Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R01 0653
Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R01 0653
- 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 City of Bridgeport and the Towns of Stratford, Fairfield, Trumbull, Easton, and Monroe in Fairfield County, Connecticut" 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 $9,060,155.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $9,060,155.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Independent school districts Small businesses Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments 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).
- 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 (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R01-0653) is a discretionary federal grant run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start). The goal is to select organizations to operate high-quality Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families living in a specific service area in Fairfield County, Connecticut: the City of Bridgeport and the towns of Stratford, Fairfield, Trumbull, Easton, and Monroe. The announcement is set up to allow applicants to propose one of three program approaches: a combined birth-to-five model that blends both Head Start and Early Head Start funding, a Head Start-only model (generally preschool-age services), or an Early Head Start-only model (services for pregnant people, infants, and toddlers). Regardless of the option, the emphasis is on a comprehensive program, meaning applicants are expected to address early learning and development along with family support and key health-related components typically associated with Head Start/Early Head Start.
ACF indicated that approximately $9,060,155 in annual funding would be available for this service area, with an award ceiling up to $9,060,155 and an award floor of $500,000. The opportunity anticipated up to three awards, suggesting ACF may split the overall service area, age groups, or program models across multiple grantees depending on the applications received and what best ensures stable, high-quality coverage. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning recipients should plan for the non-federal share rules that accompany Head Start and Early Head Start funding (the specifics are typically detailed in the full funding opportunity announcement and program regulations).
Eligibility is broad but depends on what an applicant is applying to run. For organizations applying for Head Start only, or for a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program, eligible applicants are limited to local public or private nonprofit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) and certain local for-profit agencies located in the service area, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act. These applicants must be able to meet the statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency, which generally means demonstrating the capacity, governance, and management systems to operate a compliant Head Start program for the target population in the specified communities.
For organizations applying for Early Head Start only, eligibility is somewhat different. Applicants may be any public or private nonprofit agency (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or for-profit agencies consistent with Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act. Entities already operating Head Start are also eligible to apply to operate Early Head Start, which reflects the common program structure where a provider may offer a continuum of services from pregnancy through preschool. While faith-based organizations are explicitly welcomed if they meet the requirements, individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply or receive awards under this announcement.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted July 24, 2013, with an application deadline of October 22, 2013. Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The listing shows an archive date of November 21, 2013, indicating the competition has closed, but the details remain useful for understanding how ACF structures service-area Head Start competitions and what categories of organizations it targets.
For support and questions, ACF directed interested parties to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center by email at OHS@headstartgrants.org for additional information. Applicants having trouble accessing the full announcement were instructed to contact the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The full announcement was also available through ACFs grants webpage using the provided link in the source data.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is HHS-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R01-0653.
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), through the Office of Head Start (OHS).
What CFDA program is this opportunity associated with?
This opportunity is under CFDA 93.600, Head Start.
What is the purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to select organizations to operate high-quality Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families living in a specific service area in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
What is the service area covered by this opportunity?
The service area is in Fairfield County, Connecticut and includes the City of Bridgeport and the towns of Stratford, Fairfield, Trumbull, Easton, and Monroe.
What program options (approaches) could applicants propose?
Applicants could propose one of three approaches: (1) a combined birth-to-five model blending Head Start and Early Head Start funding, (2) a Head Start-only model (generally preschool-age services), or (3) an Early Head Start-only model (services for pregnant people, infants, and toddlers).
How does the opportunity describe the expected program scope?
The opportunity emphasizes a comprehensive program. Applicants were expected to address early learning and development, family support, and key health-related components typically associated with Head Start and Early Head Start.
How much annual funding was expected to be available for this service area?
ACF indicated approximately $9,060,155 in annual funding would be available for this service area.
What was the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling was up to $9,060,155.
What was the award floor (minimum award amount)?
The award floor was $500,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated up to three awards.
Why might there be more than one award for the same service area?
ACF suggested it may split the overall service area, age groups, or program models across multiple grantees depending on the applications received and what best ensures stable, high-quality coverage.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning recipients should plan for the non-federal share rules that accompany Head Start and Early Head Start funding.
Who was eligible to apply for Head Start-only?
For Head Start-only applications, eligible applicants were limited to local public or private nonprofit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) and certain local for-profit agencies located in the service area, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act.
Who was eligible to apply for a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program?
For combined Head Start and Early Head Start applications, eligible applicants were also limited to local public or private nonprofit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) and certain local for-profit agencies located in the service area, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act.
What additional requirement applies to Head Start and combined program applicants beyond organizational type?
Applicants had to be able to meet statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency, which generally includes demonstrating the capacity, governance, and management systems needed to operate a compliant Head Start program for the target population in the specified communities.
Who was eligible to apply for Early Head Start-only?
For Early Head Start-only applications, eligibility included any public or private nonprofit agency (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or for-profit agencies consistent with Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act.
Could an organization already operating Head Start apply for Early Head Start under this opportunity?
Yes. Entities already operating Head Start were eligible to apply to operate Early Head Start.
Are faith-based organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. Faith-based organizations were explicitly welcomed as eligible applicants, as long as they meet the applicable requirements.
Who was not eligible to apply?
Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships were not eligible to apply or receive awards under this announcement.
When was the 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 applications due on the deadline date?
Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The listing shows an archive date of November 21, 2013, indicating the competition has closed.
Where were applicants directed to send program questions or requests for additional information?
ACF directed interested parties to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center by email at OHS@headstartgrants.org.
Who should applicants contact if they had trouble accessing the full announcement?
Applicants were instructed to contact the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Where could the full funding opportunity announcement be found?
The full announcement was available through ACF's grants webpage using the link provided in the source data.
What populations are targeted by Early Head Start versus Head Start in this announcement?
Early Head Start was described as serving pregnant people, infants, and toddlers, while Head Start was described as generally providing preschool-age services.
What does the combined birth-to-five option mean in this opportunity?
It means proposing a single model that blends both Head Start and Early Head Start funding to support services across the full birth-to-five continuum.
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