Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0385
Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0385
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Head Start Grantee Benton, Boone, Fountain, Montgomery, Parke, Vermillion, and Warren Counties, Indiana" 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 $1,864,121.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,864,121.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education.
- 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 grant opportunity, issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families (ACF), is a competitive funding announcement to select one or more organizations to operate Head Start services for eligible children and families living in Benton, Boone, Fountain, Montgomery, Parke, Vermillion, and Warren Counties in Indiana. The program focus is Head Start, which sits within the broader public service area of income security and social services, and it is intended to support comprehensive early childhood services for low-income children and their families across the service area.
The opportunity is listed as a discretionary grant competition under Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R05-0385, with the program catalog identification CFDA 93.600 (Head Start). ACF anticipated making up to two awards under this announcement. The estimated available funding is $1,864,121 per year, and the notice lists an award ceiling of $1,864,121 with no stated minimum award amount (award floor is $0). In practical terms, the total annual amount shown reflects the funds available for Head Start operations in the specified counties, with final award amounts depending on the approved application, service design, and budget review.
A wide range of entity types are allowed to apply, reflecting how Head Start services are often delivered through local organizations and public partners. Eligible applicants include local public or private nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits), community-based organizations, and faith-based organizations that meet the eligibility requirements. The announcement also permits applications from certain public entities and education-related institutions, such as city or township governments, county governments, independent school districts, and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education, as well as private institutions of higher education. It additionally allows for-profit organizations to apply (with distinctions in the eligibility list that include small businesses and for-profit organizations other than small businesses). Federally recognized Native American tribal governments and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities are also included among eligible applicant types.
At the same time, the announcement clearly excludes certain applicants. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to compete for or receive awards under this funding opportunity. Faith-based organizations are explicitly affirmed as eligible provided they meet the standard program and grant requirements, which is consistent with federal grantmaking rules that focus eligibility on capacity and compliance rather than religious affiliation.
The application timeline provided in the source information shows the opportunity was posted on April 19, 2012, with an original (and current) closing date of July 18, 2012. Applications submitted electronically were required to be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The archive date is July 19, 2012, indicating the listing has been closed and archived since that time, though it still serves as a useful reference for the scope, funding level, and applicant eligibility tied to this particular Head Start service area.
Cost sharing or matching is indicated as required in the opportunity record. That means applicants generally must plan for and document an applicable non-federal share consistent with Head Start grant rules and the specific instructions in the full funding announcement. The exact form and percentage of match, what counts as allowable in-kind contributions, and how it must be documented would be described in the complete FOA and related Head Start policy guidance.
For organizations seeking more details about the program requirements, service expectations, and application process, the listing points applicants to two main contacts. Program-related questions and additional information can be requested from the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center via email at DRS@headstartinfo.org. For technical issues accessing or submitting the announcement materials, the ACF Applications Help Desk is provided at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The original posting also included an additional information link to ACFs grants page for the full announcement text, which is where applicants would find the complete set of instructions, required attachments, evaluation criteria, and compliance expectations for operating Head Start services in the named Indiana counties.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary, competitive grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), to select one or more organizations to operate Head Start services for eligible children and families in a specific service area in Indiana.
What program does this competition support?
The program focus is Head Start (CFDA 93.600). Head Start is part of the broader public service area of income security and social services and is intended to support comprehensive early childhood services for low-income children and their families.
Which geographic area is covered by this Head Start service opportunity?
The service area is limited to the following Indiana counties: Benton, Boone, Fountain, Montgomery, Parke, Vermillion, and Warren Counties.
Who is the funding agency?
The funding agency is HHS ACF (Administration for Children and Families), which administers this Head Start competition through the Office of Head Start (OHS).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R05-0385.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance) identification listed is 93.600 (Head Start).
How many awards did ACF expect to make?
ACF anticipated making up to two awards under this announcement.
How much funding was estimated to be available each year?
The estimated available funding is $1,864,121 per year for Head Start operations in the specified counties.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The notice lists an award ceiling of $1,864,121.
Is there a minimum award amount (floor)?
No minimum award amount is stated; the award floor is listed as $0.
Does the annual funding amount guarantee what an applicant will receive?
No. While $1,864,121 per year is shown as the estimated annual funding available for the service area, final award amounts depend on the approved application, service design, and budget review.
What types of organizations were eligible to apply?
The eligibility list includes a wide range of entity types, including local public or private nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits), community-based organizations, and faith-based organizations that meet eligibility requirements.
Are faith-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Faith-based organizations are explicitly affirmed as eligible, as long as they meet the standard program and grant requirements.
Are government entities eligible to apply?
Yes. Eligible applicant types listed include certain public entities such as city or township governments and county governments.
Are school districts eligible to apply?
Yes. Independent school districts are listed among eligible applicant types.
Are colleges and universities eligible to apply?
Yes. Public or state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are included in the eligibility list.
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The announcement allows for-profit organizations to apply, including small businesses and for-profit organizations other than small businesses, as reflected in the eligibility list.
Are Native American tribal governments eligible to apply?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are included among eligible applicant types.
Are public housing authorities eligible to apply?
Yes. Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities are included in the eligibility list.
Who is not eligible to apply?
The announcement excludes individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships from competing for or receiving awards under this funding opportunity.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 19, 2012.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date listed is July 18, 2012.
What was the deadline time for electronic submissions?
Applications submitted electronically were required to be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The archive date is July 19, 2012, indicating the listing has been closed and archived since that time.
What does it mean that the listing is archived?
An archived listing indicates the competition is no longer accepting applications. The archived record can still be used as a reference for the service area, funding level, and eligibility associated with this specific Head Start opportunity.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity record indicates cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants generally must plan for and document a non-federal share consistent with Head Start grant rules and the instructions in the full funding announcement.
Where can applicants find the exact match requirements and what counts as allowable in-kind contributions?
The record indicates those details would be described in the complete funding opportunity announcement (FOA) and related Head Start policy guidance, including how match must be calculated and documented.
Who should be contacted for program-related questions?
Program-related questions and requests for additional information can be directed to the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who should be contacted for technical issues with the application or announcement materials?
Technical issues accessing or submitting materials can be directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Where would applicants find the full announcement text and complete application instructions?
The listing points to ACF's grants page for the full announcement text, which is where applicants would find detailed instructions, required attachments, evaluation criteria, and compliance expectations for operating Head Start services in the named Indiana counties.
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| Early Head Start Grantee Norman, Polk, and Steele Counties, Minnesota Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0407 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0407 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $966,307 |
| Early Head Start Grantee Peoria County, Illinois Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0410 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0410 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,205,098 |
| Early Head Start Grantee Tippecanoe County, Indiana Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0414 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0414 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,053,077 |
| Early Head Start Grantee Alexander, Hardin, Johnson, Massac, Pope, Pulaski, and Union Counties, Illinois Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0418 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0418 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $692,733 |
| Head Start Grantee Milwaukee County, including the City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0488 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0488 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $26,299,523 |
| Head Start Grantee Bond, Clinton, Marion, Washington, and Franklin Counties, Illinois Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0492 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0492 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $3,663,948 |
| Head Start Grantee Western part of Hennepin County and Wright County, Minnesota Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0494 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0494 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,653,085 |
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| Head Start Grantee Mayes, Rogers, Nowata, Washington and Wagoner Counties City of Broken Arrow in Tulsa County, Oklahoma Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R06 0404 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R06 0404 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $4,373,931 |
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