Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R05 0872
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R05 0872
- 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 Medina and Wayne Counties, Ohio" 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 $5,218,836.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,218,836.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education City or township governments State governments County 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 Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) 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-R05-0872) is a discretionary federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families (ACF) to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for children and families living in Medina and Wayne Counties, Ohio. The purpose is to fund a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program serving children from birth to age five, either by blending both Head Start (generally preschool-age) and Early Head Start (pregnant women, infants, and toddlers) funding into a single birth-to-five approach, or by operating only one of the two program types. The program is expected to deliver the full range of Head Start/Early Head Start comprehensive services, which typically include early learning and school readiness supports, health and developmental screenings and follow-up, family engagement and parent supports, and services responsive to the needs of eligible low-income children and families.
ACF anticipated making up to two awards under this announcement. The estimated total available funding is $5,218,836 per year, with an award ceiling equal to that amount and an award floor of $500,000, meaning applicants could propose smaller portions of the service area depending on their approach and capacity. The assistance listing is CFDA 93.600 (Head Start). A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, consistent with Head Start statutory and regulatory expectations (applicants would need to review the full announcement for the exact match rules and any allowable waivers or reductions).
Eligibility depends on what an organization is applying to operate. For applicants seeking to run Head Start only, or a combined Head Start plus Early Head Start program, 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 that can provide Head Start services to children and families residing in Medina and Wayne Counties, and that can 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 to operate Early Head Start only, eligibility is broader: any public or private nonprofit (including faith-based organizations) or for-profit agency in the service area that can provide Early Head Start services to eligible children and families may apply, and organizations already operating Head Start are explicitly eligible to operate Early Head Start as well. While many types of entities are listed as eligible (including various nonprofit categories, local and state governmental entities, school districts, institutions of higher education, tribal governments, public housing authorities, small businesses, and for-profits), the announcement also makes clear that applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and from foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified.
Key dates in the original posting show it was posted September 24, 2014, with an application deadline of November 24, 2014 (electronic submissions due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time), and an archive date of December 24, 2014. Applicants needing help accessing or submitting the announcement were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. Program-specific questions and requests for additional information could be sent to the Office of Head Start Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org. The full announcement and requirements were provided via ACFs grants site link associated with the funding opportunity number.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R05-0872.
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).
What program does this funding support?
The funding supports operating Head Start and/or Early Head Start services, delivering a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program for eligible children and families.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The Assistance Listing (CFDA) is 93.600 (Head Start).
What geographic area must be served?
Funded services must be provided to children and families living in Medina and Wayne Counties, Ohio.
Who is the intended population to be served?
The program is intended to serve eligible low-income children and families, with services spanning from pregnancy and birth through age five depending on whether Early Head Start, Head Start, or both are operated.
What age range does the program cover?
The opportunity is designed to support services for children from birth to age five, either through a combined birth-to-five approach (Head Start plus Early Head Start) or through operating just one program type.
What is the difference between Head Start and Early Head Start in this announcement?
Head Start generally focuses on preschool-age children, while Early Head Start focuses on pregnant women, infants, and toddlers. Applicants may propose operating Head Start only, Early Head Start only, or a combined Head Start plus Early Head Start program.
Do applicants have to operate both Head Start and Early Head Start?
No. The announcement allows applicants to propose (1) a combined Head Start and Early Head Start birth-to-five approach, or (2) operating only one of the two program types.
What types of services are expected under this funding?
The program is expected to provide the full range of comprehensive Head Start/Early Head Start services. The announcement describes these as typically including early learning and school readiness supports, health and developmental screenings and follow-up, family engagement and parent supports, and services responsive to the needs of eligible low-income children and families.
How many awards did ACF anticipate making?
ACF anticipated making up to two awards under this announcement.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total available funding is $5,218,836 per year.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $5,218,836 per year (equal to the estimated total available funding stated in the announcement).
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is $500,000.
Can an applicant propose serving only part of the service area?
Yes. The announcement indicates applicants could propose smaller portions of the service area depending on their approach and capacity, consistent with the stated award floor and ceiling.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, consistent with Head Start statutory and regulatory expectations. The announcement notes applicants would need to review the full announcement for the exact match rules and any allowable waivers or reductions.
Who is eligible to apply to operate Head Start only?
For Head Start-only applicants, 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 that can provide Head Start services in Medina and Wayne Counties and can meet statutory requirements for designation under the Head Start Act.
Who is eligible to apply to operate a combined Head Start plus Early Head Start program?
For a combined Head Start plus Early Head Start proposal, eligibility follows the Head Start eligibility described in the announcement: local public or private nonprofit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or local for-profit agencies located in the service area that can provide Head Start services in Medina and Wayne Counties and meet designation requirements under the Head Start Act.
Who is eligible to apply to operate Early Head Start only?
For Early Head Start-only applicants, eligibility is broader: any public or private nonprofit (including faith-based organizations) or for-profit agency in the service area that can provide Early Head Start services to eligible children and families may apply. Organizations already operating Head Start are explicitly eligible to operate Early Head Start as well.
Does the announcement list examples of eligible entity types?
Yes. The announcement indicates many types of entities may be eligible (depending on what is being applied for), including various nonprofit categories, local and state governmental entities, school districts, institutions of higher education, tribal governments, public housing authorities, small businesses, and for-profits.
Are individuals allowed to apply?
No. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) are not eligible and will be disqualified.
Are foreign entities allowed to apply?
No. Applications from foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified.
Does the applicant have to be located in the service area?
Yes. The eligibility descriptions in the announcement specify that eligible agencies must be located in the service area (Medina and Wayne Counties, Ohio) and able to provide the relevant services to children and families residing there.
When was the opportunity originally posted?
The posting date shown is September 24, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was November 24, 2014. Electronic submissions were due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
What is the archive date shown for the opportunity?
The archive date shown is December 24, 2014.
Where could applicants get technical help with accessing or submitting the application?
Applicants needing help accessing or submitting the announcement were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Where could applicants send program-specific questions?
Program-specific questions and requests for additional information could be sent to the Office of Head Start Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Where were the full announcement and requirements provided?
The full announcement and requirements were provided via ACF's grants site link associated with the funding opportunity number.
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