Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R06 0910
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R06 0910
- 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 St. James 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 $1,409,813.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,409,813.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education 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) State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments County governments Small businesses.
- 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 opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R06-0910) to fund Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in St. James Parish, Louisiana. The goal is to select one organization to operate a high-quality, comprehensive birth-to-five program that may combine both Head Start and Early Head Start funding, or operate Head Start only, or Early Head Start only, depending on what the applicant proposes and is eligible to run. The funded program is expected to deliver the full range of Head Start/Early Head Start comprehensive services for eligible children and their families, consistent with Head Start Act requirements and program standards, and tailored to the needs of the local service area.
The total funding available is $1,409,813 per year, and the award structure is essentially fixed: the estimated total funding, award ceiling, and award floor are all listed as $1,409,813, indicating ACF anticipated making a single award at that annual level. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants would need to plan for the non-federal share expectations that typically apply to Head Start-related awards (the specific percentage and rules are addressed in the full funding opportunity announcement). The assistance listing is CFDA 93.600 (Head Start), and the activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
Eligibility depends on whether an applicant is applying to run Head Start, Early Head Start, or both. For applicants proposing Head Start only, or a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program, eligibility is 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, as allowed under Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act. These applicants must also be able to meet the statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency under the Head Start Act, meaning they must show they have the capacity and governance structure to operate the program in compliance with federal requirements. For applicants proposing Early Head Start only, eligibility is broader under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act and includes public or private nonprofits (including faith-based organizations) and for-profit agencies in the service area that can provide Early Head Start services; organizations already operating Head Start are explicitly eligible to operate Early Head Start as well. The announcement notes that individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and would be disqualified.
ACF listed a wide range of organizational types in its standard eligible applicant categories (such as nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, state and local governments, tribal governments, public housing authorities, independent school districts, institutions of higher education, small businesses, and other for-profit organizations), but the controlling eligibility criteria are the Head Start Act provisions summarized in the eligibility section of the announcement. In practice, an applicant would need to be located in, or capable of serving, St. James Parish and demonstrate the ability to provide Head Start and/or Early Head Start services to children and families residing in that defined service area.
Key dates show 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 archive date is December 24, 2014. For more details, applicants were directed to the full announcement at the ACF grants site, and for program-specific questions they could contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org. For technical issues accessing the announcement or submitting an application, the contact listed is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is an Administration for Children and Families (ACF) discretionary grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R06-0910) to fund Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in St. James Parish, Louisiana.
What is the goal of the award?
The goal is to select one organization to operate a high-quality, comprehensive birth-to-five program in St. James Parish. The program may combine both Head Start and Early Head Start funding, or operate Head Start only, or Early Head Start only, depending on what the applicant proposes and is eligible to run.
How many awards does ACF expect to make?
The funding details indicate ACF anticipated making a single award. The estimated total funding, award ceiling, and award floor are all listed as $1,409,813, which suggests one award at that annual level.
How much funding is available?
The total funding available is $1,409,813 per year.
Is the award amount flexible (a range), or essentially fixed?
The award structure is essentially fixed as presented: the estimated total funding, award ceiling, and award floor are each listed as $1,409,813.
What services is the funded program expected to provide?
The funded program is expected to deliver the full range of comprehensive Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and their families. Services must be consistent with Head Start Act requirements and program standards, and tailored to the needs of the St. James Parish service area.
What age range should the program cover?
The opportunity describes a comprehensive birth-to-five program. Depending on what is proposed and funded, services may include Head Start and/or Early Head Start components.
Can an applicant propose Head Start only, Early Head Start only, or a combination?
Yes. Applicants may propose to operate a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program, or Head Start only, or Early Head Start only, depending on what the applicant proposes and is eligible to operate.
What is the service area?
The services are intended for St. James Parish, Louisiana. In practice, applicants would need to be located in, or capable of serving, St. James Parish and provide services to children and families residing in that defined service area.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The Assistance Listing is CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
What is the activity category?
The activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
Who is eligible to apply if proposing Head Start only?
For applicants proposing Head Start only, eligibility is 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, as allowed under Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act. Applicants must also be able to meet the statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start agency under the Head Start Act, including demonstrating capacity and an appropriate governance structure to operate in compliance with federal requirements.
Who is eligible to apply if proposing a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program?
For applicants proposing a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program, eligibility follows the Head Start Act provisions described for Head Start under Section 641(a)(1): local public or private nonprofit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or local for-profit agencies located in the service area, with the capacity and governance structure required for designation and compliant operation.
Who is eligible to apply if proposing Early Head Start only?
For applicants proposing Early Head Start only, eligibility is broader under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act. It includes public or private nonprofit agencies (including faith-based organizations) and for-profit agencies in the service area that can provide Early Head Start services. Organizations already operating Head Start are explicitly eligible to operate Early Head Start as well.
Are individuals or sole proprietorships eligible?
No. The announcement states that individuals (including sole proprietorships) are not eligible and would be disqualified.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. The announcement states that foreign entities are not eligible and would be disqualified.
The opportunity lists many applicant categories. Which eligibility rules actually control?
While ACF listed a wide range of organizational types in standard eligible applicant categories, the controlling eligibility criteria are the Head Start Act provisions summarized in the eligibility section of the announcement. Applicants must meet the applicable Head Start Act eligibility requirements based on whether they propose Head Start, Early Head Start, or both.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required. Applicants would need to plan for the non-federal share expectations that typically apply to Head Start-related awards. The specific percentage and rules are addressed in the full funding opportunity announcement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on September 24, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was November 24, 2014.
What time were applications due?
Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity archive date is December 24, 2014.
How were applications submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically.
Where could applicants find more details about the opportunity?
Applicants were directed to the full announcement on the ACF grants site for complete details and requirements.
Who should be contacted for program-specific questions?
For program-specific questions, applicants could contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who should be contacted for technical issues with access or submission?
For technical issues accessing the announcement or submitting an application, the contact listed is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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