Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R01 0843
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R01 0843
- 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 Carroll, Coos, and Grafton Counties, New Hampshire" 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 $2,117,417.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,117,417.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments Small businesses State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- 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:
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is offering a competitive grant opportunity to fund a Head Start and/or Early Head Start provider in Carroll, Coos, and Grafton Counties in New Hampshire. The goal is to select a single organization to operate a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program serving children from birth through age five and their families. Applicants can propose a blended program that includes both Head Start (generally preschool-age children) and Early Head Start (pregnant people, infants, and toddlers), or they may apply to operate only Head Start or only Early Head Start, depending on their capacity and the approach they are proposing for the service area.
The opportunity is a discretionary grant (CFDA 93.600, Head Start) with one expected award. The total annual funding available is $2,117,417, and the award floor and ceiling are both listed as $2,117,417, which signals the funding amount is essentially set for this particular service area and competition. The program falls under the broad federal activity category of Income Security and Social Services, reflecting Head Start's role as both an early education and a whole-family support program that includes health, nutrition, mental health, disability services, and family engagement components.
Eligibility depends on whether the applicant is seeking Head Start, Early Head Start, or both. For applications that include Head Start (either Head Start only or Head Start combined with Early Head Start), eligibility is restricted 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. These 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 Early Head Start-only applications, the eligibility is broader: any public or private nonprofit agency (including faith-based organizations) or for-profit agency may apply under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act, as long as they are in the service area and can provide Early Head Start services to eligible children and families there. Organizations that already operate Head Start programs are explicitly allowed to operate Early Head Start as well.
The funding notice lists a wide range of eligible applicant types in standard Grants.gov categories, including nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, city/township, county, and state governments, tribal governments (federally recognized), public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, independent school districts, public and private institutions of higher education, and for-profit organizations (with distinctions noted between small businesses and other for-profits). Despite that broad listing, the controlling eligibility rules are the program-specific Head Start Act requirements described above, and applicants should align their eligibility claims to whether they are applying for Head Start, Early Head Start, or both. The announcement also makes clear that individuals, including sole proprietorships, and foreign entities are not eligible; such applications will be disqualified from competitive review.
The competition timeline shows the opportunity was posted on September 23, 2014, with an application due date of November 24, 2014. Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date, and the opportunity was archived on December 24, 2014. While those dates indicate this specific notice is historical, the summary still reflects how ACF structures Head Start/Early Head Start service-area competitions: a defined geographic service area, a fixed annual funding level, and selection of a grantee expected to deliver comprehensive services and meet Head Start Program Performance Standards and statutory requirements.
For applicant support and program questions, ACF directs interested parties to email the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org for additional information. If an applicant has trouble accessing the full announcement or submitting materials electronically, the ACF Applications Help Desk is listed as the technical contact point at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The full funding opportunity announcement is referenced under Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R01-0843 and was originally available through an ACF grants web link.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity for?
This is a competitive discretionary grant from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) to fund one organization to operate a high-quality, comprehensive Head Start and/or Early Head Start program in Carroll, Coos, and Grafton Counties in New Hampshire. The selected grantee is expected to provide early childhood services for eligible children from birth through age five and their families, consistent with Head Start requirements.
Which geographic area is covered by this funding opportunity?
The service area is limited to Carroll County, Coos County, and Grafton County in New Hampshire.
How many awards does ACF expect to make?
ACF expects to make one award under this funding opportunity.
How much funding is available each year?
The total annual funding available is $2,117,417.
Is there a range for the award amount (floor and ceiling)?
The award floor is $2,117,417 and the award ceiling is $2,117,417. This indicates the annual funding level is essentially fixed for this service area competition.
What CFDA number and program does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 93.600, Head Start.
What type of grant is this?
This is a discretionary (competitive) grant opportunity.
What is the overall goal of the competition?
The goal is to select a single organization to operate a comprehensive early childhood program serving children from birth through age five and their families, delivering high-quality services aligned with Head Start statutory requirements and Head Start Program Performance Standards.
What program models can an applicant propose?
Applicants may propose (1) a blended program that includes both Head Start and Early Head Start, (2) Head Start only, or (3) Early Head Start only, depending on organizational capacity and the proposed approach for the service area.
Who does Head Start generally serve versus Early Head Start?
In general, Head Start serves preschool-age children, while Early Head Start serves pregnant people, infants, and toddlers.
What kinds of services are expected under Head Start/Early Head Start in this opportunity?
The program is described as comprehensive and whole-family in nature, including early education as well as supports such as health, nutrition, mental health, disability services, and family engagement.
What federal activity category is this program associated with?
The opportunity is categorized under Income Security and Social Services.
Who is eligible to apply if the application includes Head Start (Head Start only or Head Start + Early Head Start)?
For applications that include Head Start, eligibility is restricted 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. 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.
Who is eligible to apply for an Early Head Start-only application?
For Early Head Start-only applications, eligibility is broader: any public or private nonprofit agency (including faith-based organizations) or for-profit agency may apply under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act, as long as the organization is in the service area and can provide Early Head Start services to eligible children and families there.
Can an organization that already operates Head Start also operate Early Head Start?
Yes. The announcement explicitly states that organizations that already operate Head Start programs are allowed to operate Early Head Start as well.
The notice lists many applicant types in Grants.gov categories. Does that mean all of them are automatically eligible?
No. While the notice lists a wide range of standard Grants.gov applicant categories (such as various government entities, nonprofits, higher education, and for-profits), the controlling eligibility requirements are the program-specific rules in the Head Start Act described in the announcement. Applicants should align eligibility to whether they are applying for Head Start, Early Head Start, or both.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. Individuals, including sole proprietorships, are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R01-0843.
When was the opportunity posted, and when were applications due?
The opportunity was posted on September 23, 2014. Applications were due on November 24, 2014.
What time were applications due on the deadline date?
Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on December 24, 2014.
Does the timeline mean this particular notice is historical?
Yes. Based on the posted, due, and archive dates provided, this specific notice is historical. The summary still illustrates how ACF structures Head Start/Early Head Start service-area competitions (defined geography, fixed annual funding level, and selection of a single grantee expected to deliver comprehensive services and meet applicable standards and statutory requirements).
Who should be contacted for program questions or additional information?
For applicant support and program questions, ACF directs interested parties to email the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who should be contacted for technical help accessing the announcement or submitting electronically?
For technical issues related to accessing the full announcement or submitting materials electronically, the ACF Applications Help Desk is listed at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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