Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0391
Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0391
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Head Start Grantee Clark, Madison, and Montgomery Counties, Ohio" 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 16, 2012 and posted on May 16, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 14, 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 $19,784,773.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $19,784,773.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Small businesses Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Independent school districts City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- 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 discretionary federal grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), for organizations that want to operate Head Start services in Clark, Madison, and Montgomery Counties in Ohio. The goal is to fund a grantee (or multiple grantees) to deliver comprehensive Head Start program services for eligible children and their families living in those counties. The annual funding amount available is listed as $19,784,773, which would support the full range of Head Start requirements such as early childhood education, family engagement, health and developmental screenings, and other required program components delivered through the local Head Start system.
The announcement is identified as Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R05-0391 under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start). It is categorized under Income Security and Social Services and uses the standard grant funding instrument. ACF anticipated making up to four awards under this competition, meaning funding could be split among multiple operators depending on the applications received and the agency's final award decisions. The stated award ceiling matches the total estimated funding level ($19,784,773), and the award floor is listed as $0, reflecting that award sizes can vary and are ultimately determined through the competitive review and award process.
A wide range of applicant types are eligible to apply as long as they meet program and eligibility requirements. Eligible applicants include local public or private nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits), community-based and faith-based organizations, and certain for-profit agencies. Government entities such as city or township governments, county governments, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, independent school districts, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments are also included as eligible applicants. Higher education institutions (both private and public/state-controlled) are listed as eligible as well. The announcement explicitly states that faith-based and community organizations that meet requirements are eligible, while individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to compete for or receive awards.
Applicants should also plan for cost sharing or matching, because the opportunity indicates a cost-sharing or matching requirement. The notice was posted on May 16, 2012, with the application deadline set for August 14, 2012. Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date, and the opportunity was archived on August 15, 2012. For practical next steps and detailed application instructions, ACF provided an official announcement link through the ACF grants portal, along with support contacts for application access issues (ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov). Organizations seeking additional program-specific information were directed to email the Office of Head Start Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal grant competition administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF). It is intended to fund organizations to operate Head Start services.
What is the purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to fund a grantee (or multiple grantees) to deliver comprehensive Head Start program services for eligible children and their families in the specified service area. The funding is meant to support the full range of Head Start requirements, including early childhood education, family engagement, health and developmental screenings, and other required program components delivered through the local Head Start system.
Which counties in Ohio are included in the service area?
The service area for this opportunity is Clark, Madison, and Montgomery Counties in Ohio.
How much funding is available each year?
The annual funding amount available is listed as $19,784,773.
How many awards does ACF expect to make?
ACF anticipated making up to four awards under this competition. This means the total available funding could be awarded to one organization or split among multiple grantees, depending on the applications received and the final award decisions.
What is the award ceiling and award floor?
The stated award ceiling matches the total estimated funding level, which is $19,784,773. The award floor is listed as $0, indicating that award sizes can vary and are determined through the competitive review and award process.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R05-0391.
What CFDA program does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity is listed under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
What category is this funding opportunity listed under?
It is categorized under Income Security and Social Services.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The opportunity uses the standard grant funding instrument.
Who is eligible to apply?
A wide range of applicant types are eligible, as long as they meet program and eligibility requirements. Eligible applicants include:
- Local public or private nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits)
- Community-based organizations
- Faith-based organizations that meet requirements
- Certain for-profit agencies
- City or township governments
- County governments
- Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
- Independent school districts
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Institutions of higher education (both private and public/state-controlled)
Are faith-based organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. The announcement explicitly states that faith-based and community organizations that meet requirements are eligible.
Who is not eligible to apply?
The announcement states that individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to compete for or receive awards.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity indicates a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants should plan accordingly.
When was the opportunity posted?
The notice was posted on May 16, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was August 14, 2012.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically.
What time were applications due on the deadline date?
Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on August 15, 2012.
Where could applicants find the official announcement and detailed instructions?
ACF provided an official announcement link through the ACF grants portal. The opportunity materials and detailed application instructions were available through that official ACF posting.
Who should be contacted for application access or technical submission issues?
For application access issues, applicants were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Who should be contacted for program-specific questions about Head Start operations related to this opportunity?
Organizations seeking additional program-specific information were directed to email the Office of Head Start Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
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| Head Start Grantee Okaloosa County, Florida Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R04 0349 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R04 0349 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,138,770 |
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| Head Start Grantee Lincoln County, Kentucky Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R04 0356 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R04 0356 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,444,892 |
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