Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R01 0979
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R01 0979
- 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 Washington County, including Block Island, Rhode Island" 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 $1,166,825.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,166,825.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Private 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) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments County governments Small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Independent school districts.
- 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, titled "Head Start and/or Early Head Start - Washington County, including Block Island, Rhode Island," 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 select a single grantee to deliver high-quality early childhood services for eligible children and families living in Washington County, Rhode Island, including Block Island. Applicants may propose to operate a comprehensive birth-to-five model that combines both Head Start and Early Head Start funds, 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 announcement makes available $1,166,825 in annual funding, and it anticipates one award for the service area. The funding floor and ceiling are both listed as $1,166,825, which generally indicates ACF expects to fund one provider at a set annual amount for the defined geographic area and scope. The grant falls under the broad federal activity area of income security and social services, reflecting the program's role in supporting school readiness, family well-being, and access to comprehensive services for children from low-income families.
Eligible applicants include a wide range of entities, but the rules vary depending on whether an organization is applying for Head Start, Early Head Start, or both. For proposals that include Head Start (either Head Start only or a combined Head Start and Early Head Start approach), 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. In addition to being an eligible type of entity, applicants 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 by the Head Start Act. For Early Head Start-only applications, the eligibility standard is somewhat broader: any public or private nonprofit agency (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or for-profit agency may apply under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act, as long as the organization can deliver Early Head Start services in the service area. The announcement also notes that organizations already operating Head Start programs are eligible to operate Early Head Start programs. Individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are explicitly not eligible and would be disqualified from review.
Programmatically, the grant is intended to support a comprehensive birth-to-five early childhood system. In practical terms, this means applicants should be prepared to offer the core features associated with Head Start and Early Head Start, such as developmentally appropriate early learning services, family engagement and supports, health and developmental screenings, referrals and follow-up, and strong coordination with community partners. While the summary text does not list specific program option requirements, the framing emphasizes high quality and comprehensive services, which is consistent with standard Head Start and Early Head Start expectations for education, health, mental health, nutrition, disabilities services, and family and community engagement.
The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the selected grantee will be expected to meet non-federal share obligations as required by program rules and as detailed in the full funding opportunity announcement. Applicants would typically need to document how they will meet match requirements through allowable cash or in-kind contributions, and how those resources will be tracked and reported.
Key administrative details show the opportunity was 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. Although the listing is archived (archive date December 24, 2014), the provided details describe the original competitive process and requirements for that funding cycle. The funding opportunity number is HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R01-0979, which applicants would use to locate the full announcement and associated instructions.
For assistance and additional information, prospective applicants were directed to contact the Office of Head Start Operations Center via email at DRS@headstartinfo.org. For technical difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, ACF provided an Applications Help Desk contact at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The full announcement was hosted through ACF's grants portal at the link included in the source information.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Head Start and/or Early Head Start - Washington County, including Block Island, Rhode Island."
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF).
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
What is the purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to select a single grantee to deliver high-quality early childhood services for eligible children and families living in Washington County, Rhode Island, including Block Island.
What service area does this award cover?
The defined service area is Washington County, Rhode Island, including Block Island.
How many awards does ACF expect to make?
The announcement anticipates one award for the service area.
How much funding is available?
The announcement makes available $1,166,825 in annual funding.
What are the funding floor and ceiling for this opportunity?
Both the funding floor and the funding ceiling are listed as $1,166,825, indicating ACF expects to fund one provider at a set annual amount for the defined geographic area and scope.
Can an applicant apply for Head Start, Early Head Start, or both?
Yes. Applicants may propose a comprehensive birth-to-five model that combines Head Start and Early Head Start funds, 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.
Who is eligible to apply if the proposal includes Head Start (Head Start only or combined Head Start and Early Head Start)?
For proposals that include Head Start, 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.
Who is eligible to apply for an Early Head Start-only proposal?
For Early Head Start-only applications, eligibility is broader: any public or private nonprofit agency (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or for-profit agency may apply under Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act, as long as the organization can deliver Early Head Start services in the service area.
Do applicants need to meet any additional requirements beyond being an eligible entity type?
Yes. Applicants 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 by the Head Start Act.
Are current Head Start operators allowed to operate Early Head Start under this opportunity?
Yes. The announcement notes that organizations already operating Head Start programs are eligible to operate Early Head Start programs.
Are individuals or sole proprietorships eligible to apply?
No. Individuals (including sole proprietorships) are explicitly not eligible and would be disqualified from review.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are explicitly not eligible and would be disqualified from review.
What types of services is the grantee expected to provide?
The grant is intended to support a comprehensive birth-to-five early childhood system. The summary emphasizes high-quality, comprehensive services consistent with Head Start and Early Head Start expectations, including developmentally appropriate early learning services, family engagement and supports, health and developmental screenings, referrals and follow-up, and coordination with community partners.
Does this opportunity have a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, and the selected grantee is expected to meet non-federal share obligations as required by program rules and as detailed in the full funding opportunity announcement.
How would an applicant typically meet the match requirement?
Applicants would typically need to document how they will meet match requirements through allowable cash or in-kind contributions, and how those resources will be tracked and reported, as detailed in the full announcement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity 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 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 listing is archived (archive date December 24, 2014) and the provided details describe the original competitive process and requirements for that funding cycle.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R01-0979.
What is the broad federal activity area for this grant?
The grant falls under the broad federal activity area of income security and social services.
Who should applicants contact with program-related questions about the opportunity?
Prospective applicants were directed to contact the Office of Head Start Operations Center via email at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who should applicants contact if they have technical difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically?
For technical difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, ACF provided an Applications Help Desk contact at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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