Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0865
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0865
- 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 Darlington County, South Carolina" 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 $2,561,590.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,561,590.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Small businesses Independent school districts County governments State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private 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 discretionary grant opportunity, released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families (ACF) through the Office of Head Start, seeks applicants to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families living in Darlington County, South Carolina. The intent is to fund a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program serving children from birth to age five. Applicants may propose to run a combined model that blends Head Start and Early Head Start funding into a single birth-to-five continuum, or they may apply to provide Head Start only or Early Head Start only, depending on their capacity and the specific eligibility rules tied to each program type.
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-0865, listed under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start). ACF anticipates making up to two awards under this announcement. The estimated total annual funding available is $2,561,590, with an award ceiling of $2,561,590 and an award floor of $500,000. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning recipients should expect to contribute non-federal resources consistent with Head Start program rules. The activity category is Income Security and Social Services, reflecting the program's role in delivering early learning, health, family support, and related comprehensive services.
Eligibility is broad in terms of organization types but includes important distinctions depending on whether an applicant is pursuing 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 nonprofit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or local for-profit agencies 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 be able to provide Head Start services in Darlington County and must demonstrate that they meet the statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency as defined in the Head Start Act. For applicants seeking Early Head Start only, eligibility includes any public or private nonprofit agency (including faith-based organizations) or for-profit agency under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9840A(d)), again limited to entities in the service area that can deliver Early Head Start services to local children and families. Organizations already operating Head Start are explicitly eligible to operate Early Head Start as well. Individuals (including sole proprietors) and foreign entities are not eligible and would be disqualified from competitive review.
The posting date for the opportunity was September 24, 2014, and the application deadline was November 24, 2014. Applications were required to be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The opportunity later moved to archive status on December 24, 2014. Applicants needing additional program guidance were directed to contact the OHS Operations Center via email at DRS@headstartinfo.org. For technical issues accessing the announcement or submitting materials, the ACF Applications Help Desk was listed as the support contact at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The full announcement was made available through ACF grants listings at http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0865.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Head Start (OHS). It seeks applicants to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families living in Darlington County, South Carolina.
What program(s) does this funding support?
The funding supports Head Start and/or Early Head Start services. The intent is to fund a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program serving children from birth to age five, depending on whether an applicant proposes Early Head Start, Head Start, or a combined approach.
What service area is covered by this opportunity?
The service area for this announcement is Darlington County, South Carolina. Applicants must be able to deliver services to eligible children and families in this location.
What ages of children are intended to be served?
The overall intent is a birth-to-five continuum. Early Head Start generally corresponds to services for children from birth to age three, while Head Start corresponds to preschool-age children (commonly ages three to five). The announcement specifically emphasizes services from birth to age five.
Can an applicant propose a combined Head Start and Early Head Start model?
Yes. Applicants may propose a combined model that blends Head Start and Early Head Start funding into a single birth-to-five continuum, if they have the capacity and meet the eligibility requirements.
Is it allowed to apply for only Head Start or only Early Head Start?
Yes. Applicants may apply to provide Head Start only or Early Head Start only, depending on their capacity and the specific eligibility rules tied to each program type.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-0865.
What CFDA number is associated with this funding?
This opportunity is listed under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
How many awards does ACF anticipate making?
ACF anticipated making up to two awards under this announcement.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total annual funding available is $2,561,590.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $2,561,590.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is $500,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies. Recipients should expect to contribute non-federal resources consistent with Head Start program rules.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Income Security and Social Services, reflecting the program's role in delivering early learning, health, family support, and related comprehensive services.
Who is eligible to apply for Head Start only?
For applicants seeking 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 in the service area, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)).
Who is eligible to apply for a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program?
For applicants seeking a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program, eligibility follows the Head Start eligibility limitation described in the announcement: local public or private nonprofit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or local for-profit agencies in the service area, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)).
Who is eligible to apply for Early Head Start only?
For applicants seeking Early Head Start only, eligibility includes any public or private nonprofit agency (including faith-based organizations) or for-profit agency under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9840A(d)), limited to entities in the service area that can deliver Early Head Start services to local children and families.
Are faith-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Faith-based organizations are explicitly included among eligible nonprofit applicants (both for Head Start-related eligibility and for Early Head Start-only eligibility), as long as they meet the other eligibility limitations described in the announcement.
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Local for-profit agencies in the service area are included as eligible applicants for Head Start (and therefore for a combined model as described), and for-profit agencies are also included for Early Head Start-only eligibility, as long as the applicant can deliver services in the service area and meets applicable statutory requirements cited in the announcement.
Are organizations already operating Head Start eligible to operate Early Head Start under this opportunity?
Yes. The announcement explicitly states that organizations already operating Head Start are eligible to operate Early Head Start as well.
Are individuals (including sole proprietors) eligible to apply?
No. Individuals, including sole proprietors, are not eligible and would be disqualified from competitive review.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible and would be disqualified from competitive review.
Do applicants need to meet statutory designation requirements?
Yes. Applicants pursuing Head Start and/or Early Head Start under this announcement must demonstrate that they meet the statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency, as defined in the Head Start Act.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date for the opportunity was 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 were required to be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Is this funding opportunity currently open?
No. The opportunity later moved to archive status on December 24, 2014.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically by the stated deadline and time.
Who should applicants contact for additional program guidance?
Applicants needing additional program guidance were directed to contact the OHS Operations Center by email at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who should applicants contact for technical issues (accessing the announcement or submitting materials)?
For technical issues accessing the announcement or submitting materials, the ACF Applications Help Desk was listed as the support contact at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Where was the full announcement posted?
The full announcement was made available through ACF grants listings at: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0865
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