Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R02 0848
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R02 0848
- 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 Coto, Guayabos, Mora, Downtown, Guerrero, Bejucos, and Jobos within the Municipality of Isabela, Puerto Rico" 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 $2,063,935.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,063,935.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Small businesses Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments County governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- 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) through the Office of Head Start, seeks a single organization to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for families living in the Coto, Guayabos, Mora, Downtown, Guerrero, Bejucos, and Jobos areas within the Municipality of Isabela, Puerto Rico. The purpose is to fund a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program serving children from birth through age five, either by combining both Early Head Start (birth to 3) and Head Start (primarily ages 3 to 5) in one coordinated continuum, or by running only one of the two programs depending on the applicant proposal and eligibility. The funding is intended to support the full set of Head Start model requirements, meaning education and school readiness, health services, mental health supports, nutrition, family engagement, and services for children with disabilities, delivered in a coordinated way that meets federal performance standards.
ACF made available an annual award of $2,063,935 for this service area, and the announcement anticipates making one award. Notably, the award floor and ceiling are the same ($2,063,935), which signals that the competition is designed to select one grantee to operate at that specific funding level rather than multiple smaller awards. The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start) within the broader activity area of Income Security and Social Services. There is a cost sharing or matching requirement, which generally aligns with longstanding Head Start rules requiring a non-federal share (often satisfied through allowable in-kind contributions as well as cash, depending on the applicant plan and the specific program mix).
Eligibility depends on whether an applicant is proposing Head Start, Early Head Start, or both. For applicants seeking to provide Head Start only, or a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program, eligibility is 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 that can provide Head Start services to children and families living there, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)). In practical terms, those applicants must also show they can meet the statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start agency and demonstrate the capacity to operate the program in compliance with Head Start Act requirements and Head Start Program Performance Standards. For applicants proposing Early Head Start only, eligibility is broader under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9840A(d)) and can include public or private nonprofits (including faith-based entities) and for-profit organizations in the service area that can deliver Early Head Start services to eligible families. Organizations already operating Head Start are explicitly eligible to operate Early Head Start as well, which supports continuity across birth-to-five services when one provider can manage both.
The announcement lists a wide set of eligible applicant types in the federal listing, including nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, state and local governments, tribal governments, certain public housing authorities, independent school districts, institutions of higher education (public or private), and for-profit organizations (including small businesses). However, the more specific Head Start Act-based eligibility rules above control how those entity types can apply depending on whether the proposal includes Head Start, Early Head Start, or both. The announcement also makes clear that individuals, including sole proprietorships, and foreign entities are not eligible and would be disqualified from competitive review and funding.
From a timeline standpoint, the opportunity was posted on September 23, 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 opportunity was archived on December 24, 2014, which typically indicates the competition window has closed, but the archived record still provides useful context on the service area, program expectations, and award structure for historical and reference purposes.
For support and questions, interested applicants were directed to email the Office of Head Start Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org for additional information about the programmatic requirements or service area expectations. For technical issues accessing or submitting the full announcement electronically, applicants were instructed to contact the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The funding opportunity was identified as HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R02-0848, and it linked to the ACF grants site for the full announcement details and formal application instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity for?
This opportunity is for one organization to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible families in specific areas of the Municipality of Isabela, Puerto Rico. The intent is to fund a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program that meets federal Head Start requirements.
Which communities in Isabela, Puerto Rico are included in the service area?
The service area covers families living in the Coto, Guayabos, Mora, Downtown, Guerrero, Bejucos, and Jobos areas within the Municipality of Isabela, Puerto Rico.
Who is the funding agency for this opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Head Start.
What programs can an applicant propose to operate?
An applicant may propose to operate:
- Head Start only (primarily serving children ages 3 to 5), or
- Early Head Start only (serving children from birth to age 3), or
- A combined, coordinated continuum of Early Head Start and Head Start services (birth through age 5).
The proposal and eligibility determine whether the applicant may operate one or both program types.
What ages of children are intended to be served under this grant?
The program is intended to serve children from birth through age five, depending on whether the applicant operates Early Head Start (birth to 3), Head Start (primarily ages 3 to 5), or both.
What is the purpose of funding both Head Start and Early Head Start together?
The announcement describes the option to deliver services in one coordinated continuum from birth to age five, which supports consistent, connected services for children and families across early childhood years when one provider can manage both program components.
What services are expected to be provided with these funds?
The funding is intended to support the full Head Start model requirements delivered in a coordinated way, including:
- Education and school readiness
- Health services
- Mental health supports
- Nutrition
- Family engagement
- Services for children with disabilities
Services must meet applicable federal performance standards.
What is the annual funding amount available?
The annual award amount made available for this service area is $2,063,935.
How many awards does ACF expect to make?
The announcement anticipates making one award for this service area.
Is there a minimum or maximum (floor/ceiling) award amount?
Yes. The award floor and the award ceiling are the same amount: $2,063,935. This signals the competition is designed to select one grantee to operate at that specific funding level.
What type of grant is this?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start), within the broader activity area of Income Security and Social Services.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, which aligns with longstanding Head Start rules requiring a non-federal share. The non-federal share is often satisfied through allowable in-kind contributions and/or cash, depending on the applicant plan and the specific program mix.
Who is eligible to apply if proposing Head Start only?
If proposing Head Start only, eligibility is 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 that can provide Head Start services consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)). Applicants must be able to meet statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start agency and show capacity to operate in compliance with the Head Start Act and Head Start Program Performance Standards.
Who is eligible to apply if proposing both Head Start and Early Head Start?
If proposing a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program, eligibility follows the Head Start eligibility rules described for Head Start (Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act). In addition to being located in the service area, applicants must demonstrate capacity to comply with the Head Start Act and Head Start Program Performance Standards.
Who is eligible to apply if proposing Early Head Start only?
If proposing Early Head Start only, eligibility is broader under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9840A(d)). Eligible applicants can include public or private nonprofits (including faith-based entities) and for-profit organizations in the service area that can deliver Early Head Start services to eligible families.
Are organizations that already operate Head Start eligible to operate Early Head Start?
Yes. The announcement explicitly states that organizations already operating Head Start are eligible to operate Early Head Start as well.
The federal listing shows many organization types. Do all of them qualify for this opportunity?
The announcement lists many potentially eligible entity types in the federal listing (for example, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, state and local governments, tribal governments, certain public housing authorities, independent school districts, institutions of higher education, and for-profit organizations). However, the more specific Head Start Act-based eligibility rules control who can apply depending on whether the proposal includes Head Start, Early Head Start, or both.
Are individuals or sole proprietors eligible to apply?
No. Individuals, including sole proprietorships, are not eligible and would be disqualified from competitive review and funding.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible and would be disqualified from competitive review and funding.
What is the funding opportunity number (FOA ID)?
The funding opportunity is identified as HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R02-0848.
When was the opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The opportunity was posted on September 23, 2014. The application deadline was November 24, 2014.
What was the application submission deadline time and time zone?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on December 24, 2014, which typically indicates the competition window has closed. The archived record may still be useful for historical or reference purposes.
Where were applicants directed to get programmatic or service area clarification?
Applicants were directed to email the Office of Head Start Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org for additional information about programmatic requirements or service area expectations.
Who should be contacted for technical problems with accessing or submitting the announcement electronically?
For technical issues accessing or submitting the full announcement electronically, applicants were instructed to contact the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
What does it mean that the funding is intended to support the full Head Start model requirements?
It means the program is expected to deliver comprehensive, coordinated services beyond classroom instruction alone, including education/school readiness, health, mental health, nutrition, family engagement, and disability services, while meeting federal Head Start Program Performance Standards.
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