Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R05 0708
Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R05 0708
- 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 Cook, Lake, and St. Louis Counties, Minnesota" 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 $2,885,005.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,885,005.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments State governments Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses.
- 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, issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start, seeks applicants to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for children and families living in Cook, Lake, and St. Louis Counties in Minnesota. The intent is to fund a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program spanning birth to age five. Applicants may propose a model that blends both Head Start (generally serving preschool-age children) and Early Head Start (serving infants, toddlers, and pregnant people), or they may apply to operate only one of the two program types, depending on their capacity and eligibility. The overall purpose is to ensure eligible low-income children and their families receive the full range of Head Start services, which typically include early learning, health and developmental screenings, family engagement, and coordinated community supports.
The opportunity is a discretionary federal grant (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R05-0708) under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start), categorized under Income Security and Social Services. ACF anticipated making up to two awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $2,885,005 per year available for the service area. The notice lists an award ceiling of $2,885,005 and an award floor of $500,000, indicating awards could vary in size depending on the scope of services proposed and the funding structure approved by ACF. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning awardees should expect to contribute non-federal resources consistent with Head Start grant rules, as described in the full funding opportunity announcement.
Eligibility depends on whether an organization is applying for Head Start, Early Head Start, or both. For applicants proposing Head Start only or a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program, eligibility is limited to local public or private nonprofit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or local for-profit agencies within the service area that can deliver Head Start services and meet the statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency under Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)). For applicants proposing Early Head Start only, eligibility is broader: any public or private nonprofit agency (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or for-profit agency may apply under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9840A(d)), as long as they can provide Early Head Start services within the service area. Entities already operating Head Start are explicitly allowed to operate Early Head Start as well, and faith-based organizations are eligible and encouraged to review ACF policy guidance on grants to faith-based organizations.
The announcement also lists a wide range of entity types that may be eligible in general (for example, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, county and local governments, school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, tribal governments, institutions of higher education, small businesses, and other for-profit organizations). However, the controlling eligibility rules are the Head Start Act provisions described above, and the funding opportunity emphasizes that eligibility differs between Head Start and Early Head Start. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply.
Key dates indicate the opportunity was posted July 24, 2013, with an application deadline of October 22, 2013. Applications were required 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. Applicants needing the full announcement were directed to the ACF grants page for the opportunity, and for program-specific questions or additional information, interested organizations were invited to email the OHS Operations Center at OHS@headstartgrants.org. For technical difficulties accessing the announcement, the ACF Applications Help Desk was provided as a support contact at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start. It seeks applicants to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families in a specific Minnesota service area.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R05-0708.
What CFDA program does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity is under CFDA 93.600, Head Start.
What service area does this grant cover?
The grant is intended to support services for children and families living in Cook County, Lake County, and St. Louis County in Minnesota.
What is the overall purpose of the program funded by this opportunity?
The purpose is to ensure eligible low-income children and their families receive comprehensive Head Start services, typically including early learning, health and developmental screenings, family engagement, and coordinated community supports, in a high-quality program spanning birth to age five.
What ages and populations are intended to be served?
The intent is to support a comprehensive early childhood program spanning birth to age five. Head Start generally serves preschool-age children, while Early Head Start serves infants, toddlers, and pregnant people.
Can an applicant apply to operate both Head Start and Early Head Start?
Yes. Applicants may propose a blended model that includes both Head Start and Early Head Start, depending on their capacity and eligibility.
Can an applicant apply to operate only Head Start or only Early Head Start?
Yes. Applicants may apply to operate only one program type (Head Start only or Early Head Start only) depending on organizational capacity and the eligibility rules that apply to each program type.
How many awards did ACF anticipate making?
ACF anticipated making up to two awards.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount available for the service area is $2,885,005 per year.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The notice lists an award ceiling of $2,885,005 and an award floor of $500,000. Award amounts may vary based on the scope of services proposed and the funding structure approved by ACF.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies. Awardees should expect to contribute non-federal resources consistent with Head Start grant rules, as described in the full funding opportunity announcement.
Who is eligible to apply if proposing Head Start only?
For Head Start only applications, eligibility is limited to local public or private nonprofit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or local for-profit agencies within the service area that can deliver Head Start services and meet the statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start agency under Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)).
Who is eligible to apply if proposing a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program?
For combined Head Start and Early Head Start proposals, eligibility follows the Head Start eligibility rule described in the announcement: local public or private nonprofit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or local for-profit agencies within the service area that meet the statutory requirements under Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)).
Who is eligible to apply if proposing Early Head Start only?
For Early Head Start only applications, eligibility is broader: any public or private nonprofit agency (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or for-profit agency may apply under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9840A(d)), as long as the applicant can provide Early Head Start services within the service area.
Are organizations already operating Head Start allowed to operate Early Head Start under this opportunity?
Yes. The announcement explicitly states that entities already operating Head Start are allowed to operate Early Head Start as well.
Are faith-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based organizations are eligible and are encouraged to review ACF policy guidance on grants to faith-based organizations.
Does the announcement list other types of entities that may be eligible?
Yes. The announcement references a wide range of entity types that may be eligible in general (such as nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, county and local governments, school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, tribal governments, institutions of higher education, small businesses, and other for-profit organizations). However, the controlling eligibility rules are the Head Start Act provisions described in the notice, and eligibility differs depending on whether the applicant proposes Head Start, Early Head Start, or both.
Who is not eligible to apply?
Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply.
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, and what time zone applied?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
What is the archive date shown for this opportunity?
The listing shows an archive date of November 21, 2013.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically, by the stated deadline and time.
Where were applicants directed to find the full funding opportunity announcement?
Applicants were directed to the ACF grants page for this opportunity to access the full announcement.
Who should applicants contact for program-specific questions?
For program-specific questions or additional information, interested organizations were invited to email the OHS Operations Center at OHS@headstartgrants.org.
Who should applicants contact for technical difficulties accessing the announcement?
For technical difficulties accessing the announcement, the ACF Applications Help Desk was provided as a support contact at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
How is this opportunity categorized?
The opportunity is categorized under Income Security and Social Services.
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