Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R03 0615
Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R03 0615
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Head Start Grantee Amelia, Appomattox, Buckingham, Charlotte, Cumberland, Goochland, Lunenburg, Nottoway, and Prince Edward Counties, Virginia" 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 Jun 5, 2013 and posted on Jun 4, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 19, 2013 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 $2,486,907.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,486,907.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Independent school districts City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses County governments Private 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
This discretionary grant opportunity, issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families (ACF) under the Office of Head Start, invites organizations to compete to become the Head Start grantee serving a specific multi-county area in Virginia: Amelia, Appomattox, Buckingham, Charlotte, Cumberland, Goochland, Lunenburg, Nottoway, and Prince Edward Counties. The purpose of the funding is to operate Head Start program services for eligible young children and their families living in those counties, covering the full scope of Head Start expectations tied to early childhood education, family support, health, nutrition, and related comprehensive services.
The notice is a modified announcement, with one key update: the application deadline was changed to Monday, August 19, 2013. Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The opportunity was posted June 4, 2013 (created June 5, 2013), originally scheduled to close August 18, 2013, and later updated to the August 19, 2013 closing date. The funding opportunity number is HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R03 0615, and it falls under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start), within the broader activity category of Income Security and Social Services.
ACF anticipated making up to two awards under this announcement. The estimated total funding available is $2,486,907 annually, and the award ceiling is also listed as $2,486,907, meaning the maximum expected award aligns with the full annual amount stated for service delivery in the target area. The award floor is listed as $0, which typically signals that specific award sizes can vary depending on the applicant and the final award structure. The funding instrument is a grant, and there is a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the selected grantee is expected to meet applicable non-federal share requirements consistent with Head Start program rules.
Eligibility is broad across many types of domestic entities, reflecting Head Start's community-based model and the goal of attracting capable local operators. Eligible applicants include local public or private nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) organizations), community-based and faith-based organizations that meet the standard eligibility requirements, as well as certain public entities such as county governments, city or township governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and public and state controlled institutions of higher education. For-profit organizations other than small businesses are also listed as eligible, along with small businesses and private institutions of higher education. At the same time, the announcement makes clear that individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to apply for or receive awards under this competition.
Applicants interested in learning more were directed to contact the Office of Head Start Operations Center via email at DRS@headstartinfo.org for additional information. For technical difficulties accessing the announcement or submitting materials, the notice provides the ACF Applications Help Desk contact at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The full announcement was available through ACF's grants site using the provided link associated with the funding opportunity number.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant competition from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start, to select an organization to become the Head Start grantee for a defined service area in Virginia.
What is the purpose of the funding?
The funding is intended to operate Head Start program services for eligible young children and their families in the target area, covering the full scope of Head Start expectations, including early childhood education, family support, health, nutrition, and related comprehensive services.
Which geographic area would the selected grantee serve?
The service area is a multi-county region in Virginia: Amelia, Appomattox, Buckingham, Charlotte, Cumberland, Goochland, Lunenburg, Nottoway, and Prince Edward Counties.
Who is issuing the grant?
The grant is issued by HHS/ACF under the Office of Head Start.
Is this a formula grant or a competitive grant?
This is a discretionary (competitive) grant opportunity where organizations compete to be selected as the Head Start grantee for the listed counties.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R03 0615.
What CFDA program does this fall under?
This opportunity falls under CFDA 93.600, Head Start.
What is the activity category associated with this opportunity?
The broader activity category listed is Income Security and Social Services.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
How many awards did ACF anticipate making?
ACF anticipated making up to two awards under this announcement.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding available is $2,486,907 annually.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The award ceiling is listed as $2,486,907, meaning the maximum expected award aligns with the annual amount stated for service delivery in the target area.
What is the minimum (floor) award amount?
The award floor is listed as $0, which generally indicates that the final award amount could vary based on the applicant and the final award structure.
Does this opportunity require cost sharing or matching?
Yes. The announcement states there is a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the selected grantee is expected to meet applicable non-federal share requirements consistent with Head Start program rules.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes a broad range of domestic entities, including local public or private nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) organizations), community-based and faith-based organizations that meet standard eligibility requirements, and certain public entities such as county governments, city or township governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and public and state controlled institutions of higher education. For-profit organizations other than small businesses are also listed as eligible, along with small businesses and private institutions of higher education.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. The announcement specifies that individuals are not eligible to apply for or receive awards under this competition.
Are foreign organizations eligible to apply?
No. The announcement specifies that foreign entities are not eligible to apply for or receive awards under this competition.
Are sole proprietorships eligible to apply?
No. The announcement specifies that sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to apply for or receive awards under this competition.
Was this a modified announcement, and what changed?
Yes. This was a modified announcement, and the key update was a change to the application deadline. The deadline was changed to Monday, August 19, 2013.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted June 4, 2013 (created June 5, 2013).
What was the original closing date and what was it changed to?
The opportunity was originally scheduled to close August 18, 2013, and it was later updated to close on August 19, 2013.
When were applications due?
Applications were due Monday, August 19, 2013.
How did applicants have to submit their applications?
Applications had to be submitted electronically.
What time were electronic submissions due on the deadline?
Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Where could applicants find the full announcement?
The full announcement was available through ACF's grants site using the link associated with the funding opportunity number.
Who should applicants contact for program-related questions or additional information?
Applicants were directed to contact the Office of Head Start Operations Center via email at DRS@headstartinfo.org for additional information.
Who should applicants contact for technical issues with accessing the announcement or submitting materials?
For technical difficulties accessing the announcement or submitting materials, the notice provides the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
What kind of services is the grantee expected to operate?
The selected grantee is expected to operate Head Start program services consistent with Head Start expectations, including early childhood education, family support, health services, nutrition services, and other comprehensive services for eligible children and families in the listed counties.
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