Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R05 0875
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R05 0875
- 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 Jackson and Williamson Counties, Illinois" 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 Sep 24, 2014 and posted on Sep 24, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 24, 2014 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 $3,226,971.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,226,971.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Small businesses Independent school districts State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
- 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. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and from funding under this announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is offering a discretionary grant opportunity to fund Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for children and families living in Jackson and Williamson Counties, Illinois. The goal is to select organizations that can run a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program spanning birth to age five. Applicants can propose a program that blends both Head Start and Early Head Start funding into one coordinated birth-to-five approach, or they can apply to operate Head Start only or Early Head Start only within the service area. The funding is intended to support the full range of required program elements typically associated with Head Start and Early Head Start, including comprehensive child development services and family support components, delivered in a way that meets federal performance and program standards.
Approximately $3,226,971 per year is available under this announcement, with an expected two awards. The award ceiling is listed at $3,226,971 and the award floor at $500,000, indicating ACF may fund more than one project configuration depending on proposed service models and the number of children served. This opportunity is listed under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start) and falls within the Income Security and Social Services activity category. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning awardees should expect to contribute non-federal resources as required by the program rules described in the full funding opportunity announcement.
Eligibility depends on whether an applicant is seeking to operate Head Start, Early Head Start, or both. For applicants pursuing Head Start only or a combined Head Start and Early Head Start proposal, eligibility is limited to local public or private nonprofit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or local for-profit agencies that are located in the service area and can deliver Head Start services there, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act. These applicants must also demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency under the Act. For applicants seeking Early Head Start only, eligibility is broader: any public or private nonprofit agency (including faith-based organizations) or for-profit agency may apply under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act, as long as they can provide Early Head Start services to children and families in the service area. Organizations already operating Head Start programs are explicitly eligible to operate Early Head Start programs as well. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and from foreign entities are not allowed and will be disqualified.
The opportunity was posted September 24, 2014, with an application deadline of November 24, 2014. Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The funding opportunity number is HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R05-0875. For questions or to request additional information, applicants can contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center by email at DRS@headstartinfo.org. If there are technical issues accessing the full announcement or submitting an application, ACF directs applicants to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The full announcement is linked through ACF grant postings under the provided FOA reference.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity about?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) to fund Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for children and families living in Jackson and Williamson Counties, Illinois. The intent is to fund organizations that can operate a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program serving children from birth through age five.
Which geographic area will the funded program(s) serve?
The service area for this opportunity is Jackson County and Williamson County in Illinois.
What types of services does the funding support?
The funding is intended to support the full range of required program elements typically associated with Head Start and Early Head Start. This includes comprehensive child development services and family support components delivered in a way that meets applicable federal performance and program standards.
Can an applicant propose a single birth-to-five model that combines Head Start and Early Head Start?
Yes. Applicants may propose a program that blends both Head Start and Early Head Start funding into one coordinated birth-to-five approach.
Is it allowed to apply for only Head Start or only Early Head Start?
Yes. Applicants may apply to operate Head Start only or Early Head Start only within the service area.
How much funding is available each year under this announcement?
Approximately $3,226,971 per year is available under this announcement.
How many awards does ACF expect to make?
ACF indicates an expectation of two awards.
What are the award ceiling and floor for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is $3,226,971 and the award floor is $500,000. This suggests ACF may fund more than one project configuration depending on the proposed service model and the number of children served.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is listed under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
What activity category is this opportunity listed under?
It falls within the Income Security and Social Services activity category.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies. Awardees should expect to contribute non-federal resources as required by the program rules described in the full funding opportunity announcement.
Who is eligible to apply for Head Start only, or a combined Head Start and Early Head Start proposal?
Eligibility for Head Start only or combined Head Start and Early Head Start proposals is limited to local public or private nonprofit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or local for-profit agencies that are located in the service area and can deliver Head Start services there, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act. These applicants must also demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements to be designated 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, eligibility is broader: any public or private nonprofit agency (including faith-based organizations) or for-profit agency may apply under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act, as long as they can provide Early Head Start services to children and families in the service area.
Are organizations that already operate Head Start programs eligible to operate Early Head Start?
Yes. Organizations already operating Head Start programs are explicitly eligible to operate Early Head Start programs as well.
Are individuals or sole proprietorships allowed to apply?
No. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) are not allowed and will be disqualified.
Are foreign entities allowed to apply?
No. Applications from foreign entities are not allowed and will be disqualified.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on September 24, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was November 24, 2014.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically.
What time zone and time applied to the submission deadline?
Applications were due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
What is the funding opportunity number (FOA number)?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R05-0875.
Who should applicants contact with program or opportunity questions or to request additional information?
Applicants can contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center by email at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who should applicants contact for technical help accessing the announcement or submitting an application?
For technical issues accessing the full announcement or submitting an application, ACF directs applicants to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Where can applicants find the full funding opportunity announcement?
The full announcement is linked through ACF grant postings under the provided FOA reference.
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