Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R02 0846
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R02 0846
- 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 Nassau County, New York" 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 $7,013,743.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $7,013,743.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments 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 discretionary grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R02-0846) was issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), to fund Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for families living in Nassau County, New York. The goal is to select one or more organizations that can operate a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program serving children from birth through age five. Applicants may propose a combined model that blends Head Start and Early Head Start funding into a single birth-to-five approach, or they may apply to operate Head Start only or Early Head Start only, depending on their capacity and the specific eligibility rules tied to each program.
ACF anticipated making up to two awards under this announcement. The estimated total funding available is $7,013,743 per year, with an award ceiling of $7,013,743 and an award floor of $500,000. The funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services, and the award instrument is a grant. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning recipients are expected to contribute non-federal resources toward the project as required by Head Start/Early Head Start rules (the exact expectation is detailed in the full funding opportunity announcement).
Eligibility is broad at the organizational level but has important distinctions depending on whether an applicant is seeking Head Start funding, Early Head Start funding, or both. For Head Start-only applications, or applications proposing to operate both Head Start and Early Head Start, 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 pursuing Head Start funds must also show they meet the statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start agency under the Head Start Act. For Early Head Start-only applications, eligibility follows Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act and is open to public or private nonprofits (including faith-based organizations) and for-profit entities in the service area that can deliver Early Head Start services; organizations already operating Head Start programs are also eligible to operate Early Head Start. Individuals, sole proprietorships, and foreign entities are not eligible and would be disqualified.
The program scope emphasizes comprehensive services rather than child care alone. While the announcement summary does not list every required component, Head Start and Early Head Start grants generally require education and child development services, family engagement and support, health and developmental screenings and follow-up, nutrition services, and strong program governance and compliance systems. Applicants are expected to demonstrate the ability to deliver high-quality services to eligible children and families in Nassau County and to manage the administrative and performance obligations that come with federal Head Start/Early Head Start funding.
Key dates included a posted date of September 23, 2014, with applications due November 24, 2014. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The opportunity was later archived on December 24, 2014, indicating it is no longer open, but it remains useful as a reference for Head Start/Early Head Start competition structure and eligibility requirements.
For additional assistance, prospective applicants were directed to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center by email at DRS@headstartinfo.org. For technical problems accessing the full announcement or submitting an application, the ACF Applications Help Desk was listed as the support contact at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The full announcement was posted by ACF and referenced through the Additional Information link provided in the source.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R02-0846.
Which federal agency issued this grant opportunity?
This discretionary grant opportunity was issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Head Start (OHS).
What is the purpose of this grant opportunity?
The purpose is to fund Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for families living in Nassau County, New York, by selecting one or more organizations to operate a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program serving children from birth through age five.
Who is the target population and service area?
The program is intended to serve eligible children and families living in Nassau County, New York, with services for children from birth through age five.
What program models can applicants propose?
Applicants may propose: (1) a combined birth-to-five model blending Head Start and Early Head Start funding, (2) Head Start only, or (3) Early Head Start only. The appropriate option depends on organizational capacity and the eligibility rules tied to each program.
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 funding available is $7,013,743 per year.
What is the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $7,013,743 and the award floor is $500,000.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The award instrument is a grant.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning recipients are expected to contribute non-federal resources as required by Head Start/Early Head Start rules. The exact expectation is detailed in the full funding opportunity announcement.
Who is eligible to apply for Head Start-only funding?
For Head Start-only applications, 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 a combined Head Start and Early Head Start (birth-to-five) approach?
Applications proposing to operate both Head Start and Early Head Start follow the Head Start eligibility limitation described for Head Start funds: local public or private nonprofits (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.
Are there additional statutory requirements for organizations seeking Head Start funding?
Yes. Applicants pursuing Head Start funds must show they meet the statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start agency under the Head Start Act.
Who is eligible to apply for Early Head Start-only funding?
For Early Head Start-only applications, eligibility follows Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act and is open to public or private nonprofits (including faith-based organizations) and for-profit entities in the service area that can deliver Early Head Start services. Organizations already operating Head Start programs are also eligible to operate Early Head Start.
Are individuals or sole proprietorships eligible to apply?
No. Individuals and sole proprietorships are not eligible and would be disqualified.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible and would be disqualified.
Does this opportunity focus on child care only?
No. The scope emphasizes comprehensive services rather than child care alone.
What types of services are generally expected under Head Start and Early Head Start grants?
While the summary does not list every required component, Head Start and Early Head Start grants generally require education and child development services, family engagement and support, health and developmental screenings and follow-up, nutrition services, and strong program governance and compliance systems.
What are applicants expected to demonstrate in their applications?
Applicants are expected to demonstrate the ability to deliver high-quality services to eligible children and families in Nassau County and to manage the administrative and performance obligations that come with federal Head Start/Early Head Start funding.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted date was September 23, 2014.
When were applications due?
Applications were due November 24, 2014.
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.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on December 24, 2014, indicating it is no longer open.
Why might this archived opportunity still be useful?
Even though it is no longer open, it remains useful as a reference for Head Start/Early Head Start competition structure and eligibility requirements.
Who can be contacted for program-related questions or additional assistance?
Prospective applicants were directed to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who can be contacted for technical issues accessing the announcement or submitting an application?
For technical problems accessing the full announcement or submitting an application, the ACF Applications Help Desk was listed at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Where was the full announcement available?
The full announcement was posted by ACF and referenced through the Additional Information link provided in the source.
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