Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R03 0850
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R03 0850
- 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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania" 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 $39,284,770.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $39,284,770.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments State governments Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- 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, titled "Head Start and/or Early Head Start - City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania" (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R03-0850), is a discretionary federal grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Head Start. The purpose is to select organizations to operate high-quality Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families living in the City of Philadelphia. Applicants may propose a comprehensive birth-to-five approach that blends Early Head Start (typically prenatal to age 3) and Head Start (typically ages 3 to 5), or they may apply to operate only Head Start or only Early Head Start, depending on their capacity and proposed service model.
The total estimated funding available is $39,284,770 per year to support program services across Philadelphia, with an expectation of up to six awards. The grant has an award ceiling of $39,284,770 and an award floor of $500,000, which signals that ACF may make multiple awards of varying sizes to cover different portions of the service area or different program approaches. The activity category is listed as Income Security and Social Services, and the applicable CFDA number is 93.600 (Head Start). The funding instrument is a grant, and the announcement indicates there is a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning awardees should be prepared to meet non-federal share obligations consistent with Head Start/Early Head Start rules described in the full funding opportunity announcement.
Eligibility depends on whether an entity is applying for 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 non-profit 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 (42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)). These applicants must also 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. For applicants applying for Early Head Start only, eligibility is broader: any public or private non-profit agency (including 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 it can provide Early Head Start services to children and families residing in Philadelphia. The announcement also clarifies that organizations already operating Head Start programs are eligible to operate Early Head Start programs. Individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are explicitly ineligible and will be disqualified.
The notice lists a wide range of eligible applicant types in general terms, including state, county, and city or township governments; independent school districts; public and private institutions of higher education; public housing authorities; federally recognized tribal governments; non-profits with or without 501(c)(3) status (with limitations described in the program-specific eligibility language); and certain for-profit entities and small businesses, provided they meet the specific Head Start Act requirements for the type of services they propose to deliver in the service area. Because Head Start and Early Head Start have different statutory eligibility rules and operational expectations, applicants are expected to consult the full announcement for the precise standards that apply to their proposed program configuration.
Key dates associated with the original posting show the opportunity was posted on September 23, 2014, with an application due date of November 24, 2014. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The archive date is listed as December 24, 2014. While these dates indicate the particular competition has closed, the summary details still reflect how the federal government structured this Philadelphia Head Start/Early Head Start competition, including the scale of annual funding and the types of organizations ACF sought to recruit.
For support and additional information, interested parties were directed to contact the Office of Head Start Operations Center by email at DRS@headstartinfo.org. Applicants experiencing technical issues accessing or submitting the announcement electronically were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The notice also provides an additional information link hosted by ACF that contains the complete funding opportunity announcement and full application instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Head Start and/or Early Head Start - City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R03-0850.
Which federal agency is running this grant competition?
This is a discretionary federal grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Head Start.
What is the purpose of this grant opportunity?
The purpose is to select organizations to operate high-quality Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families living in the City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Who must the funded services serve?
The services must be provided to eligible children and families residing in the City of Philadelphia.
Can applicants apply to run both Head Start and Early Head Start?
Yes. Applicants may propose a comprehensive birth-to-five approach that blends Early Head Start (typically prenatal to age 3) and Head Start (typically ages 3 to 5).
Can an applicant apply for only one program (Head Start only or Early Head Start only)?
Yes. Applicants may apply to operate only Head Start or only Early Head Start, depending on their capacity and proposed service model.
What age ranges are typically served by Early Head Start and Head Start?
Early Head Start typically serves children from prenatal to age 3, while Head Start typically serves children ages 3 to 5.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding available is $39,284,770 per year to support program services across Philadelphia.
How many awards does ACF expect to make?
The opportunity includes an expectation of up to six awards.
What are the award floor and award ceiling?
The award floor is $500,000 and the award ceiling is $39,284,770.
What does the award floor and ceiling suggest about award sizes?
It indicates ACF may make multiple awards of varying sizes, potentially to cover different portions of the service area or different program approaches.
What is the funding instrument?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the activity category listed for this opportunity?
The activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The applicable CFDA number is 93.600 (Head Start).
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The announcement indicates there is a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning awardees should be prepared to meet non-federal share obligations consistent with Head Start and/or Early Head Start rules 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?
Eligibility is limited to local public or private non-profit 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 (42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)). Applicants must also 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?
Eligibility is broader for Early Head Start only. Any public or private non-profit agency (including 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 it can provide Early Head Start services to children and families residing in Philadelphia.
Are organizations that already operate Head Start eligible to apply to operate Early Head Start?
Yes. The announcement clarifies that organizations already operating Head Start programs are eligible to operate Early Head Start programs.
Are individuals or sole proprietorships eligible to apply?
No. Individuals (including sole proprietorships) are explicitly ineligible and will be disqualified.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are explicitly ineligible and will be disqualified.
What types of applicant organizations are mentioned as potentially eligible (in general terms)?
The notice lists a wide range of applicant types in general terms, including state, county, and city or township governments; independent school districts; public and private institutions of higher education; public housing authorities; federally recognized tribal governments; non-profits with or without 501(c)(3) status; and certain for-profit entities and small businesses, as long as they meet the program-specific Head Start Act requirements for the type of services they propose in the service area.
Why does eligibility differ between Head Start and Early Head Start?
The opportunity notes that Head Start and Early Head Start have different statutory eligibility rules and operational expectations, so applicants are expected to consult the full announcement for the standards that apply to their proposed program configuration.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on September 23, 2014.
What was the application due date?
The application due date was November 24, 2014.
What time were applications due on the due date?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
What is the archive date shown for this opportunity?
The archive date is listed as December 24, 2014.
Is this specific competition still open?
No. Based on the posted due date (November 24, 2014) and the archive date (December 24, 2014), this particular competition has closed.
Where were applicants supposed to submit their applications?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically (as stated in the notice) by the deadline.
Who can be contacted for program-related support or additional information?
Interested parties were directed to contact the Office of Head Start Operations Center by email at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who can be contacted for technical issues with accessing or submitting the announcement electronically?
Applicants experiencing technical issues were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Where can the full funding opportunity announcement and application instructions be found?
The notice references an additional information link hosted by ACF that contains the complete funding opportunity announcement and full application instructions.
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| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Delaware County, Pennsylvania Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R03 0857 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R03 0857 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $7,091,602 |
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| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Buchanan, Dickenson, Russell, and Washington Counties and the Cities of Bristol and Saltville, Virginia Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R03 0914 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R03 0914 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $5,203,652 |
| Head Start Grantee Culpeper County, Virginia Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R03 0917 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R03 0917 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,051,862 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Bucks County, Pennsylvania Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R03 0936 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R03 0936 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $4,333,541 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R03 0944 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R03 0944 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $3,471,996 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Amelia, Appomattox, Buckingham, Charlotte, Cumberland, Goochland, Lunenburg, Nottoway, and Prince Edward Counties, Virginia Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R03 0945 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R03 0945 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,656,935 |
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| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Hyde, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Tyrrell, and Washington Counties, North Carolina Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0861 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0861 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $3,053,655 |
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