Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R08 0430
Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R08 0430
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Head Start Grantee Cass, Ransom, Richland, and Sargent Counties, North Dakota" 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 $2,222,870.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,222,870.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Small businesses Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses County 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 is a competitive Head Start grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF). The purpose is to fund an organization (or organizations) to deliver Head Start program services for eligible children and their families living in Cass, Ransom, Richland, and Sargent Counties in North Dakota. The announcement makes clear that ACF is looking for local providers that can operate a Head Start program in the community, delivering the comprehensive services Head Start is known for, which typically include early childhood education, health and developmental screenings, family support services, and activities that encourage parent and family engagement.
The opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R08-0430, under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start). It is a discretionary grant, categorized under Income Security and Social Services. ACF anticipated making up to two awards under this competition. The total estimated funding available is $2,222,870 per year, and the award ceiling is also listed as $2,222,870, with an award floor of $0 (meaning an applicant should not assume a guaranteed minimum amount; awards depend on the approved application and available funds). The notice also states that cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants should be prepared to document and meet applicable non-federal share requirements that come with Head Start funding.
Eligibility is broad but still defined. ACF will consider applications from local public or private nonprofit organizations, including community-based and faith-based organizations, as well as for-profit agencies operating within the community. The eligible applicant types listed include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, small businesses, other for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), independent school districts, city or township governments, county governments, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. At the same time, the announcement explicitly excludes individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships from competing for or receiving awards under this funding opportunity.
Key dates in the posting show it was posted and created 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, and the opportunity was archived on July 19, 2012. For organizations that needed more details about the program requirements or the competition, the notice directs applicants to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center by email at DRS@headstartinfo.org. For technical difficulties accessing the full announcement, the contact is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. An additional information link is provided through the ACF grants site: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R08 0430.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a competitive Head Start discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS).
What is the purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to fund an organization (or organizations) to deliver Head Start program services for eligible children and their families living in Cass, Ransom, Richland, and Sargent Counties in North Dakota.
Which geographic area is served by this opportunity?
The funded program services are intended for eligible children and families in Cass, Ransom, Richland, and Sargent Counties in North Dakota.
What types of services is the grantee expected to provide?
The announcement indicates ACF is seeking local providers that can operate Head Start in the community and deliver comprehensive Head Start services. These typically include early childhood education, health and developmental screenings, family support services, and activities that encourage parent and family engagement.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R08-0430.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 93.600 (Head Start).
What kind of grant is this (competitive vs. formula)?
This is a competitive discretionary grant opportunity.
What category is this opportunity listed under?
The opportunity is categorized under Income Security and Social Services.
How many awards does ACF expect to make?
ACF anticipated making up to two awards under this competition.
How much funding is available?
The total estimated funding available is $2,222,870 per year.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed as $2,222,870.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is listed as $0, meaning applicants should not assume a guaranteed minimum amount; awards depend on the approved application and available funds.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The notice states that cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants should be prepared to document and meet applicable non-federal share requirements associated with Head Start funding.
Who is eligible to apply?
ACF will consider applications from local public or private nonprofit organizations (including community-based and faith-based organizations), as well as for-profit agencies operating within the community. The eligible applicant types listed include:
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Small businesses
- Other for-profit organizations (other than small businesses)
- Independent school districts
- City or township governments
- County governments
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Who is not eligible to apply?
The announcement explicitly excludes individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships from competing for or receiving awards under this funding opportunity.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting/creation date shown is 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 opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on July 19, 2012.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically by the stated deadline time and date.
Who should applicants contact for program or competition questions?
The notice directs applicants to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center by email at DRS@headstartinfo.org for more details about program requirements or the competition.
Who should applicants contact for technical difficulties accessing the full announcement?
For technical difficulties accessing the full announcement, the contact is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Where can the official opportunity posting be found online?
An additional information link is provided through the ACF grants site: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R08 0430.
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| Head Start Grantee Communities of South Vermont and Green Meadows within Los Angeles County, California Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R09 0524 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R09 0524 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $9,218,186 |
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| Head Start Grantee Clackamas County, Oregon Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R10 0442 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R10 0442 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,180,511 |
| Head Start Grantee San Juan Metro Area, Puerto Rico Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R02 0523 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R02 0523 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $3,157,315 |
| Head Start Grantee Municipalities of Canovonas, Carolina, and Loiza, Puerto Rico Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R02 0541 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R02 0541 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $5,768,986 |
| Early Head Start Grantee Clackamas County, Oregon Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R10 0446 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R10 0446 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $680,560 |
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| Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Grantee Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CM R12 0515 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CM R12 0515 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $54,751,262 |
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| Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Grantee Arkansas, Louisiana, and Missouri Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CM R12 0516 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CM R12 0516 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $4,342,364 |
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| Early Head Start Grantee Beaver County, Pennsylvania Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0527 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0527 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $901,701 |
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