Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2017 ACF OHS CH R02 1202
Apply for HHS 2017 ACF OHS CH R02 1202
- The Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee - The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.600.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 10, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 11, 2016 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.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $120,322,005.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 24 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee - The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico" (Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2017 ACF OHS CH R02 1202) is a discretionary federal grant administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Head Start (OHS). Its purpose is to fund organizations that will deliver high-quality Head Start and/or Early Head Start services to eligible children and families living in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. The program focus is birth-to-five, meaning applicants can propose a comprehensive model that blends Early Head Start (typically prenatal to age 3) and Head Start (generally ages 3 to 5), or they can apply to operate Head Start only or Early Head Start only, depending on community needs and the applicant's capabilities.
The funding available under this announcement is substantial: approximately $120,322,005 per year in annual program funding, with an award ceiling listed at the same amount. The announcement anticipates making about 24 awards, which suggests the funds may be distributed across multiple grantees serving different communities, regions, or service areas within Puerto Rico. As a grant (not a contract), the funding is intended to support ongoing program operations and service delivery aligned with Head Start and Early Head Start requirements, including comprehensive early childhood education and development services and family-centered supports that reflect the Head Start model.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of entities that are commonly positioned to run early childhood and family support programs. Eligible applicants include state, county, and city or township governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities; nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in those categories); for-profit organizations (other than small businesses); and small businesses. The notice also explicitly highlights public or private nonprofit organizations, including community-based and faith-based organizations, as well as for-profit organizations, as potential applicants. This structure is consistent with Head Start policy, which can allow various organizational types to serve as grantees as long as they can meet program, fiscal, and governance requirements.
From a timing and submission standpoint, the opportunity was created on August 10, 2016, with an original application closing date of October 11, 2016. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date, which is a common federal submission rule and typically means applicants need to plan for potential system or upload issues ahead of the deadline. The funding activity category is listed as "Income Security and Social Services," and the CFDA number associated with this program is 93.600, which corresponds to Head Start.
Programmatically, the announcement emphasizes providing a "high-quality, comprehensive" set of services. In Head Start and Early Head Start terms, this generally means more than classroom instruction alone. Comprehensive services typically include early learning and development, health and developmental screenings, nutritional supports, mental health services, services for children with disabilities, and strong family engagement components that connect parents and caregivers to resources, goal-setting, and pathways to stability. For Early Head Start in particular, comprehensive services often include home-based options, support for pregnant women, and infant-toddler development services, while Head Start commonly includes center-based preschool programming along with family services. Applicants are expected to design programs that meet the needs of eligible low-income children and families in Puerto Rico and to operate in alignment with federal Head Start Program Performance Standards and related oversight expectations.
For applicants seeking more information or clarification related to the opportunity, the notice directs interested parties to contact the OHS Operations Center via email at OHSTech@reviewops.org. This contact channel is presented as a resource for additional operational or technical guidance relevant to the competition.
Key identifiers from the source include the Funding Opportunity Title, Funding Opportunity Number (HHS 2017 ACF OHS CH R02 1202), agency (HHS, ACF - OHS), instrument type (Grant), expected awards (24), annual funding amount ($120,322,005), and the service location focus (The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee - The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS 2017 ACF OHS CH R02 1202.
Which federal agency administers this grant?
This is a discretionary federal grant administered 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 organizations that will deliver high-quality Head Start and/or Early Head Start services to eligible children and families living in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Where must services be provided under this grant?
The service location focus is the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
What age range is the program designed to serve?
The program focus is birth-to-five. Applicants may propose services for infants and toddlers (including prenatal to age 3 for Early Head Start) and/or preschool-aged children (generally ages 3 to 5 for Head Start).
Can an applicant propose Head Start only, Early Head Start only, or both?
Yes. Applicants can propose a comprehensive model that blends Early Head Start and Head Start, or they can apply to operate Head Start only or Early Head Start only, depending on community needs and the applicant's capabilities.
What type of federal funding instrument is this?
This opportunity is a grant (not a contract).
How much funding is available each year?
The announcement lists approximately $120,322,005 per year in annual program funding.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is listed as $120,322,005.
How many awards does the announcement anticipate making?
The announcement anticipates making about 24 awards.
What does it imply that there may be about 24 awards?
It suggests the funds may be distributed across multiple grantees serving different communities, regions, or service areas within Puerto Rico.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 93.600, which corresponds to Head Start.
What is the funding activity category listed for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is listed as "Income Security and Social Services."
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Eligible applicants include:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in those nonprofit categories)
- For-profit organizations (other than small businesses)
- Small businesses
Are community-based organizations and faith-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The notice explicitly highlights public or private nonprofit organizations, including community-based and faith-based organizations, as potential applicants.
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations are listed as eligible applicants, including for-profit organizations (other than small businesses) and small businesses.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on August 10, 2016.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was October 11, 2016.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically.
What was the submission deadline time on the due date?
Applications were due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
What kinds of services are expected under Head Start and/or Early Head Start in this announcement?
The announcement emphasizes providing a high-quality, comprehensive set of services aligned with the Head Start model. Comprehensive services generally include early learning and development services plus family-centered supports.
What does "high-quality, comprehensive services" generally include for these programs?
In Head Start and Early Head Start terms, comprehensive services typically include early learning and development, health and developmental screenings, nutritional supports, mental health services, services for children with disabilities, and strong family engagement components.
What additional service approaches are commonly associated with Early Head Start?
For Early Head Start, comprehensive services often include home-based options, support for pregnant women, and infant-toddler development services.
What service approaches are commonly associated with Head Start?
Head Start commonly includes center-based preschool programming along with family services.
What standards or requirements are programs expected to follow?
Applicants are expected to operate in alignment with federal Head Start Program Performance Standards and related oversight expectations.
Who should applicants contact for more information or clarification?
The notice directs interested parties to contact the OHS Operations Center via email at OHSTech@reviewops.org.
What kinds of questions is the listed contact intended to help with?
The contact channel is presented as a resource for additional operational or technical guidance relevant to the competition.
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