Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R06 0920
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R06 0920
- 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 Ouachita 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 $4,676,814.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,676,814.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: 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 Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments Small businesses Independent school districts City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education 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 to fund Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. The goal is to select one or more organizations that can operate a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program serving eligible children and families from birth to age five. Applicants may propose to run a blended birth-to-five model that combines both Head Start and Early Head Start funding, or they may apply to operate Head Start only or Early Head Start only, depending on their capacity and program design.
The opportunity makes approximately $4,676,814 available each year to support program operations in the service area. The funding listing is under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start). ACF anticipated making up to two awards under this announcement, with an award ceiling equal to the full $4,676,814 and an award floor of $500,000. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning funded organizations must meet applicable non-federal match requirements described in the full funding announcement and the Head Start Act and regulations.
Eligibility depends on which program an applicant is seeking to operate. For applications proposing Head Start only, or both Head Start and Early Head Start, eligible applicants are generally limited to local public or private nonprofit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) and certain local for-profit agencies located in the service area, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act. These applicants must be able to deliver Head Start services within Ouachita Parish and must demonstrate that they meet the statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency. For applications proposing Early Head Start only, 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, as long as they can provide Early Head Start services in the service area. Organizations already operating Head Start programs are explicitly eligible to operate Early Head Start as well. Individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and would be disqualified from competitive review.
The program focus is on delivering comprehensive services, which in Head Start and Early Head Start typically means more than classroom instruction alone. Funded programs are expected to address early learning and development, health (including screenings and referrals), family engagement and support, and other services required by Head Start/Early Head Start performance standards, all targeted to eligible low-income children and families residing in Ouachita Parish. The funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services, reflecting the program's emphasis on whole-family support and school readiness.
The announcement was posted on September 24, 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. Applicants needing help accessing or submitting the full announcement were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. Program-related questions and requests for additional information could be sent to the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org. The full opportunity was published under Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R06-0920.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity for?
This is an Administration for Children and Families (ACF) discretionary grant competition to fund Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. The intent is to select one or more organizations to operate a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program for eligible children and families from birth to age five.
Where will services be provided?
Services are intended to be delivered in the service area of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. Applicants must be able to provide Head Start and/or Early Head Start services within Ouachita Parish.
What ages does the program serve?
The funded program is designed to serve eligible children and families from birth to age five, consistent with Head Start and Early Head Start program models.
Can an applicant propose a blended birth-to-five program model?
Yes. Applicants may propose a blended birth-to-five model that combines both Head Start and Early Head Start funding. Applicants may also apply to operate Head Start only or Early Head Start only, depending on organizational capacity and program design.
How much funding is available each year?
The opportunity makes approximately $4,676,814 available each year to support program operations in the service area.
What is the CFDA number for this funding?
The funding listing is under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
How many awards did ACF anticipate making?
ACF anticipated making up to two awards under this announcement.
What are the award floor and ceiling?
The award ceiling is equal to the full $4,676,814. The award floor is $500,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required. Funded organizations must meet applicable non-federal match requirements described in the full funding announcement and in the Head Start Act and regulations.
Who is eligible to apply for Head Start only, or for a combined Head Start and Early Head Start proposal?
For applications proposing Head Start only, or both Head Start and Early Head Start, eligible applicants are generally limited to local public or private nonprofit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) and certain local for-profit agencies located in the service area, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act. Applicants must be able to deliver services in Ouachita Parish and demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency.
Who is eligible to apply for Early Head Start only?
For applications proposing Early Head Start only, 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, as long as they can provide Early Head Start services in the service area. Organizations already operating Head Start programs are explicitly eligible to operate Early Head Start as well.
Are faith-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Faith-based organizations are included among eligible nonprofit applicants for both Head Start and Early Head Start, as described in the opportunity.
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes, in certain cases. For Head Start (or Head Start combined with Early Head Start), eligibility includes certain local for-profit agencies located in the service area, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act. For Early Head Start only, for-profit agencies may apply under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act, as long as they can provide Early Head Start services in the service area.
Are individuals or sole proprietorships eligible to apply?
No. Individuals (including sole proprietorships) are not eligible and would be disqualified from competitive review.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible and would be disqualified from competitive review.
What types of services are expected under this grant?
The program focus is on delivering comprehensive services. In Head Start and Early Head Start, this typically means more than classroom instruction alone. Funded programs are expected to address early learning and development, health (including screenings and referrals), family engagement and support, and other services required by Head Start/Early Head Start performance standards, targeted to eligible low-income children and families residing in Ouachita Parish.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services, reflecting an emphasis on whole-family support and school readiness.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on September 24, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was November 24, 2014.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Who should applicants contact for technical help with accessing or submitting the application?
Applicants needing help accessing or submitting the full announcement were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Who should applicants contact with program-related questions?
Program-related questions and requests for additional information could be sent to the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The full opportunity was published under Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R06-0920.
Does the opportunity allow multiple program configurations?
Yes. Applicants could propose (1) a blended birth-to-five model combining Head Start and Early Head Start funding, (2) Head Start only, or (3) Early Head Start only, based on capacity and program design.
What population is the program intended to serve?
The announcement emphasizes services targeted to eligible low-income children and families residing in Ouachita Parish, consistent with Head Start and Early Head Start eligibility expectations and performance standards.
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