Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R10 0896
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R10 0896
- 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 Kittitas County, Washington" 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 25, 2014 and posted on Sep 25, 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 $1,741,844.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,741,844.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education 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) County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
- 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, titled "Head Start and/or Early Head Start - Kittitas County, Washington" (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R10-0896), is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Head Start. The purpose is to select one grantee to deliver high-quality Head Start services, Early Head Start services, or a combined birth-to-five model that blends both funding streams for eligible children and families living in Kittitas County, Washington. The program focus is comprehensive early childhood services, meaning applicants are expected to provide more than basic child care by addressing early learning, health, mental health, nutrition, and family well-being in line with Head Start performance expectations.
ACF indicates that $1,741,844 is available each year to support services in the county, and the award structure is straightforward: the estimated total funding, award ceiling, and award floor are all listed as $1,741,844, signaling an intent to make a single award at that amount (Expected Awards: 1). The assistance listing tied to this competition is CFDA 93.600 (Head Start), and the activity category is described broadly as Income Security and Social Services. The funding instrument is a grant, and a cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the selected organization must meet the non-federal share expectations described in Head Start requirements and the full announcement.
A wide range of entities are allowed to apply, including nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits), public and private institutions of higher education, local and state governments, county and city/township governments, independent school districts, federally recognized tribal governments, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and for-profit organizations (including small businesses). That said, the announcement emphasizes that eligibility rules differ depending on whether an applicant seeks Head Start only, Early Head Start only, or both. For applications proposing Head Start only or a combined Head Start and Early Head Start approach, eligibility is 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, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act. Applicants in these categories must also show they meet the statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency under the Head Start Act. For applications proposing Early Head Start only, eligibility is broader under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act and includes public or private nonprofits (including faith-based organizations) and for-profit agencies, again provided they are in the service area and can deliver Early Head Start services to families residing there. The notice also clarifies that organizations already operating Head Start are eligible to operate Early Head Start as well.
There are clear disqualifiers: applications from individuals, including sole proprietorships, are not eligible, and foreign entities are not eligible. Those submissions would be removed from competitive review and cannot be funded under this announcement. The posting date for the opportunity was September 25, 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 archive date is December 24, 2014, which indicates the competition is no longer open, but the details remain useful for understanding how ACF structured funding for that service area.
For applicants or interested parties seeking more details about program expectations or service area requirements, the notice points to several contacts. Questions specific to Head Start operations and additional program information can be directed to the OHS Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org. For technical problems accessing or submitting the full announcement, ACF provides the Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The listing also includes an additional information link hosted by ACF for the full funding opportunity announcement, where the complete eligibility language, required program options, application instructions, and match requirements would be spelled out in detail.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled "Head Start and/or Early Head Start - Kittitas County, Washington" and the Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R10-0896.
Which federal agency is running this grant competition?
This is a discretionary grant competition administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Head Start.
What is the purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to select one grantee to deliver high-quality Head Start services, Early Head Start services, or a combined birth-to-five model (blending both funding streams) for eligible children and families living in Kittitas County, Washington.
What service area is covered by this opportunity?
The service area specified in the notice is Kittitas County, Washington, and the intended participants are eligible children and families residing in that county.
What kinds of program models can an applicant propose?
Applicants may propose one of the following approaches for Kittitas County: Head Start only, Early Head Start only, or a combined birth-to-five model that blends Head Start and Early Head Start funding streams.
What does "comprehensive early childhood services" mean in this announcement?
The notice describes comprehensive early childhood services as being more than basic child care. Applicants are expected to address early learning, health, mental health, nutrition, and family well-being, consistent with Head Start performance expectations.
How much funding is available?
ACF indicates that $1,741,844 is available each year to support services in Kittitas County, Washington.
Is ACF planning to make more than one award?
No. The notice indicates an intent to make a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the award ceiling and award floor?
The estimated total funding, award ceiling, and award floor are each listed as $1,741,844, signaling a single award at that amount.
What is the assistance listing (CFDA) number associated with this opportunity?
The assistance listing tied to this competition is CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
What is the activity category for this grant?
The activity category is described as Income Security and Social Services.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument for this opportunity is a grant.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The notice states that a cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the selected organization must meet the non-federal share expectations described in Head Start requirements and the full announcement.
Who is eligible to apply in general?
The notice lists a wide range of eligible entity types, including nonprofits (501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3)), public and private institutions of higher education, local and state governments, county and city/township governments, independent school districts, federally recognized tribal governments, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and for-profit organizations (including small businesses). The notice also emphasizes that eligibility rules vary depending on whether the applicant is proposing Head Start only, Early Head Start only, or a combined model.
How does eligibility differ for Head Start only or a combined Head Start/Early Head Start application?
For Head Start only or a combined Head Start and Early Head Start approach, eligibility is 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, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act. These applicants must also show they meet the statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency under the Head Start Act.
How does eligibility differ for an Early Head Start only application?
For Early Head Start only applications, eligibility is broader under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act and includes public or private nonprofits (including faith-based organizations) and for-profit agencies, provided they are in the service area and can deliver Early Head Start services to families residing there.
Do applicants need to be located in the service area?
Yes. The notice repeatedly ties eligibility to being located in the service area and being able to deliver Head Start and/or Early Head Start services to families residing in Kittitas County, Washington.
Can an organization already operating Head Start apply to operate Early Head Start too?
Yes. The notice clarifies that organizations already operating Head Start are eligible to operate Early Head Start as well.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. Applications from individuals, including sole proprietorships, are not eligible and would be removed from competitive review.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible. Submissions from foreign entities would be removed from competitive review and cannot be funded under this announcement.
When was the opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The posting date was September 25, 2014, and 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.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The archive date is December 24, 2014, which indicates the competition is no longer open.
Where can applicants find the full funding opportunity announcement and detailed requirements?
The notice references an additional information link hosted by ACF where the full funding opportunity announcement is available. That full announcement is where the complete eligibility language, required program options, application instructions, service area requirements, and match requirements would be spelled out in detail.
Who should be contacted with questions about Head Start program operations and program information?
Questions specific to Head Start operations and additional program information can be directed to the OHS Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing or submitting the announcement?
For technical problems accessing or submitting the full announcement, the notice provides the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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