Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R06 0728
Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R06 0728
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Head Start Grantee Bienville, Jackson, Red River, and Winn Parishes, 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 $2,314,796.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,314,796.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments Small businesses Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts.
- 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 grant opportunity, titled "Head Start Grantee - Bienville, Jackson, Red River, and Winn Parishes, Louisiana," was issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start. It is a discretionary grant competition intended to select one or more organizations to operate Head Start services for eligible children and families living in four Louisiana parishes: Bienville, Jackson, Red River, and Winn. The overall purpose is to fund a local provider (or providers) to deliver the full range of required Head Start program services in these communities, consistent with federal Head Start standards and expectations for comprehensive early childhood education and family support.
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R06-0728, and the assistance listing (CFDA) associated with the program is 93.600 (Head Start). ACF estimated total annual funding for this service area at $2,314,796, which is also listed as the award ceiling. The award floor is listed as $500,000, indicating ACF anticipated awards large enough to sustain significant program operations, with up to two awards expected. The activity category is classified under Income Security and Social Services, reflecting Head Start's role as a comprehensive anti-poverty and child development program that combines early learning with health, nutrition, and family services.
Eligible applicants are broadly defined to allow a wide range of local entities to compete, as long as they can meet Head Start requirements and operate services effectively within the designated parishes. Eligibility includes local public and private nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits), community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, and certain for-profit agencies. The source data also lists a variety of government and education entities as eligible, including county governments, city or township governments, independent school districts, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and federally recognized tribal governments. Small businesses are listed as eligible, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses are also listed, reinforcing that ACF was open to multiple organizational types. At the same time, the announcement makes clear that individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply or receive awards under this competition.
A cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated, meaning applicants should be prepared to meet Head Start's non-federal share expectations (commonly referred to as match) and to document how that requirement will be satisfied as part of the application and ongoing grant management. While the summary data does not spell out the match percentage or acceptable sources, applicants would typically need to demonstrate allowable in-kind contributions or other non-federal resources consistent with Head Start grant rules and HHS grant regulations.
In terms of timing, the opportunity was posted on July 23, 2013, with an 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 archive date is November 20, 2013, which signals that this specific competition is no longer open, but the details remain useful for understanding how ACF structured the competition for this service area and what types of organizations were encouraged to apply.
For organizations that needed help or additional details while the competition was active, ACF provided two primary contact routes. Program-related questions and requests for additional information could be directed to the Office of Head Start Operations Center via email at DRS@headstartinfo.org. Technical assistance for accessing or submitting the application electronically could be requested through the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The announcement also referenced an ACF policy resource for faith-based organizations, emphasizing that faith-based applicants are eligible if they meet standard program and grant requirements and should consult ACF guidance related to grants management and faith-based participation.
In practical terms, this opportunity sought a capable local operator to run Head Start programming at scale across the four named parishes, using approximately $2.3 million per year in federal funding to provide comprehensive services to income-eligible preschool children and their families. Applicants were expected to show they could manage federal grant funds responsibly, meet Head Start performance standards, coordinate services (education, health, nutrition, and family engagement), and maintain the organizational capacity needed to serve families throughout Bienville, Jackson, Red River, and Winn Parishes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Head Start Grantee - Bienville, Jackson, Red River, and Winn Parishes, Louisiana."
Which federal agency issued this funding opportunity?
It was issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start.
What is the purpose of this grant competition?
The purpose is to select one or more organizations to operate Head Start services for eligible children and families living in Bienville, Jackson, Red River, and Winn Parishes, Louisiana. The funded provider(s) would be expected to deliver the full range of required Head Start program services consistent with federal Head Start standards and expectations for comprehensive early childhood education and family support.
What type of grant is this?
This is a discretionary grant competition.
What communities or service area does this grant cover?
The service area is limited to four Louisiana parishes: Bienville, Jackson, Red River, and Winn.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R06-0728.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this program?
The assistance listing (CFDA) associated with this program is 93.600 (Head Start).
How much funding was estimated for this service area?
ACF estimated total annual funding at $2,314,796 for this service area, and this amount is also listed as the award ceiling.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $2,314,796.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is $500,000.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity indicated that up to two awards were expected.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes local public and private nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits), community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, and certain for-profit agencies. The source data also lists the following as eligible: county governments; city or township governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; and federally recognized tribal governments. Small businesses are also listed as eligible, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses are listed as eligible as well.
Are faith-based organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. Faith-based organizations are listed as eligible, and the announcement referenced an ACF policy resource for faith-based organizations, noting they are eligible if they meet standard program and grant requirements and should consult ACF guidance related to grants management and faith-based participation.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. The announcement indicates that individuals are not eligible to apply or receive awards under this competition.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. The announcement indicates that foreign entities are not eligible to apply or receive awards under this competition.
Are sole proprietorships eligible to apply?
No. The announcement indicates that sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply or receive awards under this competition.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated, meaning applicants should be prepared to meet Head Start's non-federal share expectations (commonly referred to as match) and document how the requirement will be met as part of the application and ongoing grant management.
Does the opportunity specify the match percentage or allowable match sources?
Not in the summary information provided. The summary notes that while the match percentage and acceptable sources are not spelled out here, applicants would typically need to demonstrate allowable in-kind contributions or other non-federal resources consistent with Head Start grant rules and HHS grant regulations.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 23, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date was October 21, 2013.
What time were applications due on the deadline date?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The archive date is November 20, 2013, which indicates the specific competition is no longer open.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically.
What kinds of services would the grantee be expected to provide?
The grantee would be expected to deliver the full range of required Head Start program services, described as comprehensive services combining early learning with health, nutrition, and family services, consistent with federal Head Start standards and expectations.
What capacity would applicants need to demonstrate?
Applicants were expected to show they could manage federal grant funds responsibly, meet Head Start performance standards, coordinate required services (including education, health, nutrition, and family engagement), and maintain the organizational capacity needed to serve families throughout the four named parishes.
Who could be contacted for program-related questions (when the competition was active)?
Program-related questions and requests for additional information could be directed to the Office of Head Start Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who could be contacted for technical help submitting the application (when the competition was active)?
Technical assistance for accessing or submitting the application electronically could be requested through the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
What is the overall intent of the funding in practical terms?
In practical terms, the opportunity sought a capable local operator (or operators) to run Head Start programming at scale across Bienville, Jackson, Red River, and Winn Parishes, using approximately $2.3 million per year in federal funding to support comprehensive services for income-eligible preschool children and their families.
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