Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0908
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0908
- 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 Choctaw, Dallas, Marengo, Perry, and Wilcox Counties, Alabama" 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 $4,469,152.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,469,152.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Independent school districts County governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education 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 Small businesses.
- 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-R04-0908) is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), under the Office of Head Start. The goal is to select organizations to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families living in five Alabama counties: Choctaw, Dallas, Marengo, Perry, and Wilcox. The program focus is on delivering a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood model covering birth to age five. Applicants may propose a combined birth-to-five approach that blends both Head Start and Early Head Start funding, or they may apply to operate only Head Start or only Early Head Start, depending on their capacity and the eligibility rules that apply to each program type.
The funding level described is substantial and is framed as ongoing annual support rather than a one-time award. ACF indicates that approximately $4,469,152 per year is available for services in this service area, with an award ceiling of $4,469,152 and an award floor of $500,000. The opportunity anticipates making up to two awards. The assistance listing is tied to CFDA (now Assistance Listing) 93.600, Head Start, and the activity category is Income Security and Social Services. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the selected grantee(s) will need to meet non-federal share requirements consistent with Head Start/Early Head Start rules (the specific percentage and allowable sources are addressed in the full announcement and applicable regulations).
A key point in this announcement is that eligibility depends on whether an applicant is seeking to operate Head Start, Early Head Start, or both. For applicants seeking 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) or local for-profit agencies that are located in the service area and can provide Head Start services there, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)). These applicants must be able to demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency, as defined in the Head Start Act. For applicants seeking Early Head Start only, eligibility is broader: any public or private nonprofit agency (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or for-profit agency may apply under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9840A(d)), as long as they can provide Early Head Start services in the service area. The announcement also makes clear that organizations already operating Head Start programs are eligible to operate Early Head Start programs, which can help existing providers expand down to serve pregnant women, infants, and toddlers.
The opportunity lists a wide range of applicant types in the general eligibility fields (including federally recognized tribal governments, state and local governments, independent school districts, institutions of higher education, public housing authorities, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses). However, the more specific statutory eligibility language in the announcement governs what is actually allowable for each program option (Head Start vs. Early Head Start). Individuals, including sole proprietorships, and foreign entities are explicitly not eligible; applications from those entities will be disqualified and will not proceed to competitive review.
In practical terms, the selected grantee(s) are expected to run the full Head Start/Early Head Start model in the named counties, which typically includes early learning and school readiness services as well as comprehensive family support components such as health, mental health, nutrition, and family engagement services, delivered in accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards. Because the announcement emphasizes a "high quality, comprehensive birth to five program," applicants proposing the combined model should be prepared to explain how they will coordinate services across age groups (pregnant women through preschool), ensure continuity for families, and manage the operational differences between Early Head Start and Head Start while maintaining strong quality and compliance.
Important dates show this was posted September 24, 2014, with an application deadline of November 24, 2014. Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The listing shows an archive date of December 24, 2014, meaning the competition is historical, but the summary still reflects how ACF structured the competition and what it required at the time.
For applicants needing help or more detail, the announcement provides two main contact routes. Program-related questions and additional information could be requested from the Office of Head Start Operations Center via email at DRS@headstartinfo.org. For technical issues accessing or submitting the full announcement and application materials electronically, ACF directs applicants to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The full announcement was available through ACF at the provided link (as listed in the source data).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
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. The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-0908.
What is the purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to select one or more organizations to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families in a specific Alabama service area. The program focus is delivering a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood model covering birth to age five.
Which counties in Alabama are included in the service area?
The service area is limited to five Alabama counties: Choctaw, Dallas, Marengo, Perry, and Wilcox.
What program options can an applicant propose?
Applicants may propose one of the following options, depending on their capacity and applicable eligibility rules:
- A combined birth-to-five approach that blends both Head Start and Early Head Start funding
- Head Start only
- Early Head Start only
How much funding is available?
ACF indicates approximately $4,469,152 per year is available for services in this service area. The award ceiling is $4,469,152 and the award floor is $500,000.
Is this a one-time award or ongoing support?
The funding level is described as ongoing annual support rather than a one-time award.
How many awards does ACF expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates making up to two awards.
What Assistance Listing (CFDA) number applies to this opportunity?
This opportunity is tied to CFDA (now called Assistance Listing) 93.600, Head Start.
What is the activity category for this funding opportunity?
The activity category listed is Income Security and Social Services.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the selected grantee(s) must meet non-federal share requirements consistent with Head Start/Early Head Start rules. (The specific percentage and allowable sources are addressed in the full announcement and applicable regulations.)
Who is eligible to apply if proposing Head Start only?
For Head Start only, eligibility is limited to local public or private nonprofit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or local for-profit agencies that are located in the service area and can provide Head Start services there, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)). Applicants must be able to demonstrate they meet statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start agency.
Who is eligible to apply if proposing a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program?
For a combined Head Start and Early Head Start proposal, eligibility follows the Head Start eligibility rule described in the announcement: 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 provide Head Start services there, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)). Applicants must be able to demonstrate they meet statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency, as defined in the Head Start Act.
Who is eligible to apply if proposing Early Head Start only?
For Early Head Start only, eligibility is broader. Any public or private nonprofit agency (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or for-profit agency may apply under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9840A(d)), as long as they 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 states that organizations already operating Head Start programs are eligible to operate Early Head Start programs, which can support expansion to serve pregnant women, infants, and toddlers.
The eligibility section lists many organization types. Which eligibility rules actually control?
While the general eligibility fields list a broad range of applicant types (for example, tribal governments, state and local governments, independent school districts, institutions of higher education, public housing authorities, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses), the announcement emphasizes that the specific statutory eligibility language governs what is allowable for each program option (Head Start vs. Early Head Start).
Are individuals or sole proprietorships eligible to apply?
No. Individuals, including sole proprietorships, are explicitly not eligible. Applications from those entities will be disqualified and will not proceed to competitive review.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are explicitly not eligible. Applications from foreign entities will be disqualified and will not proceed to competitive review.
What kinds of services are selected grantees expected to provide?
Selected grantee(s) are expected to operate the full Head Start and/or Early Head Start model in the named counties. The announcement highlights a high-quality, comprehensive birth-to-five program, which typically includes early learning and school readiness services and comprehensive family support components such as health, mental health, nutrition, and family engagement services, delivered in accordance with the Head Start Program Performance Standards.
What does the announcement emphasize for birth-to-five (combined) proposals?
Because the announcement emphasizes a "high quality, comprehensive birth to five program," applicants proposing a combined model should be prepared to explain how they will coordinate services across age groups (pregnant women through preschool), ensure continuity for families, and manage operational differences between Early Head Start and Head Start while maintaining strong quality and compliance.
When was the opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The opportunity was posted on September 24, 2014. The application deadline was 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.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The listing shows an archive date of December 24, 2014, indicating the competition is historical.
Who should applicants contact for program-related questions?
Program-related questions and requests for additional information could be directed to the Office of Head Start Operations Center via email at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who should applicants contact for technical problems with electronic access or submission?
For technical issues accessing or submitting the full announcement and application materials electronically, applicants were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically, consistent with the instructions in the announcement.
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