Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R04 0696
Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R04 0696
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Head Start Grantee Covington, Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, and Simpson Counties, Mississippi" 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 $6,227,229.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $6,227,229.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education County governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- 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 funding opportunity, titled "Head Start Grantee - Covington, Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, and Simpson Counties, Mississippi," is a discretionary federal grant competition administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Head Start. The purpose is to select one or more organizations to operate Head Start services for eligible children and their families living in Covington, Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, and Simpson Counties in Mississippi. In practical terms, the award is intended to support comprehensive early childhood services that Head Start programs are known for, including school readiness programming and family support services, delivered locally within the four-county service area.
The opportunity makes approximately $6,227,229 available each year to run Head Start program services in the designated counties. The announcement anticipates up to two awards, meaning ACF may fund one organization to serve the entire area or split the service area or approach across two grantees, depending on the applications received and what ACF determines best meets community needs and program requirements. The listed award ceiling matches the total available amount ($6,227,229), and the award floor is $500,000, indicating that any individual award is expected to be substantial and programmatic in scope. The activity category is classified under Income Security and Social Services, and the applicable CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) number is 93.600 (Head Start).
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of local entities capable of administering a large federal early childhood program. Eligible applicants include local public or private nonprofit organizations (including those with or without 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education in those particular nonprofit categories), community based organizations, faith based organizations that meet program requirements, and for profit organizations (including entities other than small businesses as well as small businesses). Governmental entities are also eligible, including county governments, city or township governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and Native American tribal governments that are federally recognized. Public and state controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are also listed among eligible applicants, reflecting the program's openness to a range of administrative structures so long as the applicant can meet Head Start performance standards and grants management requirements.
The announcement explicitly notes that faith based organizations are eligible and are encouraged to review ACF policy guidance related to grants to faith based organizations. At the same time, it clearly excludes individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships from competing for or receiving awards under this specific announcement. Applicants should also note that there is a cost sharing or matching requirement associated with this funding opportunity, meaning the selected grantee(s) must meet Head Start's applicable nonfederal share rules and document the required match in accordance with federal guidance.
Key timing details from the original posting show it was posted July 23, 2013, with an application deadline of October 21, 2013. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The opportunity is archived as of November 20, 2013, which signals that this particular competition window has closed, though the summary remains useful for understanding the funding scope, eligibility, and administration of similar Head Start competitions.
For applicants seeking additional guidance related to this competition, the notice directs inquiries to the OHS Operations Center via email at DRS@headstartinfo.org. For technical issues accessing or submitting the full announcement, the ACF Applications Help Desk is provided as the support point at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The funding opportunity number associated with this notice is HHS-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-0696, and the public listing included an additional information link hosted by ACF Grants.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Head Start Grantee - Covington, Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, and Simpson Counties, Mississippi."
Which federal agency is administering this grant competition?
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), through the Office of Head Start.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to select one or more organizations to operate Head Start services for eligible children and their families living in Covington, Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, and Simpson Counties in Mississippi.
What types of services is the award intended to support?
The award is intended to support comprehensive early childhood services typically provided by Head Start programs, including school readiness programming and family support services delivered locally in the four-county service area.
What geographic area would the funded program serve?
The service area is limited to Covington, Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, and Simpson Counties in Mississippi.
How much funding is available?
Approximately $6,227,229 is available each year to run Head Start program services in the designated counties.
Is the $6,227,229 amount an annual figure or a one-time total?
The notice describes approximately $6,227,229 as being available each year to operate Head Start services in the specified counties.
How many awards does ACF expect to make?
The announcement anticipates up to two awards.
Could one organization receive the entire award?
Yes. The notice indicates ACF may fund one organization to serve the entire area or may split the service area or approach across two grantees, depending on applications received and what ACF determines best meets community needs and program requirements.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $6,227,229 and the award floor is $500,000.
What does the award floor suggest about the size of an individual award?
With a floor of $500,000, the notice signals that any individual award is expected to be substantial and programmatic in scope.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this program?
The Assistance Listing (formerly CFDA) number is 93.600 (Head Start).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of entities capable of administering a large federal early childhood program. Eligible applicants listed in the notice include:
- Local public or private nonprofit organizations (including those with or without 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education in those particular nonprofit categories)
- Community-based organizations
- Faith-based organizations that meet program requirements
- For-profit organizations (including entities other than small businesses as well as small businesses)
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Independent school districts
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal governments (federally recognized)
- Public and state controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Are faith-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The announcement explicitly notes that faith-based organizations are eligible and references ACF policy guidance related to grants to faith-based organizations.
Are individuals allowed to apply?
No. The announcement excludes individuals from competing for or receiving awards under this notice.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. The announcement excludes foreign entities from competing for or receiving awards under this notice.
Are sole proprietorships eligible to apply?
No. The announcement excludes sole proprietorships from competing for or receiving awards under this notice.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The notice states there is a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the selected grantee(s) must meet Head Start's applicable nonfederal share rules and document the required match in accordance with federal guidance.
When was this funding opportunity originally posted?
The original posting date shown in the notice is July 23, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline listed in the notice 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 opportunity is marked archived as of November 20, 2013, indicating that the competition window has closed.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number associated with this notice is HHS-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-0696.
Where can applicants direct questions about this competition?
The notice directs inquiries to the OHS Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who should be contacted for technical issues with accessing or submitting the announcement?
For technical issues, the notice provides the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Does the notice mention where additional information can be found?
Yes. It references an additional information link hosted by ACF Grants.
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