Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0906
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0906
- 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 Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, and Tuscaloosa Counties, Alabama" 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 $6,358,401.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $6,358,401.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses.
- 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-R04-0906) is a discretionary federal grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), focused on expanding or sustaining Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in six Alabama counties: Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, and Tuscaloosa. The goal is to fund organizations that can operate a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program for eligible children and families, either as a combined birth-to-five continuum using both Head Start and Early Head Start funds, or as Head Start-only (generally preschool-aged children) or Early Head Start-only (generally pregnant people, infants, and toddlers). The program is categorized under Income Security and Social Services and is tied to CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
ACF planned to make up to two awards under this announcement, with an estimated total annual funding amount of $6,358,401. The award ceiling is also listed as $6,358,401, indicating that a single applicant could potentially be funded at the full annual amount depending on how ACF decides to structure awards across the service area, while the award floor is $500,000. The intent is for grantees to deliver the full range of Head Start/Early Head Start expectations: comprehensive child development and family support services, delivered at a standard that meets Head Start Program Performance Standards, and tailored to the needs of children and families living in the named counties.
The applicant pool is broad, covering many types of entities that could realistically run a large early childhood program. Eligible applicant types include local and state governments, county governments, city/township governments, independent school districts, public and private institutions of higher education, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, federally recognized tribal governments, and both nonprofit and for-profit organizations (with small businesses listed as eligible as well). Even with this broad list, the announcement emphasizes that eligibility rules differ depending on whether an applicant is proposing Head Start, Early Head Start, or both, and applicants are expected to meet the specific statutory requirements in the Head Start Act that apply to the option they choose.
For organizations applying for Head Start only, or for a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program, eligibility is 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 (42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)). These applicants must be able to provide Head Start services to children and families residing in the six-county service area and must demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency, as defined in the Head Start Act. For organizations applying for Early Head Start only, eligibility is somewhat more flexible: any public or private nonprofit (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)), so long as the entity can provide Early Head Start services in the service area. The announcement also notes that organizations already operating Head Start programs are eligible to operate Early Head Start programs, which supports the broader goal of creating an integrated birth-to-five pipeline where feasible.
There is a cost sharing or matching requirement indicated for this opportunity, meaning applicants should be prepared to document and justify non-federal resources (often in the form of in-kind contributions or other allowable match) according to the rules laid out in the full funding opportunity announcement. The posting date is September 24, 2014, and the application due date is November 24, 2014, with electronic submissions required by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date. The opportunity was archived on December 24, 2014, which signals it is no longer open, but the summary still reflects how ACF structured the competition and what it expected from applicants at the time.
For applicants needing guidance, the announcement directs interested parties to email the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org for additional information. For technical problems accessing the full announcement, ACF provided the ACF Applications Help Desk contact at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The full opportunity details were hosted through ACFs grants portal link provided in the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-0906.
Which federal agency is running this grant competition?
This is a discretionary federal grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Head Start (OHS).
What is the purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to expand or sustain Head Start and/or Early Head Start services by funding organizations that can operate a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program for eligible children and families in the specified Alabama service area.
Which counties in Alabama are included in the service area?
The service area includes six Alabama counties: Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, and Tuscaloosa.
What types of program options can an applicant propose?
Applicants may propose: (1) a combined birth-to-five continuum using both Head Start and Early Head Start funds, (2) Head Start-only (generally serving preschool-aged children), or (3) Early Head Start-only (generally serving pregnant people, infants, and toddlers).
What populations do Head Start and Early Head Start generally serve under this announcement?
Head Start generally serves preschool-aged children. Early Head Start generally serves pregnant people, infants, and toddlers. The announcement also supports a coordinated birth-to-five approach where feasible.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is tied to CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
How is this program categorized in federal assistance terms?
The program is categorized under Income Security and Social Services.
How many awards did ACF plan to make?
ACF planned to make up to two awards under this announcement.
What was the estimated total annual funding amount?
The estimated total annual funding amount was $6,358,401.
What is the minimum (floor) and maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The award floor is $500,000 and the award ceiling is $6,358,401.
Could one applicant receive the full annual amount?
Yes. Because the ceiling is listed as $6,358,401 (the same as the estimated total annual funding), a single applicant could potentially be funded at the full annual amount, depending on how ACF decided to structure awards across the service area.
What is ACF expecting funded programs to deliver?
Funded programs are expected to deliver the full range of Head Start and/or Early Head Start expectations, including comprehensive child development and family support services, at a standard that meets Head Start Program Performance Standards, tailored to the needs of children and families living in the named counties.
Who is eligible to apply (in general terms)?
The applicant pool is broad and includes local and state governments, county governments, city/township governments, independent school districts, public and private institutions of higher education, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, federally recognized tribal governments, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations (including small businesses).
Does eligibility change depending on whether you propose Head Start, Early Head Start, or both?
Yes. The announcement emphasizes that eligibility rules differ depending on whether an applicant is proposing Head Start, Early Head Start, or a combined program, and applicants are expected to meet the specific statutory requirements in the Head Start Act for the option they choose.
Who is eligible to apply for Head Start-only?
For Head Start-only, eligibility is 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 (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 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 (42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)).
Who is eligible to apply for Early Head Start-only?
For Early Head Start-only, eligibility is more flexible: any public or private nonprofit (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 entity can provide Early Head Start services in the service area.
Does an applicant need to be located in the service area?
For Head Start-only or combined Head Start/Early Head Start applications, the announcement specifies that eligible applicants are local agencies located in the service area. For Early Head Start-only, the announcement focuses on the ability to provide services in the service area.
Do applicants have to show they meet Head Start Act requirements?
Yes. Applicants for Head Start-only or combined Head Start/Early Head Start must demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency, as defined in the Head Start Act. Early Head Start-only applicants are also expected to apply consistent with the applicable Head Start Act provision cited in the announcement.
Are current Head Start operators allowed to apply to operate Early Head Start?
Yes. The announcement notes that organizations already operating Head Start programs are eligible to operate Early Head Start programs, supporting an integrated birth-to-five pipeline where feasible.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated. Applicants should be prepared to document and justify non-federal resources (often in-kind contributions or other allowable match) according to the rules in the full funding opportunity announcement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was September 24, 2014.
What was the application due date and time?
The application due date was November 24, 2014, with electronic submissions required by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on December 24, 2014, which indicates it is no longer open.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically by the stated deadline.
Where could applicants find the full opportunity details?
The full opportunity details were hosted through an ACF grants portal link provided in the notice.
Who should applicants contact for program guidance or questions about the announcement?
The announcement directs interested parties to email the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org for additional information.
Who should applicants contact for technical issues accessing the full announcement?
For technical problems accessing the full announcement, ACF provided the ACF Applications Help Desk contact at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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| Head Start Grantee Cabarrus County, North Carolina Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0937 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0937 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,235,909 |
| Head Start Grantee Putnam County, Georgia Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0938 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0938 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,206,395 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0940 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0940 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $6,155,210 |
| Early Head Start Grantee Brevard County, Florida Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0942 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0942 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,093,008 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Forrest County, Mississippi Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0963 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0963 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $5,670,291 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Portage County, Ohio Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R05 0866 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R05 0866 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $3,029,617 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Lake County, Illinois Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R05 0867 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R05 0867 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $5,118,905 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Gogebic and Ontonagon Counties, Michigan Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R05 0868 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R05 0868 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,110,553 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Clay and Wilkin Counties, Minnesota Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R05 0869 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R05 0869 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,837,956 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start City of Quincy, Illinois Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R05 0870 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R05 0870 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,759,220 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Jefferson, Jennings, and Scott Counties, Indiana Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R05 0871 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R05 0871 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,782,504 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Medina and Wayne Counties, Ohio Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R05 0872 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R05 0872 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $5,218,836 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Livingston and McLean Counties, Illinois Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R05 0873 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R05 0873 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $3,157,260 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start LaPorte County, Indiana Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R05 0874 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R05 0874 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,002,621 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Jackson and Williamson Counties, Illinois Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R05 0875 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R05 0875 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $3,226,971 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Mahoning County, including the City of Youngstown, Ohio Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R05 0966 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R05 0966 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $7,316,486 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Evanston, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Northbrook, Northfield, Skokie, Wilmette, and Winnetka within Cook County, Illinois Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R05 0913 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R05 0913 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $4,323,478 |
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