Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R01 1003
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R01 1003
- 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 Malden, Medford, Everett, Stoneham, Melrose, Reading, Wakefield, North Reading, and Winchester in Middlesex County, Massachusetts" 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 Dec 8, 2014 and posted on Dec 8, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 6, 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 $1,593,154.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,593,154.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Small businesses Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) 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 funding opportunity (HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R01-1003) is a discretionary federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families (ACF) to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in a defined service area of Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The communities covered are Malden, Medford, Everett, Stoneham, Melrose, Reading, Wakefield, North Reading, and Winchester. The purpose is to fund a provider that can deliver a high-quality, comprehensive birth-to-five early childhood program, either by combining both Head Start and Early Head Start funding into a single continuum of services or by operating Head Start only or Early Head Start only, depending on what the applicant proposes and is eligible to run.
The announcement anticipates a single award, with an estimated total annual funding level of $1,593,154. The award floor and ceiling are both listed as $1,593,154, which signals the federal government expected to make one grant at that specific annual level for this service area. The program falls under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start) and is categorized under Income Security and Social Services. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the selected grantee will be expected to meet federal non-federal share rules as described in the full funding opportunity announcement and governing Head Start/Early Head Start regulations.
Eligible applicants depend on whether the organization is applying to operate Head Start, Early Head Start, or both. For applicants proposing Head Start only, or a combined Head Start and Early Head Start approach, eligibility is restricted to local public or private non-profit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or local for-profit agencies within 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 children and families residing in the service area and must demonstrate that they meet the statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency under the Head Start Act. For applicants proposing Early Head Start only, the eligibility framework is broader: any public or private non-profit (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. Organizations already operating Head Start programs are explicitly allowed to operate Early Head Start programs as well. Individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and would be disqualified from competitive review.
The competition was posted on December 8, 2014, with an application deadline of February 6, 2015. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The opportunity was later archived on March 8, 2015. Applicants needing more information were directed to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at OHSTech@ReviewOps.org, while technical difficulties accessing the full announcement were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. 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-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R01-1003.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary federal grant offered 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 is the purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to fund a provider to operate a high-quality, comprehensive birth-to-five early childhood program in a defined Middlesex County, Massachusetts service area. The applicant may propose to operate:
- A combined Head Start and Early Head Start continuum of services (using both funding streams), or
- Head Start only, or
- Early Head Start only,
depending on what the applicant proposes and is eligible to run.
What service area does the grant cover?
The defined service area is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, covering the following communities:
- Malden
- Medford
- Everett
- Stoneham
- Melrose
- Reading
- Wakefield
- North Reading
- Winchester
How many awards does the announcement anticipate?
The announcement anticipates a single award.
What is the estimated annual funding level for this opportunity?
The estimated total annual funding level is $1,593,154.
Why are the award floor and ceiling the same amount?
The award floor and ceiling are both listed as $1,593,154. This indicates the government expected to make one grant at that specific annual funding level for this service area.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The program is listed under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
How is this opportunity categorized?
The opportunity is categorized under Income Security and Social Services.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies. The selected grantee is expected to meet federal non-federal share rules as described in the full funding opportunity announcement and governing Head Start/Early Head Start regulations.
Who is eligible to apply if proposing Head Start only?
For applicants proposing Head Start only, eligibility is restricted to:
- Local public or private non-profit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations), or
- Local for-profit agencies,
within the service area, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act. Applicants must be able to provide Head Start services to children and families residing in the service area and must demonstrate they meet statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start agency under the Head Start Act.
Who is eligible to apply if proposing a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program?
For applicants proposing a combined Head Start and Early Head Start approach, eligibility follows the same restriction described for Head Start under Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act (local public or private non-profit agencies, including faith-based organizations, or local for-profit agencies within the service area). The applicant must demonstrate it meets statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency under the Head Start Act.
Who is eligible to apply if proposing Early Head Start only?
For applicants proposing Early Head Start only, eligibility is broader. Any public or private non-profit (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 already operating Head Start also operate Early Head Start under this opportunity?
Yes. Organizations already operating Head Start programs are explicitly allowed to operate Early Head Start programs as well.
Are individuals or sole proprietors eligible to apply?
No. Individuals (including sole proprietorships) are not eligible and would be disqualified from competitive review.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible and would be disqualified from competitive review.
When was the competition posted?
The competition was posted on December 8, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was February 6, 2015.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically.
What time were applications due on the deadline date?
Applications were due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on February 6, 2015.
What does it mean that the opportunity was archived?
The notice states the opportunity was archived on March 8, 2015, meaning it was no longer active for new submissions after that point.
Who should applicants contact for program-related questions or more information?
Applicants needing more information were directed to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at OHSTech@ReviewOps.org.
Who should applicants contact for technical issues accessing the full announcement?
Technical difficulties accessing the full announcement were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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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