Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0902
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0902
- 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 Franklin, Jefferson, and Leon Counties, Florida" 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 $3,281,002.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,281,002.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments State governments City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts Small businesses 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 Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
- 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 grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-0902) is a discretionary grant from 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 Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families living in Franklin, Jefferson, and Leon Counties, Florida. The core purpose is to fund a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program serving children from birth to age five, either by combining Head Start and Early Head Start funds into one coordinated birth-to-five model or by operating only one of the two program types (Head Start only or Early Head Start only).
Funding is estimated at $3,281,002 per year in total available annual funding for this service area, with an award ceiling of $3,281,002 and an award floor of $500,000. ACF anticipated making up to two awards. The funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services, and the funding instrument is a grant. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should expect to provide a non-federal share consistent with Head Start/Early Head Start rules described in the full funding opportunity announcement.
Eligibility depends on what an organization is applying to operate. For applicants proposing 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 located in the service area that can provide Head Start services, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)). These applicants must be able to demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency as defined in the Head Start Act. For applicants proposing Early Head Start only, eligibility is broader: any public or private nonprofit agency (including faith-based and community-based organizations) or for-profit agency may apply under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9840A(d)), as long as they are in the service area and can provide Early Head Start services to children and families residing there. Organizations already operating Head Start programs are explicitly eligible to operate Early Head Start programs as well. Individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review.
The notice lists a wide range of applicant types that may be eligible depending on the program approach proposed, including county and city governments, state governments, independent school districts, public and private institutions of higher education, tribal governments (federally recognized), public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (with specific limitations noted), small businesses, and other for-profit organizations. However, the controlling eligibility standard is the program-specific Head Start Act language summarized above, so applicants need to align their organizational status and service-area presence with whether they are applying for Head Start, Early Head Start, or both.
Key dates in the posting show it was posted on September 24, 2014, with an application deadline of November 24, 2014. Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The opportunity archive date is December 24, 2014, indicating this particular competition is no longer open, though the details remain useful for understanding the scope and requirements of that funding round.
For help with the full announcement or electronic access issues, ACF directs applicants to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. For program-related questions or additional information specific to the Office of Head Start competition, interested applicants were invited to contact the OHS Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org. The opportunity also referenced an online funding announcement page hosted by ACF for the complete official guidance and requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-0902.
2. Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Head Start.
3. What CFDA program does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
4. What is the purpose of this grant opportunity?
The purpose is to fund a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program serving eligible children and families from birth to age five by operating Head Start, Early Head Start, or a coordinated birth-to-five model that combines both.
5. What services are applicants expected to operate?
Applicants are expected to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families. The opportunity allows three approaches: Head Start only, Early Head Start only, or a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program coordinated across birth-to-five.
6. What geographic area is covered by this funding?
The service area includes Franklin County, Jefferson County, and Leon County in Florida.
7. Who must the program serve?
The program must serve eligible children and families residing in the service area (Franklin, Jefferson, and Leon Counties, Florida), with services spanning birth to age five depending on whether Early Head Start, Head Start, or both are operated.
8. What age range of children is covered?
The core program scope is for children from birth to age five, implemented through Early Head Start (birth to age three) and Head Start (generally ages three to five), depending on the applicant's proposed program model.
9. What is the total estimated annual funding available for this service area?
The total available annual funding for this service area is estimated at $3,281,002 per year.
10. What is the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $3,281,002 and the award floor is $500,000.
11. How many awards did ACF anticipate making?
ACF anticipated making up to two awards.
12. What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
13. What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
14. Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies. Applicants should expect to provide a non-federal share consistent with the Head Start/Early Head Start rules described in the full funding opportunity announcement.
15. Who is eligible to apply if proposing Head Start only?
If applying to operate 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 located in the service area that can provide Head Start services, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)). Applicants must be able to demonstrate they meet statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start agency.
16. Who is eligible to apply if proposing a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program?
If proposing a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program, eligibility follows the Head Start eligibility standard described for Head Start: 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 provide Head Start services under Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)). Applicants must demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency, as applicable.
17. Who is eligible to apply if proposing Early Head Start only?
If applying to operate Early Head Start only, eligibility is broader: any public or private nonprofit agency (including faith-based and community-based organizations) or for-profit agency may apply under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9840A(d)), as long as the organization is in the service area and can provide Early Head Start services to children and families residing there.
18. Can current Head Start grantees apply to operate Early Head Start?
Yes. Organizations already operating Head Start programs are explicitly eligible to operate Early Head Start programs as well.
19. Are individuals or sole proprietorships eligible to apply?
No. Individuals (including sole proprietorships) are not eligible and would be disqualified from competitive review.
20. Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible and would be disqualified from competitive review.
21. Do applicants have to be located in the service area?
Yes. The eligibility descriptions provided indicate applicants must be located in the service area and be able to provide Head Start and/or Early Head Start services to children and families residing in Franklin, Jefferson, and Leon Counties, Florida.
22. What kinds of organizations are mentioned as potentially eligible applicant types?
The notice lists many applicant types that may be eligible depending on the program approach proposed, including county and city governments, state governments, independent school districts, public and private institutions of higher education, federally recognized tribal governments, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (with limitations noted), small businesses, and other for-profit organizations. However, the controlling eligibility standard is the program-specific Head Start Act language summarized in the notice.
23. Which eligibility rules should an applicant rely on if there seems to be a conflict between the broad list and the program requirements?
The controlling eligibility standard is the program-specific Head Start Act language summarized in the notice (Head Start Act Sections 641(a)(1) and 645A(d), as applicable). Applicants need to align their organizational status and service-area presence with whether they are applying for Head Start, Early Head Start, or both.
24. When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date shown is September 24, 2014.
25. What was the application deadline?
The application deadline shown is November 24, 2014.
26. 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.
27. Is this grant competition still open?
No. The opportunity archive date is December 24, 2014, which indicates the competition is no longer open (even though the details remain useful for understanding that funding round).
28. How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically by the stated deadline time.
29. Who should be contacted for help accessing the full announcement or for electronic submission issues?
ACF directed applicants to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov for help with the full announcement or electronic access issues.
30. Who should be contacted for program-related questions about this Office of Head Start competition?
For program-related questions or additional information specific to the Office of Head Start competition, applicants were invited to contact the OHS Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
31. Where can applicants find the complete official guidance and requirements?
The opportunity referenced an online funding announcement page hosted by ACF for the complete official guidance and requirements in the full funding opportunity announcement.
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