Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R05 0719
Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R05 0719
- 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 Freeborn and Olmsted Counties, Minnesota" 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 $3,650,691.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,650,691.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Independent school districts Small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments County governments.
- 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, titled "Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee - Freeborn and Olmsted Counties, Minnesota" (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R05-0719), was released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF). It is a discretionary grant in the area of income security and social services (CFDA 93.600, Head Start). The purpose is to fund organizations that can operate high-quality early childhood services for eligible children and families living in Freeborn and Olmsted Counties, Minnesota. Applicants may propose to operate a program that combines both Head Start (generally serving preschool-age children) and Early Head Start (serving pregnant people, infants, and toddlers) for a comprehensive birth-to-five approach, or they may apply to operate Head Start only or Early Head Start only.
The funding available is $3,650,691 per year in total estimated annual funding, with an award ceiling of $3,650,691 and an award floor of $500,000. ACF anticipated making up to two awards, which suggests the service area or program approach could be split across more than one grantee depending on applications and program design. The announcement notes that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants should be prepared to meet Head Start/Early Head Start non-federal share requirements as described in the full funding opportunity announcement and the Head Start Act.
Eligibility depends on what an applicant is proposing to run. For applicants seeking to provide 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 located in the service area, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)). These applicants must also demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency, as defined by the Head Start Act. For applicants seeking to provide Early Head Start only, the eligibility rules are broader under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9840A(d)) and include any public or private nonprofit agency (including faith-based and community organizations) or for-profit agency that can deliver Early Head Start services in the service area. The announcement 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.
A wide range of entity types are listed as potentially eligible depending on the program type and statutory conditions, including nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (with limits), small businesses and other for-profit organizations (as applicable), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, independent school districts, city/township governments, county governments, state governments, public housing authorities, and federally recognized tribal governments. Even with this broad list, the key practical limitation is that an applicant must be able to lawfully operate the specific Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in the defined Minnesota counties and meet the statutory designation and performance expectations.
The application timeline in the notice shows the opportunity was posted on July 24, 2013, with an original and current closing date of October 22, 2013. Electronically submitted applications were required to be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The opportunity was archived on November 21, 2013, indicating it was a time-limited competition for that period.
For assistance, the announcement directs applicants to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at OHS@headstartgrants.org for additional information about the opportunity. Applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically were instructed to contact the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The full announcement was available through an ACF grants link provided in the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee - Freeborn and Olmsted Counties, Minnesota."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R05-0719.
Which federal agency released this funding opportunity?
It was released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF).
What type of grant is this?
This is a discretionary grant.
What program area and CFDA number does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is in the area of income security and social services, under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
What is the purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to fund organizations that can operate high-quality early childhood services for eligible children and families living in Freeborn and Olmsted Counties, Minnesota.
What geographic area must be served?
The service area is Freeborn and Olmsted Counties, Minnesota.
What program options can an applicant propose?
Applicants may propose one of the following approaches:
- A combined program that includes both Head Start and Early Head Start (a comprehensive birth-to-five approach).
- Head Start only (generally serving preschool-age children).
- Early Head Start only (serving pregnant people, infants, and toddlers).
Which populations are served by Head Start versus Early Head Start (as described in the notice)?
Head Start generally serves preschool-age children. Early Head Start serves pregnant people, infants, and toddlers.
How much funding is available each year?
The total estimated annual funding available is $3,650,691 per year.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $3,650,691.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is $500,000.
How many awards did ACF anticipate making?
ACF anticipated making up to two awards.
Does the notice suggest the service area could be split among multiple grantees?
Yes. Because ACF anticipated up to two awards, the notice suggests the service area and/or program approach could be split across more than one grantee depending on applications and program design.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The announcement notes that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants should be prepared to meet Head Start/Early Head Start non-federal share requirements as described in the full funding opportunity announcement and the Head Start Act.
Who is eligible to apply for Head Start only or a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program?
For Head Start only or a combined Head Start and Early Head Start proposal, 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 (42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)). Applicants must also demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency, as defined by the Head Start Act.
Who is eligible to apply for 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 organizations) or for-profit agency that can deliver Early Head Start services in the service area.
Are current Head Start operators eligible to apply to operate Early Head Start?
Yes. The announcement clarifies that organizations already operating Head Start programs are eligible to operate Early Head Start.
Are faith-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based organizations are eligible, and the announcement encourages them to review ACF policy on grants to faith-based organizations.
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 are listed as potentially eligible (depending on program type and statutory conditions)?
The notice lists a wide range of potentially eligible entity types (depending on the program type and statutory conditions), including:
- Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (with limits)
- Small businesses and other for-profit organizations (as applicable)
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
- City/township governments
- County governments
- State governments
- Public housing authorities
- Federally recognized tribal governments
What is the key practical eligibility requirement beyond entity type?
Even with the broad list of entity types, the key practical limitation is that an applicant must be able to lawfully operate the specific Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in the defined Minnesota counties and meet the statutory designation and performance expectations.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 24, 2013.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date shown in the notice is October 22, 2013.
What time were electronically submitted applications due?
Electronically submitted applications were required to be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on November 21, 2013, indicating it was a time-limited competition for that period.
Who should applicants contact with questions about the opportunity itself?
Applicants were directed to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at OHS@headstartgrants.org for additional information about the opportunity.
Who should applicants contact if they had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically?
Applicants were instructed to contact the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Where was the full funding opportunity announcement available?
The notice states the full announcement was available through an ACF grants link provided in the announcement.
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