Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R03 0854
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R03 0854
- 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 Snyder, Union, and Mifflin Counties, Pennsylvania" 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 $4,357,094.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,357,094.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township 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 Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Independent school districts State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments 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 funding opportunity (HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R03-0854) is a discretionary federal 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 Snyder, Union, and Mifflin Counties in Pennsylvania. The goal is to fund providers that can deliver a high-quality, comprehensive early childhood program for eligible children and families, covering the full birth-to-five continuum when applicants propose combining Early Head Start (typically prenatal to age 3) with Head Start (generally ages 3 to 5). Applicants can apply to operate Head Start only, Early Head Start only, or an integrated program using both funding streams, as long as they can meet the program, governance, and performance requirements tied to those models.
ACF indicates that approximately $4,357,094 per year is available for this service area, with an award ceiling equal to that annual amount and an award floor of $500,000. The funding is issued as a grant, falls under the “Income Security and Social Services” activity category, and is associated with CFDA 93.600 (Head Start). ACF anticipated making up to two awards under this announcement, which suggests funding could be split among more than one provider depending on the applications received and the service design proposed.
Eligibility is broad at a high level, but the announcement stresses that eligibility rules differ depending on whether an organization is applying for Head Start, Early Head Start, or both. For Head Start-only applications, or for combined Head Start and Early Head Start applications, eligible applicants are limited to local public or private nonprofit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or local for-profit agencies in the service area that can provide Head Start services, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)). These applicants also must be able to demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency as defined in the Act, which generally implies they can meet federal performance standards and operate the required program governance and accountability structure.
For Early Head Start-only applications, eligibility is somewhat broader under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9840A(d)). In that case, eligible applicants may be public or private nonprofit organizations (including faith-based organizations) or for-profit organizations located in the service area that can deliver Early Head Start services to children and families residing in Snyder, Union, and Mifflin Counties. The announcement also notes that organizations already operating Head Start programs are eligible to operate Early Head Start programs, which can matter for agencies looking to expand services downward to younger ages or to build a coordinated prenatal-to-kindergarten pipeline.
The listing of eligible applicant types reflects that breadth and includes federally recognized tribal governments, state and local governments (including counties and cities/townships), independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, public and private institutions of higher education, small businesses, and nonprofits both with and without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). Despite that expansive list, the practical eligibility still hinges on the Head Start Act provisions summarized above, especially for Head Start funding, where the statute is more specific about who may be designated to operate a program in a local service area. The announcement explicitly disqualifies applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities; those submissions would not move forward for competitive review.
A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning awardees should expect they will need to meet non-federal share requirements consistent with Head Start/Early Head Start rules (the specific percentage and allowable forms of match are normally detailed in the full funding opportunity announcement). The timeline in the posting shows it was originally posted on September 23, 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, and the opportunity was archived on December 24, 2014.
For applicants needing more details about the service area competition and program expectations, the announcement points to the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center via email at DRS@headstartinfo.org. For technical issues accessing or submitting the announcement materials, ACF provided its Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The full announcement was linked through ACF’s grants portal at the time of posting.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R03-0854.
Which federal agency is running this competition?
This is a discretionary federal grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Head Start (OHS).
What is the purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to fund providers that can deliver high-quality, comprehensive Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families in the defined service area.
What geographic area does this opportunity cover?
The service area is Snyder, Union, and Mifflin Counties in Pennsylvania.
What programs can an applicant propose to operate?
Applicants may apply to operate:
- Head Start only,
- Early Head Start only, or
- An integrated program combining Head Start and Early Head Start funding streams.
What age range is intended to be served?
The opportunity supports the birth-to-five continuum when applicants propose combining Early Head Start (typically prenatal to age 3) with Head Start (generally ages 3 to 5). Applicants may also propose only the age range aligned to Head Start only or Early Head Start only.
How much funding is expected to be available each year?
ACF indicates that approximately $4,357,094 per year is available for this service area.
Is there an award ceiling for this opportunity?
Yes. The award ceiling is equal to the annual amount indicated for the service area: $4,357,094 per year.
Is there an award floor (minimum award amount)?
Yes. The award floor is $500,000.
How many awards did ACF anticipate making?
ACF anticipated making up to two awards under this announcement.
Could the funding be split among more than one organization?
Yes. Because ACF anticipated up to two awards, the funding could be split among more than one provider depending on the applications received and the proposed service design.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding is issued as a grant.
What activity category is associated with this opportunity?
The activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
What CFDA program is associated with this announcement?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
Who is eligible to apply for Head Start-only funding?
For Head Start-only applications, eligible applicants are limited to local public or private nonprofit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or local for-profit agencies in the service area that can provide Head Start services, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)). Applicants must also be able to demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start agency under 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 applications, eligibility follows the Head Start eligibility framework described in the announcement (Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act). Applicants must be able to meet the statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency, including the ability to meet federal performance standards and operate required program governance and accountability structures.
Who is eligible to apply for Early Head Start-only funding?
For Early Head Start-only applications, eligibility is broader under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9840A(d)). Eligible applicants may be public or private nonprofit organizations (including faith-based organizations) or for-profit organizations located in the service area that can deliver Early Head Start services to children and families residing in Snyder, Union, and Mifflin Counties.
Can an organization that already operates Head Start apply to operate Early Head Start?
Yes. The announcement notes that organizations already operating Head Start programs are eligible to operate Early Head Start programs.
The eligible applicant list seems very broad. Does that mean everyone listed can apply for any option?
Not necessarily. While the listing includes many entity types (such as governments, school districts, housing authorities, institutions of higher education, small businesses, and nonprofits), the announcement stresses that practical eligibility depends on whether the applicant is applying for Head Start, Early Head Start, or both, and must align with the applicable Head Start Act provisions described in the opportunity.
Are individuals allowed to apply?
No. The announcement explicitly disqualifies applications from individuals, including sole proprietorships.
Are foreign entities allowed to apply?
No. The announcement explicitly disqualifies applications from foreign entities.
What program expectations apply if an applicant proposes Head Start, Early Head Start, or both?
Applicants must be able to meet the program, governance, and performance requirements tied to the model(s) proposed (Head Start, Early Head Start, or an integrated approach using both funding streams). The announcement indicates this generally includes meeting federal performance standards and operating required governance and accountability structures.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning awardees should expect to meet non-federal share requirements consistent with Head Start and Early Head Start rules (the specific percentage and allowable forms are typically detailed in the full announcement).
When was this opportunity originally posted?
The posting shows it was originally posted on September 23, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was November 24, 2014.
What time were applications due on the deadline date?
Applications were required 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.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically.
Who should applicants contact with questions about program/service area expectations?
The announcement points applicants to the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center via email at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who should applicants contact for technical help with accessing or submitting materials?
For technical issues, ACF provided an Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Where was the full announcement posted?
The full announcement was linked through ACF's grants portal at the time of posting.
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