Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0863
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0863
- 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 Catawba and Iredell Counties, North Carolina" 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 $2,441,022.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,441,022.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Small businesses County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts State governments City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than 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.
- 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 (HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-0863) is a discretionary federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start). It seeks organizations that can operate high-quality Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families living in Catawba and Iredell Counties, North Carolina. The core purpose is to expand or sustain comprehensive early childhood programming from birth through age five, either by delivering an integrated birth-to-five model that blends Early Head Start (birth to three) and Head Start (primarily ages three to five), or by operating Head Start only or Early Head Start only, depending on an applicant's capacity and proposed approach.
ACF anticipates making up to two awards, with an estimated total annual funding amount of $2,441,022 available across the service area. The award ceiling is listed as $2,441,022 and the award floor as $500,000, which signals that applications may propose different program sizes or configurations as long as they align with Head Start/Early Head Start requirements and the needs of the counties served. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning awardees should be prepared to meet the applicable non-federal share expectations described in the full funding announcement and Head Start program rules.
Eligible applicants vary depending on whether the proposal is for Head Start, Early Head Start, or both. For applicants proposing Head Start only or 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) and certain local for-profit agencies within the service area, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act. These applicants must be able to demonstrate they meet statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency, as defined in the Head Start Act. For applicants proposing Early Head Start only, 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 can provide Early Head Start services in the service area. The announcement also notes that organizations already operating Head Start are eligible to operate Early Head Start. Individuals (including sole proprietors) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified.
The application window for this opportunity opened on September 24, 2014, with an original and current closing date of November 24, 2014. Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The opportunity was archived on December 24, 2014, which indicates the competition is closed, but the listing still provides useful reference information about program expectations, eligibility rules, and points of contact that often remain similar across later Head Start/Early Head Start competitions.
For support and additional details, applicants were directed to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center by email at DRS@headstartinfo.org. Technical help for accessing or submitting the announcement electronically was available through the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The funding activity category is listed as Income Security and Social Services, reflecting the program's broader goal of promoting school readiness and family well-being through comprehensive early learning, health, nutrition, and family support services delivered under Head Start and Early Head Start standards.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-0863.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary federal grant offered 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 CFDA program does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity is under CFDA 93.600, Head Start.
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The purpose is to expand or sustain comprehensive early childhood programming from birth through age five by operating high-quality Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families in the designated service area.
Which geographic area is served by this grant?
The service area is Catawba County and Iredell County in North Carolina.
What types of programs can applicants propose?
Applicants may propose (1) an integrated birth-to-five model that blends Early Head Start (birth to three) and Head Start (primarily ages three to five), or (2) Head Start only, or (3) Early Head Start only, depending on the applicant's capacity and proposed approach.
What ages do Head Start and Early Head Start typically serve under this opportunity?
Early Head Start serves children from birth to age three, and Head Start serves primarily children ages three to five.
How many awards does ACF expect to make?
ACF anticipates making up to two awards.
How much funding is expected to be available each year?
The estimated total annual funding amount available across the service area is $2,441,022.
What are the award ceiling and award floor amounts?
The award ceiling is $2,441,022 and the award floor is $500,000.
Does the ceiling and floor mean applicants can propose different program sizes?
Yes. The stated ceiling and floor indicate applications may propose different program sizes or configurations, as long as they align with Head Start and/or Early Head Start requirements and the needs of the counties served.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, so awardees are expected to meet the applicable non-federal share requirements described in the full funding announcement and Head Start program rules.
Who is eligible to apply for Head Start only or a combined Head Start and Early Head Start proposal?
For Head Start only or a combined Head Start and Early Head Start application, eligibility is limited to local public or private nonprofit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) and certain local for-profit agencies within the service area, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act.
What additional requirement applies to Head Start (and combined) applicants?
Head Start and combined applicants 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.
Who is eligible to apply for Early Head Start only?
For Early Head Start only, 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 it can provide Early Head Start services in the service area.
Can an organization that already operates Head Start apply to operate Early Head Start?
Yes. The announcement notes that organizations already operating Head Start are eligible to operate Early Head Start.
Are individuals or sole proprietors eligible to apply?
No. Individuals (including sole proprietors) are not eligible and will be disqualified.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified.
When did the application period open?
The application window opened on September 24, 2014.
What was the application due date?
The original and current closing date was November 24, 2014.
What time were applications due on the closing date?
Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on December 24, 2014, indicating the competition is closed.
If the opportunity is archived, why might the listing still matter?
Even though the competition is closed, the listing still provides reference information about program expectations, eligibility rules, and points of contact that are often similar across later Head Start and Early Head Start competitions.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
What kinds of services are associated with Head Start and Early Head Start under this opportunity?
The opportunity reflects Head Start and Early Head Start goals of promoting school readiness and family well-being through comprehensive services, including early learning, health, nutrition, and family support services delivered under program standards.
Who should applicants contact for program support and additional details?
Applicants were directed to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who should applicants contact for technical help with electronic access or submission?
Technical help for accessing or submitting the announcement electronically was available through the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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