Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2009 ACF OHS CH R09 7003
Apply for HHS 2009 ACF OHS CH R09 7003
- 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 Northern San Diego County, California (Borrego Springs, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Escondido, Poway, Ramona and Solana Beach)" 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 Feb 20, 2009 and posted on Feb 20, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 20, 2009 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 $1,115,966.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,115,966.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Small businesses.
- Eligibility is limited to local public or private non profit organizations, including faith based organizations or local for profit organizations in the community to be served, that can provide Early Head Start services to children and families residing in Northern San Diego County, California (Borrego Springs, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Escondido, Poway, Ramona, and Solana Beach). Faith based and community organizations are eligible to apply. Foreign entities are not eligible under this announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity is a discretionary federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), focused on selecting a replacement provider to continue Early Head Start services in Northern San Diego County, California. The service area is specifically defined as Borrego Springs, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Escondido, Poway, Ramona, and Solana Beach. The purpose is continuity: ACF is looking for a capable organization to step in and maintain high-quality Early Head Start programming that had previously been delivered by the former grantee, Neighborhood House Association, serving infants, toddlers, and their families.
The grant makes available up to $1,115,966 per year to operate Early Head Start services for eligible children (infants and toddlers) and their families across the listed communities. While the previous program was funded for a total enrollment of 102 children and families, applicants are not locked into that number. Instead, each applicant is expected to propose what it believes is the maximum number of infants, toddlers, and families it can serve with the available funding while still meeting Early Head Start quality expectations. In other words, the funding level is set, but the proposed enrollment and service design are part of the competitive application and should be justified based on the applicant's approach, capacity, and local needs.
Eligibility is intentionally broad but still tied to the local community being served. ACF limits eligibility to local public or private nonprofit organizations (including faith-based and community organizations) as well as local for-profit organizations that can deliver Early Head Start services in the targeted Northern San Diego County area. The listing of eligible applicant types includes a range of governmental and organizational entities (such as county and city governments, certain tribal governments and tribal organizations, public housing authorities, independent school districts, institutions of higher education, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses), but the key constraint is that the applicant must be a local entity positioned to serve the specified communities. Foreign entities are not eligible under this announcement.
ACF anticipated making one award under this opportunity. The program is associated with CFDA 93.600 (Head Start). A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should plan for and clearly address any required non-federal share or match expectations in their budget and supporting documentation, consistent with the full announcement details.
Key dates and submission rules are clearly stated. The opportunity was posted February 20, 2009, with an application closing date of April 20, 2009. For applicants submitting through Grants.gov, the deadline is no later than 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The award ceiling matches the estimated annual funding amount ($1,115,966), and the award floor is listed as $0, reflecting that funding is competitive and not guaranteed.
The notice also highlights two practical participation points. First, interested applicants are instructed to contact the ACYF Operations Center at (866) 796-1591 to obtain pre-application materials and additional guidance. Second, ACF explicitly welcomes public comments from parents and residents within the service area. These comments are meant to inform ACF about general community needs rather than to advocate for any particular applicant, and they should be sent to the ACYF Operations Center as well.
For additional technical help accessing the full announcement or dealing with the application process, the ACF Applications Help Desk is listed as a resource (appsupport@acf.hhs.gov). The full announcement is referenced through ACF's grants site under Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2009-ACF-OHS-CH-R09-7003.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF). It is intended to select a replacement provider to continue Early Head Start services in Northern San Diego County, California.
Why is ACF offering this funding?
The stated purpose is continuity of services. ACF is seeking an organization that can step in and maintain high-quality Early Head Start programming that was previously delivered by the former grantee, Neighborhood House Association, serving infants, toddlers, and their families.
What geographic area must be served?
The defined service area is Northern San Diego County, specifically: Borrego Springs, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Escondido, Poway, Ramona, and Solana Beach.
Who will the program serve?
Funds are to operate Early Head Start services for eligible children (infants and toddlers) and their families in the listed communities.
How much funding is available?
Up to $1,115,966 per year is available to operate Early Head Start services under this opportunity.
How many awards does ACF expect to make?
ACF anticipated making one award under this opportunity.
Is the funding guaranteed if we apply?
No. The award floor is listed as $0, indicating that funding is competitive and not guaranteed.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling matches the estimated annual funding amount: $1,115,966.
Is there a required enrollment number we must propose?
No. While the previous program had a total funded enrollment of 102 children and families, applicants are not locked into that number for this competition.
How should applicants determine the number of children and families to serve?
Each applicant is expected to propose the maximum number of infants, toddlers, and families it believes it can serve with the available funding while still meeting Early Head Start quality expectations. Proposed enrollment and service design are part of the competitive application and should be justified based on the applicant's approach, capacity, and local needs.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to local entities that can deliver Early Head Start services in the targeted Northern San Diego County area. Eligible applicants include local public or private nonprofit organizations (including faith-based and community organizations) and local for-profit organizations that can provide the required services.
Does the announcement list specific eligible entity categories?
Yes. The eligible applicant types listed include a range of governmental and organizational entities, such as county and city governments, certain tribal governments and tribal organizations, public housing authorities, independent school districts, institutions of higher education, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. The key constraint is that the applicant must be a local entity positioned to serve the specified communities.
Are faith-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly includes faith-based organizations within the eligible nonprofit categories, as long as they are local and able to serve the specified service area.
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. Local for-profit organizations are eligible if they can deliver Early Head Start services in the targeted service area. The listing notes eligibility for for-profit organizations other than small businesses.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible under this announcement.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies. Applicants should plan for and clearly address any required non-federal share or match expectations in their budget and supporting documentation, consistent with the full announcement details.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program is associated with CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 20, 2009.
What is the application deadline?
The application closing date is April 20, 2009.
What is the submission deadline time for Grants.gov applications?
For applicants submitting through Grants.gov, the deadline is no later than 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
How can we obtain pre-application materials or guidance?
Interested applicants are instructed to contact the ACYF Operations Center at (866) 796-1591 to obtain pre-application materials and additional guidance.
Can community members provide input to ACF about this opportunity?
Yes. ACF explicitly welcomes public comments from parents and residents within the service area. These comments are intended to inform ACF about general community needs rather than to advocate for any particular applicant.
Where should public comments be sent?
Public comments should be sent to the ACYF Operations Center.
What help is available for technical issues with the application process?
For technical help accessing the full announcement or dealing with the application process, the ACF Applications Help Desk is listed as a resource at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The full announcement is referenced under Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2009-ACF-OHS-CH-R09-7003 on ACF's grants site.
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