Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R06 0722
Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R06 0722
- 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 Dona Ana County, including the City of Las Cruces, New Mexico" 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 $4,324,136.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,324,136.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Small businesses Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments 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.
- 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, Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R06-0722 (CFDA 93.600, Head Start), was released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families (ACF). It seeks applicants to serve as the Head Start and/or Early Head Start grantee for Dona Ana County, including the City of Las Cruces, New Mexico. The intent is to fund organizations that can operate a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program for eligible children and families, covering services from birth through age five. Applicants may propose to run a combined approach using both Head Start and Early Head Start funding, or they may apply to operate Head Start only or Early Head Start only, depending on their capacity and eligibility under the Head Start Act.
The announcement makes approximately $4,324,136 available each year for program operations in the service area, with an award ceiling equal to the total estimated funding amount ($4,324,136) and an award floor of $500,000. ACF anticipates making up to two awards. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is listed as Income Security and Social Services. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning awardees should expect to meet non-federal share requirements as set out in program rules and the full funding opportunity announcement.
A wide range of entity types are listed as eligible to apply, including nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits), city/township, county, and state governments, independent school districts, tribal governments (federally recognized), public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, public and state controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, small businesses, and for-profit organizations (including those that are not small businesses). However, the practical eligibility rules differ depending on whether the application is for Head Start, Early Head Start, or both, and the announcement emphasizes that applicants must meet the specific statutory requirements in the Head Start Act for the program(s) they propose to operate.
For applicants seeking Head Start only or a combined Head Start and Early Head Start award, 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, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)). These applicants must be able to deliver Head Start services to children and families in Dona Ana County/Las Cruces and must demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency. For applicants seeking Early Head Start only, eligibility is broader under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9840A(d)) and includes public or private nonprofits (including faith-based and community-based organizations) and for-profit agencies located in the service area that can provide Early Head Start services. The notice also clarifies that entities already operating Head Start programs may operate Early Head Start programs, and that faith-based organizations are eligible and encouraged to review ACF guidance on grants to faith-based organizations. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are explicitly not eligible.
The posting date and creation date are July 24, 2013, with an application deadline of October 22, 2013. Applications had to be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The opportunity was later archived on November 21, 2013. Applicants needing the full announcement were directed to the ACF grants site link provided in the notice, and those seeking program-specific help or clarification were invited to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at OHS@headstartgrants.org. Technical assistance for accessing the announcement and application systems was available through the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R06-0722.
What program and CFDA number does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity is under Head Start, CFDA 93.600.
Which federal agency released this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity was released 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 is the purpose of this discretionary grant competition?
The purpose is to select applicant organizations to serve as the Head Start and/or Early Head Start grantee for Dona Ana County, including the City of Las Cruces, New Mexico, by operating a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program for eligible children and families.
What service area must the funded program cover?
The service area is Dona Ana County, including the City of Las Cruces, New Mexico.
What ages of children are intended to be served?
The program is intended to provide services for eligible children and families from birth through age five.
Can an applicant apply for Head Start only, Early Head Start only, or both?
Yes. Applicants may propose a combined approach using both Head Start and Early Head Start funding, or they may apply to operate Head Start only or Early Head Start only, depending on their capacity and eligibility under the Head Start Act.
How much funding is expected to be available each year for program operations?
The announcement makes approximately $4,324,136 available each year for program operations in the service area.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is equal to the total estimated funding amount of $4,324,136, and the award floor is $500,000.
How many awards does ACF anticipate making?
ACF anticipates making up to two awards.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What activity category is listed for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as Income Security and Social Services.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning awardees should expect to meet non-federal share requirements as set out in program rules and the full funding opportunity announcement.
Who is generally listed as eligible to apply (broad eligibility list)?
The notice lists a wide range of eligible entity types, including nonprofits (501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits), city/township, county, and state governments, independent school districts, federally recognized tribal governments, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, public and state controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, small businesses, and for-profit organizations (including those that are not small businesses).
Are the eligibility rules the same for Head Start and Early Head Start?
No. The practical eligibility rules differ depending on whether the application is for Head Start, Early Head Start, or both. Applicants must meet the specific statutory requirements in the Head Start Act for the program(s) they propose to operate.
Who is eligible if applying for Head Start only or a combined Head Start and Early Head Start award?
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, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)).
What must Head Start (or combined) applicants be able to demonstrate?
They must be able to deliver Head Start services to children and families in Dona Ana County/Las Cruces and must demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency.
Who is eligible if applying for Early Head Start only?
Eligibility is broader under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9840A(d)) and includes public or private nonprofits (including faith-based and community-based organizations) and for-profit agencies located in the service area that can provide Early Head Start services.
Can existing Head Start operators also operate Early Head Start?
Yes. The notice clarifies that entities already operating Head Start programs may operate Early Head Start programs.
Are faith-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Faith-based organizations are eligible, and the notice encourages them to review ACF guidance on grants to faith-based organizations.
Who is explicitly not eligible to apply?
Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are explicitly not eligible.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The posting date and creation date are July 24, 2013. The application deadline is October 22, 2013. The opportunity was later archived on November 21, 2013.
What was the application submission deadline time zone and cutoff time?
Applications had to be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Where were applicants directed to find the full announcement?
Applicants were directed to the ACF grants site link provided in the notice to access the full announcement.
Who can applicants contact for program-specific help or clarification?
Applicants seeking program-specific help or clarification were invited to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at OHS@headstartgrants.org.
Who can applicants contact for technical assistance with accessing the announcement and application systems?
Technical assistance was available through the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Does this opportunity allow for-profit organizations to apply?
Yes, for-profit organizations are listed among eligible entity types. For Head Start (or a combined Head Start/Early Head Start application), eligibility is limited to local for-profit agencies within the service area (along with local public/private nonprofits). For Early Head Start only, for-profit agencies in the service area are also included as eligible under the broader statutory provision cited in the notice.
Does the notice indicate whether applications must be submitted electronically?
Yes. The notice states that applications had to be submitted electronically by the deadline.
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