Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0900
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0900
- 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 Fayette County, Georgia" 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 $1,983,727.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,983,727.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments City or township governments 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 funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0900) is a competitive, discretionary grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families (ACF) to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in Fayette County, Georgia. The goal is to fund a single awardee to deliver a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program that can serve children from birth through age five, either by combining Early Head Start (birth to three) and Head Start (primarily ages three to five), or by operating only Head Start or only Early Head Start. The program is expected to provide the full range of Head Start and Early Head Start services for eligible children and families, consistent with the Head Start Act and program requirements, which typically include early learning and school readiness services along with family support, health, nutrition, mental health, and services for children with disabilities, coordinated in a comprehensive way.
The annual funding amount available is $1,983,727, and the notice lists the award floor and ceiling at the same amount, indicating the grant is structured as one award at that approximate annual level. One award is anticipated. The funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services, and the assistance listing is CFDA 93.600 (Head Start). A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the grantee should plan for the required non-federal share consistent with Head Start rules (the specific expectations and any nuances would be detailed in the full funding opportunity announcement).
Eligibility depends on whether an applicant is proposing Head Start, Early Head Start, or both. For proposals that include Head Start (either Head Start only or a combined Head Start and Early Head Start approach), 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 that can provide Head Start services in Fayette County, as allowed under Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act. Applicants must be able to demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency under the Act. For proposals that are Early Head Start only, eligibility is broader: any public or private nonprofit organization (including faith-based organizations) or for-profit agency can apply, pursuant to Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act, as long as they can provide Early Head Start services in the service area. Organizations that already operate Head Start are explicitly eligible to operate Early Head Start as well. However, individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and would be disqualified from review.
Key administrative details in the notice include that applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date, which was November 24, 2014 (posted September 24, 2014, and later archived December 24, 2014). While the opportunity itself is historical based on those dates, the notice provides points of contact that were relevant for applicants at the time: program-related questions could be directed to the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org, and technical help accessing the full announcement electronically was available through the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The announcement also referenced an additional information link on the ACF grants site for the complete funding opportunity package and requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a competitive, discretionary grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in Fayette County, Georgia. The funding opportunity number is HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0900.
What is the purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to fund a single awardee to deliver a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program for eligible children and families in Fayette County, Georgia. The program can serve children from birth through age five by operating Early Head Start (birth to three), Head Start (primarily ages three to five), or a combination of both.
How many awards are expected?
One award is anticipated, and the notice indicates the grant is structured as a single award.
What is the annual funding amount for this opportunity?
The annual funding amount available is $1,983,727. The award floor and ceiling are listed at the same amount, suggesting the annual award level is expected to be approximately that figure.
What services is the funded program expected to provide?
The program is expected to provide the full range of Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families, consistent with the Head Start Act and program requirements. These typically include early learning and school readiness services, family support, health services, nutrition, mental health services, and services for children with disabilities, coordinated as a comprehensive program.
Where must services be provided?
Services must be provided in the service area specified in the notice: Fayette County, Georgia.
What age groups may be served under this grant?
The funded program may serve children from birth through age five, depending on whether the applicant proposes Early Head Start (birth to three), Head Start (primarily ages three to five), or both.
Can an applicant choose to operate only Head Start or only Early Head Start?
Yes. The opportunity allows applicants to propose: (1) a combined Early Head Start and Head Start approach, (2) Head Start only, or (3) Early Head Start only.
Which Assistance Listing (CFDA) does this opportunity fall under?
The notice identifies this opportunity under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category listed is Income Security and Social Services.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The notice states that a cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the grantee should plan for the required non-federal share consistent with Head Start rules. Specific details would be included in the full funding opportunity announcement.
Who is eligible to apply if proposing Head Start (either Head Start only or Head Start plus Early Head Start)?
For proposals that include 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 in the service area that can provide Head Start services in Fayette County, as allowed under Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act.
Who is eligible to apply if proposing Early Head Start only?
For Early Head Start-only proposals, eligibility is broader: any public or private nonprofit organization (including faith-based organizations) or for-profit agency can apply under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act, as long as they can provide Early Head Start services in the service area.
Are faith-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Faith-based organizations are explicitly included among eligible nonprofit applicants in the notice.
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. For-profit agencies may be eligible. The notice allows local for-profit agencies in the service area to apply for proposals that include Head Start, and allows for-profit agencies to apply for Early Head Start-only proposals as well, provided they can deliver services in the service area and meet applicable statutory requirements.
Can current Head Start operators apply to run Early Head Start under this opportunity?
Yes. The notice states that organizations that already operate Head Start are explicitly eligible to operate Early Head Start as well.
Are individuals or sole proprietorships eligible to apply?
No. The notice states that individuals (including sole proprietorships) are not eligible and would be disqualified from review.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. The notice states that foreign entities are not eligible and would be disqualified from review.
Do applicants need to meet any statutory designation requirements?
Yes. The notice indicates that applicants must be able to demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency under the Head Start Act.
What was the application submission method?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically.
What was the application deadline?
The closing date listed in the notice was November 24, 2014, with applications due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on that date.
When was the opportunity posted and when was it archived?
The notice was posted on September 24, 2014, and later archived on December 24, 2014.
Is this opportunity still open?
Based on the dates provided in the notice (a 2014 closing date and an archive date in 2014), this appears to be a historical opportunity rather than an open, currently accepting competition.
Who could applicants contact for program-related questions (at the time of the announcement)?
Program-related questions could be directed to the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who could applicants contact for technical help accessing the full announcement electronically?
Technical help was available through the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Where could applicants find the complete funding opportunity package and requirements?
The notice referenced an additional information link on the ACF grants site for the complete funding opportunity package and full requirements.
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| Early Head Start Grantee Brevard County, Florida Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0942 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0942 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,093,008 |
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