Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R03 0944
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R03 0944
- 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 Montgomery County, Pennsylvania" 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 $3,471,996.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,471,996.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities 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 Private institutions of higher education State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments.
- 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-R03-0944) is a discretionary 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 Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The goal is to fund organizations that can operate a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program for eligible children and their families, either as a combined birth-to-five model that blends both Head Start and Early Head Start funding, or as a program offering Head Start only (generally preschool-age) or Early Head Start only (generally prenatal through age three). The work is categorized under income security and social services and is intended to deliver the full range of Head Start/Early Head Start program expectations, which typically includes early learning and development services, health and developmental screenings, family engagement and support, and strong program management and accountability systems.
ACF expects to make up to two awards under this announcement. The estimated total funding available is $3,471,996 per year, with an award ceiling of $3,471,996 and an award floor of $500,000, meaning proposals could range from smaller, targeted service delivery models to a single, countywide approach depending on what ACF funds and how service areas and enrollment are proposed. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants should plan for the non-federal share requirement associated with Head Start/Early Head Start grants and be prepared to document allowable sources and commitments as described in the full funding opportunity announcement.
Eligible applicants are broad but depend on what type of program an organization is applying to run. For applications proposing Head Start only, or a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program, eligibility is limited to local public or private non-profit 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 in Montgomery County and must 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 is somewhat broader under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9840A(d)): any public or private non-profit agency (including faith-based organizations) or for-profit agency in the service area may apply, and organizations already operating Head Start programs are explicitly eligible to operate Early Head Start as well. While the general Grants.gov eligibility list includes entities such as independent school districts, county and municipal governments, public housing authorities, institutions of higher education, small businesses, state governments, and federally recognized tribal governments, applicants still must meet the Head Start Act eligibility conditions that apply to the specific program type being proposed. Individuals, sole proprietorships, and foreign entities are not eligible; those applications would be disqualified.
Key dates indicate the opportunity was posted September 23, 2014, with an application deadline of November 24, 2014. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date, and the opportunity was archived December 24, 2014. Even though the listing is historical, the summary details reflect how ACF structured the competition, including expected award count, annual funding amount, and the statutory eligibility distinctions between Head Start and Early Head Start.
For more information beyond the public notice, interested applicants were directed to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center by email at DRS@headstartinfo.org. Technical assistance for accessing the full announcement electronically was available through the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The full announcement link was provided through ACFs grants site (accompanied by the specific FOA identifier).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The funding opportunity is identified as HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R03-0944.
2) Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Head Start (OHS).
3) What is the purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to fund organizations that can operate a high-quality, comprehensive Head Start and/or Early Head Start program for eligible children and their families in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
4) What geographic area is served by this opportunity?
The funded services are intended for Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
5) What program models can an applicant propose?
Applicants may propose any of the following models:
- A combined birth-to-five model blending Head Start and Early Head Start funding
- Head Start only (generally preschool-age)
- Early Head Start only (generally prenatal through age three)
6) What types of services are expected under this grant?
The opportunity is intended to support the full range of Head Start/Early Head Start program expectations, which typically include:
- Early learning and development services
- Health and developmental screenings
- Family engagement and support
- Strong program management and accountability systems
7) What is the main policy or category area for this funding?
The work is categorized under income security and social services.
8) How many awards does ACF expect to make?
ACF expects to make up to two awards under this announcement.
9) How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding available is $3,471,996 per year.
10) What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $3,471,996 and the award floor is $500,000. This means proposals could range from smaller, targeted service delivery models to a single, countywide approach, depending on what ACF funds and how service areas and enrollment are proposed.
11) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies. Applicants should plan for the non-federal share requirement associated with Head Start/Early Head Start grants and be prepared to document allowable sources and commitments as described in the full funding opportunity announcement.
12) Who is eligible to apply for Head Start-only proposals?
For applications proposing Head Start only, eligibility is limited to local public or private non-profit 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)).
13) Who is eligible to apply for a combined Head Start and Early Head Start proposal?
For combined Head Start and Early Head Start applications, eligibility follows the same limitation described for Head Start: local public or private non-profit agencies (including 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)).
14) Who is eligible to apply for Early Head Start-only proposals?
For Early Head Start-only applications, eligibility is broader under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9840A(d)). Any public or private non-profit agency (including faith-based organizations) or for-profit agency in the service area may apply, and organizations already operating Head Start programs are explicitly eligible to operate Early Head Start as well.
15) Do applicants have to meet additional statutory requirements beyond general Grants.gov entity types?
Yes. While the general Grants.gov eligibility list includes many entity types (such as governments, public housing authorities, institutions of higher education, small businesses, and tribal governments), applicants still must meet the Head Start Act eligibility conditions that apply to the specific program type being proposed.
16) Are individuals or sole proprietorships eligible to apply?
No. Individuals and sole proprietorships are not eligible, and those applications would be disqualified.
17) Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible, and those applications would be disqualified.
18) When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on September 23, 2014.
19) What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was November 24, 2014.
20) What time were applications due on the deadline date?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
21) Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity is historical and was archived on December 24, 2014.
22) How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically (via the electronic submission process referenced in the opportunity materials) by the stated deadline time.
23) Where could applicants find the full funding opportunity announcement (FOA)?
The full announcement link was provided through ACF's grants site and was accompanied by the specific FOA identifier.
24) Who could applicants contact for program-related information?
Applicants were directed to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
25) Who could applicants contact for technical help accessing the announcement?
Technical assistance for accessing the full announcement electronically was available through the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Manatee County, Florida Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0864 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0864 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $4,986,513 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Darlington County, South Carolina Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0865 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0865 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,561,590 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Fayette County, Georgia Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0900 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0900 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,983,727 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Franklin, Jefferson, and Leon Counties, Florida Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0902 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0902 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $3,281,002 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Attala, Carroll, Choctaw, Holmes, Montgomery, and Webster Counties, Mississippi Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0903 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0903 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $8,324,396 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Georgetown, Horry, and Williamsburg Counties, South Carolina Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0904 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0904 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $5,966,782 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Aiken and Barnwell Counties, South Carolina Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0905 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0905 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,950,936 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, and Tuscaloosa Counties, Alabama Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0906 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0906 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $6,358,401 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Carroll, Coweta, Harris, Heard, Meriweather, and Troup Counties, Georgia Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0907 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0907 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $9,048,424 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Choctaw, Dallas, Marengo, Perry, and Wilcox Counties, Alabama Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0908 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0908 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $4,469,152 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Alcorn, Calhoun, Chickasaw, Claiborne, Franklin, Hancock, Hinds, Itawamba, Lauderdale, Lee, Leflore, Lincoln Counties, et al., Mississippi Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0915 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R04 0915 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $40,303,971 |
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