Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R04 0689
Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R04 0689
- 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 Palm Beach County, Florida" 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 $16,431,331.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $16,431,331.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education 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 City or township governments State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Independent school districts 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.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) announced a discretionary grant competition to select one or more organizations to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families living in Palm Beach County, Florida. The intent is to fund a high-quality, comprehensive program serving children from birth to age five, either by combining Head Start and Early Head Start funding into a coordinated birth-to-five approach or by operating Head Start only or Early Head Start only. The opportunity falls under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start) and is part of ACFs income security and social services funding area.
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-0689, posted July 24, 2013, with an application deadline of October 22, 2013. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. ACF anticipated making up to four awards under this announcement. The estimated total annual funding available for Palm Beach County is $16,431,331, with an award floor of $500,000 and an award ceiling of $16,431,331, meaning a single award could potentially cover the full service area funding amount depending on how ACF structured awards. The announcement also indicates there is a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were expected to propose an allowable non-federal share consistent with Head Start program rules and the funding opportunity details.
Eligibility depends on whether an applicant is applying for Head Start, Early Head Start, or both. For entities seeking Head Start only or a combined Head Start and Early Head Start award, 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 also needed to show they could meet the statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency under the Act. For entities applying for Early Head Start only, eligibility is broader and includes any public or private nonprofit agency (including faith-based and community-based organizations) or for-profit agency pursuant to Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9840A(d)), provided the organization can deliver Early Head Start services in the Palm Beach County service area. Organizations already operating Head Start programs are explicitly eligible to operate Early Head Start as well. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships were not eligible to apply.
The competition was open to a wide range of entity types as listed in the notice, including state, county, and local governments; independent school districts; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; federally recognized tribal governments; public and private institutions of higher education; certain nonprofits (including those without 501(c)(3) status, other than higher education); and for-profit organizations (including small businesses). Even with this broad list, the practical eligibility hinges on the Head Start Act provisions described above and the requirement that the applicant be able to operate within the Palm Beach County service area.
For support and additional information, applicants were directed to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center by email at OHS@headstartgrants.org. If an applicant had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the notice provided the ACF Applications Help Desk contact at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The full opportunity was linked through ACFs grants site at http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-0689 (as referenced in the announcement).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant competition about?
This is an Administration for Children and Families (ACF) discretionary grant competition to select one or more organizations to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families living in Palm Beach County, Florida.
Which programs can an applicant propose to operate?
Applicants could propose to operate:
- a coordinated birth-to-five approach by combining Head Start and Early Head Start funding,
- Head Start only, or
- Early Head Start only.
What ages of children are intended to be served?
The intent is to fund a high-quality, comprehensive program serving children from birth to age five.
What is the service area for this opportunity?
The service area is Palm Beach County, Florida. Applicants needed to be able to operate services within this service area.
What is the CFDA number and program area for this funding?
The opportunity is under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start) and is part of ACF's income security and social services funding area.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-0689.
When was the opportunity posted and when was the application due?
The opportunity was posted on July 24, 2013. The application deadline was October 22, 2013.
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 the due date.
How many awards did ACF anticipate making?
ACF anticipated making up to four awards under this announcement.
How much total annual funding was estimated to be available for Palm Beach County?
The estimated total annual funding available for Palm Beach County was $16,431,331.
What were the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The award floor was $500,000 and the award ceiling was $16,431,331.
Could one organization potentially receive the full funding amount?
Yes. Since the award ceiling equals the estimated total annual funding available for the service area ($16,431,331), a single award could potentially cover the full service area amount, depending on how ACF structured awards.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The announcement indicates there is a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were expected to propose an allowable non-federal share consistent with Head Start program rules and the funding opportunity details.
Who was eligible to apply for Head Start only?
For entities seeking Head Start only (or a combined Head Start and Early Head Start award), eligibility was 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 also needed to show they could meet the statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start agency under the Act.
Who was eligible to apply for a combined Head Start and Early Head Start approach?
Eligibility for a combined Head Start and Early Head Start award followed the Head Start eligibility rule: 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)), and able to meet the statutory requirements for designation under the Act.
Who was eligible to apply for Early Head Start only?
For Early Head Start only, eligibility was broader and included any public or private nonprofit agency (including faith-based and community-based organizations) or for-profit agency pursuant to Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9840A(d)), as long as the organization could deliver Early Head Start services in the Palm Beach County service area.
Are organizations already operating Head Start eligible to operate Early Head Start under this competition?
Yes. Organizations already operating Head Start programs were explicitly eligible to operate Early Head Start as well.
Were individuals or sole proprietorships eligible to apply?
No. Individuals and sole proprietorships were not eligible to apply.
Were foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities were not eligible to apply.
The notice lists many entity types. Does that mean any of them can apply?
The competition was open to a wide range of entity types listed in the notice (including various levels of government, school districts, housing authorities, tribal governments, higher education institutions, nonprofits, and for-profits). However, practical eligibility depended on the Head Start Act provisions described in the announcement and the requirement that the applicant be able to operate within the Palm Beach County service area.
Where could applicants find the full funding opportunity announcement online?
The opportunity was linked through ACF's grants site at: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-0689
Who could applicants contact with program-related questions or for additional information?
Applicants were directed to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center by email at OHS@headstartgrants.org.
Who could applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement electronically?
If an applicant had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the notice provided the ACF Applications Help Desk contact at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Income Security and Social Services
Next opportunity: Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee Florence, Marion, and Dillon Counties, South Carolina
Previous opportunity: Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee Duval County, including the City of Jacksonville, Florida
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R04 0689
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R04 0689) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee Florence, Marion, and Dillon Counties, South Carolina Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R04 0690 Funding Number: HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R04 0690 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $6,669,987 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee Anderson, Greenville, Oconee, and Pickens Counties, South Carolina Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R04 0693 Funding Number: HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R04 0693 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $13,016,378 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee Chester, Lancaster, Union, and York Counties, South Carolina Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R04 0694 Funding Number: HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R04 0694 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $6,023,626 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee Abbeville, Lexington, Richland, Edgefield, Fairfield, Greenwood, McCormick, Newberry, Saluda, and Laurens Counties, South Carolina Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R04 0695 Funding Number: HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R04 0695 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $15,380,120 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee Sumter County, Alabama Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R04 0698 Funding Number: HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R04 0698 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $3,355,605 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee Shelby County, Tennessee Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R04 0699 Funding Number: HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R04 0699 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $23,249,312 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee Muscogee, Talbot, Clay, Quitman, Chattahoochee, and Stewart Counties, Georgia Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R04 0700 Funding Number: HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R04 0700 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $6,955,128 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee Hancock County, Georgia Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R04 0701 Funding Number: HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R04 0701 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,078,818 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee Polk and St. Lucia Counties, Florida Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R04 0682 Funding Number: HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R04 0682 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $6,819,468 |
| National Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention /Adult Protective Services Resource Center financed by 2013 Prevention and Public Health Funds (PPHF 2013) Apply for HHS 2013 ACL AOA ER 0061 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACL AOA ER 0061 Agency: Administration for Community Living Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $600,000 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee Lucas County, Ohio Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R05 0772 Funding Number: HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R05 0772 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $12,233,037 |
| GRANTS NOTICE RED CROSS Apply for HQ0034 13 1 0120 Funding Number: HQ0034 13 1 0120 Agency: Department of Defense Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $21,958,000 |
| Transitional Living Program and Maternity Group Homes Apply for HHS 2014 ACF ACYF CX 0567 Funding Number: HHS 2014 ACF ACYF CX 0567 Agency: Administration for Children Families ACYF/FYSB Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $200,000 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee The City of Florence in Lauderdale County, Alabama Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R04 0796 Funding Number: HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R04 0796 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,111,371 |
| Head Start Grantee Monroe, Perry, and Randolph Counties, Illinois Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R05 0781 Funding Number: HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R05 0781 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,196,803 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee Cook County with the exception of the City of Chicago, Illinois Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R05 0782 Funding Number: HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R05 0782 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $24,268,810 |
| Sustainable Employment and Economic Development Strategies (SEEDS) Apply for HHS 2014 ACF ANA NE 0779 Funding Number: HHS 2014 ACF ANA NE 0779 Agency: Administration for Children and Families ANA Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $500,000 |
| Environmental Regulatory Enhancement Apply for HHS 2014 ACF ANA NR 0777 Funding Number: HHS 2014 ACF ANA NR 0777 Agency: Administration for Children and Families ANA Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $300,000 |
| Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance Esther Martinez Immersion Apply for HHS 2014 ACF ANA NL 0780 Funding Number: HHS 2014 ACF ANA NL 0780 Agency: Administration for Children and Families ANA Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $300,000 |
| Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance Apply for HHS 2014 ACF ANA NL 0778 Funding Number: HHS 2014 ACF ANA NL 0778 Agency: Administration for Children and Families ANA Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $300,000 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R04 0689", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.