Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0463
Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0463
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Head Start Grantee Berks County, Pennsylvania" 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 $4,604,155.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,604,155.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses Independent school districts Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments County governments Private institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
- 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 discretionary grant competition from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), under the Head Start program (CFDA 93.600). It seeks applicants to serve as the Head Start grantee for Berks County, Pennsylvania, meaning the selected organization(s) would be responsible for delivering comprehensive Head Start services to eligible children and their families in that community. The purpose is to ensure that children from low-income families receive early childhood education and related supports that are central to Head Start, along with family-focused services that strengthen parents and promote child well-being.
ACF is making approximately $4,604,155 available each year to operate these services in Berks County. The opportunity anticipates up to two awards, suggesting ACF may fund one or more entities to cover the service area or components of service delivery. The award ceiling is listed as $4,604,155 and the award floor is $0, which typically indicates that award amounts can vary depending on the application, service plan, and final funding decisions. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants should be prepared to document and meet the non-federal share expectations that come with Head Start funding.
Eligible applicants are broadly defined and include many organization types that might already operate community, education, or social service programs. Eligible entities include local governments (city/township and county governments), independent school districts, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, public housing authorities (including Indian housing authorities), federally recognized tribal governments, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions), and for-profit organizations, including both small businesses and other for-profit entities. The announcement also emphasizes that faith-based and community-based organizations that meet eligibility requirements are welcome to apply. At the same time, certain applicants are explicitly not eligible, including individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships.
Key timing details show the opportunity was posted on April 19, 2012, with an application deadline of July 18, 2012. Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The listing is archived as of July 19, 2012, which means it is a past competition, but it still provides useful context on how ACF structured the Berks County Head Start grant competition and the scale of funding involved.
For applicants seeking clarification or additional operational details specific to Head Start competition requirements, the notice directs interested parties to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center via email at DRS@headstartinfo.org. If an applicant had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the contact for technical assistance was the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The full announcement was also referenced through an ACF grants link associated with the funding opportunity number HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R03-0463.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant competition from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), under the Head Start program (CFDA 93.600).
What is the purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to select Head Start grantee organization(s) to deliver comprehensive Head Start services to eligible children and their families in Berks County, Pennsylvania. This includes early childhood education and related supports central to Head Start, along with family-focused services intended to strengthen parents and promote child well-being.
What service area does this competition cover?
The competition is for Berks County, Pennsylvania. The selected organization(s) would serve as the Head Start grantee for that community.
Who is the federal awarding agency?
The federal awarding agency is ACF within HHS, and the program is Head Start.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed is 93.600.
How much funding is available?
ACF is making approximately $4,604,155 available each year to operate Head Start services in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
How many awards does ACF expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates up to two awards, meaning ACF may fund one or more entities to cover the service area and/or components of service delivery.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $4,604,155. The award floor is $0, which typically indicates award amounts may vary based on the application, service plan, and final federal funding decisions.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants are expected to be prepared to document and meet the non-federal share expectations that come with Head Start funding.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are broadly defined and include:
- Local governments (city/township and county governments)
- Independent school districts
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public housing authorities (including Indian housing authorities)
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions)
- For-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profit entities)
Are faith-based or community-based organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. The announcement emphasizes that faith-based and community-based organizations that meet eligibility requirements are welcome to apply.
Who is not eligible to apply?
The opportunity explicitly states that the following are not eligible:
- Individuals
- Foreign entities
- Sole proprietorships
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 19, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was July 18, 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 opportunity still open?
No. The listing is archived as of July 19, 2012, indicating it is a past competition. The information remains useful for understanding how ACF structured this Head Start grant competition for Berks County and the scale of funding involved.
How were applications submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically by the stated deadline time (11:59 p.m. Eastern Time).
What is the funding opportunity number referenced in the announcement?
The announcement references funding opportunity number HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R03-0463.
Who do applicants contact for Head Start program or competition requirement questions?
For clarification or operational details specific to Head Start competition requirements, the notice directs interested parties to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who do applicants contact for technical help accessing the full announcement?
If an applicant had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the technical assistance contact was the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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