Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R01 0898
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R01 0898
- 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 Middlesex County and Towns within Hartford County, Connecticut" 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 23, 2014 and posted on Sep 23, 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 $10,934,553.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $10,934,553.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments 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 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:
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) announced a discretionary grant competition (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R01-0898) to fund Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for children and families living in Middlesex County and certain towns within Hartford County, Connecticut. The core purpose is to select organizations that can operate a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program serving children from birth through age five. Applicants may propose a blended model that includes both Head Start (generally preschool-aged children) and Early Head Start (pregnant people, infants, and toddlers), or they may apply to operate only Head Start or only Early Head Start, depending on their capacity and the eligibility rules tied to each program type.
The opportunity makes up to $10,934,553 available each year to support program services in the defined service area. ACF anticipates making about three awards under this competition, with an award floor of $500,000 and an award ceiling equal to the full estimated total funding amount ($10,934,553). The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is Income Security and Social Services under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start). The announcement also states there is a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning awardees should expect to document non-federal share consistent with Head Start/Early Head Start rules described in the full funding opportunity announcement.
Eligibility depends on whether an applicant seeks to operate Head Start, Early Head Start, or both. For applications that include Head Start (either Head Start-only or a combined Head Start and Early Head Start proposal), eligible applicants 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, as allowed under Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act. These applicants must be able to deliver Head Start services to children and families residing in the service area and must demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency as defined in the Head Start Act. For Early Head Start-only applications, eligibility is broader: any public or private nonprofit agency (including faith-based organizations) or for-profit agency may apply under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act, provided they are in the service area and can deliver Early Head Start services to eligible children and families. The notice also clarifies that organizations already operating Head Start programs are eligible to operate Early Head Start programs as well. Individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are explicitly not eligible and would be disqualified.
Operationally, the competition was posted on September 23, 2014, with an application deadline of November 24, 2014. Electronically submitted applications were required to be filed no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The announcement was later archived on December 24, 2014. While the opportunity is historical based on the dates provided, the summary details capture the structure and requirements of the competition as issued, including who could apply, what services were expected, and the size and number of anticipated awards.
For applicant support and access issues, the announcement directs organizations to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov if they have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically. For program-specific questions or additional information related to Head Start operations, interested applicants were invited to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center by email at DRS@headstartinfo.org. The full announcement was hosted by ACF Grants and referenced an additional information link pointing to the ACF grants website page for this specific funding opportunity.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant competition announced by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) to fund Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families in Middlesex County and certain towns within Hartford County, Connecticut.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R01-0898.
What is the main purpose of the competition?
The purpose is to select organizations that can operate a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program serving children from birth through age five in the defined service area.
Which program options can an applicant propose?
Applicants may propose:
- A blended model that includes both Head Start and Early Head Start, or
- Head Start only, or
- Early Head Start only
The appropriate option depends on the applicant's capacity and the eligibility rules tied to each program type.
Who is served by Head Start versus Early Head Start under this opportunity?
Head Start generally serves preschool-aged children. Early Head Start serves pregnant people, infants, and toddlers.
What is the geographic service area?
The funded services are intended for children and families living in Middlesex County and certain towns within Hartford County, Connecticut, as specified in the full funding opportunity announcement.
How much funding is available?
Up to $10,934,553 is available each year to support program services in the defined service area.
How many awards does ACF expect to make?
ACF anticipated making about three awards under this competition.
What are the award floor and award ceiling?
The award floor is $500,000. The award ceiling is equal to the full estimated total funding amount of $10,934,553.
What is the funding instrument?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The announcement states there is a cost sharing or matching requirement. Awardees should expect to document non-federal share consistent with Head Start/Early Head Start rules described in the full funding opportunity announcement.
Who is eligible to apply if the application includes Head Start?
For applications that include Head Start (Head Start-only or combined Head Start and Early Head Start), eligible applicants are limited to:
- Local public or private nonprofit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations), or
- Local for-profit agencies
These applicants must be located in the service area, be able to deliver Head Start services to children and families residing in the service area, and demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency as defined in the Head Start Act.
Who is eligible to apply for an Early Head Start-only application?
For Early Head Start-only applications, eligibility is broader. Any public or private nonprofit agency (including faith-based organizations) or for-profit agency may apply, provided the organization is in the service area and can deliver Early Head Start services to eligible children and families.
Can an organization that already operates Head Start apply to operate Early Head Start?
Yes. The notice clarifies that organizations already operating Head Start programs are eligible to operate Early Head Start programs as well.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. Individuals (including sole proprietorships) are explicitly not eligible and would be disqualified.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are explicitly not eligible and would be disqualified.
When was the opportunity posted?
The competition was posted on September 23, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was November 24, 2014.
What time were electronically submitted applications due?
Electronically submitted applications were required to be filed no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The announcement was archived on December 24, 2014. Based on the dates provided, this is a historical opportunity.
Where could applicants find the full announcement?
The full announcement was hosted by ACF Grants and referenced an additional information link pointing to the ACF grants website page for this specific funding opportunity.
Who should an applicant contact for help accessing the announcement?
Organizations having trouble accessing the full announcement electronically were directed to contact the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Who should an applicant contact for program-specific questions about Head Start operations?
For program-specific questions or additional information related to Head Start operations, interested applicants were invited to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Does the opportunity specify legal authority for eligibility rules?
Yes. Eligibility rules are tied to the Head Start Act, including Section 641(a)(1) (for applications that include Head Start) and Section 645A(d) (for Early Head Start-only applications).
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