Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0466
Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0466
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Head Start Grantee Calvert, Charles, and St. Marys Counties, Maryland" 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 $4,424,890.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,424,890.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: 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 Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments.
- 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 (HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R03-0466) is a discretionary federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), aimed at selecting one or more organizations to operate Head Start services for eligible children and families living in Calvert, Charles, and St. Marys Counties in Maryland. The program falls under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start) and is intended to support comprehensive early childhood services that promote school readiness and family well-being, consistent with Head Start performance expectations.
ACF anticipates making up to 2 awards under this announcement. The available funding is described as approximately $4,393,637 per year to provide Head Start program services in the service area, with an estimated total funding level listed as $4,424,890. The notice lists an award ceiling of $4,424,890 and an award floor of $0, indicating that proposed budgets could vary but cannot exceed the ceiling. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the selected grantee(s) must meet Head Start non-federal share requirements as part of the overall project financing.
Eligible applicants are broadly defined and include local public or private nonprofit organizations (including community-based and faith-based organizations), as well as for-profit agencies operating within the community, provided they meet federal eligibility rules. The eligibility list also references small businesses, other for-profit organizations, independent school districts, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations (excluding institutions of higher education), private and public institutions of higher education, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, county governments, city or township governments, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. The announcement makes clear that individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply or receive awards under this competition. Faith-based organizations are explicitly eligible as long as they meet the same program and grant requirements that apply to all applicants.
The opportunity was posted on April 19, 2012, with an application deadline of July 18, 2012. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The opportunity was archived on July 19, 2012, which signals that this specific competition period is closed, though it still serves as a reference point for how ACF structures these Head Start grantee competitions.
For applicants seeking more information about the programmatic scope or competition details, the notice directs inquiries to the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org. For technical issues accessing or submitting the announcement electronically, the contact provided is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. An additional information link is included in the announcement (hosted on the ACF grants site) for the full funding opportunity details, requirements, and application instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R03-0466.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary federal grant offered 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 competition?
The purpose is to select one or more organizations to operate Head Start services for eligible children and families living in Calvert, Charles, and St. Marys Counties in Maryland. The services are intended to support comprehensive early childhood services that promote school readiness and family well-being, consistent with Head Start performance expectations.
What program does this opportunity fall under (CFDA)?
This opportunity is under CFDA 93.600, Head Start.
Where will the funded Head Start services be provided?
The service area identified in the notice is Calvert, Charles, and St. Marys Counties in Maryland.
How many awards does ACF expect to make?
ACF anticipates making up to 2 awards under this announcement.
How much funding is available per year for services in the service area?
The notice describes available funding as approximately $4,393,637 per year to provide Head Start program services in the service area.
What is the estimated total funding level listed in the notice?
The notice lists an estimated total funding level of $4,424,890.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount allowed under this announcement?
The award ceiling listed is $4,424,890, meaning proposed budgets cannot exceed that amount.
What is the minimum (floor) award amount?
The award floor is listed as $0, indicating proposed budgets could vary, but they must not exceed the ceiling.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies. The selected grantee(s) must meet Head Start non-federal share requirements as part of the overall project financing.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants are broadly defined and include local public or private nonprofit organizations (including community-based and faith-based organizations) and for-profit agencies operating within the community, provided they meet federal eligibility rules. The eligibility list also references small businesses, other for-profit organizations, independent school districts, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations (excluding institutions of higher education), private and public institutions of higher education, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, county governments, city or township governments, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
Are faith-based organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. Faith-based organizations are explicitly eligible as long as they meet the same program and grant requirements that apply to all applicants.
Who is not eligible to apply?
The announcement states that individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply or receive awards under this competition.
When was this 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 were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Is this grant opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on July 19, 2012, which signals that this specific competition period is closed.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically by the deadline time and date listed in the announcement.
Who should be contacted for programmatic questions about the competition?
For information about the programmatic scope or competition details, the notice directs inquiries to the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who should be contacted for technical issues with accessing or submitting the application electronically?
For technical issues accessing or submitting the announcement electronically, the contact provided is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Where can applicants find the full announcement details and instructions?
The announcement includes an additional information link hosted on the ACF grants site for the full funding opportunity details, requirements, and application instructions.
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| Head Start Grantee Peoria County, Illinois Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0387 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0387 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $4,631,998 |
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| Head Start Grantee Wayne County, Indiana Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0399 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0399 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,846,106 |
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| 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 |
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