Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R03 0936
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R03 0936
- 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 Bucks 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 $4,333,541.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,333,541.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Independent school districts State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses 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 grant opportunity, issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families (ACF), seeks organizations to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for families living in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The purpose is to fund a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program serving children from birth to age five. Applicants may propose a combined approach that includes both Head Start (generally preschool-aged children) and Early Head Start (prenatal through age three), or they may apply to provide only one of the two program types, as long as services meet the program requirements for the population in the service area.
The opportunity is a discretionary grant under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start), with an annual funding amount of $4,333,541 available for program operations in the county. ACF anticipates making up to two awards. The award ceiling is $4,333,541 and the award floor is $500,000, indicating ACF is open to more than one applicant sharing the service area or delivering different components, depending on how proposals are structured and what ACF determines best meets community needs. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants should plan for non-federal resources (cash or in-kind, as allowed under Head Start rules) and be prepared to document and track those contributions in compliance with federal grant requirements.
Eligibility depends on what an organization is applying to run. For applicants seeking to operate 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 deliver Head Start services to eligible children and families in Bucks County. These applicants must be able to demonstrate that they meet the statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency, as defined in the Head Start Act. For Early Head Start-only applications, eligibility is somewhat broader under the statute and includes any public or private nonprofit organization (including faith-based organizations) or for-profit agency that can provide Early Head Start services within the service area; organizations already operating Head Start are explicitly eligible to operate Early Head Start as well. Individuals, sole proprietorships, and foreign entities are not eligible and would be disqualified.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number (HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R03-0936) and the original closing date of November 24, 2014, with electronic applications due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadline. The announcement was posted September 23, 2014, and archived December 24, 2014. Applicants needing help accessing or submitting the application were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. For program-specific questions or additional information, interested parties were encouraged to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center via DRS@headstartinfo.org. The full notice and official requirements were provided through ACFs grant listing page associated with the opportunity.
Grant Opportunity FAQs: Head Start and/or Early Head Start in Bucks County, PA
1) What is this grant opportunity for?
This opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), is to fund organizations to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for families living in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The purpose is to support a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program serving children from birth to age five.
2) Which programs can an applicant propose to operate?
Applicants may propose:
- A combined approach that includes both Head Start and Early Head Start, or
- Head Start only, or
- Early Head Start only,
as long as the proposed services meet the program requirements for the population in the service area.
3) What ages does the funded program serve?
The overall program purpose is to serve children from birth to age five. Head Start generally serves preschool-aged children, while Early Head Start serves prenatal through age three.
4) What is the service area for this grant?
The service area described in the opportunity is Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and services are intended for families living in that county.
5) What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is identified under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
6) Is this a discretionary grant?
Yes. The announcement describes this as a discretionary grant opportunity.
7) How much funding is available each year?
The annual funding amount available for program operations in Bucks County is $4,333,541.
8) How many awards does ACF expect to make?
ACF anticipates making up to two awards under this opportunity.
9) What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $4,333,541 and the award floor is $500,000.
10) Does the award structure allow more than one organization to serve the county?
Yes. Because the opportunity anticipates up to two awards and includes an award floor of $500,000 (with a ceiling equal to the full annual amount), ACF indicates openness to more than one applicant sharing the service area or delivering different components, depending on how proposals are structured and what ACF determines best meets community needs.
11) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required. Applicants should plan for non-federal resources, which may include cash or in-kind contributions as allowed under Head Start rules.
12) What should applicants be prepared to do regarding match documentation?
Applicants should be prepared to document and track non-federal contributions (cash or in-kind) in compliance with federal grant requirements.
13) Who is eligible to apply to operate Head Start only?
For applicants seeking to operate Head Start only, eligibility is limited by the Head Start Act to:
- Local public agencies,
- Local private nonprofit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations), or
- Local for-profit agencies located in the service area,
that can deliver Head Start services to eligible children and families in Bucks County.
14) Who is eligible to apply to operate a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program?
For a combined Head Start and Early Head Start application, eligibility follows the Head Start Act limitations described for Head Start: 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 deliver Head Start services to eligible children and families in Bucks County.
15) Who is eligible to apply for Early Head Start only?
For Early Head Start-only applications, eligibility is broader under the statute and includes any public or private nonprofit organization (including faith-based organizations) or for-profit agency that can provide Early Head Start services within the service area. Organizations already operating Head Start are explicitly eligible to operate Early Head Start as well.
16) Does an applicant have to be located in the service area?
For Head Start (including combined Head Start/Early Head Start applications), the opportunity specifies eligibility for local agencies located in the service area that can deliver Head Start services in Bucks County. For Early Head Start-only applications, the opportunity emphasizes the ability to provide Early Head Start services within the service area.
17) Are faith-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly includes faith-based organizations within the eligible categories (as part of private nonprofit organizations) for both Head Start eligibility (where applicable) and Early Head Start-only eligibility.
18) Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes, for-profit agencies are identified as eligible in two ways:
- For Head Start (and combined Head Start/Early Head Start), local for-profit agencies located in the service area may be eligible if they can deliver Head Start services to eligible children and families in Bucks County.
- For Early Head Start-only, for-profit agencies that can provide Early Head Start services within the service area are eligible.
19) Are individuals or sole proprietorships eligible to apply?
No. Individuals and sole proprietorships are not eligible and would be disqualified.
20) Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible and would be disqualified.
21) Are there statutory requirements an applicant must meet to be designated as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency?
Yes. Applicants for Head Start only or a combined Head Start/Early Head Start program must be able to demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency as defined in the Head Start Act.
22) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R03-0936.
23) When was the opportunity posted, and what was the original closing date?
The announcement was posted on September 23, 2014, and the original closing date was November 24, 2014.
24) What time were electronic applications due on the deadline?
Electronic applications were due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadline date.
25) Is this opportunity still active?
The opportunity is described as archived on December 24, 2014, indicating the original posting is no longer active as an open competition under that notice.
26) Where were the full notice and official requirements provided?
The full notice and official requirements were provided through ACF's grant listing page associated with this opportunity.
27) Who should applicants contact for technical help with accessing or submitting the application?
Applicants needing help accessing or submitting the application were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
28) Who should applicants contact for program-specific questions?
For program-specific questions or additional information, interested parties were encouraged to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center via DRS@headstartinfo.org.
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