Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0862
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0862
- 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 Baker, Bradford, Clay, Duval, Nassau, and Union Counties, Florida" 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 $5,983,502.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,983,502.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education 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) City or township governments County governments 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 discretionary grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-0862) is offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), to fund the operation of Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in Baker, Bradford, Clay, Duval, Nassau, and Union Counties in Florida. The purpose is to select organizations that can deliver high-quality, comprehensive early childhood programming for eligible children and families, covering the full birth-to-five continuum when applying for both programs together, or focusing on Head Start only (generally serving preschool-age children) or Early Head Start only (generally serving infants, toddlers, and pregnant people) depending on the applicant's proposed approach and eligibility under the Head Start Act. The funding falls under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start) and is categorized in the Income Security and Social Services area.
ACF indicates that approximately $5,983,502 in annual funding is available under this announcement, with an award ceiling listed at $5,983,502 and an award floor of $500,000. The government anticipated making up to 2 awards, meaning the service area funding may be split across more than one grantee depending on how ACF structures awards and what applications propose. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants should plan for non-federal participation consistent with Head Start funding rules described in the full funding opportunity announcement.
Eligible applicants are broad but are tied to statutory requirements that differ depending on whether an organization is applying for Head Start, Early Head Start, or both. For applications that include Head Start (Head Start only, or Head Start combined with Early Head Start), eligibility is limited to local public or private nonprofit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or local for-profit agencies in the service area that can provide Head Start services, and that 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)). For Early Head Start-only applications, eligibility is somewhat broader under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9840A(d)), allowing 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. Existing Head Start operators are explicitly eligible to operate Early Head Start as well. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and would be disqualified from competitive review.
The core expectation is that funded programs provide comprehensive services typical of the Head Start model, meaning a full set of supports for children and families rather than only classroom instruction. While the announcement text in your excerpt does not list every required service component, Head Start and Early Head Start grants generally подразume an integrated program approach that includes early learning and development, health and developmental screenings and follow-up, family engagement and family support services, and strong program management and governance. ACF is specifically seeking applicants capable of operating a high-quality program across the relevant ages (birth to five) if proposing a combined Head Start/Early Head Start approach, or a high-quality program within the narrower age range if applying to operate just one of the two models.
Key dates in the posting show it was originally posted September 24, 2014, with an application deadline of November 24, 2014. Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The listing was archived December 24, 2014, which signals the competition is closed, but the details remain useful for understanding what was required and for tracking similar future Head Start/Early Head Start competitions in the region.
For applicants seeking more detail beyond the summary language, ACF provided two main support contacts. Program-related questions and additional information could be requested from the Office of Head Start Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org. For technical issues accessing or submitting the full announcement electronically, ACF directed applicants to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The announcement also referenced an official ACF grants page link for the full funding opportunity text, where the detailed program requirements, eligibility documentation, matching requirements, and application instructions would be laid out.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), to fund the operation of Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in a defined Florida service area.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-0862.
Who is the federal agency offering the grant?
The grant is offered by HHS, Administration for Children and Families (ACF).
What program does this grant fall under (CFDA)?
The funding falls under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
How is this opportunity categorized?
The opportunity is categorized in the Income Security and Social Services area.
What geographic area does the grant cover?
The service area is in Florida and includes Baker, Bradford, Clay, Duval, Nassau, and Union Counties.
What is the purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to select organizations that can deliver high-quality, comprehensive early childhood programming for eligible children and families through Head Start and/or Early Head Start in the listed counties.
Does the grant support Head Start, Early Head Start, or both?
The opportunity supports Head Start only, Early Head Start only, or a combined approach that includes both programs, depending on the applicant's proposed approach and their eligibility under the Head Start Act.
What age groups are served under Head Start versus Early Head Start (as described in this posting)?
Head Start generally serves preschool-age children. Early Head Start generally serves infants, toddlers, and pregnant people.
What does "birth-to-five continuum" mean in this context?
It refers to proposing services that cover the full range of eligible ages from birth through age five when applying to operate both Early Head Start and Head Start together.
How much funding is available?
ACF indicated that approximately $5,983,502 in annual funding is available under this announcement.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is listed as $5,983,502. The award floor is listed as $500,000.
How many awards did the government expect to make?
The government anticipated making up to 2 awards.
Could the service area be split among more than one grantee?
Yes. Since ACF anticipated up to 2 awards, the service area funding could be split across more than one grantee depending on how ACF structured awards and what applications proposed.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants were expected to plan for non-federal participation consistent with Head Start funding rules described in the full funding opportunity announcement.
Who is eligible to apply if the application includes Head Start (Head Start only, or Head Start combined with Early Head Start)?
Eligibility is limited to local public or private nonprofit 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 applications, eligibility is broader under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9840A(d)). It allows 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.
Are existing Head Start operators allowed to apply to operate Early Head Start?
Yes. Existing Head Start operators are explicitly eligible to operate Early Head Start as well.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) are not eligible and would be disqualified from competitive review.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Applications from foreign entities are not eligible and would be disqualified from competitive review.
What kind of program model is ACF expecting grantees to run?
The expectation is a comprehensive Head Start model, meaning services that support children and families beyond only classroom instruction.
What types of services are implied by "comprehensive services" in this opportunity summary?
While the excerpt does not list every required service component, it describes an integrated program approach that includes early learning and development, health and developmental screenings and follow-up, family engagement and family support services, and strong program management and governance.
If applying for both Head Start and Early Head Start, what is ACF specifically seeking?
ACF is specifically seeking applicants capable of operating a high-quality program across the relevant ages (birth to five) if proposing a combined Head Start/Early Head Start approach.
If applying for only one program (Head Start only or Early Head Start only), what is ACF seeking?
ACF is seeking applicants capable of operating a high-quality program within the narrower age range associated with the chosen model (Head Start or Early Head Start).
When was the opportunity posted and when was the application due?
The posting shows it was originally posted on September 24, 2014, and the application deadline was November 24, 2014.
What time were applications due?
Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Is this competition still open?
No. The listing was archived on December 24, 2014, which signals the competition is closed.
Why might this archived listing still be useful?
Even though the competition is closed, the details can still be useful for understanding what was required and for tracking similar future Head Start/Early Head Start competitions in the region.
Who should applicants contact for program-related questions?
Program-related questions and requests for additional information were directed to the Office of Head Start Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who should applicants contact for technical help with the electronic application process?
For technical issues accessing or submitting the announcement electronically, ACF directed applicants to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Where would applicants find the full official requirements and instructions?
The announcement referenced an official ACF grants page link for the full funding opportunity text, where the detailed program requirements, eligibility documentation, matching requirements, and application instructions would be provided.
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