Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2016 ACF OHS CH R01 1187
Apply for HHS 2016 ACF OHS CH R01 1187
- The HHS-ACF-OHS 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, including Block Island, Rhode Island" 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 Mar 10, 2016 and posted on Mar 10, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 09, 2016. (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 $1,166,825.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 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 Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee opportunity for Washington County, including Block Island, Rhode Island is a discretionary federal grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (HHS-ACF), specifically the Office of Head Start. It seeks one organization to operate Head Start services, Early Head Start services, or an integrated birth-to-five approach that combines both funding streams into a single high-quality program for eligible children and families living in Washington County and Block Island. The core expectation is a comprehensive early childhood program that supports child development and school readiness while also addressing family needs through the full Head Start/Early Head Start model.
Funding available under this announcement is $1,166,825 per year, with an anticipated single award (Expected Awards: 1). The grant instrument is a standard grant, and the funding activity area is listed as Income Security and Social Services. The relevant CFDA number is 93.600, which corresponds to Head Start. While the public notice does not detail specific service slots or enrollment targets, the stated purpose is to deliver Head Start and/or Early Head Start program services to eligible children and their families across the defined service area.
A wide range of applicants are eligible to apply. This includes public entities such as state, county, and city or township governments; independent school districts; public housing authorities (including Indian housing authorities); and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education. It also includes federally recognized Native American tribal governments. On the private side, eligible applicants include nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions where specified), private institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), and small businesses. The announcement explicitly notes that public or private nonprofits, including community-based and faith-based organizations, as well as for-profit organizations, may apply, reflecting a broad applicant pool so long as the proposed program meets Head Start/Early Head Start performance and quality expectations.
Key administrative details from the posting include the Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2016-ACF-OHS-CH-R01-1187. The opportunity was created and posted on March 10, 2016, and the application closing date is May 9, 2016 (both the original and current closing dates match, indicating no deadline extension in the source data). The listed award ceiling is also $1,166,825, aligning with the annual funding amount described.
For questions or additional guidance, interested applicants are directed to contact the OHS Operations Center via email at OHSTech@reviewops.org. This is presented as the primary support channel in the opportunity text for applicants seeking more information about the competition or application process.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal grant competition to select one organization to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families in Washington County, including Block Island, Rhode Island.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The grant is offered 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 programs can an applicant propose to operate under this award?
An applicant may propose to operate:
- Head Start services,
- Early Head Start services, or
- An integrated birth-to-five approach that combines both funding streams into a single program.
What is the service area for the program?
The defined service area is Washington County, including Block Island, Rhode Island.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The posting indicates an anticipated single award (Expected Awards: 1).
How much funding is available?
The funding amount listed is $1,166,825 per year. The award ceiling is also listed as $1,166,825.
What is the grant instrument type?
The grant instrument is a standard grant.
What is the funding activity area?
The funding activity area is listed as Income Security and Social Services.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 93.600, which corresponds to Head Start.
What is the main purpose of the funded program?
The purpose is to deliver Head Start and/or Early Head Start program services to eligible children and their families in the service area, with a core expectation of a comprehensive early childhood program that supports child development and school readiness while also addressing family needs through the full Head Start/Early Head Start model.
Does the notice specify the number of service slots or enrollment targets?
No. The public notice does not detail specific service slots or enrollment targets, but it does state that services must be delivered to eligible children and families across the defined service area.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant pool is broad and includes both public and private entities, such as:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Independent school districts
- Public housing authorities (including Indian housing authorities)
- Public or state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions where specified)
- Private institutions of higher education
- For-profit organizations (other than small businesses)
- Small businesses
Are faith-based or community-based organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. The announcement explicitly notes that public or private nonprofits, including community-based and faith-based organizations, may apply.
Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. The announcement states that for-profit organizations may apply. It also lists both "for-profit organizations (other than small businesses)" and "small businesses" among eligible applicants.
What performance expectations apply to the proposed program?
The opportunity emphasizes that the proposed program must meet Head Start and/or Early Head Start performance and quality expectations and deliver a comprehensive model supporting child development, school readiness, and family needs.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2016-ACF-OHS-CH-R01-1187.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was created and posted on March 10, 2016.
What is the application deadline?
The application closing date is May 9, 2016. The source information shows the original and current closing dates match, indicating no deadline extension in the posted data.
Who can applicants contact with questions about the competition or application process?
Applicants are directed to contact the OHS Operations Center by email at OHSTech@reviewops.org.
Is a phone number or additional contact method provided?
No additional contact method is provided in the information given. The posting identifies email (OHSTech@reviewops.org) as the primary support channel.
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