Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R06 0948
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R06 0948
- 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 Orleans Parish, Louisiana" 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 $26,196,336.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $26,196,336.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Independent school districts State governments Private institutions of higher education Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education 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 Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than 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:
This funding opportunity (HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R06-0948) is a discretionary grant competition run by 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 Orleans Parish, Louisiana. The goal is to fund organizations that can deliver a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program for eligible children and families, covering the birth-to-five continuum. Applicants may propose to operate a combined program using both Head Start and Early Head Start funds, or they may apply to operate Head Start only or Early Head Start only, depending on their capacity and the service model they intend to provide.
ACF indicates that approximately $26,196,336 per year is available in total to support services in the parish, with an expected five awards. The award floor is listed as $500,000, and the award ceiling is up to $26,196,336, which suggests awards could range from moderately sized single-site or focused service expansions to very large, parish-wide or multi-site systems, depending on how ACF elects to distribute the funding among selected grantees. The program is tied to CFDA 93.600 (Head Start) and falls under the broader activity category of Income Security and Social Services. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should be prepared to document and meet required non-federal share expectations consistent with Head Start/Early Head Start rules described in the full announcement.
Eligibility depends on whether the applicant is seeking Head Start, Early Head Start, or both. For applications that include Head Start (Head Start only or Head Start plus 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 located in the service area that can provide Head Start services to children and families residing in Orleans Parish. These applicants must also demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency under 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, as long as it can provide Early Head Start services within the service area. Entities already operating Head Start programs are explicitly eligible to operate Early Head Start programs as well. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and from foreign entities are not allowed and would be disqualified before competitive review.
The announcement lists a wide range of applicant types that may be eligible depending on the specific track (Head Start, Early Head Start, or both), including federally recognized tribal governments, state and local governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities, colleges and universities (public and private), nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (with certain limitations), and for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses). Even with this broad list, ACF emphasizes that the governing eligibility standards come from the Head Start Act sections cited in the notice, so prospective applicants need to align their organizational status, location, and proposed service capacity with the statutory requirements described in the full funding opportunity announcement.
Key dates in the posting show it was originally posted September 24, 2014, with an application due date of November 24, 2014. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The opportunity was archived December 24, 2014, which indicates the competition is closed, though the summary still reflects how ACF structured the funding and eligibility for that Orleans Parish service area at the time.
For support and next steps, the notice provides two main contacts: applicants having trouble accessing the full announcement can contact the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov, and organizations seeking additional program information can email the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org. The funding opportunity announcement also includes an additional information link hosted by ACF that contains the full requirements, including detailed eligibility distinctions, expectations for comprehensive services, and the specific instructions for submitting a compliant application.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R06-0948.
Which federal agency is running this grant competition?
This is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), to support Head Start and/or Early Head Start services.
What service area does this opportunity cover?
The competition is intended to support services in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
What is the purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to fund organizations that can deliver a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program for eligible children and families, covering the birth-to-five continuum through Head Start and/or Early Head Start services.
Can an applicant propose Head Start only, Early Head Start only, or both?
Yes. Applicants may propose a combined program using both Head Start and Early Head Start funds, or they may apply to operate Head Start only or Early Head Start only, depending on their capacity and intended service model.
How much funding is expected to be available each year?
ACF indicates approximately $26,196,336 per year is available in total to support services in Orleans Parish.
How many awards does ACF expect to make?
The posting indicates an expected five awards.
What are the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The award floor is listed as $500,000. The award ceiling is up to $26,196,336. This suggests awards could range from moderately sized awards to very large awards depending on how ACF chooses to distribute funding among selected grantees.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
What broader activity category does this grant fall under?
It falls under the broader activity category of Income Security and Social Services.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants were expected to document and meet the required non-federal share consistent with Head Start/Early Head Start rules described in the full announcement.
Who is eligible to apply if the application includes Head Start (Head Start only or Head Start plus Early Head Start)?
For applications that include 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 located in the service area that can provide Head Start services to children and families residing in Orleans Parish. Applicants must also demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency under 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, as long as it can provide Early Head Start services within the service area.
Are existing Head Start grantees eligible to operate Early Head Start under this opportunity?
Yes. The notice explicitly states that entities already operating Head Start programs are eligible to operate Early Head Start programs as well.
Are individuals or sole proprietorships allowed to apply?
No. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) are not allowed and would be disqualified before competitive review.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Applications from foreign entities are not allowed and would be disqualified before competitive review.
What types of organizations are listed as potentially eligible applicants?
The announcement lists a wide range of applicant types that may be eligible depending on whether the applicant is pursuing Head Start, Early Head Start, or both. Examples listed include federally recognized tribal governments, state and local governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities, colleges and universities (public and private), nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (with certain limitations), and for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses).
Does the broad list of applicant types override the Head Start Act requirements?
No. Even with the broad list, ACF emphasizes that the governing eligibility standards come from the Head Start Act sections cited in the notice. Prospective applicants were expected to align organizational status, location, and proposed service capacity with the statutory requirements described in the full funding opportunity announcement.
When was the opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The opportunity was originally posted on September 24, 2014. The application due date was November 24, 2014.
What time were applications due on the due date?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on November 24, 2014.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The posting states the opportunity was archived on December 24, 2014, which indicates the competition is closed.
Where can applicants get help if they cannot access the full announcement?
The notice directs applicants who have trouble accessing the full announcement to contact the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Where can applicants request additional program information?
Organizations seeking additional program information can email the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Where are the detailed requirements and application instructions located?
The funding opportunity announcement includes an additional information link hosted by ACF that contains the full requirements, including detailed eligibility distinctions, expectations for comprehensive services, and specific instructions for submitting a compliant application.
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