Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R05 0720
Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R05 0720
- 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 Morgan and Sangamon Counties, Illinois" 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 $5,349,087.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,349,087.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) 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 funding opportunity (HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R05 0720) is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), to select one or more organizations to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in Morgan and Sangamon Counties, Illinois. The core purpose is to fund a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program serving eligible children and families, with the option for applicants to propose (1) a combined birth-to-five model that uses both Head Start and Early Head Start funding, (2) a Head Start-only program (generally preschool-aged children), or (3) an Early Head Start-only program (pregnant women, infants, and toddlers). The opportunity sits within the Income Security and Social Services funding activity area and is tied to the Head Start CFDA program number 93.600.
ACF listed an estimated total of $5,349,087 in annual funding available for the service area, with an award ceiling equal to that amount and an award floor of $500,000. The announcement anticipated making up to two awards, which suggests ACF was open to splitting the service area or program approach across more than one grantee depending on the applications received and the service plan proposed. The grant includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients should expect to contribute non-federal resources consistent with Head Start/Early Head Start requirements and the specific terms described in the full funding opportunity announcement.
Eligibility depends on whether an applicant is seeking to operate Head Start, Early Head Start, or both, and ACF emphasizes that the statutory rules differ between the two program types. For applicants proposing Head Start only or a combined Head Start and Early Head Start approach, 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 provide Head Start services to children and families in Morgan and Sangamon Counties and must demonstrate that they meet the statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency under the Act. For applicants proposing Early Head Start only, eligibility is broader under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act and includes public or private nonprofits (including faith-based and community-based organizations) as well as for-profit agencies that can deliver Early Head Start services in the service area. Entities already operating Head Start are explicitly allowed to apply to operate Early Head Start as well.
The listing of eligible applicant types is wide and includes state, county, city/township governments, tribal governments (federally recognized), public housing authorities, independent school districts, public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (with caveats), for-profit organizations, and small businesses. At the same time, the program-specific Head Start Act provisions govern who can actually be selected for Head Start versus Early Head Start, so applicants needed to align their proposed program type with the correct statutory eligibility category. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships were not eligible to apply or receive awards under this announcement.
The competition opened (posted) on July 24, 2013, with an application due date of October 22, 2013. Applications had to be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The opportunity was later archived on November 21, 2013. Applicants needing help accessing the announcement were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov, and those seeking program-related information were invited to email the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at OHS@headstartgrants.org. The full announcement was posted through ACF grants channels at the link provided in the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant competition?
The funding opportunity is identified as HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R05 0720.
Which federal agency is running this competition?
This is a discretionary grant competition run 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 grant opportunity?
The purpose is to select one or more organizations to operate high-quality, comprehensive Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families in the designated service area.
What geographic area must be served under this opportunity?
The service area is Morgan and Sangamon Counties, Illinois.
What program options can applicants propose?
Applicants may propose one of the following approaches:
- A combined birth-to-five model that uses both Head Start and Early Head Start funding
- A Head Start-only program (generally serving preschool-aged children)
- An Early Head Start-only program (serving pregnant women, infants, and toddlers)
What types of participants does Head Start generally serve under this description?
Head Start is described as generally serving preschool-aged children.
What types of participants does Early Head Start generally serve under this description?
Early Head Start is described as serving pregnant women, infants, and toddlers.
What is the CFDA program number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to the Head Start CFDA program number 93.600.
What funding activity area is this opportunity listed under?
This opportunity sits within the Income Security and Social Services funding activity area.
How much annual funding is estimated to be available for the service area?
ACF listed an estimated total of $5,349,087 in annual funding available for the service area.
What is the award ceiling for this competition?
The award ceiling is $5,349,087.
What is the award floor for this competition?
The award floor is $500,000.
How many awards did ACF anticipate making?
The announcement anticipated making up to two awards.
Does the announcement suggest ACF might split awards across multiple organizations?
Yes. By anticipating up to two awards, ACF indicated it was open to making more than one award, potentially splitting the service area or program approach depending on applications and proposed service plans.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The grant includes a cost sharing or matching requirement. Recipients should expect to contribute non-federal resources consistent with Head Start/Early Head Start requirements and the terms in the full funding opportunity announcement.
Who is eligible to apply to operate Head Start only?
For Head Start-only proposals, 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.
Who is eligible to apply to operate a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program?
For combined proposals, eligibility follows the Head Start eligibility rules described in Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act: local public or private nonprofit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or local for-profit agencies located in the service area, with the ability to meet statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency under the Act.
Who is eligible to apply to operate Early Head Start only?
For Early Head Start-only proposals, eligibility is broader under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act and includes public or private nonprofits (including faith-based and community-based organizations) as well as for-profit agencies that can deliver Early Head Start services in the service area.
Can existing Head Start grantees apply to operate Early Head Start under this opportunity?
Yes. Entities already operating Head Start are explicitly allowed to apply to operate Early Head Start as well.
Do eligibility rules differ depending on whether the applicant proposes Head Start versus Early Head Start?
Yes. ACF emphasizes that statutory rules differ between Head Start and Early Head Start, so applicants need to align their proposed program type with the correct statutory eligibility category under the Head Start Act.
What types of organizations are listed as eligible applicant types in the notice?
The listing of eligible applicant types includes a wide range of entities, including:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Tribal governments (federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities
- Independent school districts
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (with caveats)
- For-profit organizations
- Small businesses
However, program-specific provisions of the Head Start Act govern who can actually be selected to operate Head Start versus Early Head Start.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. Individuals were not eligible to apply or receive awards under this announcement.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities were not eligible to apply or receive awards under this announcement.
Are sole proprietorships eligible to apply?
No. Sole proprietorships were not eligible to apply or receive awards under this announcement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The competition opened (posted) on July 24, 2013.
What was the application due date?
Applications were due on October 22, 2013.
How did applications need to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically.
What was the electronic submission deadline time on the due date?
Applications had to be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on November 21, 2013.
Who should applicants contact for technical help accessing the announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the announcement were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Who should applicants contact for program-related questions?
Those seeking program-related information were invited to email the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at OHS@headstartgrants.org.
Where was the full funding opportunity announcement posted?
The full announcement was posted through ACF grants channels at the link provided in the notice.
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| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee Crawford and Sebastian Counties, Arkansas Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R06 0730 Funding Number: HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R06 0730 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $3,006,051 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee City of Newark, New Jersey Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R02 0666 Funding Number: HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R02 0666 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $19,927,418 |
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| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee El Paso and Hudspeth Counties, Texas Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R06 0731 Funding Number: HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R06 0731 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $30,443,318 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee Orleans Parish, Louisiana Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R06 0735 Funding Number: HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R06 0735 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $24,520,012 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee Tompkins County, New York Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R02 0668 Funding Number: HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R02 0668 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $3,214,606 |
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