Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R02 0668
Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R02 0668
- 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 Tompkins County, New York" 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 $3,214,606.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,214,606.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments County governments Small businesses.
- 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-R02-0668) is a discretionary federal grant from 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 Tompkins County, New York. The purpose is to ensure eligible children and families in the county have access to high-quality, comprehensive early childhood services. Applicants may propose a birth-to-five continuum that blends both Head Start (generally preschool-age services) and Early Head Start (prenatal through age three) funding, or they may apply to operate Head Start only or Early Head Start only, depending on their capacity and the eligibility rules tied to each program option.
The announcement makes about $3,214,606 available per year to support program operations, with an award ceiling equal to that amount and an award floor of $500,000. ACF anticipated making up to two awards. The funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services, and the relevant CFDA program listing is 93.600 (Head Start). A key condition noted in the notice is that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning awardees should expect to meet a non-federal share obligation as described in the full funding opportunity announcement and applicable Head Start requirements.
Eligibility depends on whether an applicant is seeking to run Head Start, Early Head Start, or both. For applicants pursuing Head Start only, or a combined Head Start and Early Head Start model, eligibility is limited to local public or private nonprofit organizations (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 deliver Head Start services to children and families residing in Tompkins County and must demonstrate they meet statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency under the Head Start Act. For applicants pursuing Early Head Start only, eligibility is broader in that any public or private nonprofit agency (including faith-based and community-based organizations) or for-profit agency may apply under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act, provided they can deliver Early Head Start services in the service area. The notice also clarifies that organizations already operating Head Start programs may apply to operate Early Head Start, and that faith-based organizations are eligible and encouraged to review ACF policy guidance related to faith-based grants.
The opportunity is open to a wide range of applicant types as listed in the notice, including state and local governments (such as county governments and city or township governments), independent school districts, public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions where specified), public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, federally recognized tribal governments, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), and small businesses. At the same time, the announcement explicitly excludes individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships from competing for or receiving awards under this competition.
In practical terms, ACF is looking for a provider (or providers) that can deliver the full set of Head Start/Early Head Start expectations: high-quality early learning and child development services paired with comprehensive family support, delivered across the birth-to-five span if proposing a combined model. While the short notice does not list program design requirements, the language emphasizes a "high quality, comprehensive" program, which typically means strong child development programming, health and developmental screenings, family engagement supports, and the administrative and governance capacity to meet federal Head Start Program Performance Standards, reporting requirements, and ongoing monitoring.
The application window for this specific announcement opened July 24, 2013 and closed October 22, 2013, with electronic submissions due no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The opportunity was archived on November 21, 2013. Applicants needing more information were directed to contact the Office of Head Start Operations Center at OHS@headstartgrants.org, and technical assistance for accessing the announcement was available through the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The full announcement was posted through ACF grants systems at the link provided in the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R02-0668.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF).
What is the purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to select one or more organizations to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in Tompkins County, New York, so eligible children and families have access to high-quality, comprehensive early childhood services.
What service area does this opportunity cover?
The service area is Tompkins County, New York. Applicants must be able to deliver services to children and families residing in Tompkins County.
What programs can applicants propose to operate under this grant?
Applicants may propose (1) a birth-to-five continuum blending Head Start and Early Head Start, (2) Head Start only, or (3) Early Head Start only, depending on capacity and the eligibility rules tied to each program option.
How much funding is available each year?
The announcement makes approximately $3,214,606 available per year to support program operations.
What is the award ceiling for this competition?
The award ceiling is $3,214,606.
What is the minimum (floor) award amount?
The award floor is $500,000.
How many awards did ACF anticipate making?
ACF anticipated making up to two awards.
What is the CFDA (program listing) number for this opportunity?
The relevant CFDA program listing is 93.600 (Head Start).
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The notice states that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning awardees should expect to meet a non-federal share obligation as described in the full funding opportunity announcement and applicable Head Start requirements.
Who is eligible to apply for Head Start only?
For Head Start only, eligibility is limited to local public or private nonprofit organizations (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 for a combined Head Start and Early Head Start model?
For a combined Head Start and Early Head Start proposal, eligibility follows the Head Start eligibility rule described in the notice: local public or private nonprofit organizations (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 for Early Head Start only?
For Early Head Start only, eligibility is broader. Any public or private nonprofit agency (including faith-based and community-based organizations) or for-profit agency may apply under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act, provided they can deliver Early Head Start services in the service area.
Can an organization already operating Head Start apply to operate Early Head Start?
Yes. The notice clarifies that organizations already operating Head Start programs may apply to operate Early Head Start.
Are faith-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Faith-based organizations are eligible. The notice also encourages applicants to review ACF policy guidance related to faith-based grants.
What types of applicants are listed as able to apply under this opportunity?
The notice lists a wide range of eligible applicant types, including state and local governments (such as county governments and city or township governments), independent school districts, public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions where specified), public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, federally recognized tribal governments, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), and small businesses.
Who is not eligible to apply?
The announcement explicitly excludes individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships from competing for or receiving awards under this competition.
What kinds of services is ACF looking for funded providers to deliver?
ACF is looking for provider(s) that can deliver high-quality, comprehensive Head Start and/or Early Head Start services. The notice emphasizes high-quality early learning and child development services paired with comprehensive family support, including a birth-to-five span if proposing a combined model.
Does the notice mention compliance expectations for operating the program?
Yes, at a high level. It emphasizes the need for administrative and governance capacity to meet federal Head Start Program Performance Standards, reporting requirements, and ongoing monitoring.
When did the application window open and close?
The application window opened on July 24, 2013 and closed on October 22, 2013.
What time were electronic applications due on the closing date?
Electronic submissions were due no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on October 22, 2013.
What is the status of this opportunity now?
The opportunity was archived on November 21, 2013.
Where could applicants find the full funding opportunity announcement?
The full announcement was posted through ACF grants systems at the link provided in the notice.
Who should applicants contact for program-related questions?
Applicants needing more information were directed to contact the Office of Head Start Operations Center at OHS@headstartgrants.org.
Who should applicants contact for technical help accessing the announcement?
Technical assistance for accessing the announcement was available through the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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