Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R05 0876
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R05 0876
- 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 Saginaw County, Michigan" 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 $8,871,742.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $8,871,742.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education 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 for children and families living in Saginaw County, Michigan. The core purpose of the opportunity is to select organizations that can operate a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program serving children from birth through age five. Applicants may propose to run a combined birth-to-five model using 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 services supported under this funding are intended to be comprehensive in the Head Start sense, meaning they typically include early learning and development supports alongside family engagement, health, nutrition, and other wraparound services that help children and families thrive.
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R05-0876, and the assistance listing is CFDA 93.600 (Head Start). ACF anticipated making up to three awards under this announcement. The estimated total annual funding available is $8,871,742, with an award ceiling listed at $8,871,742 and an award floor of $500,000. The announcement also indicates a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should be prepared to meet applicable non-federal share rules (the specific expectations and how they apply can vary by program type and are described in the full funding opportunity announcement).
Eligibility depends on what an organization is applying to operate. For applications proposing Head Start only, or a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program, eligible applicants are limited to local public or private nonprofit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or local for-profit agencies that can provide Head Start services in the service area, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act. These applicants must be able to demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency as defined in the 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 under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act, as long as they can provide Early Head Start services to children and families residing in the service area. Organizations already operating Head Start programs are explicitly noted as eligible to operate Early Head Start programs as well. Individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and would be disqualified from review and funding.
The announcement lists a wide set of applicant entity types that may qualify depending on the program option being pursued, including independent school districts, city/township/county/state governments, tribal governments (federally recognized), public housing authorities, nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (with the usual distinctions noted in federal eligibility language), institutions of higher education (public, state-controlled, and private), and for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits). While many entity types appear in the general eligibility list, the controlling factor is the Head Start Act eligibility language described above, especially the local agency requirement when Head Start funds are involved.
Key dates for this competition were 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 archived on December 24, 2014, which signals it is no longer open, but the summary still reflects what the competition sought to fund and how ACF structured eligibility and award information at the time.
For applicants seeking more detail about the program expectations or service area specifics, the announcement directs interested parties to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center by email at DRS@headstartinfo.org. For technical problems accessing the full announcement or submission-related issues, ACF provided the Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The full notice was posted by ACF under the listed funding opportunity number, with an additional information link provided in the source data.
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 for children and families living in Saginaw County, Michigan. The goal is to select organizations that can operate a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program for children from birth through age five.
Where must services be provided?
The funded services are intended for children and families residing in Saginaw County, Michigan (the service area named in the announcement).
What age range can be served under this opportunity?
The competition is structured to support services for children from birth through age five, depending on whether an applicant proposes Early Head Start (birth to age 3), Head Start (generally ages 3 to 5), or a combined birth-to-five approach using both funding streams.
Can an applicant propose Head Start only, Early Head Start only, or both?
Yes. Applicants may propose (1) a combined birth-to-five model using both Head Start and Early Head Start funding, (2) Head Start only, or (3) Early Head Start only, depending on organizational capacity and program design.
What does "comprehensive" mean in the context of Head Start/Early Head Start services?
The announcement indicates services are intended to be comprehensive in the Head Start sense. This typically includes early learning and development supports along with family engagement, health, nutrition, and other wraparound services that support children and families.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R05-0876.
What is the Assistance Listing/CFDA number for this funding?
The Assistance Listing (CFDA) is 93.600 (Head Start).
How many awards did ACF anticipate making?
ACF anticipated making up to three awards under this announcement.
How much funding was expected to be available each year?
The estimated total annual funding available was $8,871,742.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling listed in the announcement is $8,871,742.
What is the award floor?
The award floor listed in the announcement is $500,000.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The announcement indicates a cost sharing or matching requirement. Applicants were expected to be prepared to meet applicable non-federal share rules. The specific expectations and how they apply can vary by program type and are described in the full funding opportunity announcement.
Who is eligible to apply for Head Start only?
For applications proposing Head Start only, eligible applicants are limited to local public or private nonprofit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or local for-profit agencies that can provide Head Start services in the service area, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act. Applicants must be able to demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start agency as defined in the 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 (where Head Start funding is involved), eligibility follows the Head Start eligibility language: local public or private nonprofit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or local for-profit agencies that can provide services in the area, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act. Applicants must be able to demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency, as applicable.
Who is eligible to apply for Early Head Start only?
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 under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act, as long as the organization can provide Early Head Start services to children and families residing in the service area.
Are current Head Start grantees eligible to operate Early Head Start under this opportunity?
Yes. The announcement explicitly notes that organizations already operating Head Start programs are eligible to operate Early Head Start programs as well.
Are individuals or sole proprietorships eligible to apply?
No. Individuals (including sole proprietorships) are not eligible and would be disqualified from review and funding.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible and would be disqualified from review and funding.
The eligibility list includes many entity types. Does that mean all of them can apply?
Not necessarily. The announcement lists many possible entity types (for example, school districts, governments, tribal governments, public housing authorities, nonprofits, higher education institutions, and for-profits). However, the controlling factor is the Head Start Act eligibility language described in the announcement, especially the local agency requirement when Head Start funds are involved.
What were the key dates for this competition?
The opportunity was posted on September 24, 2014. The application deadline was November 24, 2014.
What time were applications due on the deadline date?
Applications had 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, which signals it is no longer open.
Who should be contacted for questions about program expectations or service area specifics?
The announcement directs interested parties to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who should be contacted for technical problems or submission issues?
For technical problems accessing the full announcement or submission-related issues, ACF provided the Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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