Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 1014
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 1014
- The Administration for Children and Families OHS in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee Darlington County, 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 13, 2015 and posted on May 13, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 17, 2015 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 $2,561,590.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,561,590.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than 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 Private institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Small businesses Independent school districts.
- 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. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and from funding under this announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The funding opportunity titled "Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee - Darlington County, South Carolina" (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-1014) is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start. The purpose is to select one or more organizations to operate Head Start services, Early Head Start services, or a combined birth-to-five program blending both funding streams for eligible children and families living in Darlington County, South Carolina. The announcement specifically notes that the FOA was modified to extend the application deadline, moving it from July 13, 2015 to Friday, July 17, 2015, with electronic submissions due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date.
The program focus is on delivering a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood approach rather than a narrow child care model. Applicants are expected to propose services that cover the standard Head Start and/or Early Head Start scope, meaning center-based and/or home-based early learning and development supports, family engagement, health and developmental screening and follow-up, and strong coordination with local partners. The service area is limited to Darlington County, and the intent is to ensure that eligible children from birth through age five, along with their families, have access to the full range of program supports associated with Head Start and Early Head Start.
Funding is listed at an estimated total of $2,561,590 per year, which also serves as the award ceiling for a single award. The award floor is $500,000, and ACF anticipates making up to two awards. This means the county could be served by one organization receiving the full amount or by multiple organizations splitting service responsibilities and funding. The activity category is listed under Income Security and Social Services, and the CFDA number associated with the program is 93.600 (Head Start). The opportunity indicates that cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants should plan for the non-federal share expectations that typically apply to Head Start-related awards and describe how that share will be met through cash or approved in-kind contributions.
Eligibility depends on whether an applicant is seeking to operate Head Start, Early Head Start, or both. For proposals that include Head Start (either Head Start only or a combined Head Start/Early Head Start model), 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. Applicants also need to 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 organization (including faith-based organizations) or for-profit agency can apply under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act, as long as the applicant is able to provide Early Head Start services in the service area. The notice also clarifies that organizations already operating Head Start programs may apply to operate Early Head Start programs. Applications from individuals, including sole proprietorships, and from foreign entities are not allowed and will be disqualified.
Key administrative dates and logistics are also spelled out. The FOA was posted May 13, 2015, with a creation date of July 13, 2015, and it was set to be archived August 16, 2015. Applications had to be submitted electronically by the deadline time stated above. For applicants needing more operational guidance specific to this competition, the notice directs inquiries to the OHS Operations Center at OHSTech@reviewops.org. For technical issues accessing the full announcement or submission support, ACF lists its Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. An additional information link is provided through the ACF grants site where the full FOA package and requirements would be accessed.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this funding opportunity called?
The opportunity is titled "Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee - Darlington County, South Carolina."
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-1014.
3) Which federal agency is running this competition?
This is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS).
4) What is the purpose of this grant competition?
The purpose is to select one or more organizations to operate Head Start services, Early Head Start services, or a combined birth-to-five program (blending both funding streams) for eligible children and families living in Darlington County, South Carolina.
5) What service area must applicants propose to serve?
The service area is limited to Darlington County, South Carolina.
6) What ages are intended to be served under this opportunity?
The intent is to ensure access to services for eligible children from birth through age five, along with their families, through Head Start and/or Early Head Start programming.
7) Can an applicant propose Head Start only, Early Head Start only, or both?
Yes. Applicants may propose Head Start only, Early Head Start only, or a combined birth-to-five approach that includes both Head Start and Early Head Start funding streams.
8) What type of program approach is expected?
The opportunity emphasizes a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood approach rather than a narrow child care model.
9) What kinds of services are applicants expected to include?
Applicants are expected to propose services consistent with the standard Head Start and/or Early Head Start scope, such as center-based and/or home-based early learning and development supports, family engagement, health and developmental screening and follow-up, and strong coordination with local partners.
10) How much funding is available each year?
The estimated total funding is $2,561,590 per year.
11) What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling for a single award is $2,561,590 (per year), matching the estimated total funding level.
12) What is the award floor?
The award floor is $500,000.
13) How many awards does ACF expect to make?
ACF anticipates making up to two awards.
14) Could Darlington County be served by more than one organization under this opportunity?
Yes. Because ACF anticipates up to two awards, the county could be served by one organization receiving the full amount or by multiple organizations splitting service responsibilities and funding.
15) What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 93.600 (Head Start).
16) What is the activity category associated with this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as Income Security and Social Services.
17) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity indicates that cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants should plan for the non-federal share expectations that typically apply to Head Start-related awards and describe how the share will be met through cash or approved in-kind contributions.
18) Who is eligible to apply if the proposal includes Head Start (Head Start only or combined Head Start/Early Head Start)?
For proposals that include Head Start, 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.
19) 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 organization (including faith-based organizations) or for-profit agency can apply under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act, as long as the applicant is able to provide Early Head Start services in the service area.
20) Do applicants need to meet any additional statutory requirements?
Yes. Applicants need to demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency under the Head Start Act.
21) Can an organization that already operates Head Start apply to operate Early Head Start under this competition?
Yes. The notice clarifies that organizations already operating Head Start programs may apply to operate Early Head Start programs.
22) Are individuals allowed to apply?
No. Applications from individuals, including sole proprietorships, are not allowed and will be disqualified.
23) Are foreign entities allowed to apply?
No. Applications from foreign entities are not allowed and will be disqualified.
24) When was the FOA posted?
The FOA was posted May 13, 2015.
25) What modification was made to the application deadline?
The FOA was modified to extend the application deadline from July 13, 2015 to Friday, July 17, 2015.
26) What time were electronic submissions due on the closing date?
Electronic submissions were due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date.
27) How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically by the stated deadline.
28) When was the opportunity set to be archived?
The opportunity was set to be archived on August 16, 2015.
29) Where can applicants direct operational questions specific to this competition?
Operational guidance questions specific to this competition are directed to the OHS Operations Center at OHSTech@reviewops.org.
30) Where can applicants get help with technical issues or accessing the full announcement?
For technical issues accessing the full announcement or submission support, ACF lists its Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
31) Where do applicants access the full FOA package and detailed requirements?
The notice indicates an additional information link through the ACF grants site where the full FOA package and requirements would be accessed.
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