Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R02 0845
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R02 0845
- 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 Niagara 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 $3,713,538.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,713,538.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
- 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 grant opportunity, titled "Head Start and/or Early Head Start - Niagara County, New York" (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R02-0845), was published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start, as a discretionary grant competition. The purpose is to select one organization to deliver high-quality early childhood services in Niagara County, New York, either as a combined birth-to-five model using both Head Start and Early Head Start funds or as a program offering Head Start only or Early Head Start only. The emphasis is on comprehensive services for eligible children and families, consistent with Head Start program expectations around early learning, health, family well-being, and coordinated community supports.
The announcement makes available an estimated total of $3,713,538 per year, and the award is structured with a fixed floor and ceiling at the same amount ($3,713,538), indicating ACF expected to fund a single grantee at that annual level. Only one award was anticipated. The funding instrument is a grant, the activity category is Income Security and Social Services, and the CFDA number associated with the program is 93.600 (Head Start). The opportunity also includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the selected applicant would need to meet applicable non-federal share rules described in the full funding opportunity announcement and Head Start regulations.
Eligibility depends on what an applicant proposes to operate. For applicants seeking to run Head Start only, or a combined Head Start and 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, as allowed under Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act. These applicants must be able to provide Head Start services to children and families residing in Niagara 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 applicants seeking to operate Early Head Start only, eligibility is broader under Section 645A(d) of the Act and includes any public or private nonprofit organization (including faith-based organizations) as well as for-profit organizations that can deliver Early Head Start services in the service area. The announcement also clarifies that entities already operating Head Start are eligible to operate Early Head Start. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and from foreign entities are not eligible and would be disqualified.
A wide range of entity types were listed as potentially eligible in the source data, including nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, small businesses and other for-profit organizations (where permitted by the program pathway), independent school districts, city/township/county/state governments, tribal governments, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and public or private institutions of higher education. In practice, the key determinant is the specific Head Start Act eligibility language tied to whether the application is for Head Start, Early Head Start, or both, and whether the applicant is a local entity able to serve the Niagara County service area.
The application timeline for this competition shows a Posted Date of September 23, 2014, with an original and current closing date of November 24, 2014. Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The opportunity was archived on December 24, 2014. Applicants needing help accessing the announcement were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. For additional program-related information specific to Office of Head Start operations, interested applicants were invited to email the OHS Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org. The full announcement was linked through ACF at http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R02 0845.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official title and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled "Head Start and/or Early Head Start - Niagara County, New York" and the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R02-0845.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The funder is the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start.
Is this a formula grant or a competitive/discretionary opportunity?
This was published as a discretionary grant competition.
What is the purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to select one organization to deliver high-quality early childhood services in Niagara County, New York, either through:
- a combined birth-to-five model using both Head Start and Early Head Start funds, or
- a Head Start-only program, or
- an Early Head Start-only program.
The emphasis is on comprehensive services for eligible children and families, aligned with Head Start expectations around early learning, health, family well-being, and coordinated community supports.
What service area does the grant cover?
The service area is Niagara County, New York. Applicants must be able to provide services to children and families residing in Niagara County.
How many awards were expected to be made?
Only one award was anticipated for this competition.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount is $3,713,538 per year.
What are the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The floor and ceiling are the same amount: $3,713,538. This indicates ACF expected to fund a single grantee at that annual level.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number listed is 93.600 (Head Start).
Does this opportunity require cost sharing or matching?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement. The selected applicant would need to meet the applicable non-federal share rules described in the full funding opportunity announcement and Head Start regulations.
Who is eligible to apply if proposing a Head Start-only program?
For Head Start-only proposals, 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, as allowed under Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act.
Who is eligible to apply if proposing a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program?
For combined Head Start and Early Head Start proposals, eligibility follows the Head Start eligibility language under Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act. Eligible applicants include local public or private nonprofit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or local for-profit agencies located in the service area.
Who is eligible to apply if proposing an Early Head Start-only program?
For Early Head Start-only proposals, eligibility is broader under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act and includes any public or private nonprofit organization (including faith-based organizations) as well as for-profit organizations that can deliver Early Head Start services in the service area.
Do applicants need to be located in Niagara County?
For Head Start-only or combined Head Start and Early Head Start proposals, the announcement specifies eligibility for local agencies located in the service area. Across all pathways, applicants must be able to provide services to children and families residing in Niagara County.
Do applicants have to meet Head Start Act designation requirements?
Yes. Applicants for Head Start and/or Early Head Start (as described for the Head Start pathway) 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.
Are current Head Start agencies eligible to operate Early Head Start?
Yes. The announcement clarifies that entities already operating Head Start are eligible to operate Early Head Start.
Are individuals or sole proprietors eligible to apply?
No. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) are not eligible and would be disqualified.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Applications from foreign entities are not eligible and would be disqualified.
What kinds of organizations were listed as potentially eligible in the source data?
The source data listed a wide range of entity types as potentially eligible, including nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), small businesses and other for-profit organizations (where permitted by the program pathway), independent school districts, city/township/county/state governments, tribal governments, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and public or private institutions of higher education. The announcement also notes that the key determinant is the specific Head Start Act eligibility tied to whether the applicant proposes Head Start, Early Head Start, or both, and whether the applicant can serve the Niagara County service area.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The posted date was September 23, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date was November 24, 2014.
What time were applications due on the closing date?
Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on December 24, 2014.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically.
Who should applicants contact for technical help accessing the announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the announcement were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Who should applicants contact for program-related questions about Office of Head Start operations?
For additional program-related information specific to Office of Head Start operations, the announcement invited applicants to email the OHS Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Where was the full funding opportunity announcement posted?
The full announcement was linked through ACF at: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R02 0845
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