Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R05 0871
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R05 0871
- 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, Jennings, and Scott Counties, Indiana" 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 $1,782,504.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,782,504.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments State governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Independent school districts Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments 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:
This funding opportunity is a competitive federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), aimed at selecting one organization to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in Jefferson, Jennings, and Scott Counties, Indiana. The goal is to ensure eligible children and families in those counties have access to a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program spanning birth through age five. Applicants may propose to run a combined birth-to-five approach that blends Head Start and Early Head Start 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 award is structured as a single grant with an annual funding level of $1,782,504. The expected number of awards is one, and both the award floor and ceiling are listed as $1,782,504, indicating ACF intends to fund one grantee at that specific annual amount for this service area. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and uses the grant instrument. It falls under the Income Security and Social Services activity category and is associated with CFDA 93.600 (Head Start). A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the selected grantee will be expected to meet federal non-federal share requirements consistent with Head Start/Early Head Start rules described in the full announcement.
Eligibility depends on what an organization is applying to operate. For applicants seeking to provide Head Start only, or both Head Start and Early Head Start together, eligible entities are limited to local public or private nonprofit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or local for-profit agencies located in the service area, and they must be able to deliver Head Start services to children and families residing in the counties named. These applicants must also show they meet the statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency under the Head Start Act. For applicants seeking to provide Early Head Start only, eligibility is broader: any public or private nonprofit (including faith-based organizations) or for-profit agency may apply, as long as it is in the service area and can provide Early Head Start services to resident children and families. Organizations already operating Head Start programs are explicitly allowed to apply to operate Early Head Start programs as well. Individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and would be disqualified from review.
The original posting date for the opportunity was 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 listing also includes an archive date of December 24, 2014, indicating the opportunity is no longer open, but the details remain useful for understanding prior funding, service area expectations, and eligibility rules for similar future announcements.
For assistance and additional information, applicants were directed to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center via email at DRS@headstartinfo.org. If applicants had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, they could reach the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The funding opportunity number is HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R05-0871, and the title is "Head Start and/or Early Head Start - Jefferson, Jennings, and Scott Counties, Indiana."
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a competitive federal discretionary grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), to select one organization to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in Jefferson, Jennings, and Scott Counties, Indiana.
What is the goal of the grant?
The goal is to ensure eligible children and families in Jefferson, Jennings, and Scott Counties have access to a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program spanning birth through age five.
Which program options can an applicant propose?
Applicants may propose one of the following approaches, depending on their capacity and the eligibility rules tied to each option:
- A combined birth-to-five approach that blends Head Start and Early Head Start funding
- Head Start only
- Early Head Start only
What is the service area covered by this grant?
The service area is Jefferson, Jennings, and Scott Counties in Indiana. Applicants must be able to deliver services to children and families residing in these counties.
How many awards does ACF expect to make?
The expected number of awards is one (1). ACF intends to fund a single grantee for this service area.
How much funding is available?
The award is structured as a single grant with an annual funding level of $1,782,504.
Is there an award minimum or maximum?
Yes. Both the award floor and the award ceiling are listed as $1,782,504, indicating ACF intended to fund one grantee at that specific annual amount for this service area.
What type of funding mechanism is used?
This opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and uses the grant instrument.
What activity category is associated with this funding?
The opportunity is listed under the Income Security and Social Services activity category.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies. The selected grantee is expected to meet the federal non-federal share requirements consistent with Head Start/Early Head Start rules described in the full announcement.
Who is eligible to apply for Head Start only (or for a combined Head Start and Early Head Start approach)?
For applicants seeking to provide Head Start only, or both Head Start and Early Head Start together, eligible entities are limited to:
- Local public agencies located in the service area
- Local private nonprofit agencies located in the service area (including community-based and faith-based organizations)
- Local for-profit agencies located in the service area
These applicants must also be able to deliver Head Start services to children and families residing in the named counties and must show they meet the statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency under the Head Start Act.
Who is eligible to apply for Early Head Start only?
For applicants seeking to provide Early Head Start only, eligibility is broader. Any public or private nonprofit (including faith-based organizations) or for-profit agency may apply, as long as the organization is in the service area and can provide Early Head Start services to resident children and families.
Can an organization that already operates Head Start apply for Early Head Start funding under this opportunity?
Yes. Organizations already operating Head Start programs are explicitly allowed to apply to operate Early Head Start programs as well.
Are individuals allowed to apply?
No. Individuals (including sole proprietorships) are not eligible and would be disqualified from review.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible and would be disqualified from review.
Does the applicant need to be located in the service area?
Yes. The eligibility descriptions specify that the organization must be located in the service area and able to provide services to children and families residing in Jefferson, Jennings, and Scott Counties, Indiana.
When was this opportunity originally posted?
The original posting date was 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 by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The listing includes an archive date of December 24, 2014, indicating the opportunity is no longer open.
Why is archived information still useful?
The archived details can still be useful for understanding prior funding levels, service area expectations, and eligibility rules that may be similar in future announcements.
Who can applicants contact for program-related assistance or additional information?
Applicants were directed to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center by email at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who can applicants contact for technical help accessing the full announcement?
If applicants had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, they could contact the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R05-0871.
What is the official title of the opportunity?
The title is "Head Start and/or Early Head Start - Jefferson, Jennings, and Scott Counties, Indiana."
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