Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R06 0939
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R06 0939
- 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 Cameron Parish, Louisiana" 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 $530,940.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $530,940.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments Private institutions of higher education State governments 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 Independent school districts For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- 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 is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), under the Office of Head Start (CFDA 93.600). It seeks one organization to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families living in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. The intent is to fund a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program that can serve children from birth through age five, either by combining Early Head Start (birth to age 3, including pregnant people as applicable under program rules) with Head Start (primarily ages 3 to 5), or by operating only Head Start or only Early Head Start, depending on what the applicant proposes and is eligible to run.
The total annual funding available is $530,940, and the award structure is essentially fixed: the award floor and ceiling are both listed as $530,940, indicating the grant is expected to be made at that level for the service area. ACF anticipates making a single award (Expected Awards: 1). The program falls under the broader category of Income Security and Social Services, reflecting Head Start's role in supporting family well-being alongside early learning and development.
Eligible applicants vary depending on whether the applicant is proposing Head Start, Early Head Start, or both. For applications that include Head Start (Head Start only or Head Start plus 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, as allowed by Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act. These applicants must be able to deliver Head Start services in the Cameron Parish service area and must demonstrate that they meet statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency under the Head Start Act. For applications proposing Early Head Start only, eligibility is broader: any public or private nonprofit (including faith-based organizations) or for-profit agency may apply under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act, as long as they can provide Early Head Start services in the service area. Organizations already operating Head Start are explicitly eligible to operate Early Head Start as well. Individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified.
The announcement also notes that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the selected grantee should plan for a non-federal share consistent with Head Start program rules (the detailed percentage and allowable sources are typically specified in the full funding opportunity announcement). The opportunity is structured as a grant (Funding Instrument Type: Grant), and applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Key administrative details from the posting include the Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R06-0939, with a posted date of September 24, 2014, and an application deadline (original and current) of November 24, 2014. The archive date is December 24, 2014, which signals the competition is no longer active, but the summary remains useful for understanding the funding purpose, eligibility framework, and service expectations for Cameron Parish.
For applicants seeking clarification or additional information about the programmatic requirements, ACF directs interested parties to contact the OHS Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org. For technical issues accessing or submitting the full announcement, the contact is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The full notice was made available through ACF Grants, with an additional information link provided in the announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start, listed under CFDA 93.600. It seeks one organization to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families in Cameron Parish, Louisiana.
What is the goal of the grant?
The purpose is to fund a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program for Cameron Parish that supports early learning and development and also promotes family well-being. The program may serve children from birth through age five, depending on whether the applicant proposes Early Head Start, Head Start, or a combination of both.
Who is the grant intended to serve?
The services are intended for eligible children and families living in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. The program scope includes children from birth to age five, depending on the model proposed (Early Head Start, Head Start, or both).
What age groups can be served under this opportunity?
Applicants may propose services for:
- Early Head Start: birth to age 3 (and pregnant people as applicable under program rules).
- Head Start: primarily ages 3 to 5.
- A combined approach serving birth through age five by operating both programs.
Can an applicant propose to operate only Head Start or only Early Head Start?
Yes. The announcement allows an applicant to propose operating only Head Start, only Early Head Start, or both, depending on what the applicant proposes and is eligible to operate.
How many awards does ACF expect to make?
ACF anticipates making a single award (Expected Awards: 1) for the Cameron Parish service area.
What is the annual funding amount available?
The total annual funding amount available is $530,940.
Is the award amount flexible?
The posting lists the award floor and ceiling as the same amount ($530,940), which indicates the award is expected to be made at that level for the service area.
What type of funding instrument is this?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R06-0939.
Which federal office is administering the opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by HHS/ACF under the Office of Head Start.
What is CFDA 93.600?
CFDA 93.600 is the program listing referenced in the announcement for Head Start funding.
What service area must the grantee cover?
The funded organization must be able to deliver Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in the Cameron Parish, Louisiana service area.
Who is eligible to apply if proposing Head Start (Head Start only or Head Start plus Early Head Start)?
If the application includes Head Start (either alone or combined with Early Head Start), eligibility is limited to:
- Local public agencies
- Local private nonprofit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations)
- Local for-profit agencies, as allowed by Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act
These applicants must be able to deliver services in Cameron Parish and must demonstrate they meet statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency under the Head Start Act.
Who is eligible to apply if proposing Early Head Start only?
For Early Head Start-only applications, eligibility is broader. Any public or private nonprofit (including faith-based organizations) or for-profit agency may apply under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act, as long as the applicant can provide Early Head Start services in the Cameron Parish service area.
Are organizations already operating Head Start eligible to apply?
Yes. The announcement notes that organizations already operating Head Start are explicitly eligible to operate Early Head Start as well.
Are individuals or sole proprietorships eligible to apply?
No. Individuals, including sole proprietorships, are not eligible and will be disqualified.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified.
Does this opportunity require cost sharing or matching?
Yes. The announcement states that cost sharing or matching is required. The selected grantee should plan for a non-federal share consistent with Head Start program rules (the detailed percentage and allowable sources are typically specified in the full funding opportunity announcement).
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted date is September 24, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline (original and current) was November 24, 2014.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Is this funding opportunity still active?
No. The archive date is December 24, 2014, which indicates the competition is no longer active.
What is the program category associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized under Income Security and Social Services, reflecting Head Start's role in supporting family well-being alongside early learning and development.
Where could applicants find the full notice and additional information?
The full notice was made available through ACF Grants, and the announcement included an additional information link.
Who should be contacted for programmatic questions or clarification?
For programmatic requirements and clarification, ACF directs interested parties to contact the OHS Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who should be contacted for technical issues with accessing or submitting the application?
For technical issues accessing or submitting the full announcement, contact the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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