Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R02 0968
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R02 0968
- 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 City of Newark, New Jersey" 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 $14,256,606.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $14,256,606.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 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) County governments Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments State governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Small businesses Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than 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:
The Head Start and/or Early Head Start - City of Newark, New Jersey funding opportunity is a competitive federal grant announced by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start). The purpose is to select organizations that can operate high-quality early childhood services for eligible children and families living in the City of Newark. Applicants may propose to run a comprehensive birth-to-five model that blends both Early Head Start (typically serving pregnant women, infants, and toddlers) and Head Start (typically serving preschool-age children), or they may apply to operate Head Start only or Early Head Start only, depending on their capacity and the needs they plan to address in Newark.
The announcement makes up to $14,256,606 available each year to support program operations, with an anticipated three awards. Individual awards must fall within a stated range: the minimum (award floor) is $500,000 and the maximum (award ceiling) is $14,256,606. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the program is categorized under Income Security and Social Services, reflecting its emphasis on comprehensive family support and child development services rather than education alone. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning awardees are expected to contribute non-federal resources as required under Head Start rules (the specific match expectations and any allowable exceptions are described in the full funding opportunity announcement).
Eligibility depends on which service option an organization is applying to provide. For applicants seeking to operate Head Start only, or a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program, 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 demonstrate that they meet the statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency under the Head Start Act, which generally relates to governance, fiscal integrity, program capacity, and the ability to meet Head Start Program Performance Standards. For applicants seeking to operate Early Head Start only, eligibility is somewhat broader: any public or private nonprofit organization (including faith-based organizations) or for-profit organization in the service area may apply, consistent with Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act. The notice also clarifies that organizations already operating Head Start programs are eligible to apply to operate Early Head Start.
Certain applicants are explicitly not allowed. Individuals, including sole proprietorships, are not eligible. Foreign entities are also not eligible. Applications from ineligible entity types will be disqualified from competitive review and will not be considered for funding. The eligible applicant list provided in the source information includes a wide range of entity types that may qualify depending on the program option sought and the statutory requirements, such as city or township governments, county and state governments, public housing authorities, independent school districts, tribal governments, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, institutions of higher education (public, state-controlled, and private), small businesses (noting that for-profit eligibility is allowed in certain circumstances), and other local agencies operating in the Newark service area.
Key administrative details include the Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R02-0968 and a posted date of September 23, 2014. The application due date (original and current) is November 24, 2014, with electronically submitted applications required to be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadline date. The opportunity is listed as archived as of December 24, 2014, which indicates this specific competition period has closed, though similar Head Start/Early Head Start competitions may recur as service areas are competed.
For support and additional details, the notice points applicants to several contacts. Program-related questions and additional information can be requested by emailing the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org. Applicants who have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically are directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The full opportunity information was also made available through ACFs grants webpage under the provided link associated with the funding opportunity announcement.
FAQs: Head Start and/or Early Head Start - City of Newark, New Jersey (CFDA 93.600)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a competitive federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start). It is intended to fund organizations that can operate high-quality early childhood services for eligible children and families living in the City of Newark, New Jersey.
Who is the federal agency announcing the grant?
The grant is announced by HHS through ACF (specifically the Office of Head Start, as referenced by the contacts provided in the notice).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R02-0968.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number is 93.600 (Head Start).
What service area is this opportunity for?
This opportunity is specifically focused on serving eligible children and families living in the City of Newark, New Jersey.
What types of programs can applicants propose to operate?
Applicants may propose:
- A comprehensive birth-to-five model that blends Early Head Start and Head Start, or
- Head Start only, or
- Early Head Start only
The option an applicant chooses should reflect their capacity and the needs they plan to address in Newark.
Who does Early Head Start typically serve?
Early Head Start typically serves pregnant women, infants, and toddlers.
Who does Head Start typically serve?
Head Start typically serves preschool-age children.
How much funding is available?
The announcement makes up to $14,256,606 available each year to support program operations.
How many awards does ACF anticipate making?
The opportunity anticipates three awards.
Is there a minimum and maximum award amount?
Yes. The stated award floor (minimum) is $500,000 and the award ceiling (maximum) is $14,256,606.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
How is this program categorized?
The program is categorized under Income Security and Social Services, reflecting a focus on comprehensive family support and child development services (not education alone).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies. Awardees are expected to contribute non-federal resources as required under Head Start rules. The notice indicates that the specific match expectations and any allowable exceptions are described in the full funding opportunity announcement.
Who is eligible to apply for Head Start only or a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program?
For Head Start only or a combined Head Start and Early Head Start application, eligible applicants are limited to:
- Local public or private nonprofit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations), or
- Local for-profit agencies
These entities must be located in the service area, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of 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 organization (including faith-based organizations) or for-profit organization in the service area may apply, consistent with Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act.
Can existing Head Start operators apply for Early Head Start funding?
Yes. The notice clarifies that organizations already operating Head Start programs are eligible to apply to operate Early Head Start.
What statutory requirements must Head Start and/or Early Head Start applicants be able to meet?
Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they meet the statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency under the Head Start Act. The notice describes these requirements generally as relating to governance, fiscal integrity, program capacity, and the ability to meet Head Start Program Performance Standards.
Are individuals allowed to apply?
No. Individuals, including sole proprietorships, are not eligible.
Are foreign entities allowed to apply?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible.
What happens if an ineligible entity applies?
The notice states that applications from ineligible entity types will be disqualified from competitive review and will not be considered for funding.
What kinds of organizations might qualify, depending on the service option and statutory requirements?
The notice includes a broad list of entity types that may qualify depending on the program option sought and the statutory requirements. Examples mentioned include:
- City or township governments
- County governments
- State governments
- Public housing authorities
- Independent school districts
- Tribal governments
- Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status
- Institutions of higher education (public, state-controlled, and private)
- Small businesses (noting that for-profit eligibility is allowed in certain circumstances)
- Other local agencies operating in the Newark service area
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted date is September 23, 2014.
What was the application due date and time for electronic submissions?
The application due date (original and current) is November 24, 2014. Electronically submitted applications were required to be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadline date.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity is listed as archived as of December 24, 2014, indicating that this specific competition period has closed. The notice also suggests that similar Head Start/Early Head Start competitions may recur as service areas are competed.
Where can program-related questions be sent?
Program-related questions and requests for additional information can be sent by email to the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who should applicants contact if they have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically?
Applicants who have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically are directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Where was the full opportunity information made available?
The notice indicates the full opportunity information was made available through ACF's grants webpage under the link associated with the funding opportunity announcement.
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