Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R07 0928
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R07 0928
- 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 Marshall, Tama, Hardin, Poweshiek, and Story Counties, Iowa" 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 $3,203,929.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,203,929.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Small businesses Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses.
- 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-R07-0928) is a discretionary federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start). The grant is intended to support the delivery of high-quality Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families living in Marshall, Tama, Hardin, Poweshiek, and Story Counties in Iowa. The core purpose is to fund comprehensive early childhood programming spanning birth to age five, meaning applicants can propose a combined model that blends Head Start (generally preschool-age) and Early Head Start (prenatal through age three), or apply to operate only Head Start or only Early Head Start depending on organizational capacity and community needs.
The available funding is listed as $3,203,929 per year, with an award ceiling equal to that amount and an award floor of $500,000. ACF anticipated making up to two awards. The activity category is Income Security and Social Services, reflecting Head Start s role as both an early education program and a broader family support and health and developmental services platform. The notice also states there is a cost-sharing or matching requirement, which is consistent with Head Start s typical non-federal share expectations; applicants would need to review the full announcement to understand the exact percentage, allowable sources, and documentation requirements for the match.
Eligible applicants are broad, but they vary depending on whether the application is for Head Start, Early Head Start, or both. For Head Start-only applications, or combined Head Start and Early Head Start proposals, 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 must be able to demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency under the Head Start Act. For Early Head Start-only applications, eligibility includes any public or private nonprofit agency (including faith-based and community-based organizations) as well as for-profit agencies under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act, again provided they can deliver services to children and families in the specified Iowa counties. The announcement notes that organizations already operating Head Start programs are eligible to operate Early Head Start programs as well. Individuals, sole proprietorships, and foreign entities are explicitly not eligible and will be disqualified.
The opportunity supports delivery of a comprehensive program, which in Head Start terms generally means a coordinated approach that goes beyond classroom instruction and includes child development services, family engagement and support, health and mental health services, nutrition, services for children with disabilities, and strong program governance and accountability. While the short description does not list every required program element, it emphasizes a "high quality, comprehensive birth to five program," signaling an expectation that applicants will meet Head Start Program Performance Standards and provide an integrated set of services responsive to community needs across the targeted counties.
Key dates show the posting date as September 25, 2014, with an application due date of November 24, 2014, and the requirement that electronically submitted applications be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadline. The opportunity was archived December 24, 2014. Applicants needing help accessing or submitting the application were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov, and those seeking program-specific information could contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center via DRS@headstartinfo.org. The full funding opportunity announcement was made available through an ACF link associated with the FOA number.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R07-0928.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary federal grant offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), under the Office of Head Start (OHS).
What CFDA program does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
What is the overall purpose of this grant?
The grant is intended to support delivery of high-quality Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families in specific counties in Iowa, using a comprehensive early childhood approach spanning birth to age five.
Which geographic area is served by this grant?
The service area includes Marshall, Tama, Hardin, Poweshiek, and Story Counties in Iowa.
What ages of children are covered under the program this grant supports?
The program is described as a comprehensive birth-to-five model. This aligns with Early Head Start serving prenatal through age three and Head Start generally serving preschool-age children.
Can an applicant propose a combined Head Start and Early Head Start model?
Yes. Applicants may propose a combined model that blends Head Start and Early Head Start to span birth to age five, or they may apply to operate only Head Start or only Early Head Start depending on organizational capacity and community needs.
How much funding is available per year?
The available funding is listed as $3,203,929 per year.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is $3,203,929, which matches the listed available annual funding amount.
What is the minimum (floor) award amount?
The award floor is $500,000.
How many awards did ACF expect to make?
ACF anticipated making up to two awards.
What is the activity category for this grant?
The activity category is Income Security and Social Services, reflecting Head Start's role as both an early education program and a broader platform for family support and health and developmental services.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The notice states there is a cost-sharing or matching requirement. The summary notes this is consistent with Head Start's typical non-federal share expectations, and applicants would need to review the full announcement for the exact percentage, allowable sources, and documentation requirements.
Who is eligible to apply for Head Start-only or combined Head Start/Early Head Start proposals?
For Head Start-only applications, or combined Head Start and Early Head Start proposals, 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.
Who is eligible to apply for Early Head Start-only proposals?
For Early Head Start-only applications, eligibility includes any public or private nonprofit agency (including faith-based and community-based organizations), as well as for-profit agencies under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act, provided they can deliver services to children and families in the specified Iowa counties.
Are current Head Start grantees eligible to operate Early Head Start under this opportunity?
Yes. The announcement notes that organizations already operating Head Start programs are eligible to operate Early Head Start programs as well.
Are individuals or sole proprietorships allowed to apply?
No. Individuals and sole proprietorships are explicitly not eligible and will be disqualified.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are explicitly not eligible and will be disqualified.
What does "comprehensive" mean in the context of this Head Start funding?
The opportunity supports delivery of a comprehensive program that goes beyond classroom instruction. In Head Start terms, this generally includes child development services, family engagement and support, health and mental health services, nutrition, services for children with disabilities, and strong program governance and accountability. The description signals an expectation that applicants will meet Head Start Program Performance Standards and provide integrated services responsive to community needs across the targeted counties.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date is September 25, 2014.
When was the application due?
The application due date was November 24, 2014.
What time were electronically submitted applications due on the deadline date?
Electronically submitted applications were required to be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadline date.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on December 24, 2014.
Where could applicants get technical help with accessing or submitting the application?
Applicants needing help accessing or submitting the application were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Where could applicants direct program-specific questions?
Applicants seeking program-specific information could contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center via DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Where was the full funding opportunity announcement made available?
The full funding opportunity announcement was made available through an ACF link associated with the FOA number.
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