Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0479
Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0479
- 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 Detroit within Wayne County, Michigan" 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 Feb 1, 2013 and posted on Feb 1, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 2, 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 $50,495,648.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,495,648.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 9 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments State governments Independent school districts.
- It is important to note that the eligibility requirements are different for Head Start and Early Head Start. More information will be 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 eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. 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 grant opportunity, titled "Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee - City of Detroit within Wayne County, Michigan" (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R05-0479), was issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), under the Office of Head Start. It is a discretionary grant in the Income Security and Social Services category (CFDA 93.600 - Head Start) intended to fund organizations that can operate comprehensive early childhood services for eligible children and families living in the City of Detroit within Wayne County, Michigan. The core purpose is to select one or more grantees capable of delivering high-quality Head Start and/or Early Head Start programming, either as a combined birth-to-five model using both funding streams or as stand-alone Head Start-only or Early Head Start-only services, depending on what an applicant proposes and qualifies to run.
The opportunity makes up to $50,495,648 available annually, with an award ceiling listed at the same amount and no stated award floor. ACF anticipated making up to 9 awards, which suggests the service area could be served by multiple agencies or through multiple grants that collectively cover the full scope of services required across Detroit. As with many Head Start-related competitions, applicants are expected to provide comprehensive services rather than a narrow or single-issue intervention. In practical terms, that means applicants must be prepared to run a full early childhood program that typically includes early learning and development, health and developmental screenings and follow-up, family engagement and support services, and strong program governance and accountability consistent with Head Start Act requirements. The announcement also indicates a cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning grantees should be prepared to meet the applicable non-federal share expectations associated with Head Start and/or Early Head Start awards.
Eligibility is broad in terms of organizational types, but it is not open to individuals, foreign entities, or sole proprietorships. Eligible applicants listed include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, for-profit organizations (including small businesses), public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, city/township governments, county and state governments, independent school districts, tribal governments (federally recognized), and public or private institutions of higher education. Even though the general eligibility list is expansive, the announcement makes an important distinction: eligibility rules differ depending on whether an applicant is applying for Head Start, Early Head Start, or both. For Head Start (or combined Head Start and Early 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 in the service area, as authorized under Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)), and they must be able to provide Head Start services specifically to children and families in Detroit. Applicants must also demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency as defined by the Head Start Act. For Early Head Start-only applications, eligibility is available to any public or private nonprofit agency (including faith-based and community-based organizations) or for-profit agency under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9840A(d)), again limited to entities that can serve the Detroit service area. The announcement also notes that organizations already operating Head Start programs are eligible to operate Early Head Start programs, reinforcing the idea that experienced early childhood providers may expand to serve younger children and pregnant women as part of a birth-to-five continuum.
Key dates for this competition show it was posted and created on February 1, 2013, with an application deadline of May 2, 2013. Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The opportunity was later archived on June 3, 2013, which typically indicates the competition window has closed and the listing is retained for recordkeeping and reference. Applicants seeking the official full announcement were directed to ACF's grants portal link, and those needing help accessing the announcement were instructed to contact the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. For program-specific questions or additional information related to Head Start operations, interested parties could email the Office of Head Start Operations Center at OHS@headstartgrants.org.
Overall, the funding announcement represents a large-scale federal investment intended to ensure that eligible infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families in Detroit have access to the full range of Head Start and/or Early Head Start services. The competition structure, large annual funding level, and multiple expected awards indicate ACF was looking for capable local providers with the organizational capacity, compliance readiness, and community reach to operate comprehensive early childhood programs aligned with federal Head Start standards and statutory requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee - City of Detroit within Wayne County, Michigan."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R05-0479.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The funding was issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), under the Office of Head Start.
What type of grant is this?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity.
What is the CFDA number and program name?
The CFDA is 93.600, and the program is Head Start.
What is the main purpose of this opportunity?
The purpose is to select one or more grantees that can operate comprehensive, high-quality Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families living in the City of Detroit within Wayne County, Michigan.
What service area must be served?
Funded services must be provided to eligible children and families living in the City of Detroit within Wayne County, Michigan.
Does this opportunity support Head Start, Early Head Start, or both?
It supports Head Start and/or Early Head Start. Applicants could propose a combined birth-to-five approach using both funding streams, or propose stand-alone Head Start-only or Early Head Start-only services, depending on what the applicant proposes and qualifies to operate.
How much funding is available?
The announcement lists up to $50,495,648 available annually.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The award ceiling is listed as $50,495,648.
Is there a minimum (floor) award amount?
No award floor is stated in the information provided.
How many awards did ACF expect to make?
ACF anticipated making up to 9 awards.
Does the expectation of multiple awards mean more than one organization could be funded?
Yes. The listing indicates ACF anticipated up to 9 awards, suggesting the Detroit service area could be served by multiple agencies and/or multiple grants.
What kind of services are applicants expected to provide?
Applicants are expected to provide comprehensive early childhood services rather than a narrow program. The information provided describes typical Head Start-related components such as early learning and development, health and developmental screenings and follow-up, family engagement and support services, and strong program governance and accountability consistent with Head Start Act requirements.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The announcement indicates a cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning grantees should be prepared to meet applicable non-federal share expectations associated with Head Start and/or Early Head Start awards.
Who is eligible to apply (general eligibility)?
Eligible applicant types listed include: nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, for-profit organizations (including small businesses), public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, city/township governments, county governments, state governments, independent school districts, tribal governments (federally recognized), and public or private institutions of higher education.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. The opportunity is not open to individuals.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. The opportunity is not open to foreign entities.
Are sole proprietorships eligible to apply?
No. Sole proprietorships are not eligible.
Do eligibility rules differ depending on whether an applicant applies for Head Start, Early Head Start, or both?
Yes. The announcement states that eligibility rules differ depending on whether an applicant is applying for Head Start, Early Head Start, or both.
Who can apply for Head Start (or combined Head Start and Early Head Start) under this announcement?
For Head Start (or combined Head Start and Early 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 in the service area, as authorized under Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)). Applicants must be able to provide Head Start services to children and families in Detroit.
Who can apply for Early Head Start-only under this announcement?
For Early Head Start-only applications, eligibility is available to any public or private nonprofit agency (including faith-based and community-based organizations) or for-profit agency under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9840A(d)), limited to entities that can serve the Detroit service area.
Do applicants have to meet any statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency?
Yes. Applicants must demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency as defined by the Head Start Act.
Can organizations that already operate Head Start programs apply to operate Early Head Start?
Yes. The announcement notes that organizations already operating Head Start programs are eligible to operate Early Head Start programs.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on February 1, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was May 2, 2013.
What time were applications due?
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 opportunity was archived on June 3, 2013, which typically indicates the competition window has closed and the listing is retained for recordkeeping and reference.
How were applications submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically.
Where were applicants directed to find the official full announcement?
Applicants were directed to ACF's grants portal link for the official full announcement.
Who should be contacted for help accessing the announcement?
For help accessing the announcement, applicants were instructed to contact the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Who should be contacted for program-specific Head Start questions?
For program-specific questions or additional information related to Head Start operations, interested parties could email the Office of Head Start Operations Center at OHS@headstartgrants.org.
What category is this opportunity listed under?
It is listed under the Income Security and Social Services category.
What does the large annual funding level and multiple expected awards suggest about the competition?
Based on the information provided, it suggests a large-scale investment and a structure designed to support one or more capable local providers with the organizational capacity, compliance readiness, and community reach to operate comprehensive Head Start and/or Early Head Start programs aligned with federal standards and statutory requirements.
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