Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R03 0849
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R03 0849
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Head Start and/or Early Head Start Adams County, Pennsylvania" 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 Sep 23, 2014 and posted on Sep 23, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 24, 2014 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 $1,864,045.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,864,045.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Small businesses Independent school districts.
- It is important to note that the eligibility requirements are different for Head Start and Early Head Start. More information is provided in the funding opportunity announcement. ENTITIES APPLYING FOR HEAD START ONLY OR BOTH HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START Eligible applicants are limited to local public or private non profit agencies, including community based and faith based organizations, or local for profit agencies, pursuant to Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act, 42 U.S.C. sect 9836(a)(1) in the service area, that can provide Head Start services to children and families residing in the service area. Applicants must demonstrate they meet the statutory requirement for designation as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency as defined in the Head Start Act. ENTITIES APPLYING FOR EARLY HEAD START ONLY Eligible applicants are any public or private non profit agency, including community based and faith based organizations, or for profit agencies pursuant to Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act, 42 U.S.C. sect 9840A(d). Eligibility is limited to public or private non profit organizations, including faith based organizations or for profit organizations in the service area that can provide Early Head Start services to children and families residing in the service area. Entities operating Head Start programs are eligible to operate Early Head Start programs. 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:
This funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R03-0849) is a discretionary federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start). It seeks one awardee to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in Adams County, Pennsylvania. The intent is to fund an organization capable of delivering a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program for eligible children and their families, either as a combined birth-to-five model using both Head Start and Early Head Start funding, or as a program offering Head Start only, or Early Head Start only.
The available funding is $1,864,045 per year, and the announcement lists the award floor and ceiling as the same amount, indicating a single anticipated award at that annual level (Expected Awards: 1). A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the selected grantee must contribute non-federal resources consistent with Head Start program rules and the requirements described in the full funding opportunity announcement. The activity category is listed as Income Security and Social Services, reflecting the program focus on comprehensive services that support child development and family well-being, not just classroom instruction.
Eligibility depends on which services an applicant proposes to deliver. For proposals that include Head Start (either Head Start only or Head Start combined with Early Head Start), eligible applicants are limited to local public or private nonprofit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or local for-profit agencies located in the service area, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act. These applicants must be able to provide Head Start services to children and families residing in Adams County and must demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency under the Head Start Act. For proposals that are Early Head Start only, eligibility is broader under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act and includes any public or private nonprofit agency (including faith-based organizations) or for-profit agency that can deliver Early Head Start services in the service area. The announcement also notes that entities already operating Head Start programs are eligible to operate Early Head Start. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are explicitly ineligible and would be disqualified.
The posting date and creation date are September 23, 2014, with an application due date of November 24, 2014. Electronically submitted applications had to be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date. The opportunity was archived on December 24, 2014. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov, and those seeking additional program information were invited to email the OHS Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org. The announcement also provides an additional information link through ACF grants, where the full requirements, including program expectations, matching specifics, and application instructions, would be detailed.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R03-0849.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary federal grant offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF).
What program or CFDA does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity is under CFDA 93.600, Head Start.
What is the purpose of this funding opportunity?
The intent is to fund one organization to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in Adams County, Pennsylvania, delivering a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program for eligible children and their families.
Where must services be provided?
Services must be provided in Adams County, Pennsylvania, and applicants must be able to serve children and families residing in that service area.
How many awards are expected under this announcement?
One award is expected (Expected Awards: 1).
How much funding is available?
The available funding is $1,864,045 per year.
Is there a minimum or maximum award amount?
Yes. The announcement lists the award floor and ceiling as the same amount: $1,864,045 per year, which indicates a single anticipated award at that annual level.
What service models can an applicant propose?
An applicant may propose one of the following approaches:
- A combined birth-to-five model using both Head Start and Early Head Start funding
- A Head Start only program
- An Early Head Start only program
What is meant by a "comprehensive" program in this announcement?
The opportunity emphasizes comprehensive services that support child development and family well-being, not just classroom instruction. The activity category is listed as Income Security and Social Services, reflecting this broader scope.
Who is eligible to apply if proposing Head Start services (Head Start only or Head Start combined with Early Head Start)?
For proposals that include Head Start, eligible applicants are limited to local public or private nonprofit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or local for-profit agencies located in the service area, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act.
Are faith-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based organizations are explicitly included among eligible nonprofit applicants.
Who is eligible to apply if proposing Early Head Start only?
For Early Head Start only proposals, eligibility is broader under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act and includes any public or private nonprofit agency (including faith-based organizations) or for-profit agency that can deliver Early Head Start services in the service area.
Can an organization that already operates Head Start apply to operate Early Head Start?
Yes. The announcement notes that entities already operating Head Start programs are eligible to operate Early Head Start.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) are explicitly ineligible and would be disqualified.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are explicitly ineligible and would be disqualified.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies. The selected grantee must contribute non-federal resources consistent with Head Start program rules and the requirements described in the full funding opportunity announcement.
What legal authority is referenced for eligibility requirements?
Eligibility requirements are tied to the Head Start Act, including Section 641(a)(1) (for proposals that include Head Start) and Section 645A(d) (for Early Head Start only proposals).
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date (and creation date) is September 23, 2014.
When was the application due?
The application due date was November 24, 2014.
What time were electronic applications due on the closing date?
Electronically submitted applications had to be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on December 24, 2014.
Where could applicants find the full requirements and instructions?
The announcement references an additional information link through ACF grants where the full requirements would be detailed, including program expectations, matching specifics, and application instructions.
Who could applicants contact for technical help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Who could applicants contact for additional program information?
Applicants seeking additional program information were invited to email the OHS Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
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