Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R04 0699
Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R04 0699
- 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 Shelby County, Tennessee" 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 $23,249,312.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $23,249,312.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Private institutions of higher education State governments Independent school districts For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
- 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:
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) released a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee - Shelby County, Tennessee" (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-0699; CFDA 93.600). The purpose is to fund an organization (or organizations) to operate high-quality, comprehensive early childhood services for eligible children and families in Shelby County, Tennessee. Applicants may propose a program that combines both Head Start (generally serving preschool-age children) and Early Head Start (serving pregnant people, infants, and toddlers), or they may apply to operate Head Start only or Early Head Start only. The announcement emphasizes a full birth-to-five approach as an option, meaning services should be coordinated and comprehensive across early learning, health, family well-being, and related supports consistent with Head Start and Early Head Start program expectations.
ACF estimated approximately $23,249,312 in total annual funding available for services in the county, with an award ceiling matching that amount and an award floor of $500,000. The agency anticipated making up to five awards, suggesting that Shelby County services could be split among multiple grantees depending on the proposals and service design. A cost sharing or matching requirement is listed as "Yes," indicating applicants should be prepared to meet any non-federal share expectations described in the full funding opportunity announcement (the specific details and how they apply can vary by program structure and applicant type).
Eligible applicants include a wide range of public and private entities, but the rules differ depending on whether the applicant is seeking Head Start funding, Early Head Start funding, or both. For proposals that include Head Start (Head Start only or Head Start plus Early Head Start), eligibility is limited to local public or private nonprofit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or local for-profit agencies in the service area, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act. Applicants must be able to show they meet the statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency under the Act. For proposals that are Early Head Start only, eligibility is broader: any public or private nonprofit (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or for-profit agency may apply under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act, as long as they can deliver Early Head Start services in the service area. Organizations already operating Head Start are explicitly allowed to operate Early Head Start as well. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply.
The opportunity was posted July 24, 2013, with an application deadline of October 22, 2013. Electronically submitted applications were required to be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The announcement was later archived on November 21, 2013, which generally indicates the competition period has closed, though the details remain useful for understanding program expectations and eligibility rules. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is Income Security and Social Services, reflecting the program's role in supporting low-income children and families through early education and wraparound services.
For assistance and additional information, applicants were directed to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at OHS@headstartgrants.org. Technical help with accessing the full announcement was available through the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The announcement also notes that faith-based organizations are eligible and encouraged to review ACF policy regarding grants to faith-based organizations, reinforcing that such entities may compete if they meet the same program and statutory requirements as other applicants.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The discretionary grant opportunity is titled "Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee - Shelby County, Tennessee."
What are the identifying numbers for this opportunity?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-0699, and the CFDA number is 93.600.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The opportunity was released by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Head Start (OHS).
What is the purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to fund an organization (or organizations) to operate high-quality, comprehensive early childhood services for eligible children and families in Shelby County, Tennessee, consistent with Head Start and/or Early Head Start expectations.
What geographic area does this funding cover?
This opportunity is specifically for services in Shelby County, Tennessee.
What types of programs can an applicant propose?
Applicants may propose:
- A combined program that includes both Head Start and Early Head Start, or
- Head Start only, or
- Early Head Start only.
What ages or populations are served under Head Start versus Early Head Start?
Head Start generally serves preschool-age children. Early Head Start serves pregnant people, infants, and toddlers.
Does the announcement encourage a birth-to-five approach?
Yes. The announcement emphasizes a coordinated "birth-to-five" option, meaning services can be designed to be comprehensive and aligned across early learning, health, family well-being, and related supports, consistent with program expectations for Head Start and Early Head Start.
How much funding is available?
ACF estimated approximately $23,249,312 in total annual funding available for services in Shelby County, Tennessee.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling matches the estimated total annual funding available: $23,249,312.
What is the award floor (minimum award amount)?
The award floor is $500,000.
How many awards did ACF expect to make?
ACF anticipated making up to five awards. This indicates services in Shelby County could be split among multiple grantees depending on proposed service approaches and design.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity lists a cost sharing or matching requirement as "Yes," meaning applicants should be prepared to meet applicable non-federal share expectations described in the full funding opportunity announcement (specifics can vary by program structure and applicant type).
Who is eligible to apply if the proposal includes Head Start (Head Start only or Head Start plus Early Head Start)?
For proposals that include Head Start, eligibility is limited to local public or private nonprofit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or local for-profit agencies in the service area, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act. Applicants must be able to demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency under the Act.
Who is eligible to apply for Early Head Start only?
For Early Head Start only proposals, eligibility is broader: any public or private nonprofit (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or for-profit agency may apply under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act, as long as the organization can deliver 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 explicitly states that organizations already operating Head Start are allowed to operate Early Head Start as well.
Are faith-based organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. Faith-based organizations are eligible and are encouraged to review ACF policy regarding grants to faith-based organizations. They may compete if they meet the same program and statutory requirements as other applicants.
Who is not eligible to apply?
Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Income Security and Social Services, reflecting the program's focus on supporting low-income children and families through early education and wraparound services.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 24, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was October 22, 2013.
What time were electronically submitted applications due?
Electronically submitted applications were required to be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
What does it mean that the opportunity was archived?
The announcement was archived on November 21, 2013. Archiving generally indicates the competition period has closed, although the archived details can still be useful for understanding eligibility and program expectations.
Where can applicants get program-related help or ask questions about the opportunity?
Applicants were directed to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at OHS@headstartgrants.org for assistance and additional information.
Where can applicants get technical help accessing the full announcement?
Technical help with accessing the full announcement was available through the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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