Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R06 0967
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R06 0967
- 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 Dimmit, Frio, LaSalle, and Maverick Counties, Texas" 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 $6,124,274.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $6,124,274.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Independent school districts For profit organizations other than small businesses 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 discretionary grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R06-0967) was issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start). It seeks providers to operate high-quality Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families living in four South Texas counties: Dimmit, Frio, LaSalle, and Maverick. The intent is to fund a comprehensive birth-to-five early childhood program that can include both Early Head Start (generally serving pregnant people, infants, and toddlers) and Head Start (generally serving preschool-age children), though applicants may also propose to operate Head Start only or Early Head Start only, depending on their capacity and the specific eligibility rules tied to each program option.
Funding is estimated at $6,124,274 per year available for services across the service area, with an award ceiling equal to that annual amount and an award floor of $500,000. ACF anticipated making up to two awards, meaning the total service area funding could be split across more than one grantee. The funding instrument is a grant, categorized under Income Security and Social Services. The opportunity also lists a cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants would need to plan for and document any required non-federal share consistent with Head Start program rules and the full announcement details.
Eligibility is fairly broad in terms of organizational types, but it is also conditional and different depending on whether an applicant is applying for Head Start, Early Head Start, or both. For applications proposing Head Start only or a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program, eligible applicants are 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. These applicants must be able to deliver Head Start services in the defined counties and must demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency under the Act. For Early Head Start only applications, eligible applicants include public or private nonprofits (including faith-based organizations) and for-profit agencies under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act, again limited to entities in the service area that can provide Early Head Start services locally. The announcement also notes that organizations already operating Head Start programs are eligible to operate Early Head Start. Individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are explicitly not eligible and would be disqualified from competitive review.
Key timeline details are that the opportunity was posted September 24, 2014, with an application due date of November 24, 2014. Electronic submissions had to be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The posting was archived December 24, 2014. For questions or additional information about the programmatic opportunity, applicants were directed to contact the OHS Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org. For technical difficulties accessing the full announcement or applying, the ACF Applications Help Desk was listed as the support contact at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The full funding announcement was posted through ACF at http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R06-0967.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R06-0967.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This discretionary grant opportunity was issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF).
What program does this opportunity fall under (CFDA)?
The opportunity is under CFDA 93.600, Head Start.
What is the purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to select providers to operate high-quality Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families living in four South Texas counties: Dimmit, Frio, LaSalle, and Maverick.
Which counties are included in the service area?
The service area includes Dimmit County, Frio County, LaSalle County, and Maverick County in South Texas.
What age range is intended to be served?
The intent is to fund a comprehensive birth-to-five early childhood program. Early Head Start generally serves pregnant people, infants, and toddlers, while Head Start generally serves preschool-age children.
Do applicants have to propose both Head Start and Early Head Start?
No. Applicants may propose to operate a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program, or propose to operate Head Start only or Early Head Start only, depending on their capacity and the eligibility rules tied to each program option.
How much funding is available each year?
Estimated funding is $6,124,274 per year available for services across the service area.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is equal to the estimated annual amount: $6,124,274 per year.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is $500,000.
How many awards did ACF anticipate making?
ACF anticipated making up to two awards.
Could the total funding for the service area be split among multiple grantees?
Yes. Because ACF anticipated up to two awards, the total service area funding could be split across more than one grantee.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
How is this opportunity categorized?
The opportunity is categorized under Income Security and Social Services.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity lists a cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants would need to plan for and document any required non-federal share consistent with Head Start program rules and the full announcement details.
Who is eligible to apply for Head Start only or for a combined Head Start and Early Head Start proposal?
For Head Start only or combined Head Start and Early Head Start applications, eligible applicants are 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.
What additional eligibility expectations apply to Head Start or combined applications?
Applicants must be able to deliver services in Dimmit, Frio, LaSalle, and Maverick counties and must demonstrate 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 Early Head Start only?
For Early Head Start only applications, eligible applicants include public or private nonprofit organizations (including faith-based organizations) and for-profit agencies under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act, limited to entities in the service area that can provide Early Head Start services locally.
Can an organization that already operates Head Start apply to operate Early Head Start?
Yes. The announcement notes that organizations already operating Head Start programs are eligible to operate Early Head Start.
Are individuals or sole proprietorships eligible to apply?
No. Individuals (including sole proprietorships) are explicitly not eligible and would be disqualified from competitive review.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are explicitly not eligible and would be disqualified from competitive review.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on September 24, 2014.
What was the application due date?
The application due date was November 24, 2014.
What time were electronic submissions due?
Electronic submissions had to be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on November 24, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The posting was archived on December 24, 2014.
Where can applicants find the full funding announcement?
The full funding announcement was posted by ACF at http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R06-0967.
Who should be contacted for programmatic questions about the opportunity?
For programmatic questions or additional information, applicants were directed to contact the OHS Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who should be contacted for technical issues (accessing the announcement or applying)?
For technical difficulties accessing the full announcement or applying, the ACF Applications Help Desk was listed as the support contact at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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