families, consistent with Early Head Start requirements and local community needs.
How many awards were expected?
One award was expected (Expected Awards: 1).
What was the estimated annual federal funding amount?
The estimated total annual funding amount was $2,067,137.
Was there an award ceiling?
Yes. The estimated total annual funding amount of $2,067,137 also functioned as the award ceiling.
What funded enrollment level was the program operating at previously?
The previous grantee operated at a funded enrollment level of 156 infants, toddlers, and their families.
Was the replacement grantee expected to serve the same number of participants?
The replacement grantee was expected to deliver services at a comparable scale to the prior program (156), consistent with Early Head Start requirements and community needs.
What federal activity category was this opportunity associated with?
The program area falls under the federal activity category of Income Security and Social Services.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility included a broad mix of public and private entities, including: nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education under that specific line item), state and local government entities (including city/township and county governments), independent school districts, federally recognized tribal governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and for-profit organizations (other than small businesses).
Are faith-based and community organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based and community organizations were explicitly noted as eligible as long as they met the standard program eligibility requirements.
Who was not eligible to apply?
Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships were excluded from competing for or receiving awards under this announcement.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning the selected grantee would be responsible for meeting federal Head Start cost-sharing expectations as part of operating the program.
Did the opportunity specify the cost share percentage or how it must be met?
No. The summary provided here does not specify the percentage or the exact method, but applicants were expected to show how they would document and sustain the required non-federal share through allowable cash or in-kind contributions consistent with Head Start grant rules.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 13, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline (current and original closing date) was July 12, 2011.
What time were Grants.gov applications due?
Applications submitted through Grants.gov were required to be filed no later than 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on December 23, 2011, indicating the competition period had concluded.
Where could applicants get pre-application materials and additional guidance?
Applicants could obtain pre-application materials and additional guidance by calling the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at (866) 796-1591. The same materials were also made available through www.headstartgrants.org.
Who could applicants contact for technical issues accessing the full announcement?
For technical issues accessing the full announcement, applicants were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
What was the overall goal of this replacement grant?
The overall goal was to ensure continuity of Early Head Start services in Abilene City, Texas by selecting a capable replacement organization to operate a federally funded program supporting infants, toddlers, and families at roughly the previously funded service capacity, while complying with applicable Head Start program and fiscal requirements.
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