Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0903
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0903
- 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 Attala, Carroll, Choctaw, Holmes, Montgomery, and Webster Counties, Mississippi" 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 24, 2014 and posted on Sep 24, 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 $8,324,396.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $8,324,396.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities 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 Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Independent school districts County governments State governments Private institutions of higher education 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 discretionary grant opportunity comes from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start). The competition is for organizations that will operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for families living in six Mississippi counties: Attala, Carroll, Choctaw, Holmes, Montgomery, and Webster. The intent is to fund high-quality, comprehensive programming for children from birth to age five, either by combining Early Head Start (birth to three) and Head Start (primarily ages three to five) into a single birth-to-five approach, or by operating Head Start only, or Early Head Start only, depending on what the applicant proposes and is eligible to run.
ACF indicates that approximately $8,324,396 per year is available for services in this service area, with an award ceiling equal to that annual amount and an award floor of $500,000. The opportunity anticipates up to three awards, meaning the service area funding may be split among multiple grantees rather than going to a single organization. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is Income Security and Social Services. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants should expect that the award will not necessarily cover 100% of total program costs and will need to plan for the required non-federal share as described in the full announcement and the governing Head Start rules.
Eligibility depends on whether the applicant is applying to run Head Start, Early Head Start, or both. For applicants seeking to operate Head Start (either Head Start only or a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program), eligibility is limited by the Head Start Act to local public or private nonprofit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or local for-profit agencies located in the service area that can provide services to children and families residing there. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency under the Head Start Act. For applicants applying for Early Head Start only, eligibility is broader under the statute and includes any public or private nonprofit organization (including faith-based organizations) or for-profit organizations that can deliver Early Head Start services in the service area. Entities already operating Head Start programs are explicitly allowed to apply to operate Early Head Start as well. The announcement also lists a wide range of organization types that may apply in general (such as certain government entities and institutions of higher education), but applicants still need to align with the specific Head Start Act eligibility rules for the option they are pursuing. Individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified.
The application timeline in the notice shows the opportunity was posted September 24, 2014, with an application due date of November 24, 2014. Electronic submissions were required by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The listing includes an archive date of December 24, 2014, which generally indicates the posting is no longer active after that point, though it remains useful as a reference for program requirements and award structure.
Applicants looking for the full solicitation details, including program expectations and the distinctions in eligibility and requirements between Head Start and Early Head Start, are directed to the full Funding Opportunity Announcement under Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-0903. For operational questions or additional guidance, the notice points interested parties to the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org. For technical issues accessing or submitting the application electronically, applicants can contact the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start). It is a competition to fund organizations to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in a defined Mississippi service area.
2) What service area does this competition cover?
The funded services are intended for families living in six Mississippi counties: Attala, Carroll, Choctaw, Holmes, Montgomery, and Webster.
3) What age groups are intended to be served?
The competition is aimed at children from birth to age five. Early Head Start typically serves children from birth to age three, and Head Start primarily serves children ages three to five.
4) Do applicants have to operate both Head Start and Early Head Start?
No. ACF indicates programs may be proposed as (1) a combined birth-to-five approach (Early Head Start plus Head Start), (2) Head Start only, or (3) Early Head Start only, depending on what the applicant proposes and is eligible to operate.
5) How much funding is available?
ACF indicates approximately $8,324,396 per year is available for services in this service area.
6) What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is equal to the annual service area amount described in the notice: approximately $8,324,396 per year.
7) What is the minimum (floor) award amount?
The award floor is $500,000.
8) How many awards does ACF expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates up to three awards. That means the total service area funding may be split among multiple grantees rather than awarded to a single organization.
9) What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
10) What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
11) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The notice states that a cost sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants should plan for a required non-federal share as described in the full announcement and applicable Head Start rules.
12) Does the federal award cover 100% of program costs?
Not necessarily. Because a non-federal share requirement applies, applicants should expect the award may not cover 100% of total program costs.
13) Who is eligible to apply to operate Head Start?
For applicants seeking to operate Head Start (either Head Start only or a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program), eligibility is limited by the Head Start Act to local public or private nonprofit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or local for-profit agencies located in the service area that can provide services to children and families residing there. Applicants must also be able to demonstrate they meet statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency under the Head Start Act.
14) Who is eligible to apply to operate Early Head Start only?
For Early Head Start only, eligibility is broader under the statute and includes any public or private nonprofit organization (including faith-based organizations) or for-profit organizations that can deliver Early Head Start services in the service area.
15) Can an existing Head Start grantee apply to operate Early Head Start?
Yes. The notice explicitly states that entities already operating Head Start programs are allowed to apply to operate Early Head Start as well.
16) Do applicants have to be located in the service area?
For Head Start applicants (including combined Head Start/Early Head Start applicants), the notice specifies eligibility is limited to local agencies located in the service area that can provide services to children and families residing there. For Early Head Start-only applicants, the notice emphasizes the ability to deliver services in the service area.
17) Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. Individuals (including sole proprietorships) are not eligible and will be disqualified.
18) Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified.
19) The announcement lists many organization types. Does that mean any listed type can apply?
The notice indicates a wide range of organization types may apply in general (including certain government entities and institutions of higher education). However, applicants still must align with the specific eligibility rules in the Head Start Act for the program option they are pursuing (Head Start, Early Head Start, or both).
20) What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 93.600 (Head Start).
21) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-0903.
22) When was the opportunity posted?
The notice lists a posting date of September 24, 2014.
23) What was the application due date and time?
The application due date shown is November 24, 2014, and electronic submissions were required by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on that due date.
24) Was the application required to be submitted electronically?
Yes. The notice states electronic submissions were required.
25) What does the archive date mean?
The listing includes an archive date of December 24, 2014. The notice indicates this generally means the posting is no longer active after that point, although it may remain useful as a reference for program requirements and award structure.
26) Where can applicants find the full solicitation and detailed requirements?
Applicants are directed to the full Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) associated with Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-0903 for complete details, including program expectations and differences in eligibility and requirements between Head Start and Early Head Start.
27) Who can be contacted for operational questions about the Head Start program?
The notice points interested parties to the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
28) Who can be contacted for technical issues with electronic access or submission?
For technical issues accessing or submitting the application electronically, the notice lists the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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