Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R04 0684
Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R04 0684
- 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 Duval County, including the City of Jacksonville, Florida" 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 $14,444,369.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $14,444,369.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses County governments 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 discretionary federal grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-0684) comes from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), under the Office of Head Start. It invites organizations to apply to become the Head Start and/or Early Head Start grantee serving Duval County, including the City of Jacksonville, Florida. The core purpose is to fund a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program for eligible children and families, covering the birth-to-five continuum. Applicants may propose to operate a blended program that includes both Head Start (generally serving preschool-age children) and Early Head Start (serving infants, toddlers, and pregnant people), or they may apply to run Head Start only or Early Head Start only, depending on their capacity and the eligibility rules tied to each program option.
The announcement indicates an estimated annual funding amount of $14,444,369, with an award ceiling equal to that same figure and an award floor of $500,000. ACF anticipated up to three awards, which suggests the total service area and program scope could potentially be divided among multiple providers rather than a single grantee, depending on ACF program design and award decisions. The funding is tied to CFDA 93.600 (Head Start) and is listed under the broader federal activity category of Income Security and Social Services. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning awardees should expect to meet Head Start non-federal share requirements consistent with program rules (the specific percentage, allowable sources, and documentation requirements would be detailed in the full funding opportunity announcement).
Eligibility is described in a way that matters because Head Start and Early Head Start have different statutory applicant rules. For entities applying for Head Start only, or for a combined Head Start and Early Head Start proposal, eligibility is limited to local public or private non-profit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or local for-profit agencies located in the service area, as permitted under Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act. These applicants must be able to provide Head Start services within Duval County and must demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency under the Head Start Act. For entities applying for Early Head Start only, eligibility is broader: any public or private non-profit agency (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or for-profit agency may apply under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act, as long as they are in the service area and can deliver Early Head Start services to eligible children and families. The notice also clarifies that organizations already operating Head Start programs are eligible to operate Early Head Start, and that faith-based organizations are eligible and encouraged to review ACF policy on grants to faith-based organizations. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are explicitly not eligible.
In practical terms, the grantee is expected to deliver the full Head Start and/or Early Head Start model: comprehensive services that typically include early learning and development, health and developmental screenings, family engagement and family support services, and strong program governance and accountability systems aligned with federal Head Start Program Performance Standards. The geographic service area is Duval County (including Jacksonville), so applicants need to show they can recruit and enroll eligible families in that area, coordinate with local early childhood partners, and operate at a scale appropriate to the funding level and community need.
Key dates included in the archived notice show it was posted July 24, 2013, with an application deadline of October 22, 2013, due electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, and an archive date of November 21, 2013. For operational questions about the opportunity, applicants were directed to email the Office of Head Start Operations Center at OHS@headstartgrants.org. For technical issues accessing the full announcement or submitting electronically, the contact listed is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The full announcement was posted through ACF Grants, with an additional information link provided in the notice.
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. The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-0684.
What is the purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to fund a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program for eligible children and families across the birth-to-five continuum in Duval County, including the City of Jacksonville, Florida. The program is expected to deliver Head Start and/or Early Head Start services consistent with federal program expectations.
What geographic area does the grant serve?
The service area is Duval County, including the City of Jacksonville, Florida. Applicants are expected to demonstrate they can recruit and enroll eligible families within this area and coordinate with local early childhood partners.
Which programs can an applicant propose to operate?
Applicants may propose one of the following approaches, depending on their capacity and the eligibility rules tied to each option:
- A blended program that includes both Head Start and Early Head Start
- Head Start only
- Early Head Start only
Who is generally served by Head Start versus Early Head Start?
Head Start generally serves preschool-age children. Early Head Start serves infants and toddlers and also serves pregnant people, as described in the opportunity summary.
How much funding is available?
The estimated annual funding amount is $14,444,369. The award ceiling is also $14,444,369, and the award floor is $500,000.
How many awards does ACF anticipate making?
ACF anticipated up to three awards. This indicates the service area and program scope could potentially be split among multiple providers, depending on ACF program design and award decisions.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity states that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning awardees should expect to meet Head Start non-federal share requirements consistent with program rules. Specific percentages, allowable sources, and documentation requirements would be described in the full funding opportunity announcement.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is tied to CFDA 93.600 (Head Start) and is listed under the broader federal activity category of Income Security and Social Services.
Who is eligible to apply for Head Start only?
For Head Start only, eligibility is limited to local public or private non-profit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or local for-profit agencies located in the service area, as permitted under Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act. Applicants must be able to provide Head Start services within Duval County and demonstrate they meet statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start agency.
Who is eligible to apply for a combined Head Start and Early Head Start proposal?
For a combined Head Start and Early Head Start proposal, eligibility follows the Head Start eligibility standard described in the notice: local public or private non-profit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or local for-profit agencies located in the service area, as permitted under Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act. Applicants must demonstrate they meet statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency.
Who is eligible to apply for Early Head Start only?
For Early Head Start only, eligibility is broader. Any public or private non-profit agency (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or for-profit agency may apply under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act, as long as the organization is in the service area and can deliver Early Head Start services to eligible children and families.
Are faith-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based organizations are eligible, and the notice indicates they are encouraged to review ACF policy on grants to faith-based organizations.
Can an organization already operating Head Start apply to operate Early Head Start?
Yes. The notice clarifies that organizations already operating Head Start programs are eligible to operate Early Head Start.
Who is not eligible to apply?
Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are explicitly not eligible.
What types of services are expected under the grant?
The grantee is expected to deliver the full Head Start and/or Early Head Start model as described in the notice, including comprehensive services typically associated with these programs. Examples referenced include early learning and development, health and developmental screenings, family engagement and family support services, and strong program governance and accountability systems aligned with federal Head Start Program Performance Standards.
What does it mean that this is a Head Start and/or Early Head Start grantee opportunity for Duval County?
It means the funding is intended to designate one or more organizations to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in Duval County (including Jacksonville), with responsibility for delivering comprehensive services to eligible children and families in that area.
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The archived notice shows the opportunity was posted on July 24, 2013. The application deadline was October 22, 2013, and applications were due electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. The archive date is November 21, 2013.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Based on the notice, applications were due electronically by the stated deadline time (11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on October 22, 2013).
Who should applicants contact for program or operational questions?
For operational questions about the opportunity, applicants were directed to email the Office of Head Start Operations Center at OHS@headstartgrants.org.
Who should applicants contact for technical problems with the announcement or electronic submission?
For technical issues accessing the full announcement or submitting electronically, the contact listed is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Where was the full announcement posted?
The notice indicates the full announcement was posted through ACF Grants, with an additional information link provided in the notice.
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