Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R01 0655
Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R01 0655
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Head Start Grantee Berkshire County, Massachusetts" 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 $2,339,764.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,339,764.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education.
- 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, titled "Head Start Grantee - Berkshire County, Massachusetts," is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families (ACF) under the Office of Head Start. It invites organizations to apply to operate Head Start services for eligible children and families living in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. The intent is to fund a local grantee that will deliver comprehensive Head Start program services, which typically include early childhood education, family support services, and connections to health, nutrition, mental health, and other community resources designed to strengthen school readiness and family well-being.
ACF indicates that approximately $2,339,764 in annual funding is available for this service area, with an award ceiling equal to that amount and an award floor of $500,000. The announcement anticipates making up to two awards. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is listed as Income Security and Social Services under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start). A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the selected grantee is expected to meet the Head Start non-federal share requirement consistent with program rules.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of local public or private entities that can operate a Head Start program. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations (both with and without 501(c)(3) status), community-based organizations, faith-based organizations that meet standard requirements, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses are explicitly listed, and small businesses are also listed as eligible), local and county governments, city or township governments, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, independent school districts, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The announcement notes that individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply or receive awards. Faith-based organizations are specifically encouraged to review ACF policy on grants to faith-based organizations, reflecting that they are eligible as long as they comply with applicable federal grant requirements.
Key dates show the notice was posted and created on July 23, 2013, with an original and current closing date of October 21, 2013. Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date, and the opportunity was archived on November 20, 2013. For applicants seeking more information about the Head Start service area competition, the announcement points to the OHS Operations Center via email at DRS@headstartinfo.org. For technical problems accessing the announcement or submitting an application, ACF lists its Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The opportunity is also referenced by Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R01-0655, with an additional information link hosted on the ACF grants website.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Head Start Grantee - Berkshire County, Massachusetts".
2) Which federal agency is running this 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), under the Office of Head Start (OHS).
3) What is the purpose of this grant?
The intent is to fund a local grantee to operate Head Start services for eligible children and families living in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. The funded organization is expected to deliver comprehensive Head Start program services that support school readiness and family well-being.
4) What service area does this opportunity cover?
This competition is for the Head Start service area covering Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
5) What types of services are expected from the funded Head Start grantee?
The opportunity is aimed at supporting comprehensive Head Start program services, which typically include:
- Early childhood education
- Family support services
- Connections to health resources
- Connections to nutrition resources
- Connections to mental health resources
- Connections to other community resources
These services are designed to strengthen school readiness and family well-being.
6) What is the estimated amount of funding available each year for this service area?
ACF indicates approximately $2,339,764 in annual funding is available for this service area.
7) What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is listed as $2,339,764.
8) What is the award floor for this opportunity?
The award floor is listed as $500,000.
9) How many awards does ACF expect to make?
The announcement anticipates making up to two awards.
10) What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
11) What is the CFDA program number and name associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
12) What activity category is listed for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as Income Security and Social Services.
13) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies. The selected grantee is expected to meet the Head Start non-federal share requirement consistent with program rules.
14) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of local public and private entities, including:
- Nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status)
- Community-based organizations
- Faith-based organizations (if they meet applicable federal grant requirements)
- For-profit organizations
- Small businesses
- Local governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
- Independent school districts
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
15) Are individuals allowed to apply?
No. The announcement states that individuals are not eligible to apply or receive awards.
16) Are foreign entities eligible?
No. The announcement states that foreign entities are not eligible to apply or receive awards.
17) Are sole proprietorships eligible to apply?
No. The announcement states that sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply or receive awards.
18) Are faith-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Faith-based organizations are listed as eligible as long as they comply with applicable federal grant requirements. The announcement encourages faith-based organizations to review ACF policy on grants to faith-based organizations.
19) What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R01-0655.
20) When was this opportunity posted?
The notice was posted and created on July 23, 2013.
21) What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is October 21, 2013.
22) What time were applications due on the closing date?
Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
23) Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity is listed as archived, with an archive date of November 20, 2013.
24) How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically by the stated deadline (11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date).
25) Who should applicants contact for Head Start service area competition questions?
For more information about the Head Start service area competition, the announcement points to the OHS Operations Center via email at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
26) Who should applicants contact for technical issues with the announcement or application submission?
For technical problems accessing the announcement or submitting an application, ACF lists the Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
27) Where is the additional information link hosted?
The opportunity references an additional information link hosted on the ACF grants website.
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