Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R04 0694
Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R04 0694
- 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 Chester, Lancaster, Union, and York 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 $6,023,626.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $6,023,626.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Small businesses For profit organizations other than 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 City or township governments 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 County governments State governments.
- 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 discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), is seeking organizations to become the Head Start and/or Early Head Start grantee serving Chester, Lancaster, Union, and York Counties in South Carolina. The goal is to fund a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program for eligible children and families, covering the birth-to-five age range. Applicants may propose to operate a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program, or they may apply to operate only Head Start or only Early Head Start, depending on their capacity and eligibility under the Head Start Act.
The annual funding available is estimated at $6,023,626, with an award ceiling also listed at $6,023,626 and an award floor of $500,000. ACF anticipates making up to two awards under this announcement. The program is listed under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start) and falls within the funding activity category of Income Security and Social Services. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources consistent with Head Start/Early Head Start requirements described in the full funding opportunity announcement.
Eligibility depends on whether an applicant is seeking to operate Head Start, Early Head Start, or both. For applications that include Head Start (either Head Start only or a combined Head Start and Early Head Start proposal), 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 that can provide Head Start services, as permitted under Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act. These applicants must be able to demonstrate that they meet the statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency as defined in the Act. For Early Head Start-only applications, eligibility is broader and can include any public or private nonprofit agency (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or for-profit agency, as permitted under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act, as long as the organization can provide Early Head Start services to families in the service area. Existing Head Start operators are explicitly eligible to apply to operate Early Head Start as well. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible.
A wide range of entity types are listed as potentially eligible to apply, including nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (with exceptions noted for institutions of higher education categories), state and local government entities (including counties and municipalities), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education, independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, federally recognized tribal governments, small businesses, and other for-profit organizations. Faith-based organizations are eligible if they meet the program requirements, and ACF notes that faith-based applicants may want to review ACF guidance on grants to faith-based organizations.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted on July 24, 2013, with an application due date of October 22, 2013. Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The archive date is November 21, 2013, indicating the posting is historical, but the details still describe the scope, funding level, and statutory eligibility framework for the service area competition.
For support and next steps, applicants were directed to request additional information from the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at OHS@headstartgrants.org. Those who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically were instructed to contact the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The official announcement is identified by Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-0694, titled "Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee - Chester, Lancaster, Union, and York Counties, South Carolina," with additional details available through the ACF grants website link provided in the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity for?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF). It seeks one or more organizations to become the Head Start and/or Early Head Start grantee serving a specific service area in South Carolina: Chester, Lancaster, Union, and York Counties.
What is the goal of the funded program?
The goal is to fund a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program for eligible children and families, covering the birth-to-five age range, consistent with Head Start and Early Head Start expectations.
Which counties and state are included in the service area?
The service area is Chester, Lancaster, Union, and York Counties in South Carolina.
What age range does the program cover?
The program scope covers children and families in the birth-to-five range.
Can an applicant propose Head Start only, Early Head Start only, or both?
Yes. Applicants may propose to operate a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program, or they may apply to operate only Head Start or only Early Head Start, depending on their capacity and eligibility under the Head Start Act.
How much funding is available each year?
The estimated annual funding available is $6,023,626.
What are the award ceiling and floor?
The award ceiling is listed as $6,023,626, and the award floor is $500,000.
How many awards does ACF expect to make?
ACF anticipates making up to two awards under this announcement.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The program is listed under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required. Applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources consistent with Head Start/Early Head Start requirements as described in the full funding opportunity announcement.
Who is eligible to apply if the application includes Head Start (Head Start only or combined Head Start/Early Head Start)?
For applications 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 located in the service area that can provide Head Start services, as permitted under 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 as defined in the Act.
Who is eligible to apply for Early Head Start-only proposals?
For Early Head Start-only applications, eligibility is broader. It can include any public or private nonprofit agency (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or for-profit agency, as permitted under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act, as long as the organization can provide Early Head Start services to families in the service area.
Are existing Head Start operators eligible to apply for Early Head Start?
Yes. Existing Head Start operators are explicitly eligible to apply to operate Early Head Start as well.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. Individuals are not eligible.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible.
Are sole proprietorships eligible to apply?
No. Sole proprietorships are not eligible.
What types of organizations are listed as potentially eligible?
The notice lists a wide range of entity types as potentially eligible to apply, including: nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status, with exceptions noted for certain higher education categories), state and local government entities (including counties and municipalities), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, federally recognized tribal governments, small businesses, and other for-profit organizations.
Are faith-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based organizations are eligible if they meet program requirements. ACF also notes that faith-based applicants may want to review ACF guidance on grants to faith-based organizations.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) and title?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-0694. The title is "Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee - Chester, Lancaster, Union, and York Counties, South Carolina."
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 24, 2013.
What was the application due date?
The application due date was October 22, 2013.
What time were applications due and how did submission work?
Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Is this opportunity still active?
The archive date is November 21, 2013, indicating the posting is historical (archived), even though the notice still describes the scope, funding level, and eligibility framework for that service area competition.
Where can applicants request more information about the opportunity?
Applicants were directed to request additional information from the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at OHS@headstartgrants.org.
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the full announcement?
If applicants had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, they were instructed to contact the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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