Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R05 0866
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R05 0866
- 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 Portage County, Ohio" 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 $3,029,617.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,029,617.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: 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 County governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments State governments For profit organizations other than small businesses 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:
This federal grant opportunity, titled "Head Start and/or Early Head Start - Portage County, Ohio" (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R05-0866), was issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families (ACF) under the Office of Head Start. It is a discretionary grant in the Income Security and Social Services category (CFDA 93.600, Head Start) intended to fund organizations that can operate high-quality early childhood services for eligible children and families living in Portage County, Ohio. The core purpose is to select one or more providers to deliver comprehensive early childhood programming for children from birth through age five, either by running a combined program that includes both Head Start and Early Head Start, or by operating Head Start only or Early Head Start only.
The announcement makes about $3,029,617 available each year for services in this area, with an expected two awards. The stated award ceiling equals the total annual amount ($3,029,617), while the award floor is $500,000, which signals that ACF may fund either a single larger provider or multiple providers dividing the service area or program approach. Like many Head Start funding opportunities, there is a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the selected grantee(s) should be prepared to meet non-federal share obligations as required under program rules and the specific terms described in the full funding opportunity announcement.
Eligibility depends on whether an applicant is proposing Head Start, Early Head Start, or both. For applicants seeking to operate Head Start only, or a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program, eligibility is limited to local public or private nonprofit organizations (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 in Portage County. These applicants must also be able to demonstrate that they meet the statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency under the Head Start Act (specifically Section 641(a)(1)). For Early Head Start-only proposals, eligibility is broader: any public or private nonprofit organization (including faith-based organizations) or for-profit agency in the service area may apply, consistent with Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act. The announcement also notes that organizations already operating Head Start programs are eligible to operate Early Head Start programs. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are explicitly not eligible and would be disqualified from review.
The application timeline in the notice shows the opportunity was posted on September 24, 2014, with an application deadline of November 24, 2014. Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The opportunity was later archived on December 24, 2014. For support and questions, the notice directs applicants to email the OHS Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org for additional information related to the program, and it provides the ACF Applications Help Desk (appsupport@acf.hhs.gov) for technical difficulties accessing the announcement or submission systems.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this federal grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Head Start and/or Early Head Start - Portage County, Ohio."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R05-0866.
Which federal agency issued this funding opportunity?
This funding opportunity was issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), under the Office of Head Start.
What type of grant is this?
This is a discretionary grant.
What program and CFDA number does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is under CFDA 93.600, Head Start.
What is the funding category listed for this opportunity?
The listed category is Income Security and Social Services.
What geographic area will this grant serve?
The grant is intended to support services for eligible children and families living in Portage County, Ohio.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to select one or more providers to deliver comprehensive early childhood programming for children from birth through age five in Portage County, Ohio.
What kinds of program models can applicants propose?
Applicants may propose one of the following approaches: (1) a combined program that includes both Head Start and Early Head Start, (2) Head Start only, or (3) Early Head Start only.
How much funding is available each year?
The announcement states that approximately $3,029,617 is available each year for services in this area.
How many awards does ACF expect to make?
The announcement indicates an expectation of two awards.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is $3,029,617 (the total annual amount described in the announcement).
What is the award floor?
The award floor is $500,000.
Does the funding level suggest there could be more than one provider funded?
Yes. The combination of an expected two awards, a ceiling equal to the full annual amount, and a $500,000 floor suggests ACF may fund either a single larger provider or multiple providers dividing the service area and/or program approach.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The announcement notes a cost sharing (matching) requirement, meaning selected grantee(s) should be prepared to meet non-federal share obligations as required under program rules and the specific terms in the full funding opportunity announcement.
Who is eligible to apply for Head Start only?
For Head Start-only proposals, eligibility is limited to local public or private nonprofit organizations (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 in Portage County, Ohio. Applicants must also be able to demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start agency under Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act.
Who is eligible to apply for a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program?
For combined Head Start and Early Head Start proposals, eligibility is limited to local public or private nonprofit organizations (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or local for-profit agencies located in the service area that can provide Head Start services in Portage County, Ohio. Applicants must also be able to demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency under Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act.
Who is eligible to apply for Early Head Start only?
For Early Head Start-only proposals, eligibility is broader: any public or private nonprofit organization (including faith-based organizations) or for-profit agency in the service area may apply, consistent with Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act.
Can an existing Head Start grantee apply to operate Early Head Start under this opportunity?
Yes. The announcement notes that organizations already operating Head Start programs are eligible to operate Early Head Start programs.
Are faith-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Faith-based organizations are explicitly included within the eligible nonprofit categories described in the announcement.
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes, for-profit agencies located in the service area are listed as eligible for Head Start, combined Head Start/Early Head Start, and Early Head Start-only proposals, as described in the eligibility sections.
Are individuals or sole proprietorships eligible to apply?
No. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) are explicitly not eligible and would be disqualified from review.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are explicitly not eligible and would be disqualified from review.
When was the opportunity posted?
The notice indicates the opportunity was posted on September 24, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline shown in the notice was November 24, 2014.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically.
What time were applications due on the deadline date?
Applications were due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The notice states the opportunity was archived on December 24, 2014.
Who should applicants contact for program-related questions?
The notice directs applicants to email the OHS Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org for additional information related to the program.
Who should applicants contact for technical issues with accessing the announcement or submission systems?
For technical difficulties, the notice provides the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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