Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R08 1015
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R08 1015
- The Administration for Children and Families OHS in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee Granite, Mineral, Missoula, Powell, and Sanders Counties, Montana" 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 13, 2015 and posted on May 13, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 17, 2015 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 $2,610,491.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,610,491.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education Small businesses City or township governments 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.
- 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. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and from funding under this announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R08 1015, was issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, as a discretionary grant competition to select one or more grantees to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in Granite, Mineral, Missoula, Powell, and Sanders Counties in Montana. The announcement specifically notes a modification extending the application deadline to Friday, July 17, 2015, with electronic submissions due no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date. The funding is intended to support a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program serving children from birth to age five and their families, either by combining Head Start and Early Head Start funding into a single birth-to-five continuum or by operating Head Start only or Early Head Start only, depending on what the applicant proposes and is eligible to deliver.
The opportunity makes approximately $2,610,491 available on an annual basis for program operations in the defined service area, with an award ceiling listed at $2,610,491 and an award floor of $500,000. The expected number of awards is two, indicating ACF anticipated potentially funding more than one provider to cover the area and the service needs. The program falls under the federal assistance listing CFDA 93.600 (Head Start) and is categorized under Income Security and Social Services. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should be prepared to meet applicable non-federal share requirements consistent with Head Start and Early Head Start rules, as detailed in the full funding opportunity announcement.
Eligibility depends on whether an applicant seeks to operate Head Start, Early Head Start, or both. For applications proposing Head Start only, or a combined Head Start and Early Head Start approach, eligible applicants are 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 provide Head Start services to eligible children and families in the specified Montana counties and must demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency as defined in the Head Start Act. For applications proposing Early Head Start only, eligibility is broader: any public or private nonprofit agency (including faith-based organizations) or for-profit agency may apply under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act, as long as the organization can provide 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 programs as well.
A wide range of entity types are listed as potentially eligible, including independent school districts; federally recognized tribal governments; state, county, city, or township governments; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; public and private institutions of higher education; small businesses and other for-profit organizations (other than small businesses also being explicitly listed); and nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (with the higher-education exception noted). At the same time, the FOA draws a clear line on ineligible applicants: applications from individuals, including sole proprietorships, and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review.
Key administrative dates included a posted date of May 13, 2015, creation date of July 13, 2015, an original closing date of July 13, 2015, and the extended current closing date of July 17, 2015, with an archive date of August 16, 2015. For support and technical questions, applicants were directed to contact the Office of Head Start Operations Center by email at OHSTech@reviewops.org for additional information, and to reach out to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov for issues accessing the full announcement or with the electronic application process. The full announcement was available via ACFs grants website 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 2015 ACF OHS CH R08 1015.
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), Office of Head Start (OHS).
What is the purpose of this grant competition?
The competition is intended to select one or more grantees to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in the defined Montana service area.
What geographic area must the services cover?
Services are intended for Granite, Mineral, Missoula, Powell, and Sanders Counties in Montana.
Is this a discretionary grant opportunity?
Yes. The notice describes it as a discretionary grant competition.
What types of services or programs are supported?
The funding supports a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program serving children from birth to age five and their families. Applicants may propose (if eligible) a combined Head Start and Early Head Start birth-to-five continuum, or propose operating Head Start only, or Early Head Start only.
What ages of children are served under the intended program model?
The intended program scope is birth to age five, depending on whether the applicant proposes Head Start, Early Head Start, or a combined approach.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
Approximately $2,610,491 is available on an annual basis for program operations in the defined service area.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is $2,610,491.
What is the award floor for this opportunity?
The award floor is $500,000.
How many awards does ACF expect to make?
The expected number of awards is two.
Does the opportunity indicate that more than one provider may be funded?
Yes. The expected number of awards (two) indicates ACF anticipated potentially funding more than one provider to cover the area and service needs.
What is the CFDA (Assistance Listing) number for this program?
The program is listed under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized under Income Security and Social Services.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, and applicants should be prepared to meet applicable non-federal share requirements consistent with Head Start and Early Head Start rules, as described in the full funding opportunity announcement.
Who is eligible to apply if proposing Head Start only?
For Head Start only proposals, eligible applicants are 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 provide Head Start services to eligible children and families in the specified Montana counties and demonstrate they meet statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start agency.
Who is eligible to apply if proposing a combined Head Start and Early Head Start approach?
For combined Head Start and Early Head Start proposals, eligible applicants are 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 provide services to eligible children and families in the specified Montana counties and demonstrate they meet statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency, as applicable.
Who is eligible to apply if proposing Early Head Start only?
For Early Head Start only proposals, eligibility is broader: any public or private nonprofit agency (including faith-based organizations) or for-profit agency may apply under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act, as long as the organization can provide Early Head Start services in the service area.
Can an organization that already operates Head Start also operate Early Head Start under this opportunity?
Yes. The announcement clarifies that organizations already operating Head Start programs are eligible to operate Early Head Start programs as well.
Are faith-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Faith-based organizations are explicitly included among the eligible nonprofit agency types referenced in the opportunity.
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. For-profit agencies may be eligible depending on what is proposed. Local for-profit agencies located in the service area may apply for Head Start only or combined Head Start/Early Head Start proposals (per Section 641(a)(1)). For Early Head Start only proposals, for-profit agencies may apply more broadly (per Section 645A(d)), as long as they can provide services in the service area.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. Applications from individuals, including sole proprietorships, are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review.
What types of entities are listed as potentially eligible in the notice?
The notice lists a wide range of entity types as potentially eligible, including independent school districts; federally recognized tribal governments; state, county, city, or township governments; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; public and private institutions of higher education; small businesses; other for-profit organizations; and nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (with the higher-education exception noted).
What is the application deadline?
The announcement includes a modification extending the application deadline to Friday, July 17, 2015.
What time are electronic submissions due on the closing date?
Electronic submissions are due no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date.
What was the original closing date before it was extended?
The original closing date was July 13, 2015, and it was extended to July 17, 2015.
What were the key posting and archiving dates for this opportunity?
The posted date was May 13, 2015. The creation date was July 13, 2015. The archive date was August 16, 2015.
Where could applicants access the full funding opportunity announcement?
The full announcement was available via ACF's grants website at the link provided in the notice.
Who should applicants contact for technical questions about this opportunity?
Applicants were directed to contact the Office of Head Start Operations Center by email at OHSTech@reviewops.org for additional information and technical questions.
Who should applicants contact for help with accessing the announcement or the electronic application process?
For issues accessing the full announcement or with the electronic application process, applicants were directed to reach out to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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