Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0859
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0859
- 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 Jefferson County, Alabama" 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 $2,496,171.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,496,171.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Small businesses Private institutions of higher education County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments State governments 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 Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Independent school districts.
- 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:
This funding opportunity (HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-0859) is a discretionary grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), to support Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in Jefferson County, Alabama. The goal is to fund organizations that can deliver a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program for eligible children and their families, covering the full birth-to-five continuum when both funding streams are combined. Applicants may propose to operate a program that blends Head Start (generally serving preschool-age children) and Early Head Start (serving infants, toddlers, and pregnant people), or they may apply to operate Head Start only or Early Head Start only, as long as they can provide services within the Jefferson County service area and meet the relevant statutory requirements in the Head Start Act.
ACF anticipates making up to two awards under this announcement, with an estimated total annual funding amount of $2,496,171. The award ceiling is listed as $2,496,171 and the award floor is $500,000, which signals that ACF is willing to consider at least one sizable award or multiple awards that divide the total, depending on what applicants propose and what ACF determines is the best way to serve the community. The assistance is provided under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start). A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning funded organizations should expect to contribute non-federal resources consistent with program rules described in the full funding opportunity announcement.
Eligibility depends on whether an applicant is seeking Head Start, Early Head Start, or both. For proposals that include Head Start (either Head Start only or a combined Head Start and Early Head Start approach), eligible applicants are limited to local public or private nonprofit agencies, including community-based and faith-based organizations, or local for-profit agencies, as allowed by Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)). These applicants must be located in the service area and must be able to deliver Head Start services to children and families residing there. They also must demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency under the Act. For proposals that are 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 (42 U.S.C. 9840A(d)), as long as they can provide Early Head Start services in the Jefferson County service area. Organizations already operating Head Start programs are explicitly eligible to operate Early Head Start programs as well.
The notice lists a wide set of entity types that may be eligible depending on the program configuration and statutory limitations described above, including small businesses, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), various nonprofit categories, state and local governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal governments (federally recognized), and public and private institutions of higher education. Even though many categories are listed, applicants still need to align with the specific Head Start Act eligibility rules that differ between Head Start and Early Head Start, which is why ACF emphasizes reviewing the detailed eligibility section in the full announcement. Individuals, including sole proprietorships, and foreign entities are not eligible; applications from those entities will be disqualified and will not proceed to competitive review.
Key dates in the posting show the opportunity was posted on 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 opportunity was archived on December 24, 2014, which typically indicates the application window has closed, but the summary still reflects what the program intended to fund and the requirements that applied during the competition.
For applicant support and additional details, ACF directs prospective applicants to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org for more information about the service area opportunity. If an applicant has trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the notice provides the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The full announcement was also made available via an ACF grants link referenced in the posting.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-0859.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant 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 is the purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to support Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in Jefferson County, Alabama by funding organizations that can deliver a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program for eligible children and their families.
What service area does the grant cover?
The service area is Jefferson County, Alabama. Applicants must be able to provide services within this service area.
What age groups are intended to be served under this opportunity?
The opportunity is intended to support services across the birth-to-five continuum when Head Start and Early Head Start funding streams are combined. Head Start generally serves preschool-age children, while Early Head Start serves infants, toddlers, and pregnant people.
Can an applicant propose a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program?
Yes. Applicants may propose to operate a program that blends Head Start and Early Head Start.
Can an applicant apply to operate only Head Start or only Early Head Start?
Yes. Applicants may apply to operate Head Start only or Early Head Start only, as long as they can provide services in Jefferson County and meet the relevant statutory requirements in the Head Start Act.
How many awards does ACF expect to make?
ACF anticipates making up to two awards under this announcement.
What is the estimated total annual funding amount?
The estimated total annual funding amount is $2,496,171.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $2,496,171 and the award floor is $500,000.
Does the award ceiling mean only one award will be made?
Not necessarily. The ceiling and floor indicate ACF may consider one sizable award or multiple awards that divide the total annual amount, depending on what applicants propose and what ACF determines best serves the community.
What CFDA number applies to this opportunity?
The assistance is provided under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning funded organizations should expect to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the program rules described in the full funding opportunity announcement.
Who is eligible to apply if the proposal includes Head Start?
For proposals that include Head Start (Head Start only or combined Head Start and Early Head Start), eligible applicants are limited to local public or private nonprofit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or local for-profit agencies, as allowed by Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)). Applicants must be located in the service area and able to deliver Head Start services to children and families residing there.
Are there additional requirements for organizations applying to deliver Head Start services?
Yes. Applicants must demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency under the Head Start Act, in addition to being located in the service area and able to serve eligible children and families there.
Who is eligible to apply for an Early Head Start-only proposal?
For Early Head Start-only proposals, 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 (42 U.S.C. 9840A(d)), as long as they can provide Early Head Start services in the Jefferson County service area.
Are current Head Start grantees allowed to apply to operate an Early Head Start program?
Yes. Organizations already operating Head Start programs are explicitly eligible to operate Early Head Start programs as well.
What types of organizations are listed as potentially eligible?
The notice lists many entity types that may be eligible depending on the program configuration and statutory limitations, including small businesses, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), various nonprofit categories, state and local governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal governments (federally recognized), and public and private institutions of higher education.
Does being listed as an eligible entity type guarantee eligibility?
No. Applicants still need to align with the specific Head Start Act eligibility rules that differ between Head Start and Early Head Start. The posting emphasizes reviewing the detailed eligibility section in the full announcement.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. Individuals, including sole proprietorships, are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review.
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.
What time were applications due on the deadline date?
Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
What does it mean that the opportunity was archived?
The opportunity was archived on December 24, 2014, which typically indicates the application window has closed.
Who should applicants contact for more information about the service area opportunity?
ACF directs prospective applicants to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who should applicants contact if they have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically?
The notice provides the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov for assistance accessing the full announcement electronically.
Where could applicants find the full funding opportunity announcement?
The full announcement was made available via an ACF grants link referenced in the posting.
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