Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R09 0771
Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R09 0771
- 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 San Francisco County, California" 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 $12,942,411.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $12,942,411.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township 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 (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R09-0771) is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), to select up to four organizations to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in San Francisco County, California. The goal is to fund a high-quality, comprehensive program for children from birth through age five and their families, either by combining both Head Start and Early Head Start funding into one birth-to-five approach or by operating Head Start only or Early Head Start only, depending on what an applicant proposes and is eligible to deliver.
The total estimated annual funding available is $12,942,411, with an award ceiling of $12,942,411 and an award floor of $500,000. The opportunity falls under 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 whatever non-federal share or match expectations are described in the full announcement and Head Start/Early Head Start rules.
Eligibility depends on which services an organization is applying to provide. For applicants seeking Head Start only, or a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program, eligible entities are limited to local public or private nonprofit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) and certain local for-profit agencies, as permitted under Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act. These applicants must be located in the service area and must demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency. For applicants seeking Early Head Start only, eligibility is broader: public or private nonprofits (including community-based and faith-based organizations) and for-profit agencies are eligible under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act, so long as they can provide Early Head Start services to families in the service area. Organizations already operating Head Start programs are explicitly eligible to operate Early Head Start as well. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply.
The eligible applicant types listed for this competition are wide-ranging and include nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), public and private institutions of higher education, independent school districts, small businesses, state and local governments (including county and city/township governments), public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and federally recognized tribal governments, as well as for-profit organizations other than small businesses. However, the specific Head Start Act eligibility limits described in the announcement still control, particularly for Head Start or combined Head Start/Early Head Start applicants, where “local†agency requirements apply.
Key dates show the announcement was posted July 24, 2013, with an application deadline of October 22, 2013. Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The listing indicates the opportunity was archived on November 21, 2013, which signals the competition window has closed, but the details remain useful for understanding how ACF structures these competitions and what requirements are typically attached.
For support and questions, applicants were directed to contact the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov for technical access issues, and to email the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at OHS@headstartgrants.org for program-related information. The full announcement and requirements were available via ACF’s grants site at the provided link, and faith-based organizations were encouraged to review ACF’s policy on grants to faith-based organizations referenced in the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), to select up to four organizations to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in San Francisco County, California.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R09-0771.
What is the goal of the competition?
The goal is to fund a high-quality, comprehensive program serving children from birth through age five and their families in San Francisco County, California. Applicants could propose a combined birth-to-five approach (Head Start plus Early Head Start) or propose operating Head Start only or Early Head Start only, depending on what they propose and are eligible to deliver.
How many awards does ACF expect to make?
ACF planned to select up to four organizations under this competition.
What service area does the award cover?
The service area is San Francisco County, California.
Which program(s) can an applicant propose to operate?
An applicant could propose one of the following, subject to eligibility rules:
- A combined Head Start and Early Head Start program (a birth-to-five approach)
- Head Start only
- Early Head Start only
What is the estimated amount of funding available?
The total estimated annual funding available is $12,942,411.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $12,942,411.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is $500,000.
What CFDA program(s) does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity falls under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start). It also references Head Start and/or Early Head Start services as part of the competition scope.
How is this opportunity categorized?
The opportunity is categorized under Income Security and Social Services.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should be prepared to meet the non-federal share or match expectations described in the full announcement and applicable Head Start/Early Head Start rules.
Who is eligible to apply for Head Start only?
For Head Start only applicants, eligibility is limited to local public or private nonprofit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) and certain local for-profit agencies, as permitted under Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act. Applicants must be located in the service area and must demonstrate they meet statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start agency.
Who is eligible to apply for a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program?
For a combined Head Start and Early Head Start proposal, eligibility follows the Head Start eligibility limits described in the announcement (Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act). Eligible entities are limited to local public or private nonprofit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) and certain local for-profit agencies, and they must be located in the service area and meet statutory designation requirements.
Who is eligible to apply for Early Head Start only?
For Early Head Start only, eligibility is broader: public or private nonprofit organizations (including community-based and faith-based organizations) and for-profit agencies are eligible under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act, as long as they can provide Early Head Start services to families in the service area.
Are organizations that already operate Head Start eligible to apply for Early Head Start?
Yes. Organizations already operating Head Start programs are explicitly eligible to operate Early Head Start as well.
Are individuals allowed to apply?
No. Individuals are not eligible to apply.
Are foreign entities allowed to apply?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible to apply.
Are sole proprietorships allowed to apply?
No. Sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply.
The listing shows many eligible applicant types. Do those categories automatically qualify an applicant for Head Start?
No. While the listing includes a wide range of applicant types (such as nonprofits, governments, school districts, higher education institutions, tribal governments, and for-profit organizations), the specific eligibility limits in the Head Start Act and the announcement still control, especially for Head Start or combined Head Start/Early Head Start proposals where “local†agency requirements apply.
What are examples of applicant types listed as eligible in the competition notice?
The eligible applicant types listed include:
- Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
- Small businesses
- State and local governments (including county and city/township governments)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
However, applicants still needed to comply with the Head Start Act eligibility limits described for the specific service option they proposed.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on July 24, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was October 22, 2013.
What time were applications due?
Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The listing indicates the opportunity was archived on November 21, 2013, which signals the competition window has closed.
Where could applicants find the full announcement and official requirements?
The full announcement and requirements were available via ACF’s grants site through the link provided in the notice.
Who should applicants contact for technical problems with application submission?
For technical access issues, applicants were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Who should applicants contact for program-related questions?
For program-related information, applicants were directed to email the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at OHS@headstartgrants.org.
Is there any special guidance mentioned for faith-based organizations?
Yes. Faith-based organizations were encouraged to review ACF’s policy on grants to faith-based organizations referenced in the notice.
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