Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0963
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0963
- 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 Forrest County, Mississippi" 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 $5,670,291.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,670,291.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments County governments Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than 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:
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) announced a discretionary grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-0963) to fund Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in Forrest County, Mississippi. The purpose is to select one or more organizations to operate a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program serving eligible children and families from birth through age five. Applicants may propose a combined model that blends Head Start and Early Head Start funding into one coordinated birth-to-five approach, or they may apply to operate Head Start only or Early Head Start only, depending on their capacity and the eligibility rules tied to each program option.
The opportunity makes approximately $5,670,291 available each year to deliver program services in the county, with an award ceiling equal to that full amount and an award floor of $500,000. ACF anticipated making up to two awards. As with standard Head Start funding, the announcement indicates a cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning recipients should be prepared to meet non-federal share expectations described in the full funding opportunity announcement and the Head Start Act and regulations.
A wide range of entity types are listed as eligible to apply, including public and private nonprofits (including community-based and faith-based organizations), for-profit organizations, state and local governments, public housing authorities, tribal governments (federally recognized), independent school districts, institutions of higher education, and small businesses. However, the announcement also emphasizes that eligibility rules differ depending on whether an applicant seeks Head Start funding, Early Head Start funding, or both. For Head Start-only applications or combined Head Start and Early Head Start applications, eligibility is limited to local public or private nonprofit agencies (including faith-based and community-based organizations) or local for-profit agencies within the service area that can provide Head Start services and can demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency under the Head Start Act (Section 641(a)(1), 42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)). For Early Head Start-only applications, eligible applicants include any public or private nonprofit agency (including faith-based and community-based organizations) or for-profit agency that can provide Early Head Start services in the service area, consistent with Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9840A(d)). The notice also clarifies that organizations already operating Head Start programs may apply to operate Early Head Start. Individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are explicitly ineligible and would be disqualified from review and funding.
Operationally, applicants are expected to propose a comprehensive service model consistent with Head Start and Early Head Start requirements, which generally means more than classroom instruction alone. Funded programs typically integrate early learning and development services with health, mental health, nutrition, family engagement, and supports for children with disabilities, delivered through evidence-informed practices and strong oversight and accountability systems. Because the competition is specific to Forrest County, applicants need to demonstrate an ability to serve children and families residing in that defined service area and to build the local partnerships and infrastructure needed to run a full Head Start and/or Early Head Start program at scale.
Key administrative dates in the notice show the opportunity was posted on September 24, 2014, with an application deadline of November 24, 2014. Electronically submitted applications were required to be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The CFDA number associated with the program is 93.600 (Head Start). The opportunity was later archived on December 24, 2014, indicating it was a time-limited competition tied to that specific application window.
For applicants needing more information about the program or service area, the announcement points to the Office of Head Start Operations Center email (DRS@headstartinfo.org). For technical difficulties accessing the full announcement or submitting, it directs applicants to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The full announcement and detailed requirements were available through ACF grant listings, referenced by the additional information link included in the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) to fund Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in Forrest County, Mississippi. The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-0963.
What is the purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to select one or more organizations to operate a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program serving eligible children and families from birth through age five in Forrest County, Mississippi.
What geographic area must be served?
The competition is specific to Forrest County, Mississippi. Applicants are expected to demonstrate the ability to serve children and families residing in that defined service area and to build the local partnerships and infrastructure needed to operate there.
Which program options can an applicant propose?
Applicants may propose:
- A combined birth-to-five model that blends Head Start and Early Head Start funding into one coordinated approach, or
- Head Start only, or
- Early Head Start only,
depending on their capacity and the eligibility rules tied to each program option.
What ages would the funded program serve?
The funded services are intended for eligible children and families from birth through age five, consistent with Head Start and Early Head Start program expectations.
How much funding is available?
The opportunity makes approximately $5,670,291 available each year to deliver program services in Forrest County, Mississippi.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is equal to the full annual amount available: $5,670,291.
What is the award floor (minimum award amount)?
The award floor is $500,000.
How many awards did ACF expect to make?
ACF anticipated making up to two awards.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The announcement indicates a cost sharing or matching requirement applies. Recipients should be prepared to meet the non-federal share expectations described in the full funding opportunity announcement and as required by the Head Start Act and regulations.
Who is broadly eligible to apply (by entity type)?
The notice lists a wide range of entity types as eligible to apply, including:
- Public and private nonprofits (including community-based and faith-based organizations)
- For-profit organizations
- State and local governments
- Public housing authorities
- Tribal governments (federally recognized)
- Independent school districts
- Institutions of higher education
- Small businesses
However, eligibility rules differ depending on whether the applicant seeks Head Start funding, Early Head Start funding, or both.
Are the eligibility rules the same for Head Start and Early Head Start?
No. The announcement emphasizes that eligibility differs depending on whether an applicant applies for Head Start only, Early Head Start only, or a combined Head Start/Early Head Start approach.
Who can apply for Head Start-only funding?
For Head Start-only applications, eligibility is limited to local public or private nonprofit agencies (including faith-based and community-based organizations) or local for-profit agencies within the service area that can provide Head Start services and can demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start agency under Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)).
Who can apply for a combined Head Start and Early Head Start award?
For combined Head Start and Early Head Start applications, eligibility is limited to local public or private nonprofit agencies (including faith-based and community-based organizations) or local for-profit agencies within the service area that can provide the services and can demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency under Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)).
Who can apply for Early Head Start-only funding?
For Early Head Start-only applications, eligible applicants include any public or private nonprofit agency (including faith-based and community-based organizations) or for-profit agency that can provide Early Head Start services in the service area, consistent with Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9840A(d)).
Can an organization that already operates Head Start apply for Early Head Start funding?
Yes. The notice clarifies that organizations already operating Head Start programs may apply to operate Early Head Start.
Are individuals allowed to apply?
No. Individuals, including sole proprietorships, are explicitly ineligible and would be disqualified from review and funding.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are explicitly ineligible and would be disqualified from review and funding.
What kind of program model is ACF expecting applicants to propose?
Applicants are expected to propose a comprehensive service model consistent with Head Start and Early Head Start requirements. The notice indicates this generally means more than classroom instruction alone.
What types of services are typically included in a comprehensive Head Start/Early Head Start program model?
Funded programs typically integrate early learning and development services with health, mental health, nutrition, family engagement, and supports for children with disabilities. The model is expected to be delivered through evidence-informed practices and strong oversight and accountability systems.
What does the opportunity suggest about local capacity and partnerships?
Because the competition is limited to Forrest County, applicants are expected to demonstrate the ability to serve families in that area and to build the local partnerships and infrastructure needed to operate a full Head Start and/or Early Head Start program at scale.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on September 24, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was November 24, 2014.
What time were electronically submitted applications due?
Electronically submitted applications were required to be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the program is 93.600 (Head Start).
What does it mean that the opportunity was archived?
The opportunity was later archived on December 24, 2014, indicating it was a time-limited competition tied to the specific application window described in the notice.
Who should applicants contact for program or service area questions?
The notice points to the Office of Head Start Operations Center email: DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who should applicants contact for technical difficulties with accessing the announcement or submitting an application?
The notice directs applicants to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov for technical difficulties accessing the full announcement or submitting.
Where were the full announcement and detailed requirements available?
The notice states the full announcement and detailed requirements were available through ACF grant listings, referenced by the additional information link included in the notice.
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