Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R06 0559
Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R06 0559
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Head Start Grantee Arkansas, Lincoln, and Lonoke Counties, Arkansas" 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 May 16, 2012 and posted on May 16, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 14, 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 $1,512,563.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,512,563.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Small businesses Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments.
- 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 funding opportunity, titled "Head Start Grantee - Arkansas, Lincoln, and Lonoke Counties, Arkansas" (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R06-0559), is a discretionary federal grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), specifically supporting the Head Start program (CFDA 93.600). The purpose of the grant is to fund an organization to operate Head Start services for eligible children and their families living in Arkansas, Lincoln, and Lonoke Counties in Arkansas. The announcement makes clear that ACF is seeking a local provider or lead agency capable of delivering the full range of Head Start program services in those counties, which typically includes early childhood education, health and developmental screenings, family engagement and support services, and referrals to community resources consistent with Head Start program performance requirements.
ACF anticipated making a single award under this announcement (Expected Awards: 1), meaning applicants were competing to become the Head Start grantee for the defined service area. The estimated total funding available is $1,512,563 annually, and the award ceiling is also listed as $1,512,563, with an award floor of $0. In practical terms, that signals the federal government expected one successful applicant to receive up to the full annual amount to run the program in the specified counties. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the funding activity category is listed as Income Security and Social Services, aligning with Head Start's role as a comprehensive early childhood and family support initiative.
The opportunity was posted and created on May 16, 2012. The application due date (original and current closing date) was August 14, 2012, with electronic submissions required by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The archive date is August 15, 2012, indicating the opportunity is no longer active and has been archived after the closing date. Applicants who needed help accessing the announcement or submitting materials were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Eligibility under the announcement is broad across multiple types of entities that can operate Head Start programs, provided they meet all applicable requirements. Eligible applicants include local public or private nonprofit organizations (including community-based and faith-based organizations), as well as for-profit agencies within the community. The eligible applicant types listed include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), public and private institutions of higher education, independent school districts, county governments, city or township governments, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits). The announcement explicitly notes that faith-based and community organizations that meet eligibility requirements are eligible. At the same time, it clearly excludes individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships from competing for or receiving awards under this funding opportunity.
A cost-sharing or matching requirement is indicated as "Yes," which means the selected grantee would be expected to contribute non-federal resources toward the total program costs, consistent with Head Start's longstanding non-federal share requirements (often met through cash contributions and/or allowable in-kind contributions such as donated space, volunteer time, or services). The announcement itself does not provide the specific matching percentage in the excerpt provided, but it flags that matching is required as part of the grant’s financial structure.
For organizations considering the opportunity at the time, ACF provided an operations contact for additional Head Start competition information: the OHS Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org. The announcement also included an additional information link to the ACF grants site: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R06 0559 (as written in the source text).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Head Start Grantee - Arkansas, Lincoln, and Lonoke Counties, Arkansas."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R06-0559.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary federal grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), supporting the Office of Head Start program.
What program does this opportunity support (CFDA number)?
The opportunity supports the Head Start program, CFDA 93.600.
What is the purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to fund an organization to operate Head Start services for eligible children and their families living in Arkansas, Lincoln, and Lonoke Counties in Arkansas.
What service area does the award cover?
The defined service area is Arkansas County, Lincoln County, and Lonoke County in Arkansas.
What types of services is the selected grantee expected to provide?
The announcement indicates ACF is seeking a local provider or lead agency capable of delivering the full range of Head Start program services in the service area. These typically include early childhood education, health and developmental screenings, family engagement and support services, and referrals to community resources consistent with Head Start program performance requirements.
How many awards did ACF expect to make under this announcement?
ACF anticipated making a single award (Expected Awards: 1). Applicants were competing to become the Head Start grantee for the defined service area.
What is the estimated amount of funding available?
The estimated total funding available is $1,512,563 annually.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is listed as $1,512,563.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is listed as $0.
What does the ceiling and floor suggest about the expected award amount?
Based on the information provided, the government expected one successful applicant to receive up to the full annual amount to run the program in the specified counties, with $0 listed as the minimum floor amount.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on May 16, 2012.
What was the application due date?
The application due date (original and current closing date) was August 14, 2012.
What time were electronic submissions due on the closing date?
Electronic submissions were required by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The archive date is August 15, 2012, and the opportunity is described as archived after the closing date.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad across multiple types of entities that can operate Head Start programs, provided they meet all applicable requirements. Eligible applicant types listed include:
- Local public or private nonprofit organizations (including community-based and faith-based organizations)
- For-profit agencies within the community
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- For-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits)
Are faith-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The announcement explicitly notes that faith-based and community organizations that meet eligibility requirements are eligible.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. Individuals are explicitly excluded from competing for or receiving awards under this funding opportunity.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are explicitly excluded from competing for or receiving awards under this funding opportunity.
Are sole proprietorships eligible to apply?
No. Sole proprietorships are explicitly excluded from competing for or receiving awards under this funding opportunity.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement is indicated as "Yes," meaning the selected grantee would be expected to contribute non-federal resources toward total program costs.
Does the provided excerpt state the specific matching percentage?
No. The excerpt notes that matching is required but does not provide the specific matching percentage.
What kinds of contributions may count toward the non-federal share (as described in the opportunity summary)?
The summary describes Head Start non-federal share as often being met through cash contributions and/or allowable in-kind contributions such as donated space, volunteer time, or services.
Where could applicants get help with accessing the announcement or submitting materials?
Applicants were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Who is the operations contact for additional Head Start competition information?
The operations contact listed is the OHS Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Is there an ACF webpage link associated with this announcement?
Yes. The announcement included an additional information link to the ACF grants site: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R06 0559 (as written in the source text).
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| Early Head Start Grantee City of St. Louis, Missouri Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R07 0558 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R07 0558 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $797,665 |
| Early Head Start Grantee Johnson County, Kansas Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R07 0436 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R07 0436 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $425,257 |
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