Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R06 0745
Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R06 0745
- 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 Washington County, Arkansas" 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 $2,832,424.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,832,424.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than 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 Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts Small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County 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:
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) announced a discretionary grant competition to select up to two grantees to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for children and families living in Washington County, Arkansas. The opportunity is focused on delivering a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program spanning birth to age five. Applicants can propose a combined approach using both Head Start and Early Head Start funding, or they can apply to operate only Head Start or only Early Head Start, as long as they can serve eligible children and families in the county and meet the statutory requirements in the Head Start Act.
The total funding available is estimated at $2,832,424 per year, with an award ceiling equal to that amount and an award floor of $500,000. ACF anticipates making two awards. The funding is issued as a grant under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start) and falls under the broader category of Income Security and Social Services. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning successful applicants should be prepared to meet match expectations described in the full funding opportunity announcement.
Eligibility depends on what an organization is applying to operate. For Head Start-only applications, or for combined Head Start and Early Head Start proposals, eligible applicants are limited to local public or private nonprofit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) and local for-profit agencies located in the service area that can provide Head Start services, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act. These applicants must demonstrate they meet the legal standards to be designated as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency. For Early Head Start-only applications, eligibility is broader: any public or private nonprofit (including faith-based and community organizations) or for-profit agency in the service area may apply under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act, including organizations already operating Head Start that want to add or operate Early Head Start.
The announcement explicitly allows a wide range of applicant types, including nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, state and local governments (including counties, cities/townships, and independent school districts), public housing authorities, institutions of higher education (public or private), Native American tribal governments (federally recognized), and for-profit organizations (including small businesses), as long as they satisfy the program-specific eligibility rules noted above. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible. Faith-based organizations are eligible and are encouraged to review ACF guidance on grants to faith-based organizations.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number HHS-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R06-0745 and an original (and final) application due date of October 22, 2013, with electronic submissions required by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. The opportunity was posted July 24, 2013 and later archived November 21, 2013. For applicants seeking more information about the program competition itself, ACF directed inquiries to the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at OHS@headstartgrants.org. For technical issues accessing the full announcement or submitting materials, the contact listed is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity for?
This is an Administration for Children and Families (ACF) discretionary grant competition to select up to two grantees to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for children and families living in Washington County, Arkansas. The program focus is a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program serving children from birth through age five.
Which geographic area must be served?
Proposed services must serve eligible children and families living in Washington County, Arkansas.
What age range does the program cover?
The opportunity is centered on early childhood services spanning birth to age five, using Early Head Start and/or Head Start program funding depending on the approach proposed by the applicant.
Can an applicant apply for both Head Start and Early Head Start?
Yes. Applicants may propose a combined approach using both Head Start and Early Head Start funding.
Can an applicant apply for only one program (Head Start only or Early Head Start only)?
Yes. Applicants may apply to operate only Head Start or only Early Head Start, as long as they can serve eligible children and families in Washington County, Arkansas and meet the statutory requirements in the Head Start Act that apply to the program(s) requested.
How many awards does ACF expect to make?
ACF anticipates making two awards, and the competition will select up to two grantees.
How much funding is available?
The total funding available is estimated at $2,832,424 per year.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $2,832,424 per year.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is $500,000.
What CFDA number applies to this funding?
The funding is issued as a grant under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
What is the broader assistance category for this opportunity?
This opportunity falls under the broader category of Income Security and Social Services.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, and applicants should be prepared to meet match expectations described in the full funding opportunity announcement.
Who is eligible to apply for Head Start-only or combined Head Start and Early Head Start proposals?
For Head Start-only applications, or combined Head Start and Early Head Start proposals, eligible applicants are limited to local public or private nonprofit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) and local for-profit agencies located in the service area that can provide Head Start services, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act.
Who is eligible to apply for Early Head Start-only proposals?
For Early Head Start-only applications, eligibility is broader: any public or private nonprofit (including faith-based and community organizations) or for-profit agency in the service area may apply under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act, including organizations already operating Head Start that want to add or operate Early Head Start.
Do applicants need to meet specific legal standards to be designated?
Yes. Applicants for Head Start and/or Early Head Start must demonstrate they meet the legal standards to be designated as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency, consistent with the applicable sections of the Head Start Act.
Are faith-based organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. Faith-based organizations are eligible, and applicants are encouraged to review ACF guidance on grants to faith-based organizations.
Are nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status allowed to apply?
Yes. The announcement explicitly allows nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, as long as the organization satisfies the program-specific eligibility rules for the type of application being submitted.
Can government entities apply?
Yes. The announcement allows state and local governments (including counties, cities/townships, and independent school districts) to apply, provided they satisfy the program-specific eligibility rules noted for Head Start and/or Early Head Start.
Can public housing authorities apply?
Yes. Public housing authorities are listed among the applicant types allowed, as long as they satisfy the program-specific eligibility rules for the program(s) they propose to operate.
Can colleges and universities apply?
Yes. Institutions of higher education (public or private) are included among the applicant types allowed, as long as they satisfy the program-specific eligibility rules for the application type.
Can federally recognized Native American tribal governments apply?
Yes. Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) are included among the applicant types allowed, as long as they satisfy the program-specific eligibility rules noted in the announcement.
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. For-profit organizations (including small businesses) are included among the types allowed, provided they are located in the service area and meet the program-specific eligibility requirements for Head Start and/or Early Head Start described in the announcement.
Who is not eligible to apply?
Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R06-0745.
When was the opportunity posted and when was it archived?
The opportunity was posted on July 24, 2013 and later archived on November 21, 2013.
What was the application due date and time?
The original (and final) application due date was October 22, 2013. Electronic submissions were required by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
Were applications required to be submitted electronically?
Yes. The announcement specifies that electronic submissions were required by the deadline time listed.
Who should be contacted with questions about the program competition?
For questions about the program competition itself, ACF directed inquiries to the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at OHS@headstartgrants.org.
Who should be contacted for technical issues with accessing the announcement or submitting materials?
For technical issues accessing the full announcement or submitting materials, the contact listed is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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