Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R07 0972
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R07 0972
- 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 Cheyenne, Deuel, Garden, Kimball, Morrill, and Scotts Bluff Counties, Nebraska" 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 25, 2014 and posted on Sep 25, 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 $2,831,577.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,831,577.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Independent school districts Private 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 (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R07-0972) is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), under the Head Start program (CFDA 93.600). The goal is to fund an organization (or organizations) to deliver high-quality, comprehensive early childhood services for eligible children and families living in Cheyenne, Deuel, Garden, Kimball, Morrill, and Scotts Bluff Counties in Nebraska. Applicants can propose to operate a combined birth-to-five model using both Head Start and Early Head Start funds, or they can apply to run Head Start only or Early Head Start only, depending on their capacity and eligibility.
The opportunity makes approximately $2,831,577 available each year to provide program services in the six-county service area. The estimated total funding listed for the competition matches that annual amount, with an award ceiling of $2,831,577 and an award floor of $500,000. ACF anticipated making up to two awards. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is Income Security and Social Services. The announcement also states there is a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should expect to meet non-federal share expectations as specified in the full funding opportunity announcement and applicable Head Start rules.
Eligibility depends on whether an applicant is seeking to operate Head Start, Early Head Start, or both. For proposals that include Head Start (Head Start only or a combined Head Start/Early Head Start approach), eligible applicants are 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. These applicants must be able to deliver Head Start services to children and families in the defined counties and must demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency under the Head Start Act. 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, pursuant to Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act, as long as the organization can provide Early Head Start services in the service area. The announcement notes that organizations already operating Head Start programs are also eligible to operate Early Head Start.
The eligible applicant types listed in the source data include a wide range of entities such as 501(c)(3) nonprofits and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in that specific category), federally recognized tribal governments, state and local governments, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, independent school districts, public and private institutions of higher education, small businesses, and for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses). However, applicants should rely on the Head Start Act-based eligibility distinctions described in the announcement when deciding whether they can apply for Head Start, Early Head Start, or both. The notice is explicit that individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible; those applications would be disqualified from review and funding.
Key dates for this competition were posted on September 25, 2014, with an application deadline of November 24, 2014. Applications were required to be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date, and the opportunity was archived on December 24, 2014. Applicants needing more details about the service area or program expectations were invited to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center via email at DRS@headstartinfo.org. For technical problems accessing the announcement or submitting materials, the ACF Applications Help Desk was listed as the support contact at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The full announcement was available through ACF at the link provided in the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant competition?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R07-0972.
Which federal agency is running this competition?
This is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), under the Office of Head Start (OHS).
What program does this funding fall under?
The opportunity is under the Head Start program, CFDA 93.600.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The goal is to fund an organization (or organizations) to deliver high-quality, comprehensive early childhood services for eligible children and families living in a six-county service area in Nebraska.
Which counties in Nebraska are included in the service area?
The service area includes Cheyenne, Deuel, Garden, Kimball, Morrill, and Scotts Bluff Counties in Nebraska.
What types of program models can applicants propose?
Applicants may propose one of the following approaches, depending on their capacity and eligibility:
- A combined birth-to-five model using both Head Start and Early Head Start funds
- Head Start only
- Early Head Start only
How much funding is available each year?
The announcement indicates approximately $2,831,577 is available each year to provide program services in the six-county service area.
What is the total estimated funding amount listed for the competition?
The estimated total funding listed for the competition matches the annual amount: $2,831,577.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $2,831,577 and the award floor is $500,000.
How many awards did ACF anticipate making?
ACF anticipated making up to two awards.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What activity category is associated with this opportunity?
The activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The announcement states there is a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should expect to meet non-federal share expectations as specified in the full funding opportunity announcement and applicable Head Start rules.
Who is eligible to apply if the proposal includes Head Start (Head Start-only or combined Head Start/Early Head Start)?
For proposals that include Head Start, eligible applicants are limited to:
- Local public agencies located in the service area
- Local private nonprofit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) located in the service area
- Local for-profit agencies located in the service area
This eligibility is described as consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act. Applicants must be able to deliver Head Start services to children and families in the defined counties and must demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency under the Head Start Act.
Who is eligible to apply for Early Head Start-only?
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, pursuant to Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act, as long as the organization can provide Early Head Start services in the service area.
Can an organization that already operates Head Start also apply to operate Early Head Start?
Yes. The announcement notes that organizations already operating Head Start programs are also eligible to operate Early Head Start.
Does the notice list specific eligible applicant types?
Yes. The source data lists a broad range of eligible applicant types, including (among others): 501(c)(3) nonprofits, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (in that category excluding higher education institutions), federally recognized tribal governments, state and local governments, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, independent school districts, public and private institutions of higher education, small businesses, and for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses).
If the source data lists many eligible applicant types, what eligibility rules should an applicant rely on?
Applicants are instructed to rely on the Head Start Act-based eligibility distinctions described in the announcement when deciding whether they can apply for Head Start, Early Head Start, or both.
Are individuals or sole proprietorships eligible to apply?
No. The notice is explicit that individuals (including sole proprietorships) are not eligible and those applications would be disqualified from review and funding.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. The notice states that foreign entities are not eligible and those applications would be disqualified from review and funding.
When was this opportunity posted?
The competition was posted on September 25, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was November 24, 2014.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically.
What time were applications due on the deadline date?
Applications had to be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on December 24, 2014.
Who should applicants contact with questions about the service area or program expectations?
Applicants were invited to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org for more details about the service area or program expectations.
Who should applicants contact for technical problems accessing the announcement or submitting materials?
For technical problems accessing the announcement or submitting materials, the listed support contact was the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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