Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0940
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0940
- 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 Mecklenburg County, North Carolina" 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 $6,155,210.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $6,155,210.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments 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 State governments Independent school districts City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) 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 (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-0940) is a discretionary federal 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 Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The goal is to fund organizations that can deliver high-quality, comprehensive early childhood programming for eligible children and families, either as a combined birth-to-five model using both Head Start and Early Head Start funds, or as a program focused on Head Start only (generally preschool-aged children) or Early Head Start only (generally pregnant people, infants, and toddlers). The opportunity falls under the Income Security and Social Services activity category and is tied to CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
ACF expects to make up to two awards under this announcement. The estimated total annual funding available is $6,155,210, with an award ceiling of $6,155,210 and an award floor of $500,000, meaning applicants can propose projects at varying scales as long as they fit within those boundaries and meet program requirements. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants should plan to contribute non-federal resources in accordance with Head Start rules (the specific match expectations and any exceptions are addressed in the full funding opportunity announcement).
Eligible applicants depend on whether an organization is applying to operate Head Start, Early Head Start, or both. For applicants seeking 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 (42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)). These applicants must be able to provide Head Start services to children and families residing in Mecklenburg County and must demonstrate that they meet the statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency under the Head Start Act. For applicants seeking Early Head Start only, eligibility is broader: any public or private nonprofit organization (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 are in the service area and can provide Early Head Start services to the county's eligible children and families. Organizations that already operate Head Start are explicitly eligible to operate Early Head Start as well.
The notice also lists a wide range of entity types that may be eligible depending on the track and statutory requirements, including state, county, city or township governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, federally recognized tribal governments, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (with certain limitations noted), small businesses, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. However, individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible; applications from those parties will be disqualified from competitive review and cannot be funded under this announcement.
In practical terms, applicants are being asked to show they can run a comprehensive early childhood program that meets Head Start performance expectations, meaning services are not limited to classroom instruction alone. Programs are expected to address the broad needs of children and families, which typically includes early learning and development, health and developmental screenings, family engagement and family support services, and strong program management and accountability. The specific service design can vary (for example, center-based, home-based, or mixed approaches), but the emphasis is on quality and comprehensive coverage for eligible participants in Mecklenburg County.
Key dates in the announcement indicate it was posted on September 24, 2014, with an application due date of November 24, 2014. Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date. The opportunity was archived on December 24, 2014, which generally indicates the competition period has ended, but the details remain useful as a reference point for similar Head Start/Early Head Start competitions and requirements.
For additional information about the program competition, interested parties were directed to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center by email at DRS@headstartinfo.org. For technical issues accessing the announcement, ACF provided the Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The announcement also included a link to the ACF grants page for the full notice, where applicants would find detailed instructions, required attachments, evaluation criteria, match requirements, and any Head Start- or Early Head Start-specific conditions that differ by program type and applicant category.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), intended to fund the delivery of Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-0940, and it is associated with CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
What is the purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to support organizations that can provide high-quality, comprehensive early childhood programming for eligible children and families in Mecklenburg County. Applicants may propose a combined birth-to-five approach using both Head Start and Early Head Start funding, or a program focused only on Head Start, or only on Early Head Start.
Which geographic area does this grant serve?
The funded services must be provided to eligible children and families residing in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
What program models are allowed under this opportunity?
Applicants may propose one of the following service approaches:
- A combined birth-to-five model using both Head Start and Early Head Start funds
- Head Start only (generally serving preschool-aged children)
- Early Head Start only (generally serving pregnant people, infants, and toddlers)
What type of services are expected from funded programs?
Programs are expected to be comprehensive and high-quality, meaning services are not limited to classroom instruction alone. Based on the description provided, programs are expected to address broad child and family needs, which typically include early learning and development, health and developmental screenings, family engagement and family support services, and strong program management and accountability.
Are there specific service delivery options (center-based, home-based, etc.)?
The service design can vary. The opportunity notes that approaches may include center-based, home-based, or mixed models, as long as the program meets Head Start performance expectations and delivers comprehensive services for eligible participants in Mecklenburg County.
How many awards does ACF expect to make?
ACF expects to make up to two awards under this announcement.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total annual funding available is $6,155,210.
What are the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The award floor is $500,000 and the award ceiling is $6,155,210. Applicants can propose projects at different scales within these limits, as long as they meet program requirements.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies. Applicants should plan to contribute non-federal resources consistent with Head Start rules. The specific match expectations and any exceptions are 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 program?
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 (42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)). Applicants must be able to provide services in Mecklenburg County and must demonstrate they meet statutory requirements to be designated 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 Early Head Start only, eligibility is broader. Any public or private nonprofit organization (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 the organization is in the service area and can provide Early Head Start services to eligible children and families in Mecklenburg County.
Can a current Head Start operator apply to run Early Head Start?
Yes. The notice states that organizations that already operate Head Start are explicitly eligible to operate Early Head Start as well.
What types of entities might be eligible under this announcement?
Depending on the track (Head Start, Early Head Start, or both) and the statutory requirements, the notice indicates that a wide range of entity types may be eligible, including state, county, city or township governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, federally recognized tribal governments, nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status, with certain limitations noted), small businesses, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses.
Who is not eligible to apply?
Individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible. Applications from those parties will be disqualified from competitive review and cannot be funded under this announcement.
What statutory authority is referenced for eligibility rules?
Eligibility is tied to the Head Start Act. Head Start and combined applications reference Section 641(a)(1) (42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)), while Early Head Start-only applications reference Section 645A(d) (42 U.S.C. 9840A(d)).
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is listed under the Income Security and Social Services activity category.
When was the opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The announcement was posted on September 24, 2014. The application due date was November 24, 2014.
What was the submission deadline time and method?
Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date.
What does it mean that the opportunity is archived?
The opportunity was archived on December 24, 2014. This generally indicates the competition period has ended, though the details may still be useful as a reference for similar Head Start/Early Head Start competitions and requirements.
Where can applicants find the full instructions and required attachments?
The announcement references the ACF grants page for the full notice. That full announcement is where applicants would find detailed instructions, required attachments, evaluation criteria, match requirements, and any Head Start- or Early Head Start-specific conditions that differ by program type and applicant category.
Who should be contacted for program-related questions about this competition?
For additional information about the program competition, interested parties were directed to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who should be contacted for technical issues?
For technical issues accessing the announcement, ACF provided the Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Does the opportunity require applicants to demonstrate organizational capability?
Yes. Applicants are being asked to show they can operate a comprehensive early childhood program that meets Head Start performance expectations, including strong management and accountability and services that address broad child and family needs.
Can applicants propose different project sizes?
Yes. The award floor and ceiling indicate that proposals can vary in scale (from $500,000 up to $6,155,210 annually), as long as the project fits within those boundaries and meets program requirements.
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