Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R05 0869
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R05 0869
- 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 Clay and Wilkin Counties, Minnesota" 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 $1,837,956.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,837,956.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Private institutions of higher education 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 grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R05-0869) is a discretionary federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start). It was posted on 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. ACF expected to make one award for this service area, and the funding was later archived on December 24, 2014.
The purpose of the competition is to select a provider that can deliver high-quality, comprehensive early childhood services for eligible children and families living in Clay and Wilkin Counties, Minnesota. Applicants could propose one of three approaches: a combined birth-to-five model that integrates both Head Start and Early Head Start funding, a Head Start-only program (generally serving preschool-age children), or an Early Head Start-only program (generally serving infants, toddlers, and pregnant people, depending on program design and allowable services). The emphasis in the announcement is on comprehensive programming, meaning applicants are expected to address not only early learning, but also the broader family and child supports that are characteristic of Head Start and Early Head Start.
Funding available is listed as $1,837,956 annually, and the award ceiling and floor are both $1,837,956, which signals a single, fixed annual funding level for the selected grantee (subject to federal appropriations and grant terms). The opportunity also indicates a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the grantee would be expected to contribute non-federal resources as required under Head Start rules (the specific percentage and acceptable sources are typically detailed in the full funding opportunity announcement).
Eligibility depends on whether an organization is applying to operate Head Start, Early Head Start, or both, and the rules differ because they are tied to separate sections of the Head Start Act. 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 that are located in the service area and able to serve children and families there, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act. These applicants also must demonstrate they meet statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency, as defined in the Act. For Early Head Start-only applications, eligibility is broader: any public or private nonprofit agency (including faith-based organizations) or for-profit agency may apply under Section 645A(d), as long as it can provide Early Head Start services in the service area. Organizations already operating Head Start programs are explicitly noted as eligible to operate Early Head Start as well. Individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and would be disqualified.
The announcement lists a wide range of applicant types in the general eligibility section (including state and local governments, tribal governments, school districts, higher education institutions, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, public housing authorities, and certain for-profit entities). However, the more specific Head Start Act language narrows who can apply depending on the program type proposed, and applicants would need to align their organizational status, geographic/service-area presence, and program plan with those statutory requirements.
For support and questions, the opportunity points applicants to two key contacts: the OHS Operations Center (DRS@headstartinfo.org) for additional information related to the program and service area, and the ACF Applications Help Desk (appsupport@acf.hhs.gov) for technical issues accessing or submitting the application. The full announcement was made available through an ACF grants page (link provided in the posting), where applicants would typically find detailed program expectations, selection criteria, required documents, budget instructions, match requirements, and submission steps.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R05-0869.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF).
What program or CFDA listing does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is under CFDA 93.600, Head Start.
When was the opportunity posted and when was the application due?
It 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.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The funding opportunity was archived on December 24, 2014.
What is the purpose of this competition?
The purpose of the competition is to select a provider that can deliver high-quality, comprehensive early childhood services for eligible children and families living in Clay and Wilkin Counties, Minnesota.
What geographic area is this grant intended to serve?
This service area is Clay and Wilkin Counties, Minnesota.
How many awards did ACF expect to make for this service area?
ACF expected to make one award for this service area.
What program approaches could applicants propose?
Applicants could propose one of three approaches:
- A combined birth-to-five model integrating both Head Start and Early Head Start funding
- A Head Start-only program (generally serving preschool-age children)
- An Early Head Start-only program (generally serving infants, toddlers, and pregnant people, depending on program design and allowable services)
What does "comprehensive" programming mean in this opportunity?
The announcement emphasizes comprehensive programming, meaning applicants are expected to address not only early learning, but also the broader family and child supports that are characteristic of Head Start and Early Head Start.
How much funding was available each year?
The funding amount listed is $1,837,956 annually.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and award floor are listed as $1,837,956, indicating a single fixed annual funding level for the selected grantee (subject to federal appropriations and grant terms).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity indicates there is a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the grantee would be expected to contribute non-federal resources as required under Head Start rules. The specific percentage and acceptable sources are typically detailed in the full funding opportunity announcement.
Who was eligible to apply if proposing Head Start (either Head Start-only or a combined proposal)?
For applications that include Head Start (Head Start-only or combined Head Start and Early 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 that are located in the service area and able to serve children and families there, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act.
These applicants also must demonstrate they meet statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency, as defined in the Act.
Who was eligible to apply if proposing Early Head Start only?
For Early Head Start-only applications, eligibility is broader: any public or private nonprofit agency (including faith-based organizations) or for-profit agency may apply under Section 645A(d), as long as it can provide Early Head Start services in the service area.
Are organizations that already operate Head Start programs eligible to operate Early Head Start under this opportunity?
Yes. The announcement explicitly notes that organizations already operating Head Start programs are eligible to operate Early Head Start as well.
Are individuals or sole proprietorships eligible to apply?
No. Individuals (including sole proprietorships) are not eligible and would be disqualified.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible and would be disqualified.
The general eligibility list includes many applicant types. Does that mean all of them can apply?
Not necessarily. While the announcement lists many applicant types in the general eligibility section (for example, state and local governments, tribal governments, school districts, higher education institutions, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, public housing authorities, and certain for-profit entities), the more specific Head Start Act language narrows who can apply depending on whether the proposal includes Head Start, Early Head Start, or both.
Applicants would need to align their organizational status, geographic or service-area presence, and program plan with the applicable statutory requirements.
Where could applicants find the full announcement and detailed requirements?
The full announcement was made available through an ACF grants page (via the link provided in the posting). That is where applicants would typically find detailed program expectations, selection criteria, required documents, budget instructions, match requirements, and submission steps.
Who should applicants contact for program-related questions about Head Start services or the service area?
For additional information related to the program and service area, applicants were directed to contact the OHS Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who should applicants contact for technical help with accessing or submitting the application?
For technical issues accessing or submitting the application, applicants were directed to contact the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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