Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R06 0731
Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R06 0731
- 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 El Paso and Hudspeth Counties, Texas" 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 $30,443,318.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $30,443,318.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments State governments 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 funding opportunity, titled "Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee - El Paso and Hudspeth Counties, Texas" (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R06-0731), was issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families (ACF). It is a discretionary grant opportunity in the Income Security and Social Services category (CFDA 93.600, Head Start) intended to fund organizations that can operate high-quality early childhood services for eligible children and families living in El Paso and Hudspeth Counties, Texas. The goal is to select grantees capable of delivering comprehensive services across the birth-to-five continuum, either by combining Head Start and Early Head Start funding in one integrated program, or by operating Head Start only, or Early Head Start only.
The announcement makes approximately $30,443,318 available each year to support services in the service area. The estimated total funding equals the annual amount listed, with an award ceiling of $30,443,318 and an award floor of $500,000. ACF anticipated making up to six awards under this competition. The funding instrument is a grant, and the opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should expect to document non-federal share obligations consistent with Head Start rules and the specific instructions in the full funding announcement.
A wide range of applicant types are listed as potentially eligible in general governmentwide terms, including nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations (including small businesses), institutions of higher education (public and private), independent school districts, and various levels of government (city/township, county, state), public housing authorities, and federally recognized tribal governments. However, the announcement emphasizes that actual eligibility depends on whether an applicant is applying to run Head Start, Early Head Start, or both, and applicants must meet the statutory designation requirements in the Head Start Act. In practical terms, eligibility narrows to entities located in (and capable of serving) the service area and able to meet the specific legal and program requirements for the type of program they propose.
For applicants seeking to operate 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 in the service area, as permitted under Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)). These applicants must be able to provide Head Start services to children and families in El Paso and Hudspeth Counties and must demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency. For applicants seeking to operate Early Head Start only, eligibility is broader under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9840A(d)) and includes any public or private nonprofit agency (including faith-based and community-based organizations) or for-profit agencies that can deliver Early Head Start services in the service area. The announcement also notes that organizations already operating Head Start programs are eligible to operate Early Head Start programs, reinforcing the intention to support integrated or expanded early childhood systems where capacity exists.
The notice explicitly states that faith-based organizations are eligible and encouraged to review ACF policy guidance on grants to faith-based organizations. At the same time, the announcement clearly excludes individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships from competing for or receiving awards under this opportunity. Applicants are expected to design programs that meet Head Start and/or Early Head Start performance expectations, which generally include comprehensive child development and family support services rather than child care alone, with attention to health, education, family engagement, and other required program components.
Key administrative dates show the opportunity was posted on July 24, 2013, with an application deadline of October 22, 2013. Applications were required 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. For applicants seeking more information at the time, the announcement provided an Office of Head Start Operations Center email (OHS@headstartgrants.org). For technical issues accessing the full announcement or submitting an application, applicants were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The full funding announcement was available through ACFs grants website link provided in the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee - El Paso and Hudspeth Counties, Texas."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is HHS-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R06-0731.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This opportunity was issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a discretionary grant.
What program area/category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is listed in the Income Security and Social Services category and is associated with CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
What is the purpose of this grant opportunity?
The purpose is to fund organizations capable of operating high-quality early childhood services for eligible children and families in El Paso and Hudspeth Counties, Texas, across the birth-to-five continuum.
What services are applicants expected to provide?
Applicants are expected to design programs that meet Head Start and/or Early Head Start performance expectations, which generally include comprehensive child development and family support services (not child care alone), with attention to education, health, family engagement, and other required program components.
Which geographic area must be served?
The service area is El Paso and Hudspeth Counties, Texas.
Can an applicant propose Head Start only, Early Head Start only, or both?
Yes. The opportunity is intended to support programs that can serve the birth-to-five continuum by either combining Head Start and Early Head Start in an integrated program, or by operating Head Start only, or Early Head Start only.
How much funding is available each year?
Approximately $30,443,318 is available each year to support services in the service area.
What is the estimated total funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding equals the annual amount listed: $30,443,318.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $30,443,318.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is $500,000.
How many awards did ACF anticipate making?
ACF anticipated making up to six awards under this competition.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement. Applicants should expect to document non-federal share obligations consistent with Head Start rules and the specific instructions in the full funding announcement.
Who is generally listed as eligible to apply?
The notice lists a wide range of applicant types in general terms, including nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations (including small businesses), institutions of higher education (public and private), independent school districts, various levels of government (city/township, county, state), public housing authorities, and federally recognized tribal governments.
Does the general eligibility list guarantee an organization can apply?
No. The announcement emphasizes that actual eligibility depends on whether an applicant is applying to run Head Start, Early Head Start, or both, and applicants must meet statutory designation requirements in the Head Start Act.
Who is eligible to apply to operate Head Start only?
For Head Start only, eligibility is 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 permitted under Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)).
Who is eligible to apply to operate a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program?
For 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 in the service area, as permitted under Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)).
Who is eligible to apply to operate Early Head Start only?
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 any public or private nonprofit agency (including faith-based and community-based organizations) or for-profit agencies that can deliver Early Head Start services in the service area.
Are current Head Start operators eligible to apply for Early Head Start under this opportunity?
Yes. The notice states that organizations already operating Head Start programs are eligible to operate Early Head Start programs.
Are faith-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The notice explicitly states that faith-based organizations are eligible and encourages them to review ACF policy guidance on grants to faith-based organizations.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. Individuals are explicitly excluded from competing for or receiving awards under this opportunity.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are explicitly excluded from competing for or receiving awards under this opportunity.
Are sole proprietorships eligible to apply?
No. Sole proprietorships are explicitly excluded from competing for or receiving awards under this opportunity.
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 on the deadline date?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Was the opportunity later archived?
Yes. The notice indicates the opportunity was archived on November 21, 2013.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically by the stated deadline and time.
Where could applicants find the full funding announcement?
The full funding announcement was available through an ACF grants website link provided in the notice.
Who could applicants contact with program-related questions?
The announcement provided an Office of Head Start Operations Center email: OHS@headstartgrants.org.
Who could applicants contact for technical issues with accessing the announcement or submitting an application?
For technical issues, applicants were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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