Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R04 0345
Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R04 0345
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Head Start Grantee City of Southport and Panama City, Florida" 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 May 30, 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 $2,950,535.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,950,535.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- 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, titled "Head Start Grantee - City of Southport and Panama City, Florida" (Funding Opportunity Number: HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-0345), was issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF). It is a discretionary grant program under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start) and falls within the Income Security and Social Services funding activity category. The purpose of the competition is to select a single organization to operate Head Start services for eligible children and families living in the City of Southport and Panama City, Florida.
ACF made an estimated total of $2,950,535 available each year for this service area, with an award ceiling of $2,950,535 and an award floor of $0. The announcement anticipated one award, meaning one grantee would be chosen to deliver the Head Start program for the defined communities. As a Head Start grant, the funding includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were expected to plan for and document the required non-federal share consistent with Head Start rules and federal grant requirements.
Eligibility to apply was broad and included many types of local entities that could reasonably operate early childhood and family services at scale. Eligible applicants listed in the announcement included nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, local governments (including county and 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, federally recognized tribal governments, and for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profit entities). The announcement specifically noted that faith-based and community organizations that meet eligibility requirements are eligible. At the same time, it clearly excluded individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships from competing for or receiving awards under this notice.
Key timing details show the opportunity was posted on April 19, 2012, with an original and current closing date of July 18, 2012. Applications submitted electronically had to be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The opportunity was archived the next day, July 19, 2012, indicating the competition period had ended. For applicants needing help accessing or submitting the announcement materials, the notice provided a technical support contact through the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
For program-specific questions or additional information about the Head Start competition itself, interested parties were directed to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center by email at DRS@headstartinfo.org. The announcement also included an additional information link hosted by ACF for the full funding opportunity details: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R04 0345.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The funding opportunity is titled "Head Start Grantee - City of Southport and Panama City, Florida." The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-0345.
Which federal agency issued this funding opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF).
What program does this opportunity fall under (CFDA number)?
This is a discretionary grant program under CFDA 93.600, Head Start.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category listed for this opportunity is Income Security and Social Services.
What is the purpose of this competition?
The purpose of the competition is to select a single organization to operate Head Start services for eligible children and families living in the City of Southport and Panama City, Florida.
What geographic area is covered by this grant?
The defined service area is the City of Southport and Panama City, Florida.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated one award, meaning one grantee would be selected to deliver Head Start services for the defined communities.
How much funding was expected to be available?
ACF made an estimated total of $2,950,535 available each year for this service area.
What was the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was $2,950,535.
What was the award floor?
The award floor was $0.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. As a Head Start grant, the funding includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement. Applicants were expected to plan for and document the required non-federal share consistent with Head Start rules and federal grant requirements.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility included a wide range of organizations capable of operating early childhood and family services. Eligible applicants listed in the announcement included:
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status
- Local governments (including county, 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
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- For-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profit entities)
Are faith-based or community organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The announcement specifically noted that faith-based and community organizations that meet eligibility requirements are eligible.
Who was not eligible to apply?
The announcement clearly excluded the following from competing for or receiving awards under this notice:
- Individuals
- Foreign entities
- Sole proprietorships
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 19, 2012.
What was the application due date?
The original and current closing date was July 18, 2012.
What time were electronic applications due?
Applications submitted electronically had to be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on July 19, 2012, which indicates the competition period had ended.
Where could applicants get technical help with accessing or submitting application materials?
The notice provided technical support through the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Who could be contacted for program-specific questions about the Head Start competition?
For program-specific questions or additional information about the competition, interested parties were directed to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Where was the full funding opportunity announcement hosted online?
An additional information link was provided by ACF for the full funding opportunity details: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R04 0345.
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