Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R01 0841
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R01 0841
- 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 Lynn, Lynnfield, Marblehead, Nahant, Saugus, and Swampscott, 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 $4,039,492.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,039,492.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education 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 Small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts State 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 federal grant opportunity, issued by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start), seeks providers to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families living in the Massachusetts communities of Lynn, Lynnfield, Marblehead, Nahant, Saugus, and Swampscott. The intent is to fund a high-quality, comprehensive program covering birth to age five, either by combining Early Head Start (typically serving pregnant people, infants, and toddlers) with Head Start (generally serving preschool-age children), or by operating only one of those program models in the listed service area.
The announcement is a discretionary grant competition (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R01-0841) with an estimated total annual funding amount of $4,039,492. ACF anticipated making up to two awards. Individual awards were expected to range from a floor of $500,000 up to a ceiling of $4,039,492, depending on what an applicant proposed and what ACF ultimately approved. The funding supports the full range of Head Start/Early Head Start program services, which typically includes early learning and development, health and developmental screenings, family engagement and support services, and other comprehensive components required by Head Start program standards.
Eligibility depends on what an organization is applying to operate. For applicants seeking to run Head Start only, or a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program, eligibility is narrower: applicants must be local public or private nonprofit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or local for-profit agencies located in the service area and able to deliver Head Start services there, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act. These applicants also must demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start agency under the Head Start Act. For applicants seeking to run Early Head Start only, eligibility is broader under Section 645A(d) of the Act and can include public or private nonprofits (including faith-based organizations) as well as for-profit agencies, as long as they are in the service area and can provide Early Head Start services to the eligible population. Organizations already operating Head Start programs are allowed to apply to operate Early Head Start as well.
The opportunity required cost sharing or matching, meaning the selected grantee(s) would be expected to contribute non-federal resources consistent with Head Start requirements (the precise expectations are laid out in the full funding opportunity announcement). Individuals, sole proprietorships, and foreign entities were not eligible and would be disqualified from competitive review.
Key dates for the competition were posted on 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 was archived on December 24, 2014, indicating the competition period has closed.
For support and additional information, interested parties were directed to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center by email at DRS@headstartinfo.org. Applicants having trouble accessing the full announcement could contact the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The full announcement was available through ACFs grants site at the link provided in the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal discretionary grant competition issued by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start). It sought applicants to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families in specific Massachusetts communities.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this competition?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R01-0841.
Which communities are included in the service area?
The service area listed in the announcement includes Lynn, Lynnfield, Marblehead, Nahant, Saugus, and Swampscott, Massachusetts.
What ages or populations were intended to be served?
The intent was to fund a high-quality, comprehensive program serving children from birth to age five. The announcement notes that Early Head Start typically serves pregnant people, infants, and toddlers, while Head Start generally serves preschool-age children.
Does an applicant have to operate both Head Start and Early Head Start?
No. The opportunity contemplated either (1) a combined approach covering both Early Head Start and Head Start (birth through age five), or (2) operation of only one of the program models (Head Start only or Early Head Start only) in the listed service area.
What types of services were expected to be supported by the funding?
The funding was intended to support the full range of Head Start/Early Head Start program services, which typically includes early learning and development, health and developmental screenings, family engagement and support services, and other comprehensive components required by Head Start program standards.
How much funding was available?
The estimated total annual funding amount was $4,039,492.
How many awards did ACF anticipate making?
ACF anticipated making up to two awards.
What was the expected award size range?
Individual awards were expected to range from a floor of $500,000 up to a ceiling of $4,039,492, depending on what the applicant proposed and what ACF ultimately approved.
Who was eligible to apply to operate Head Start only?
For applicants seeking to run Head Start only, eligibility was narrower. Applicants had to be local public or private nonprofit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or local for-profit agencies located in the service area and able to deliver Head Start services there, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act. They also had to demonstrate they met the statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start agency under the Head Start Act.
Who was eligible to apply to operate a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program?
For applicants seeking to run a combined Head Start and Early Head Start program, the announcement described the same narrower eligibility approach used for Head Start: local public or private nonprofit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or local for-profit agencies located in the service area, able to deliver Head Start there, and able to demonstrate they met the statutory requirements for designation as a Head Start agency under the Head Start Act.
Who was eligible to apply to operate Early Head Start only?
For applicants seeking to run Early Head Start only, eligibility was broader under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act and could include public or private nonprofits (including faith-based organizations) as well as for-profit agencies, as long as they were in the service area and could provide Early Head Start services to the eligible population.
Could an organization already operating Head Start apply for this opportunity?
Yes. The announcement stated that organizations already operating Head Start programs were allowed to apply to operate Early Head Start as well.
Were individuals or sole proprietorships eligible to apply?
No. Individuals and sole proprietorships were not eligible and would be disqualified from competitive review.
Were foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities were not eligible and would be disqualified from competitive review.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity required cost sharing or matching, meaning selected grantee(s) would be expected to contribute non-federal resources consistent with Head Start requirements. The announcement indicates the precise expectations were provided in the full funding opportunity announcement.
When was the opportunity posted?
Key dates for the competition were 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 funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on December 24, 2014, indicating the competition period has closed.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically by the stated deadline time.
Who should be contacted for support or additional information about the opportunity?
Interested parties were directed to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center by email at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who should be contacted if an applicant had trouble accessing the full announcement?
Applicants having trouble accessing the full announcement could contact the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Where was the full funding opportunity announcement available?
The full announcement was available through ACF's grants site at the link provided in the notice.
What federal program area does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity was issued under CFDA 93.600, which is the Head Start program.
What is the overall purpose of the award described in the announcement?
The purpose was to fund providers to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families in the listed Massachusetts communities, with the intent of supporting a high-quality, comprehensive program consistent with Head Start program expectations.
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