Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R05 0726
Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R05 0726
- 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 Elkhart and St. Joseph Counties, Indiana" 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 $6,402,265.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $6,402,265.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: 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 Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses County governments Independent school districts Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities 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 grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R05-0726) is a discretionary federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start). It seeks an organization (or organizations) to operate high-quality Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families living in Elkhart and St. Joseph Counties, Indiana. The program focus is a comprehensive birth-to-five continuum, meaning applicants may propose to run a combined model that includes both Early Head Start (typically prenatal to age 3) and Head Start (typically ages 3 to 5), or propose to run only Head Start or only Early Head Start in the service area, so long as the proposal meets the applicable statutory and program requirements.
ACF indicated approximately $6,402,265 in annual funding is available for this service area, with an award ceiling of $6,402,265 and an award floor of $500,000. The announcement anticipated up to two awards, suggesting the service area funding could be split across more than one grantee depending on the applications received and how ACF chose to structure awards. Because Head Start grants commonly involve shared responsibility for sustaining services, the opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should expect to document non-federal resources that meet Head Start matching rules as described in the full funding opportunity announcement.
Eligibility depends on whether an applicant is applying for Head Start, Early Head Start, or both. For Head Start-only or combined Head Start and Early Head Start applications, 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 that can deliver Head Start services and can demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency under the Head Start Act (Section 641(a)(1)). For Early Head Start-only applications, eligibility is broader in the sense that any public or private nonprofit agency (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or for-profit agency may apply under Section 645A(d), as long as it can provide Early Head Start services in the service area; organizations already operating Head Start programs are also eligible to operate Early Head Start. The announcement explicitly states that faith-based organizations are eligible and encouraged to review ACF policy on grants to faith-based organizations, while also making clear that individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible.
Key administrative details include the posting date of July 24, 2013, and an application deadline of October 22, 2013, with electronic submissions due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The opportunity is categorized under Income Security and Social Services and uses the grant funding instrument type. Applicants needing help accessing or submitting the full announcement were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk (appsupport@acf.hhs.gov), and program-related questions could be sent to the Office of Head Start Operations Center at OHS@headstartgrants.org. The full announcement was hosted by ACF at the link provided in the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R05-0726.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF).
What CFDA program is this opportunity under?
This opportunity is under CFDA 93.600, Head Start.
What is the purpose of this grant opportunity?
The grant seeks an organization (or organizations) to operate high-quality Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families living in Elkhart and St. Joseph Counties, Indiana.
What service area does this grant cover?
The service area is Elkhart County and St. Joseph County in Indiana.
What age range does the program focus on?
The program focus is a comprehensive birth-to-five continuum. Early Head Start typically serves prenatal to age 3, and Head Start typically serves ages 3 to 5.
Can an applicant propose only Head Start, only Early Head Start, or a combined program?
Yes. Applicants may propose a combined model (Early Head Start plus Head Start), or propose to operate only Head Start or only Early Head Start in the service area, as long as the proposal meets the applicable statutory and program requirements.
How much funding is expected to be available each year for this service area?
ACF indicated approximately $6,402,265 in annual funding is available for this service area.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is $6,402,265.
What is the award floor (minimum award amount)?
The award floor is $500,000.
How many awards does ACF expect to make?
The announcement anticipated up to two awards, meaning the service area funding could be split across more than one grantee depending on the applications received and how ACF chose to structure awards.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement. Applicants should expect to document non-federal resources that meet Head Start matching rules as described in the full funding opportunity announcement.
Who is eligible to apply for Head Start-only or a combined Head Start and Early Head Start proposal?
For Head Start-only or combined Head Start and Early Head Start applications, 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 that can deliver Head Start services and can demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency under the Head Start Act (Section 641(a)(1)).
Who is eligible to apply for an Early Head Start-only proposal?
For Early Head Start-only applications, any public or private nonprofit agency (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or for-profit agency may apply under Section 645A(d), as long as it can provide Early Head Start services in the service area. Organizations already operating Head Start programs are also eligible to operate Early Head Start.
Are faith-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The announcement explicitly states that faith-based organizations are eligible and encourages applicants to review ACF policy on grants to faith-based organizations.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. The announcement states that individuals are not eligible.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. The announcement states that foreign entities are not eligible.
Are sole proprietorships eligible to apply?
No. The announcement states that sole proprietorships are not eligible.
What type of funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
The opportunity uses the grant funding instrument type.
How is this opportunity categorized?
The opportunity is categorized under Income Security and Social Services.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date is July 24, 2013.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is October 22, 2013.
What time are electronic submissions due on the deadline date?
Electronic submissions are due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Who should applicants contact for technical help with accessing or submitting the announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing or submitting the full announcement were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Where should program-related questions be sent?
Program-related questions could be sent to the Office of Head Start Operations Center at OHS@headstartgrants.org.
Where was the full funding opportunity announcement hosted?
The full announcement was hosted by ACF at the link provided in the notice.
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