Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R06 0747
Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R06 0747
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Head Start Grantee Beauregard Parish, Louisiana" 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 Jul 23, 2013 and posted on Jul 23, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 21, 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 $452,502.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $452,502.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts Small businesses.
- Faith based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. Faith based organizations are encouraged to review the ACF Policy on Grants to Faith Based Organizations at http://www.acf.hhs.gov/acf policy on grants to faith based organizations. 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 (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R06-0747) is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families (ACF) to select a single Head Start grantee to serve eligible children and families living in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. The award is intended to support direct Head Start program services, which generally include comprehensive early childhood education along with health, nutrition, family engagement, and related support services designed to promote school readiness and family well-being. ACF expects to make one award under this announcement.
The total annual funding available is $452,502, and the award floor and ceiling are both listed as $452,502, meaning the agency is essentially setting a fixed annual grant amount for the selected grantee. The funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services, and the applicable CFDA program number is 93.600 (Head Start). The notice also indicates a cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants would need to review the full announcement to understand what match is required, what sources are allowable, how it should be documented, and whether any waivers may apply.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of entities that can operate Head Start programs at the local level. Examples listed include local governments (county and city/township), independent school districts, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, federally recognized tribal governments, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (with certain limitations noted), small businesses, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. The announcement explicitly notes that community-based and faith-based organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible and encourages faith-based organizations to review ACF policy on grants to faith-based organizations. At the same time, it clearly excludes individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships from competing for or receiving an award.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted and created on July 23, 2013, with an application due date (original and current closing date) of October 21, 2013. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The listing shows an archive date of November 20, 2013, indicating the competition is no longer open, but the record provides useful reference information about the program and the award that was competed at that time.
For applicants needing more detail about the opportunity and program requirements, the announcement points interested parties to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center by email at DRS@headstartinfo.org. For technical issues accessing the full announcement electronically, the contact listed is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The funding notice also provides an additional information link hosted on the ACF grants site (as listed in the source data).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is HHS-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R06-0747.
Which federal agency is running this grant competition?
This is a discretionary 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).
What is the purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to select a single Head Start grantee to provide Head Start program services for eligible children and families living in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana.
Where must services be provided?
Services are intended for eligible children and families residing in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana.
How many awards does ACF expect to make under this announcement?
ACF expects to make one award under this announcement.
What is the annual funding amount available?
The total annual funding available is $452,502.
Is there a funding range (floor and ceiling), or is the award amount fixed?
The award floor and ceiling are both listed as $452,502, which indicates the agency set a fixed annual grant amount for the selected grantee.
What program does this grant fall under (CFDA number)?
The applicable CFDA program number is 93.600, Head Start.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
What types of services is the award intended to support?
The award is intended to support direct Head Start program services. These generally include comprehensive early childhood education, along with health, nutrition, family engagement, and related support services designed to promote school readiness and family well-being.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The notice indicates that a cost-sharing or matching requirement applies. Applicants would need to review the full announcement for specifics, including how much match is required, what sources are allowable, documentation requirements, and whether any waivers may apply.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many entity types that can operate Head Start programs locally. Examples listed include local governments (county and city/township), independent school districts, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, federally recognized tribal governments, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (with certain limitations noted), small businesses, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses.
Are community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The announcement explicitly notes that community-based organizations that meet eligibility requirements are eligible.
Are faith-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The announcement states that faith-based organizations that meet eligibility requirements are eligible, and it encourages faith-based organizations to review ACF policy on grants to faith-based organizations.
Who is not eligible to apply?
The announcement clearly excludes individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships from competing for or receiving an award.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on July 23, 2013.
What was the application due date?
The application due date (original and current closing date) was October 21, 2013.
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.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The listing shows an archive date of November 20, 2013, which indicates the competition is no longer open.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically (by the stated deadline).
Who can be contacted for more information about the opportunity and program requirements?
For more detail about the opportunity and program requirements, the notice points to the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who can be contacted for technical problems accessing the full announcement?
For technical issues accessing the full announcement electronically, the contact listed is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Is there an official link for additional information?
Yes. The funding notice references an additional information link hosted on the ACF grants site (as listed in the source data).
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| Head Start Grantee Escambia, Baldwin, and Clarke Counties, Alabama Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R04 0692 Funding Number: HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R04 0692 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,982,056 |
| Head Start Grantee Covington, Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, and Simpson Counties, Mississippi Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R04 0696 Funding Number: HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R04 0696 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $6,227,229 |
| Head Start Grantee Bulloch, Burke, Columbia, Emanuel, Lincoln, Jenkins, Jefferson, McDuffie, Richmond, Screven, and Warren Counties, Georgia Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R04 0697 Funding Number: HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R04 0697 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $10,941,160 |
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