Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R03 0855
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R03 0855
- 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 Armstrong 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 $1,654,343.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,654,343.00 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 Small businesses County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts City or township governments.
- 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 0855) is a discretionary federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. The intent is to fund a provider that can deliver a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program for eligible children and families, either as a combined birth-to-five model that blends Early Head Start (prenatal to age 3) and Head Start (primarily ages 3 to 5), or as a program offering only Head Start or only Early Head Start. The activity area is categorized under Income Security and Social Services, and the relevant CFDA number is 93.600 (Head Start).
ACF anticipates making one award, with an estimated total annual funding amount of $1,654,343. The award floor and ceiling are both listed at $1,654,343, which signals that ACF expected to fund a single grantee at that specific annual level for this service area. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the selected grantee must meet federal non-federal share requirements as described in the full funding opportunity announcement and the Head Start Act and regulations.
Eligible applicants depend on whether the applicant is proposing Head Start, Early Head Start, or both. For applicants seeking to provide Head Start only, or a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program, eligibility is limited to local public or private non-profit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or local for-profit agencies in the service area that can provide Head Start services and can demonstrate that they meet the statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency under Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)). For applicants proposing Early Head Start only, eligibility is broader: any public or private non-profit agency (including faith-based organizations) or for-profit agency may apply under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9840A(d)), as long as the applicant can provide Early Head Start services in the Armstrong County service area. Organizations already operating Head Start programs are also eligible to operate Early Head Start. Individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and would be disqualified from review.
The opportunity was posted on September 23, 2014, with an application due date (original and current) of November 24, 2014, and submitted applications were required to be filed electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. While this listing is archived (archive date December 24, 2014), the notice includes contacts for applicants seeking help accessing or submitting materials. For program-related questions and additional information, interested applicants were directed to email the Office of Head Start Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org. For technical issues accessing the announcement or submitting an application, ACF’s Applications Help Desk was listed (appsupport@acf.hhs.gov). The full announcement was made available through ACF’s grants site via the provided link.
Funding Opportunity FAQs (HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R03-0855)
What is this funding 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), to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
Which agency is offering the award?
The award is offered by HHS through ACF, specifically supporting services under the Office of Head Start.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R03 0855.
What CFDA program does this opportunity fall under?
The relevant CFDA number is 93.600, which corresponds to the Head Start program.
What is the activity area/category for this opportunity?
The activity area is categorized under Income Security and Social Services.
What is the purpose of the grant?
The intent is to fund a provider that can deliver a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program for eligible children and families in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
What types of program models are allowed?
The opportunity allows a provider to propose one of the following:
- A combined birth-to-five model that blends Early Head Start (prenatal to age 3) and Head Start (primarily ages 3 to 5)
- A program offering only Head Start
- A program offering only Early Head Start
Who is served by Early Head Start versus Head Start (as described in the notice)?
Early Head Start is described as serving prenatal to age 3, while Head Start is described as serving primarily ages 3 to 5.
Where must services be provided?
Services must be provided in the Armstrong County, Pennsylvania service area.
How many awards does ACF anticipate making?
ACF anticipated making one award for this opportunity.
What is the estimated annual funding amount?
The estimated total annual funding amount is $1,654,343.
What are the award floor and award ceiling?
Both the award floor and award ceiling are listed as $1,654,343, indicating ACF expected to fund a single grantee at that specific annual level for the service area.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the selected grantee must meet federal non-federal share requirements as described in the full funding opportunity announcement and in the Head Start Act and regulations.
Who is eligible to apply for Head Start only?
For Head Start only, eligibility is limited to local public or private non-profit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or local for-profit agencies in the service area that can provide Head Start services and can demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start agency under Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)).
Who is eligible to apply for a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program?
For a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program, eligibility is limited to local public or private non-profit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or local for-profit agencies in the service area that can provide Head Start services and can demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency under Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)).
Who is eligible to apply for Early Head Start only?
For Early Head Start only, eligibility is broader: any public or private non-profit agency (including faith-based organizations) or for-profit agency may apply under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9840A(d)), as long as the applicant can provide Early Head Start services in the Armstrong County service area.
Are current Head Start operators eligible to apply for Early Head Start?
Yes. The notice states that organizations already operating Head Start programs are also eligible to operate Early Head Start.
Are individuals or sole proprietorships eligible to apply?
No. Individuals (including sole proprietorships) are not eligible and would be disqualified from review.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible and would be disqualified from review.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on September 23, 2014.
What was the application due date?
The application due date (original and current) was November 24, 2014.
What time were applications due on the deadline date?
Submitted applications were required to be filed electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Was this opportunity submitted electronically?
Yes. Applications were required to be filed electronically by the stated deadline time.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The listing is archived, with an archive date of December 24, 2014.
Where could applicants find the full announcement?
The full announcement was made available through ACF's grants site via the link provided in the opportunity notice.
Who should be contacted for program-related questions?
For program-related questions and additional information, applicants were directed to email the Office of Head Start Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who should be contacted for technical issues with the application or announcement access?
For technical issues accessing the announcement or submitting an application, the notice listed ACF's Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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