Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R08 0892
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R08 0892
- 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 Granite, Mineral, Missoula, Powell, and Sanders Counties, Montana" 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 25, 2014 and posted on Sep 25, 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 $2,610,491.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,610,491.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Small businesses City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) 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:
This funding opportunity (HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R08-0892) is a discretionary federal 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 Granite, Mineral, Missoula, Powell, and Sanders Counties in Montana. The goal is to fund a high-quality, comprehensive birth-to-five program. Applicants can propose a combined model that uses both Head Start (generally preschool-age) and Early Head Start (prenatal, infants, and toddlers) funding, or they can apply to run Head Start only or Early Head Start only, as long as they can deliver services to eligible children and families in the specified service area.
The announcement makes about $2,610,491 available each year for program operations, with an award ceiling of $2,610,491 and an award floor of $500,000. ACF anticipates making up to two awards. The assistance listing is CFDA 93.600 (Head Start). A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the grantee is expected to meet applicable non-federal share requirements under Head Start rules (the specific expectations are described in the full funding opportunity announcement).
Eligibility depends on what you are applying to operate. For Head Start only, or for a combined Head Start and Early Head Start application, eligible applicants are 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, consistent with 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 Early Head Start only, eligibility is broader: any public or private nonprofit agency (including faith-based) or for-profit agency 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 families in that area. Organizations already operating Head Start are explicitly eligible to operate Early Head Start as well. Individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and would be disqualified.
The listing also indicates a wide range of applicant types that may be eligible depending on the program being proposed and the statutory requirements, including nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, state and local governments, tribal governments (federally recognized), public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, school districts, institutions of higher education (public or private), and for-profit entities (including small businesses). The key practical constraint is that applicants must be able to operate in the defined Montana counties and must fit the specific eligibility rules tied to Head Start versus Early Head Start.
The opportunity was posted September 25, 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, and the opportunity was archived December 24, 2014. For help accessing the full announcement or troubleshooting application submission, the notice points to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. For program-specific questions or additional operational information related to Head Start, interested parties were directed to email the Office of Head Start Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org. The full announcement was hosted by ACF at the link provided in the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R08-0892.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary federal grant offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF).
What program is this funding intended to support?
The funding supports operation of Head Start and/or Early Head Start services, with the goal of running a high-quality, comprehensive birth-to-five program.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The Assistance Listing (CFDA) is 93.600 (Head Start).
What geographic area must the funded program serve?
The program must serve eligible children and families in Granite, Mineral, Missoula, Powell, and Sanders Counties in Montana.
Can an applicant propose both Head Start and Early Head Start in one application?
Yes. Applicants may propose a combined model that uses both Head Start (generally preschool-age) and Early Head Start (prenatal, infants, and toddlers) funding.
Is it allowed to apply for only Head Start or only Early Head Start?
Yes. Applicants can apply to operate Head Start only or Early Head Start only, as long as they can deliver services to eligible children and families in the specified service area.
What ages does Head Start generally cover in this announcement?
Head Start is described as generally serving preschool-age children.
What populations does Early Head Start cover in this announcement?
Early Head Start is described as serving prenatal participants, infants, and toddlers.
How much funding is expected to be available each year?
The announcement makes about $2,610,491 available each year for program operations.
What is the award ceiling (maximum award amount)?
The award ceiling is $2,610,491.
What is the award floor (minimum award amount)?
The award floor is $500,000.
How many awards does ACF expect to make?
ACF anticipates making up to two awards.
Does this opportunity require cost sharing or matching funds?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies. The grantee is expected to meet applicable non-federal share requirements under Head Start rules, as described in the full funding opportunity announcement.
Who is eligible to apply for Head Start only?
For Head Start only, eligible applicants are 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, consistent with 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 agency under the Act.
Who is eligible to apply for a combined Head Start and Early Head Start model?
For a combined Head Start and Early Head Start application, 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, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act. Applicants must be able to demonstrate they meet statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency under the Act.
Who is eligible to apply for Early Head Start only?
For Early Head Start only, eligibility is broader: any public or private nonprofit agency (including faith-based) or for-profit agency 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 families in that area.
Are organizations already operating Head Start eligible to apply for Early Head Start?
Yes. Organizations already operating Head Start are explicitly eligible to operate Early Head Start as well.
Are individuals or sole proprietorships eligible to apply?
No. Individuals (including sole proprietorships) are not eligible and would be disqualified.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible and would be disqualified.
What kinds of organizations might be eligible depending on the program proposed and statutory requirements?
The listing indicates a wide range of applicant types that may be eligible depending on the program being proposed and the statutory requirements, including nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, state and local governments, tribal governments (federally recognized), public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, school districts, institutions of higher education (public or private), and for-profit entities (including small businesses).
What is the key practical eligibility constraint regardless of organization type?
Applicants must be able to operate in the defined Montana counties and must fit the specific eligibility rules tied to Head Start versus Early Head Start.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on September 25, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The application 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.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on December 24, 2014.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically.
Who should applicants contact for technical help with accessing the announcement or troubleshooting submission issues?
The notice points to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Who should applicants contact for program-specific Head Start operational questions?
Interested parties were directed to email the Office of Head Start Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Where could applicants find the full funding opportunity announcement?
The full announcement was hosted by ACF at the link provided in the notice.
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