Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R06 0877
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R06 0877
- 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 Tarrant County, Texas" 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 $22,495,469.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $22,495,469.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education 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 State governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Small businesses County governments City or township governments.
- 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 grant opportunity, titled "Head Start and/or Early Head Start - Tarrant County, Texas" (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R06-0877), is a discretionary federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start). The purpose is to fund organizations that can operate high-quality, comprehensive early childhood services for eligible children and families in Tarrant County, Texas. Applicants may propose to run a combined birth-to-five approach 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 eligibility under the Head Start Act.
The opportunity makes an estimated total of $22,495,469 available on an annual basis to deliver services, with an award ceiling equal to the full amount and an award floor of $500,000. ACF anticipates making up to three awards, which suggests the countywide service area may be split among multiple grantees or program models. The funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services, reflecting the program's role in supporting school readiness, child development, family well-being, and access to needed health, nutrition, and social supports.
Eligibility depends on whether an applicant is seeking Head Start, Early Head Start, or both. For applications that include Head Start (Head Start only or Head Start plus Early Head Start), eligible applicants are 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, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)). These applicants must be able to provide Head Start services to children and families residing in Tarrant County and must demonstrate they meet statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency as defined in the Act. For Early Head Start-only applications, eligibility is broader under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9840A(d)) and includes any public or private nonprofit organization (including faith-based organizations) or for-profit organization in the service area that can provide Early Head Start services to eligible children and families; organizations already operating Head Start are also eligible to operate Early Head Start.
A wide range of entity types are listed as potentially eligible in the general applicant categories, including independent school districts, various nonprofit types, city/county/state governments, public housing authorities, tribal governments (federally recognized), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), small businesses, and institutions of higher education (public or private). However, applicants still must meet the specific statutory and service-area requirements tied to the type of program they are proposing (Head Start versus Early Head Start). Individuals, including sole proprietorships, and foreign entities are explicitly ineligible and will be disqualified from competitive review.
The announcement notes that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants should expect to meet non-federal share requirements typical of Head Start and Early Head Start awards (details would be spelled out in the full funding opportunity announcement). Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date. Key dates listed are a posted and creation date of September 24, 2014, an application due date of November 24, 2014, and an archive date of December 24, 2014.
For support and next steps, applicants were directed to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center via email at DRS@headstartinfo.org for additional information related to the opportunity, and to contact the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov for technical difficulties accessing the full announcement. The full opportunity was posted by ACF and included an additional information link on the ACF grants site.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled "Head Start and/or Early Head Start - Tarrant County, Texas." The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R06-0877.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary federal grant offered 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 program and CFDA number does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
What is the purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to fund organizations that can operate high-quality, comprehensive early childhood services for eligible children and families in Tarrant County, Texas. The services align with Head Start and/or Early Head Start expectations for comprehensive supports (such as child development, school readiness, family well-being, and connections to health, nutrition, and social services).
What geographic area must be served?
Applicants must be able to provide services to eligible children and families residing in Tarrant County, Texas.
Can an applicant propose Head Start only, Early Head Start only, or both?
Yes. Applicants may propose a combined birth-to-five approach 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 eligibility under the Head Start Act.
How much funding is available?
The announcement estimates a total of $22,495,469 available on an annual basis to deliver services.
What are the award floor and award ceiling?
The award floor is $500,000. The award ceiling is equal to the full estimated amount available, $22,495,469 (annual basis).
How many awards does ACF expect to make?
ACF anticipates making up to three awards.
Does the expected number of awards mean the county could have multiple grantees?
Yes. Because up to three awards are anticipated, the countywide service area may be split among multiple grantees and/or program models.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
Who is eligible to apply for applications that include Head Start (Head Start only or Head Start plus Early Head Start)?
For applications that include Head Start, eligible applicants are 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, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)). Applicants must be able to provide Head Start services to children and families residing in Tarrant County and must demonstrate they meet statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency as defined in the Act.
Who is eligible to apply for Early Head Start-only applications?
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 entities include any public or private nonprofit organization (including faith-based organizations) or for-profit organization in the service area that can provide Early Head Start services to eligible children and families. Organizations already operating Head Start are also eligible to operate Early Head Start.
Are faith-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based organizations are explicitly included among eligible nonprofit applicants, subject to meeting the specific statutory and service-area requirements for the program type being proposed.
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes, for-profit organizations located in the service area are listed as potentially eligible, but eligibility depends on what the applicant is proposing (Head Start vs. Early Head Start) and the specific statutory requirements described in the announcement.
Are small businesses eligible?
Small businesses are listed among the general applicant categories as potentially eligible. However, applicants must still meet the specific statutory and service-area requirements tied to the type of program they are proposing (Head Start versus Early Head Start).
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Institutions of higher education (public or private) are listed among the general applicant categories as potentially eligible, provided they meet the applicable statutory and service-area requirements for the program type proposed.
Are school districts or local governments eligible?
Independent school districts and city/county/state governments are listed among the general applicant categories as potentially eligible. As with all applicants, they must meet the specific program eligibility requirements and serve the Tarrant County, Texas service area.
Are tribal governments eligible?
Tribal governments (federally recognized) are listed among the general applicant categories as potentially eligible, subject to meeting the statutory and service-area requirements associated with the program being proposed.
Are individuals or sole proprietors eligible?
No. Individuals, including sole proprietorships, are explicitly ineligible and will be disqualified from competitive review.
Are foreign entities eligible?
No. Foreign entities are explicitly ineligible and will be disqualified from competitive review.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The announcement states that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants should expect to meet non-federal share requirements typical of Head Start and Early Head Start awards. (The specific details would be provided in the full funding opportunity announcement.)
When was the opportunity posted and when was it due?
The posted date and creation date are September 24, 2014. The application due date is November 24, 2014. The archive date is December 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 closing date.
Who should applicants contact for program-related questions?
For additional information related to the opportunity, applicants were directed to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who should applicants contact for technical help accessing the announcement?
For technical difficulties accessing the full announcement, applicants were directed to contact the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Where was the full opportunity posted?
The full opportunity was posted by ACF and included an additional information link on the ACF grants site.
What law governs key eligibility requirements mentioned in the announcement?
The announcement ties eligibility to specific sections of the Head Start Act. For Head Start-inclusive applications, it references Section 641(a)(1) (42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)). For Early Head Start-only applications, it references Section 645A(d) (42 U.S.C. 9840A(d)).
What must applicants demonstrate to be considered for Head Start and/or Early Head Start funding?
Applicants must be able to provide the proposed services to eligible children and families in Tarrant County and must demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency, as applicable to the program type requested.
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| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Red River County, Texas Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R06 0884 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R06 0884 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $931,313 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Webster and Claiborne Parishes, Louisiana Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R06 0885 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R06 0885 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,070,732 |
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| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R06 0888 Funding Number: HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R06 0888 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $3,698,218 |
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