Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R05 0870
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R05 0870
- 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 Quincy, Illinois" 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 $1,759,220.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,759,220.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Independent school districts Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments City or township governments.
- 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 Quincy, Illinois" (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R05-0870), is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start. The purpose is to select one organization to operate high-quality early childhood services for eligible children and families living in the City of Quincy, Illinois. Applicants can propose a program that combines both Head Start and Early Head Start into a comprehensive birth-to-five model, or they can apply to operate Head Start only or Early Head Start only, depending on their capacity and eligibility. The program area falls under income security and social services, and the relevant CFDA (now Assistance Listing) number is 93.600 (Head Start).
The grant provides $1,759,220 per year in federal funding, and the announcement indicates a single expected award with an award floor and ceiling both set at $1,759,220, meaning the funding amount is essentially fixed for the selected grantee. Cost sharing or matching is required, consistent with Head Start program rules (applicants should expect to document and meet the applicable non-federal share requirement as described in the full funding opportunity announcement and Head Start regulations). The goal is the delivery of comprehensive services typical of Head Start and Early Head Start, which generally includes early learning and development, health screenings and follow-up, nutrition services, family engagement and support, and services for children with disabilities, provided through a program design that meets federal Head Start Program Performance Standards.
Eligibility depends on what an applicant is applying to operate. For applicants seeking to run Head Start only, or a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program, eligibility is restricted to local public or private nonprofit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or local for-profit agencies located in the service area, as permitted under Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)). Those applicants must also demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency under the Head Start Act. For applicants applying for Early Head Start only, eligibility is broader: any public or private nonprofit (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 they can provide Early Head Start services to children and families residing in the Quincy service area. Organizations already operating Head Start are explicitly allowed to operate Early Head Start as well. Individuals, including sole proprietors, and foreign entities are not eligible and would be disqualified from review.
The opportunity 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 grant was later archived on December 24, 2014. Applicants needing the full announcement were directed to ACFs online funding announcement, and those seeking service-area or operational details could contact the Office of Head Start Operations Center by email at DRS@headstartinfo.org. For technical issues accessing or submitting the application, the listed support contact was the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled "Head Start and/or Early Head Start - City of Quincy, Illinois" and the Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R05-0870.
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), Office of Head Start.
What is the purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to select one organization to operate high-quality early childhood services for eligible children and families living in the City of Quincy, Illinois.
How many awards are expected?
The announcement indicates a single expected award (one organization will be selected).
What program models can an applicant propose?
Applicants may propose: (1) a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program as a comprehensive birth-to-five model, (2) Head Start only, or (3) Early Head Start only, depending on the applicant's capacity and eligibility.
What is the CFDA (Assistance Listing) number for this opportunity?
The relevant CFDA (now Assistance Listing) number is 93.600 (Head Start).
What is the annual federal funding amount available?
The grant provides $1,759,220 per year in federal funding.
Is the funding amount flexible, or is it fixed?
It is essentially fixed for the selected grantee. The award floor and award ceiling are both listed as $1,759,220, and the opportunity states one expected award at that amount.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching (non-federal share) is required, consistent with Head Start program rules. Applicants should expect to document and meet the applicable non-federal share requirement as described in the full funding opportunity announcement and Head Start regulations.
What types of services are expected to be delivered under this grant?
The goal is to deliver comprehensive services typical of Head Start and Early Head Start. The information provided describes these as generally including early learning and development, health screenings and follow-up, nutrition services, family engagement and support, and services for children with disabilities, delivered through a program design that meets federal Head Start Program Performance Standards.
What geographic area must be served?
The services are intended for eligible children and families living in the City of Quincy, Illinois (the Quincy service area referenced in the announcement).
Who is eligible to apply if applying for Head Start only?
For Head Start only, eligibility is restricted to local public or private nonprofit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or local for-profit agencies located in the service area, as permitted under 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 agency under the Head Start Act.
Who is eligible to apply if applying for a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program?
For a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program, eligibility follows the Head Start eligibility restrictions: local public or private nonprofit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or local for-profit agencies located in the service area, as permitted under 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 under the Head Start Act.
Who is eligible to apply if applying for Early Head Start only?
For Early Head Start only, eligibility is broader: any public or private nonprofit (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 the applicant can provide Early Head Start services to children and families residing in the Quincy service area.
Can an organization that already operates Head Start also operate Early Head Start under this opportunity?
Yes. The information provided explicitly states that organizations already operating Head Start are allowed to operate Early Head Start as well.
Are individuals or sole proprietors eligible to apply?
No. Individuals, including sole proprietors, are not eligible and would be disqualified from review.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible and would be disqualified from review.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on September 24, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
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 funding opportunity still open?
No. The grant was archived on December 24, 2014.
Where were applicants directed to find the full funding opportunity announcement?
Applicants needing the full announcement were directed to ACF's online funding announcement.
Who can be contacted for service-area or operational details?
Those seeking service-area or operational details could contact the Office of Head Start Operations Center by email at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who should be contacted for technical issues with accessing or submitting an application?
For technical issues accessing or submitting the application, the support contact listed was the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
What is the program area category associated with this opportunity?
The program area falls under income security and social services.
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