Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R07 0931
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R07 0931
- 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 St. Louis and St. Louis, Warren, Lincoln, St. Charles, and Montgomery Counties, Missouri" 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 $18,970,989.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $18,970,989.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments State governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County 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 grant opportunity, issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families (ACF), seeks organizations to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for families living in the City of St. Louis and the Missouri counties of St. Louis, Warren, Lincoln, St. Charles, and Montgomery. The core purpose is to fund high-quality, comprehensive early childhood programming for children from birth through age five, with applicants allowed to propose (1) a combined birth-to-five approach that blends both Head Start and Early Head Start funding, (2) a Head Start-only program, or (3) an Early Head Start-only program. The services are intended to be comprehensive, reflecting the Head Start model that supports not only early learning but also family well-being and other key supports for eligible children and their families.
ACF lists this as a discretionary grant program under the funding activity area of Income Security and Social Services, with funding provided through the Head Start CFDA program number 93.600. The announcement anticipates making up to four awards. The estimated total annual funding available for the service area is $18,970,989, and the opportunity notes an award ceiling of $18,970,989 and an award floor of $500,000, meaning awards could range widely depending on the service design and the portion of the total service area an applicant proposes to cover. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources as required by Head Start rules and the specific terms described in the full funding opportunity announcement.
Eligibility is broad in terms of entity type, but the rules differ depending on whether an applicant is applying to operate Head Start, Early Head Start, or both. For applications that include Head Start (Head Start only or a combined Head Start and Early Head Start proposal), 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 also demonstrate that 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 includes public or private nonprofit agencies (including faith-based organizations) and for-profit agencies pursuant to Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act. Organizations already operating Head Start are also eligible to operate Early Head Start. The announcement is explicit that individuals, including sole proprietorships, and foreign entities are not eligible; submissions from those applicants would be disqualified from competitive review and funding.
Key timing details show the opportunity was posted on September 25, 2014, with an application deadline of November 24, 2014. Applications had to be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The listing also shows an archive date of December 24, 2014, indicating this is an older, archived competition, though the summary still reflects how ACF structured the competition and the types of applicants and services that were sought.
For applicants needing clarification or operational details, ACF points interested parties to the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center via email at DRS@headstartinfo.org. Technical help for accessing or submitting the application materials is routed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The full announcement was hosted by ACF under funding opportunity number HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R07-0931, which applicants would use to locate official requirements, service expectations, and the exact eligibility and compliance conditions tied to Head Start and Early Head Start funding.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity for?
This opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), seeks applicants to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services. The intent is to fund high-quality, comprehensive early childhood programming consistent with the Head Start model for eligible children and their families.
Who is the funding agency?
The funding agency is HHS ACF, with program oversight and program context tied to the Office of Head Start (OHS).
What services are applicants expected to provide?
Applicants are expected to provide comprehensive services aligned with the Head Start approach, which includes early learning and supports focused on family well-being and other key needs for eligible children and their families.
What age group does the program serve?
The services are intended for children from birth through age five, consistent with Early Head Start (birth to age three) and Head Start (generally ages three to five) programming as referenced in the opportunity summary.
Where must services be delivered (what is the service area)?
Services are intended for families living in the City of St. Louis and in the Missouri counties of St. Louis, Warren, Lincoln, St. Charles, and Montgomery.
Can an applicant propose Head Start only, Early Head Start only, or both?
Yes. Applicants may propose one of the following approaches: (1) a combined birth-to-five approach blending both Head Start and Early Head Start funding, (2) a Head Start-only program, or (3) an Early Head Start-only program.
How many awards does ACF expect to make?
The announcement anticipates making up to four awards.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total annual funding available for the entire service area is $18,970,989.
What is the award ceiling and award floor?
The opportunity lists an award ceiling of $18,970,989 and an award floor of $500,000. This means individual awards could vary substantially depending on the proposed service design and how much of the overall service area an applicant proposes to cover.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources as required by Head Start rules and as further specified in the full funding opportunity announcement.
What is the CFDA program number for this opportunity?
The CFDA program number referenced is 93.600 (Head Start).
How does ACF categorize this grant program?
ACF lists it as a discretionary grant program under the funding activity area of Income Security and Social Services.
Who is eligible to apply if the proposal includes Head Start (Head Start only or Head Start + Early Head Start combined)?
For applications that include Head Start, 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. Applicants must also demonstrate that 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 an Early Head Start-only proposal?
For Early Head Start-only applications, eligibility includes public or private nonprofit agencies (including faith-based organizations) and for-profit agencies pursuant to Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act. The opportunity also notes that organizations already operating Head Start are eligible to operate Early Head Start.
Are faith-based organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly includes faith-based organizations within eligible nonprofit applicants.
Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes, for-profit agencies are included as eligible entities under the cited Head Start Act provisions, provided they meet the applicable eligibility conditions for the type of proposal (Head Start, Early Head Start, or both) and are located in the service area when required.
Are individuals or sole proprietorships eligible?
No. The announcement explicitly states that individuals, including sole proprietorships, are not eligible and would be disqualified from competitive review and funding.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. The opportunity explicitly states that foreign entities are not eligible and would be disqualified from competitive review and funding.
When was this opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The opportunity was posted on September 25, 2014, and the application deadline was November 24, 2014.
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.
Is this opportunity still open?
The listing shows an archive date of December 24, 2014, indicating it is an older, archived competition rather than an active one.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R07-0931.
Where can applicants get official requirements and detailed instructions?
The opportunity indicates the full announcement was hosted by ACF under the listed funding opportunity number, which applicants would use to locate the official requirements, service expectations, and specific eligibility and compliance conditions tied to Head Start and Early Head Start funding.
Who can applicants contact for program clarification or operational questions?
ACF directs interested parties to the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center via email at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who should be contacted for technical help with the application system or submission?
Technical help for accessing or submitting application materials is routed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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