Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0375
Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0375
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Head Start Grantee Barry, Calhoun, and St. Joseph Counties, Michigan" 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 $5,637,578.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,637,578.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Independent school districts City or township 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 (HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R05-0375) is a discretionary federal grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), to select one or more organizations to operate Head Start services for children and families living in Barry, Calhoun, and St. Joseph Counties in Michigan. The purpose is to ensure comprehensive Head Start program services are available to eligible children and their families in those counties, covering early learning and development along with the broader family supports that are central to the Head Start model.
ACF anticipates making up to two awards under this announcement. The estimated total funding available is $5,637,578 per year, and the award ceiling is also $5,637,578 (with an award floor listed as $0, meaning the specific award amount depends on the application and award decisions rather than a guaranteed minimum). The program is associated with CFDA 93.600 (Head Start) and falls under the funding activity category of Income Security and Social Services. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants should be prepared to document and meet any non-federal share expectations described in the full announcement and applicable Head Start regulations and guidance.
Eligible applicants include a broad range of entity types that operate within a community and can demonstrate the ability to administer Head Start services. This includes local public or private nonprofit organizations (including community-based and faith-based organizations), and for-profit agencies. The eligibility list also includes county governments; city or township governments; independent school districts; public and state controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; small businesses; other for-profit organizations (other than small businesses); public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. Faith-based and community organizations are explicitly noted as eligible if they meet the standard eligibility requirements. At the same time, the announcement makes clear that individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for or receive awards under this funding opportunity.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted and created on April 19, 2012, with an original and current closing date of July 18, 2012. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date, and the archive date is July 19, 2012. While the listing reflects a past competition window, the details still describe the scope and structure of the award for the relevant service area.
For applicants needing more information about the program competition or service area, the notice directs interested parties to email the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org. For technical issues accessing the full announcement or submitting materials, the contact provided is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The full announcement was also referenced via an ACF grants link (as listed in the source data).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the funding opportunity number for this grant competition?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R05-0375.
2) 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 (OHS).
3) What is the purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to select one or more organizations to operate Head Start services for eligible children and families living in Barry, Calhoun, and St. Joseph Counties in Michigan, ensuring comprehensive Head Start program services are available in the service area.
4) What services are expected under this Head Start opportunity?
The opportunity is to operate comprehensive Head Start program services consistent with the Head Start model, including early learning and development and broader family supports for eligible children and their families in the specified Michigan counties.
5) Where will funded services be delivered?
Funded Head Start services are intended for children and families living in Barry County, Calhoun County, and St. Joseph County in Michigan.
6) How many awards does ACF anticipate making?
ACF anticipates making up to two awards under this announcement.
7) How much funding is available each year under this announcement?
The estimated total funding available is $5,637,578 per year.
8) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $5,637,578.
9) Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is listed as $0, meaning there is no guaranteed minimum award amount and the specific award amount depends on application details and award decisions.
10) What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
11) What is the funding activity category for this grant?
The funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
12) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants should be prepared to document and meet non-federal share expectations as described in the full announcement and applicable Head Start regulations and guidance.
13) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include a wide range of entity types, including:
- Local public or private nonprofit organizations (including community-based and faith-based organizations)
- For-profit agencies
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and state controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Small businesses
- Other for-profit organizations (other than small businesses)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
14) Are faith-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Faith-based organizations are explicitly noted as eligible if they meet the standard eligibility requirements.
15) Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. For-profit agencies are included in the eligibility list, including small businesses and other for-profit organizations (other than small businesses).
16) Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. Individuals are not eligible to compete for or receive awards under this funding opportunity.
17) Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for or receive awards under this funding opportunity.
18) Are sole proprietorships eligible to apply?
No. Sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for or receive awards under this funding opportunity.
19) When was this opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on April 19, 2012.
20) What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is July 18, 2012.
21) What time were applications due on the closing date?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
22) What is the archive date for the listing?
The archive date is July 19, 2012.
23) Does this listing describe an active competition?
The dates shown reflect a past competition window. The listing still describes the scope and structure of the award for the relevant service area, but the closing date provided is in 2012.
24) How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically by the stated deadline.
25) Who should be contacted for questions about the program competition or service area?
For more information about the program competition or service area, the notice directs interested parties to email the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
26) Who should be contacted for technical issues with accessing the announcement or submitting an application?
For technical issues accessing the full announcement or submitting materials, the contact provided is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
27) Where was the full announcement referenced?
The full announcement was referenced via an ACF grants link (as listed in the source data).
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