Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R01 0842
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R01 0842
- 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 Towns of Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport, Freetown, Berkley, Dighton, Rehoboth, Seekonk, and Lakeville, Massachusetts" 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 $4,049,477.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,049,477.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Private institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- 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 comes from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), under the Office of Head Start, and it is aimed at funding early childhood services for families living in Fall River and the surrounding Massachusetts communities of Somerset, Swansea, Westport, Freetown, Berkley, Dighton, Rehoboth, Seekonk, and Lakeville. The purpose is to support a high-quality, comprehensive birth-to-five early learning and family support system. Applicants can propose to operate a program that blends both Head Start (generally preschool-age children) and Early Head Start (infants, toddlers, and pregnant women), or they may apply to operate only Head Start or only Early Head Start, as long as they can deliver services across the specified service area.
The announcement makes about $4,049,477 available each year to provide program services to eligible children and families. ACF expected to make up to two awards under this competition, meaning the funding may be split across more than one provider depending on the applications and service strategy proposed. The funding instrument is a discretionary grant, and it falls under the federal assistance listing for Head Start (CFDA/Assistance Listing 93.600). There is a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants should plan for the non-federal share obligations that typically come with Head Start and Early Head Start grants (the specific expectations are described in the full funding opportunity announcement).
Eligibility is broad in terms of organizational type, but it depends on whether the applicant is applying for Head Start, Early Head Start, or both. For organizations applying for Head Start only or a combined Head Start/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, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act. These applicants must be able to demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start agency. For organizations applying for Early Head Start only, eligibility includes any public or private nonprofit (including faith-based) or for-profit agency in the service area that can provide Early Head Start services, consistent with Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act. The announcement also notes that organizations already operating Head Start programs may apply to operate Early Head Start. Individuals, including sole proprietorships, and foreign entities are not eligible and would be disqualified from review.
The competition was posted September 23, 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 is archived (archive date December 24, 2014), which matters for anyone researching past awards or using it as a reference for similar current funding rounds, but it is not an open application today. The award floor is listed at $500,000 and the award ceiling matches the estimated total funding of $4,049,477, indicating ACF could fund one large project at the full amount or make multiple awards up to that total.
For practical next steps and support, applicants were directed to contact the Office of Head Start Operations Center by email at DRS@headstartinfo.org for additional program-related information. For technical issues accessing or submitting the announcement and application materials, ACF provided its Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The full announcement was hosted through ACF’s grants site under Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R01-0842, which contains the detailed program expectations, required application components, eligibility nuances, and submission instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start. It supports early childhood services and family supports through Head Start and/or Early Head Start programming.
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The stated purpose is to support a high-quality, comprehensive birth-to-five early learning and family support system for eligible children and families within the defined service area.
Which communities are included in the service area?
The service area includes Fall River, Massachusetts and the surrounding communities of Somerset, Swansea, Westport, Freetown, Berkley, Dighton, Rehoboth, Seekonk, and Lakeville.
What types of programs can applicants propose to operate?
Applicants may propose (1) a blended program that includes both Head Start and Early Head Start, (2) Head Start only, or (3) Early Head Start only, as long as they can deliver services across the specified service area.
What ages or populations do Head Start and Early Head Start generally serve?
Head Start generally serves preschool-age children. Early Head Start generally serves infants, toddlers, and pregnant women.
How much funding is available each year under this announcement?
The announcement makes an estimated $4,049,477 available each year to provide program services to eligible children and families.
How many awards did ACF expect to make?
ACF expected to make up to two awards under this competition, meaning funding could be split across more than one provider depending on the applications and service strategy proposed.
Could one organization receive the entire amount?
Yes. The award ceiling matches the estimated total funding of $4,049,477, which indicates ACF could fund one large project at the full amount or make multiple awards up to that total.
What are the award floor and ceiling?
The award floor is $500,000, and the award ceiling is $4,049,477.
What type of funding instrument is this?
The funding instrument is a discretionary grant.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The Assistance Listing (formerly CFDA) is 93.600 (Head Start).
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The announcement indicates there is a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants should plan for the non-federal share obligations typically associated with Head Start and Early Head Start grants. The specific expectations are described in the full funding opportunity announcement.
Who is eligible to apply for Head Start only?
For 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, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act. Applicants must be able to demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start agency.
Who is eligible to apply for a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program?
For a combined Head Start/Early Head Start application, eligibility follows the Head Start eligibility standard described in the announcement: 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, and able to meet requirements to be designated as a Head Start agency.
Who is eligible to apply for Early Head Start only?
For Early Head Start only, eligibility includes any public or private nonprofit (including faith-based) or for-profit agency in the service area that can provide Early Head Start services, consistent with Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act.
Can organizations that already operate Head Start apply to operate Early Head Start?
Yes. The announcement specifically notes that organizations already operating Head Start programs may apply to operate Early Head Start.
Are faith-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The announcement explicitly includes faith-based organizations within eligible nonprofit categories for Head Start and for Early Head Start.
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes, for-profit agencies located in the service area are included as eligible applicants for both Head Start (including combined Head Start/Early Head Start applications) and Early Head Start only, as described in the announcement.
Are individuals or sole proprietorships eligible to apply?
No. Individuals, including sole proprietorships, are not eligible and would be disqualified from review.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible and would be disqualified from review.
Does the applicant have to be located in the service area?
Yes. The eligibility language in the announcement ties applicant eligibility to being located in the service area for the applicable program type (Head Start and/or Early Head Start).
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The competition was 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 had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Is this opportunity still open for applications?
No. The opportunity is archived (archive date December 24, 2014) and is not an open application today.
Why does the archived status matter?
Because it is archived, it is mainly useful for researching past awards or referencing how a similar funding round was structured, rather than for submitting a new application under this specific posting.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R01-0842.
Where were the detailed requirements and instructions located?
The full announcement was hosted through ACF's grants site under the Funding Opportunity Number listed, and it contains the detailed program expectations, required application components, eligibility nuances, and submission instructions.
Who should applicants contact for program-related questions?
Applicants were directed to contact the Office of Head Start Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org for additional program-related information.
Who should applicants contact for technical problems with access or submission?
For technical issues accessing or submitting the announcement and application materials, ACF provided its Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
What does it mean that applicants must meet statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start agency?
For Head Start (and combined Head Start/Early Head Start) applications, the announcement states that applicants must be able to demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start agency, as referenced under Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act.
Can an applicant apply for only one of the two program types (Head Start or Early Head Start)?
Yes. The announcement allows applicants to apply to operate only Head Start or only Early Head Start, provided they can deliver services across the specified service area and meet the eligibility rules for that program type.
Is the funding specifically intended for a single city only?
No. While Fall River is central to the service area, the announcement includes multiple surrounding communities and expects services to be delivered across the specified service area.
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