Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R02 0847
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R02 0847
- 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 Essex County, Saranac Lake, and Au Sable Forks, New York" 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 $2,438,243.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,438,243.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments Small businesses County governments Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments 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:
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) released this discretionary grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R02-0847) to select one or more organizations to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families in Essex County, as well as the communities of Saranac Lake and Au Sable Forks, New York. The intent is to fund high-quality, comprehensive early childhood programming spanning birth to age five. Applicants may propose a blended model that includes both Head Start (generally preschool-age) and Early Head Start (pregnant people, infants, and toddlers), or they may apply to operate only one of the two program types, depending on their capacity and alignment with program requirements.
The total funding available is estimated at $2,438,243 per year, with an award ceiling of $2,438,243 and an award floor of $500,000. ACF anticipated making up to two awards under this announcement. The funding instrument is a grant, and it falls under the broader activity area of income security and social services. The CFDA number associated with this program is 93.600 (Head Start). The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning awardees should expect to contribute non-federal resources as required by Head Start/Early Head Start rules and the specific terms in the full funding opportunity announcement.
Eligibility depends on whether an applicant is seeking to run Head Start, Early Head Start, or both. For applicants proposing Head Start only, or a combined Head Start and Early Head Start approach, 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 deliver Head Start services and that can meet the statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start agency under Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act. For applicants proposing Early Head Start only, eligibility is broader: public or private nonprofits (including faith-based organizations) and for-profit agencies may apply under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act, as long as they are in the service area and can provide Early Head Start services to children and families living there. Entities already operating Head Start are explicitly allowed to operate Early Head Start as well. Individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and would be disqualified from review.
Key dates for this competition were posted September 23, 2014, with an application closing deadline of November 24, 2014. Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The announcement was archived December 24, 2014. Organizations seeking help interpreting the requirements or confirming service area expectations were directed to email the OHS Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org for additional information, while applicants experiencing technical difficulties accessing the full announcement could contact the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The full notice was made available through ACFs grants portal link associated with the opportunity.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity released by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) to select one or more organizations to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in a defined New York service area.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R02-0847.
What program is this funding associated with?
The opportunity is associated with Head Start (CFDA 93.600) and supports Head Start and/or Early Head Start services.
What geographic area must be served?
The service area is Essex County, New York, as well as the communities of Saranac Lake and Au Sable Forks, New York.
What is the intent of the grant?
The intent is to fund high-quality, comprehensive early childhood programming spanning birth to age five for eligible children and families in the service area.
Which age groups or populations are covered by Head Start versus Early Head Start?
Head Start generally serves preschool-age children. Early Head Start serves pregnant people, infants, and toddlers.
Can an applicant propose both Head Start and Early Head Start in one application?
Yes. Applicants may propose a blended model that includes both Head Start and Early Head Start.
Can an applicant apply to operate only one program type (Head Start only or Early Head Start only)?
Yes. Applicants may apply to operate only Head Start or only Early Head Start, depending on their capacity and alignment with program requirements.
How much funding is available per year?
The total funding available is estimated at $2,438,243 per year.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $2,438,243.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is $500,000.
How many awards did ACF anticipate making?
ACF anticipated making up to two awards under this announcement.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the broader activity area for this opportunity?
This opportunity falls under the activity area of income security and social services.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement. Awardees should expect to contribute non-federal resources as required by Head Start/Early Head Start rules and the specific terms in the full funding opportunity announcement.
Who is eligible to apply for Head Start only (or a combined Head Start and Early Head Start model)?
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 deliver Head Start services and can meet the statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start agency under Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act.
Who is eligible to apply for Early Head Start only?
Eligibility is broader for Early Head Start only. Public or private nonprofits (including faith-based organizations) and for-profit agencies may apply under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act, as long as they are in the service area and can provide Early Head Start services to children and families living there.
Can existing Head Start operators apply to operate Early Head Start?
Yes. Entities already operating Head Start are explicitly allowed to operate Early Head Start as well.
Are individuals or sole proprietors eligible to apply?
No. Individuals (including sole proprietorships) are not eligible and would be disqualified from review.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible and would be disqualified from review.
When was this opportunity posted?
The competition was posted on September 23, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The application closing 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.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The announcement was archived on December 24, 2014.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically.
Where could applicants find the full funding opportunity announcement?
The full notice was made available through ACF's grants portal link associated with the opportunity.
Who should organizations contact to help interpret requirements or confirm service area expectations?
Organizations were directed to email the OHS Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org for additional information.
Who should applicants contact for technical difficulties accessing the full announcement?
Applicants experiencing technical difficulties could contact the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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