Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R04 0470
Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R04 0470
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Head Start Grantee Baldwin County, Georgia" 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 $1,454,270.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,454,270.00 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 Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) 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 - Baldwin County, Georgia" (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-0470), is a discretionary federal grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Head Start. The purpose is to select one organization to operate Head Start services for eligible children and families living in Baldwin County, Georgia. The funding is intended to support comprehensive early childhood services, consistent with the Head Start program model, for children and families who meet eligibility requirements.
ACF expects to make a single award under this announcement, with an estimated total annual funding level of $1,454,270. The listed award ceiling matches that amount, indicating the maximum anticipated annual grant size for the selected grantee, while the award floor is shown as $0. The funding instrument is a grant, and the program is categorized under Income Security and Social Services, tied to CFDA (now Assistance Listing) 93.600, Head Start. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the awarded organization must meet Head Start non-federal share requirements as part of operating the program.
The competition is open to a wide range of applicant types, reflecting Head Start's community-based approach. Eligible applicants include local public or private nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) organizations), community-based and faith-based organizations that meet program requirements, and for-profit agencies operating within the community, along with various public entities such as county governments, city or township governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, tribal governments (federally recognized), and public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, as well as private institutions of higher education. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are explicitly not eligible to apply or receive an award under this announcement.
Key dates listed in the notice include a posted date of May 16, 2012, and an application deadline of August 14, 2012. Applications had to be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The opportunity was archived on August 15, 2012, which indicates the original competition window has closed; however, the listing remains useful as a reference for the scope, funding level, and eligibility structure typical of Head Start competitions.
Applicants seeking more details were directed to contact the Office of Head Start Operations Center by email at DRS@headstartinfo.org. For technical issues accessing the full announcement or the electronic application system, ACF provided an applications help desk contact at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The announcement also referenced an online posting for additional information at http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R04 0470 (as written in the source), which would normally contain the full program requirements, application instructions, review criteria, and compliance expectations for operating a Head Start program in Baldwin County.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity called?
The funding opportunity is titled "Head Start Grantee - Baldwin County, Georgia."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-0470.
Which federal agency is running this grant competition?
This is a discretionary federal grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Head Start.
What is the purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to select one organization to operate Head Start services for eligible children and families living in Baldwin County, Georgia.
What services is the funding intended to support?
The funding is intended to support comprehensive early childhood services consistent with the Head Start program model for children and families who meet eligibility requirements.
How many awards does ACF expect to make under this announcement?
ACF expects to make a single award under this announcement.
What is the estimated annual funding level for this opportunity?
The estimated total annual funding level is $1,454,270.
What is the award ceiling for this grant?
The listed award ceiling is $1,454,270, which indicates the maximum anticipated annual grant size for the selected grantee.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is listed as $0.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What program area/category is this opportunity associated with?
The program is categorized under Income Security and Social Services.
What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number for this program?
The CFDA (now called Assistance Listing) number is 93.600, Head Start.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the awarded organization must meet Head Start non-federal share requirements as part of operating the program.
Who is eligible to apply?
The competition is open to a wide range of applicant types, including:
- Local public or private nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) organizations)
- Community-based organizations
- Faith-based organizations that meet program requirements
- For-profit agencies operating within the community
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Independent school districts
- Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
- Tribal governments (federally recognized)
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Who is not eligible to apply?
Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are explicitly not eligible to apply or receive an award under this announcement.
What geographic area would the selected grantee serve?
The selected organization would operate Head Start services for eligible children and families in Baldwin County, Georgia.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posted date listed is May 16, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline listed is August 14, 2012.
What time were applications due on the deadline date?
Applications had to be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on August 15, 2012, which indicates the original competition window has closed.
Where could applicants find additional information about the full announcement?
The announcement referenced an online posting for additional information at: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R04 0470 (as written in the source). This posting would normally contain the full program requirements, application instructions, review criteria, and compliance expectations for operating a Head Start program in Baldwin County.
Who should be contacted for program-related questions about this opportunity?
Applicants seeking more details were directed to contact the Office of Head Start Operations Center by email at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who should be contacted for technical issues with accessing the announcement or electronic application system?
For technical issues accessing the full announcement or the electronic application system, ACF provided an applications help desk contact at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
What does it mean that this is a discretionary federal grant competition?
It means the award is made through a competitive process under a federal funding opportunity announcement, rather than being provided automatically by formula.
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| Head Start Grantee George County, Mississippi Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R04 0475 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R04 0475 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,112,338 |
| Head Start Grantee Benton County, Mississippi Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R04 0476 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R04 0476 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,107,295 |
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