Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R04 0487
Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R04 0487
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Head Start Grantee Bartow, Floyd, Gordon, Haralson, Paulding, and Polk Counties, 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 $4,526,202.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,526,202.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts 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 is a competitive Head Start grant offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), to support delivery of Head Start services in six Georgia counties: Bartow, Floyd, Gordon, Haralson, Paulding, and Polk. The intent is to select one or more qualified organizations to operate Head Start programming for eligible young children and their families in these communities, using federal funds to provide comprehensive early childhood services that align with Head Start requirements.
The announcement is a discretionary grant competition (Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R04 0487) under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start), categorized within Income Security and Social Services. ACF anticipated making up to two awards. The annual funding level referenced in the description is approximately $4,516,701 per year, while the total estimated funding listed is $4,526,202, with an award ceiling of $4,526,202 and no stated award floor. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the selected grantee(s) should expect to contribute non-federal share in accordance with Head Start rules and the terms laid out in the full notice.
Eligible applicants are broadly defined and include local public or private nonprofit organizations (including community-based and faith-based organizations) as well as for-profit agencies operating within the community. The eligibility list also includes small businesses, federally recognized tribal governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, city or township governments, county governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education). At the same time, the announcement explicitly excludes individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships from competing or receiving awards under this notice.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted and created on May 16, 2012, with an application deadline of August 14, 2012. Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The archive date is August 15, 2012, which generally indicates the opportunity is no longer open, but the notice remains available for reference.
For applicants seeking more details about program expectations or competition specifics, the announcement directs inquiries to the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center via email at DRS@headstartinfo.org. For technical issues accessing the announcement or submitting an application, the ACF Applications Help Desk is listed as the support contact at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The notice also provides an additional information link to ACFs grants site: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R04 0487.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a competitive discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), to fund the delivery of Head Start services under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-0487.
What is the purpose of this grant competition?
The intent is to select one or more qualified organizations to operate Head Start programming for eligible young children and their families, using federal funds to provide comprehensive early childhood services that align with Head Start requirements.
Which geographic areas are included in this opportunity?
The funding is intended to support Head Start services in six counties in Georgia: Bartow, Floyd, Gordon, Haralson, Paulding, and Polk.
How many awards did ACF anticipate making?
ACF anticipated making up to two awards.
What is the estimated funding amount?
The description references an annual funding level of approximately $4,516,701 per year. The total estimated funding listed is $4,526,202.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $4,526,202.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No award floor is stated in the information provided.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement. Selected grantee(s) should expect to contribute non-federal share in accordance with Head Start rules and the terms described in the full notice.
What type of grant is this (competitive vs. formula, discretionary vs. mandatory)?
This is a competitive discretionary grant competition.
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized within Income Security and Social Services.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are broadly defined and include:
- Local public or private nonprofit organizations (including community-based and faith-based organizations)
- For-profit agencies operating within the community
- Small businesses
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- City or township governments
- County governments
- Independent school districts
- Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
- 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education)
Who is not eligible to apply?
The announcement explicitly excludes individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships from competing or receiving awards under this notice.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on May 16, 2012.
What was the application due date?
The application deadline was August 14, 2012.
What time were applications due on the deadline date?
Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Is this grant opportunity still open?
Based on the archive date of August 15, 2012, the opportunity is generally no longer open, but the notice remains available for reference.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically (by the stated deadline time on the due date).
Who should be contacted for program questions or competition specifics?
For more details about program expectations or competition specifics, the notice directs inquiries to the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who should be contacted for technical problems (accessing the announcement or submitting the application)?
For technical issues, the listed support contact is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Where can I find the official notice link referenced in the announcement?
The notice provides this ACF grants link for additional information: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R04 0487.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by HHS, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), in support of Head Start services.
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