Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0393
Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0393
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Head Start Grantee Alexander, Hardin, Johnson, Massac, Pope, Pulaski, and Union Counties, Illinois" 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 Apr 19, 2012 and posted on Apr 19, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 18, 2012 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 $3,752,484.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,752,484.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts Small businesses City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Faith based and community organizations that meet eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0393) is a discretionary federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), focused on operating Head Start services for families living in eight southern Illinois counties: Alexander, Hardin, Johnson, Massac, Pope, Pulaski, and Union. The purpose is to select one or more local organizations to deliver comprehensive Head Start programming to eligible children and their families in that service area. The grant falls under the Income Security and Social Services activity category and is tied to CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
ACF is making available approximately $3,752,484 per year to support Head Start program operations in the designated counties. The notice indicates an expected number of awards of 2, with an annual award ceiling listed as $3,752,484 and an award floor of $0, meaning the exact awarded amount may vary based on approved program design, scope, and compliance with Head Start requirements, up to the maximum shown. The opportunity also lists a cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants should plan for the non-federal share expectations that typically apply to Head Start awards.
A broad range of applicant types may apply, as long as they meet the eligibility requirements. Eligible applicants include local public or private entities such as nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, community-based and faith-based organizations, county and city or township governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities (including Indian housing authorities), federally recognized tribal governments, public and state controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and for-profit organizations (including small businesses, and also for-profit organizations other than small businesses). At the same time, the announcement clearly excludes individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships from competing for or receiving awards under this funding opportunity.
Timing and submission details are also spelled out in the notice. The opportunity was posted and created on April 19, 2012, with an application due date of July 18, 2012. Applications submitted electronically were required to be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The archive date is July 19, 2012, indicating the original competition period is closed, though the listing remains useful as a historical record or reference point for similar Head Start service area competitions.
For support and further information, interested applicants were directed to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center by email at DRS@headstartinfo.org. For technical issues accessing the full announcement electronically, the notice points applicants to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The full announcement link is provided in the listing as: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0393.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0393.
Which federal agency is offering this funding opportunity?
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 is the purpose of this grant opportunity?
The purpose is to select one or more local organizations to operate comprehensive Head Start services for eligible children and their families in a defined service area in southern Illinois.
What program or assistance listing is this opportunity tied to?
This opportunity is tied to CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
What activity category does this grant fall under?
The activity category listed is Income Security and Social Services.
What geographic area is covered by this Head Start service area competition?
The service area is in southern Illinois and includes eight counties: Alexander, Hardin, Johnson, Massac, Pope, Pulaski, and Union.
How much funding is expected to be available each year?
ACF indicates approximately $3,752,484 per year is available to support Head Start program operations in the designated counties.
How many awards does ACF expect to make?
The notice lists an expected number of awards of 2.
What is the annual award ceiling for this opportunity?
The annual award ceiling is listed as $3,752,484.
What is the award floor, and what does it mean here?
The award floor is listed as $0. This indicates the final award amount may vary based on the approved program design, scope, and compliance with Head Start requirements, up to the maximum amount shown.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity lists a cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants should plan to meet the non-federal share expectations that typically apply to Head Start awards.
Who is eligible to apply for this funding?
Eligible applicants include a wide range of local public or private entities, including:
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status
- Community-based organizations
- Faith-based organizations
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Independent school districts
- Public housing authorities (including Indian housing authorities)
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Public and state controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For-profit organizations (including small businesses)
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Who is not eligible to apply?
The announcement excludes the following from competing for or receiving awards under this opportunity:
- Individuals
- Foreign entities
- Sole proprietorships
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on April 19, 2012.
What was the application due date?
The application due date was July 18, 2012.
What was the deadline time for electronic submissions?
Electronic applications were required to be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
What is the archive date and what does it indicate?
The archive date is July 19, 2012. This indicates the original competition period is closed, though the listing may remain available as a historical record or reference point.
Who should applicants contact for program-related questions or additional information?
Applicants were directed to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center by email at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the full announcement?
For technical issues accessing the full announcement electronically, the notice points to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Where is the full announcement link listed?
The full announcement link provided is: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0393
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Income Security and Social Services
Next opportunity: Head Start Grantee Wayne County, Indiana
Previous opportunity: Head Start Grantee Tippecanoe County, Indiana
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0393
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0393) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Head Start Grantee Wayne County, Indiana Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0399 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0399 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,846,106 |
| Early Head Start Grantee Barry, Calhoun, and St. Joseph Counties, Michigan Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0400 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0400 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,197,770 |
| Early Head Start Grantee Clark County, Indiana Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0402 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0402 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $668,983 |
| Early Head Start Grantee Wayne County, Indiana Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0403 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0403 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $842,444 |
| Early Head Start Grantee Winnebago County, Illinois Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0405 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0405 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,129,774 |
| Early Head Start Grantee Norman, Polk, and Steele Counties, Minnesota Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0407 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0407 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $966,307 |
| Early Head Start Grantee Peoria County, Illinois Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0410 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0410 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,205,098 |
| Early Head Start Grantee Tippecanoe County, Indiana Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0414 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0414 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,053,077 |
| Early Head Start Grantee Alexander, Hardin, Johnson, Massac, Pope, Pulaski, and Union Counties, Illinois Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0418 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0418 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $692,733 |
| Head Start Grantee Milwaukee County, including the City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0488 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0488 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $26,299,523 |
| Head Start Grantee Bond, Clinton, Marion, Washington, and Franklin Counties, Illinois Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0492 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0492 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $3,663,948 |
| Head Start Grantee Western part of Hennepin County and Wright County, Minnesota Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0494 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0494 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,653,085 |
| Head Start Grantee Kalamazoo County, Michigan Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0500 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0500 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $4,632,085 |
| Early Head Start Grantee Communities within Pulaski and Garland Counties, Arkansas Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R06 0347 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R06 0347 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,410,808 |
| Head Start Grantee Rapides Parish, Louisiana Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R06 0397 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R06 0397 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $5,983,386 |
| Head Start Grantee Blanco, Caldwell, and Hays Counties, Texas Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R06 0401 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R06 0401 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $3,451,845 |
| Head Start Grantee Mayes, Rogers, Nowata, Washington and Wagoner Counties City of Broken Arrow in Tulsa County, Oklahoma Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R06 0404 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R06 0404 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $4,373,931 |
| Head Start Grantee Southwest Harris County, Texas Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R06 0406 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R06 0406 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $17,078,918 |
| Early Head Start Grantee Benton, Boone, Fountain, Montgomery, Parke, Vermillion, and Warren Counties, Indiana Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0409 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0409 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $635,694 |
| Head Start Grantee Cleveland, Commanche, and Pottawatomie Counties, Oklahoma Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R06 0411 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R06 0411 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $5,308,022 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0393", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.