Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R04 0693
Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R04 0693
- 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 Grantee Anderson, Greenville, Oconee, and Pickens Counties, South Carolina" 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 Jul 24, 2013 and posted on Jul 24, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 22, 2013 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 $13,016,378.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $13,016,378.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments State governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Independent school districts Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private 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. Faith based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. Faith based organizations are encouraged to review the ACF Policy on Grants to Faith Based Organizations at http://www.acf.hhs.gov/acf policy on grants to faith based organizations. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity (HHS-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-0693) is a discretionary federal grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), under the Office of Head Start. The goal is to select one or more organizations to operate high-quality Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families living in Anderson, Greenville, Oconee, and Pickens Counties in South Carolina. Applicants can propose to run a full birth-to-five continuum that blends Early Head Start (prenatal to age 3) and Head Start (generally ages 3 to 5), or they may apply to provide only Head Start or only Early Head Start, as long as they meet the specific eligibility rules tied to each program.
The announcement indicates an estimated total of $13,016,378 per year available for the service area, with an award ceiling equal to that amount and an award floor of $500,000. ACF anticipates making up to three awards. The program falls under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start) and is categorized under Income Security and Social Services. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should expect to document some level of non-federal share consistent with Head Start/Early Head Start rules (the exact expectations are detailed in the full funding opportunity announcement).
Eligibility depends on what an organization is applying to operate. For proposals that include Head Start (either 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, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act. These applicants must also demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency under the Head Start Act. For proposals that are 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, provided they can deliver Early Head Start services in the service area. Organizations that already operate Head Start are explicitly eligible to operate Early Head Start as well. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible.
The services to be funded are described as comprehensive, high-quality birth-to-five programming, which in Head Start terms generally means education and early learning, health and developmental screenings and follow-up, family engagement and family support services, nutrition, and services for children with disabilities, delivered with strong program governance and compliance. While the summary text does not list required program options or slot numbers, the intent is to ensure eligible children and families in the four-county area have access to the full range of Head Start/Early Head Start supports.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted July 24, 2013, with an application deadline of October 22, 2013. Electronically submitted applications were required by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The listing shows an archive date of November 21, 2013, indicating the competition is closed, but the details remain useful for understanding the structure, eligibility, and scale of similar Head Start/Early Head Start competitions.
For more information, applicants were directed to contact the OHS Operations Center at OHS@headstartgrants.org. Technical help for accessing the full announcement was available through the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The full opportunity was posted through ACF at the provided link: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R04 0693 (as written in the source).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity ID for this grant competition?
The funding opportunity is identified as HHS-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-0693.
Which federal agency is running this competition?
This is a discretionary federal grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), under the Office of Head Start (OHS).
What is the purpose of this grant opportunity?
The purpose is to select one or more organizations to operate high-quality Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families in the specified service area in South Carolina.
What geographic area is being served by this opportunity?
The service area includes Anderson, Greenville, Oconee, and Pickens Counties in South Carolina.
What programs can applicants propose to operate under this opportunity?
Applicants may propose to operate:
- A full birth-to-five continuum that blends Early Head Start (prenatal to age 3) and Head Start (generally ages 3 to 5), or
- Head Start only, or
- Early Head Start only,
Proposals must align with the eligibility rules associated with each program type.
What ages are served by Early Head Start and Head Start as described here?
Early Head Start is described as serving prenatal to age 3. Head Start is described as generally serving children ages 3 to 5.
How much funding is estimated to be available each year for this service area?
The announcement lists an estimated total of $13,016,378 per year available for the service area.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is equal to the estimated total amount available for the service area: $13,016,378 per year.
What is the award floor (minimum award amount) for this opportunity?
The award floor is $500,000.
How many awards does ACF anticipate making?
ACF anticipates making up to three awards.
What CFDA program number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is listed under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
How is this opportunity categorized?
The opportunity is categorized under Income Security and Social Services.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity indicates that a cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should expect to document a non-federal share consistent with Head Start/Early Head Start rules. The specific expectations are described in the full funding opportunity announcement.
Who is eligible to apply if the proposal includes Head Start (alone or combined with Early Head Start)?
For proposals that include Head Start (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, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act.
Are faith-based or community-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The announcement explicitly includes community-based and faith-based organizations within the eligible nonprofit categories.
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes, for-profit agencies may be eligible. If the proposal includes Head Start, the for-profit agency must be local and located in the service area. If the proposal is Early Head Start only, for-profit agencies may apply more broadly (as described under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act), provided they can deliver services in the service area.
Who is eligible to apply if the proposal is Early Head Start only?
For Early Head Start-only proposals, 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, provided they can deliver Early Head Start services in the service area.
Do applicants proposing Head Start need to meet additional statutory requirements beyond being an eligible organization type?
Yes. Applicants proposing Head Start (either Head Start only or combined Head Start and Early Head Start) must demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency under the Head Start Act.
Are current Head Start operators allowed to apply to operate Early Head Start too?
Yes. The announcement states that organizations that already operate Head Start are explicitly eligible to operate Early Head Start as well.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. Individuals are not eligible to apply.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible to apply.
Are sole proprietorships eligible to apply?
No. Sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply.
What types of services are expected to be provided with these funds?
The funded services are described as comprehensive, high-quality birth-to-five programming. In Head Start terms, this generally includes education and early learning, health and developmental screenings and follow-up, family engagement and family support services, nutrition, and services for children with disabilities, delivered with strong program governance and compliance.
Does the summary specify required program options or the number of funded slots?
No. The summary text does not list required program options or slot numbers. It emphasizes ensuring eligible children and families in the four-county area can access the full range of Head Start/Early Head Start supports.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 24, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was October 22, 2013.
What time were electronically submitted applications due?
Electronically submitted applications were required by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Is this competition still open?
No. The listing shows an archive date of November 21, 2013, which indicates the competition is closed.
Where were applicants directed for program-related questions or more information?
Applicants were directed to contact the OHS Operations Center at OHS@headstartgrants.org.
Where could applicants get technical help accessing the full announcement?
Technical help for accessing the full announcement was available through the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Where was the full opportunity posted?
The full opportunity was posted through ACF at: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R04 0693 (as written in the source).
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