Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R04 0690
Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R04 0690
- 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 Florence, Marion, and Dillon Counties, 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 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 $6,669,987.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $6,669,987.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education State governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having 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-R04-0690) was issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start). It seeks one or more organizations to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for children and families living in Florence, Marion, and Dillon Counties in South Carolina. The core aim is to fund a high-quality, comprehensive birth-to-five program. Applicants may propose a blended approach that includes both Head Start (generally serving preschool-aged children) and Early Head Start (serving infants, toddlers, and pregnant women), or they may apply to operate only Head Start or only Early Head Start, depending on their organizational capacity and the service plan they propose for the community.
The announcement makes available an estimated total of $6,669,987 per year to deliver these services, with an award ceiling matching that amount and an award floor of $500,000. ACF anticipated making up to two awards, meaning the funding could potentially be split across more than one provider if that best meets local needs and the federal program requirements. Because this is a Head Start funding opportunity, it also includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, which is a standard element of Head Start grants and typically requires the grantee to contribute a non-federal share (often through allowable cash or in-kind contributions, subject to the specific rules described in the full announcement).
Eligibility depends on whether an applicant is proposing Head Start, Early Head Start, or a combination of both. For applicants seeking to operate Head Start only, or both Head Start and Early 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. These applicants must be able to demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency, as defined in the Head Start Act. For applicants seeking to operate Early Head Start only, the eligibility is broader: any public or private nonprofit agency (including faith-based and community-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 provide Early Head Start services to eligible children and families there. The notice also clarifies that existing Head Start operators are eligible to operate Early Head Start programs, and that faith-based organizations are eligible as long as they meet the program requirements. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are explicitly not eligible.
From an applicant pool standpoint, ACF lists many types of entities that may be eligible depending on the track pursued, including state and local governments (such as county or city governments), independent school districts, public housing authorities, federally recognized tribal governments, institutions of higher education (public and private), and nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (with certain distinctions), as well as for-profit organizations and small businesses. Even though this list is broad, the key limiting factor is the Head Start Act criteria described above and the requirement that the applicant be able to serve the specific South Carolina counties named in the opportunity.
The application timeline in the source data shows the opportunity was posted July 24, 2013, with an original and current closing date of October 22, 2013. Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The listing was archived on November 21, 2013, which typically indicates the competition window has closed, although the archived record remains useful for understanding program requirements and past funding levels.
For support and logistics, applicants were directed to contact the ACF Applications Help Desk (appsupport@acf.hhs.gov) if they had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically. Program-related questions or requests for additional information were routed to the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at OHS@headstartgrants.org. An additional information link was provided through the ACF grants site for the full funding opportunity announcement, where the detailed program expectations, eligibility nuances, matching requirements, and application instructions would be laid out in full.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is HHS-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-0690.
Which federal agency issued this discretionary grant opportunity?
This opportunity was issued 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 CFDA program does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity is under CFDA 93.600, Head Start.
What is the main purpose of this grant competition?
The purpose is to fund one or more organizations to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families in the specified service area, delivering a high-quality, comprehensive birth-to-five program.
What geographic area is this funding intended to serve?
Services are intended for children and families living in Florence, Marion, and Dillon Counties in South Carolina.
What kinds of services can applicants propose to operate?
Applicants may propose:
- A blended approach that includes both Head Start and Early Head Start, or
- Head Start only, or
- Early Head Start only,
depending on the applicant's organizational capacity and the service plan proposed for the community.
Who does Head Start generally serve versus Early Head Start?
Head Start generally serves preschool-aged children. Early Head Start generally serves infants, toddlers, and pregnant women.
How much funding is available each year under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding available is $6,669,987 per year to deliver the services described in the announcement.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is $6,669,987 per year.
What is the award floor for this opportunity?
The award floor is $500,000.
How many awards did ACF anticipate making?
ACF anticipated making up to two awards, meaning funding could potentially be split across more than one provider if that best meets local needs and federal program requirements.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. As a Head Start funding opportunity, it includes a cost sharing or matching requirement. This typically requires the grantee to contribute a non-federal share, often through allowable cash or in-kind contributions, subject to the specific rules in the full announcement.
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 located in the service area, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act. Applicants must be able to demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start agency.
Who is eligible to apply to operate both Head Start and Early Head Start?
For a combined Head Start and Early Head Start proposal, eligibility follows the Head Start eligibility approach described in the notice: 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, and able to meet statutory designation requirements for Head Start and/or Early Head Start.
Who is eligible to apply to operate Early Head Start only?
For Early Head Start only, eligibility is broader: any public or private nonprofit agency (including faith-based and community-based organizations) or for-profit agency may apply under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act, as long as the applicant is in the service area and can provide Early Head Start services to eligible children and families there.
Are faith-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Faith-based organizations are eligible as long as they meet program requirements.
Are current Head Start operators eligible to run Early Head Start under this opportunity?
Yes. The notice clarifies that existing Head Start operators are eligible to operate Early Head Start programs.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. Individuals are explicitly not eligible.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are explicitly not eligible.
Are sole proprietorships eligible to apply?
No. Sole proprietorships are explicitly not eligible.
What types of organizations did ACF list as potentially eligible (depending on the service track and statutory criteria)?
ACF listed many entity types that may be eligible depending on whether the applicant is applying for Head Start, Early Head Start, or both, and whether the applicant meets the Head Start Act criteria. Examples listed include state and local governments (county or city governments), independent school districts, public housing authorities, federally recognized tribal governments, institutions of higher education (public and private), nonprofit organizations (with and without 501(c)(3) status, with certain distinctions), for-profit organizations, and small businesses.
What is the key limitation on eligibility beyond the broad list of entity types?
The key limiting factors are the Head Start Act criteria described in the notice and the requirement that the applicant be able to serve the specific counties in South Carolina named in the opportunity.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 24, 2013.
What was the application due date and time?
The original and current closing date was October 22, 2013. Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Has this funding opportunity closed?
The listing was archived on November 21, 2013, which typically indicates the competition window has closed, even though the archived record may remain available for reference.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically by the specified deadline.
Where could applicants find the full funding opportunity announcement and detailed requirements?
An additional information link was provided through the ACF grants site for the full funding opportunity announcement, where detailed expectations (including eligibility nuances, matching requirements, and application instructions) would be provided.
Who should an applicant contact for technical help accessing the announcement electronically?
Applicants were directed to contact the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov for trouble accessing the full announcement electronically.
Who should an applicant contact for program-related questions?
Program-related questions or requests for additional information were directed to the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at OHS@headstartgrants.org.
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