Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R03 0676

  • The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Head Start Grantee Danville County, Virginia" 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 $1,388,498.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,388,498.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments Small businesses City or township governments.
  • 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 is a discretionary grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), seeking a single organization to serve as the Head Start grantee for Danville County, Virginia. The goal is to fund an eligible provider to operate Head Start program services for children and families in the local community, supporting early childhood education, family engagement, health, and related comprehensive services consistent with Head Start requirements. The announcement indicates that ACF will make one award under this competition.

The available funding is listed as $1,388,498 per year, with the award floor and ceiling both set at $1,388,498, meaning ACF anticipated one award at that annual amount. The assistance listing (CFDA) associated with the opportunity is 93.600 (Head Start). A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants would be expected to meet Head Start non-federal share rules as part of their proposal and ongoing operations.

Eligibility is broad across multiple types of entities that can operate within a community, including local public or private nonprofit organizations (including those with or without 501(c)(3) status, as long as they otherwise qualify), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, small businesses, county governments, city or township governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, private and public institutions of higher education, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The notice specifically highlights that community-based and faith-based organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible, and it directs faith-based applicants to ACF policy guidance on grants to faith-based organizations. At the same time, individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are explicitly ineligible to apply or receive an award under this announcement.

Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number HHS-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R03-0676 and the title "Head Start Grantee - Danville County, Virginia." The opportunity was posted on July 23, 2013, and the application deadline was October 21, 2013, with electronic submissions due no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The archive date is November 20, 2013, reflecting that the competition is no longer open, but the record documents how the award was competed and the parameters ACF used.

For additional program or competition information, prospective applicants were directed to email the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org. For technical problems accessing the full announcement, the contact provided is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The funding activity category is listed as Income Security and Social Services, reflecting Head Start's role in supporting low-income families through early learning and comprehensive services.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is this grant opportunity for?

This is a discretionary grant competition from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), to select a single organization to serve as the Head Start grantee for Danville County, Virginia. The funded organization would operate Head Start program services for children and families in the local community.

Which federal program is this funding tied to?

The opportunity is associated with Assistance Listing (CFDA) 93.600, which is the Head Start program.

What is the title and funding opportunity number?

The title is "Head Start Grantee - Danville County, Virginia" and the funding opportunity number is HHS-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R03-0676.

How many awards does ACF plan to make under this competition?

ACF indicated it would make one award under this competition.

How much funding is available?

The available funding is listed as $1,388,498 per year.

What are the award floor and ceiling?

Both the award floor and the award ceiling are $1,388,498, meaning ACF anticipated a single annual award at that amount.

Is cost sharing or a match required?

Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies. Applicants are expected to meet Head Start non-federal share requirements as part of the proposal and ongoing operations.

What services is the grantee expected to provide?

The selected organization is expected to operate Head Start program services for children and families in Danville County, Virginia, supporting early childhood education, family engagement, health, and other comprehensive services consistent with Head Start requirements.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility includes a wide range of entity types that can operate within a community, including:

  • Local public or private nonprofit organizations (including those with or without 501(c)(3) status, as long as they otherwise qualify)
  • For-profit organizations other than small businesses
  • Small businesses
  • County governments
  • City or township governments
  • Independent school districts
  • Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Public institutions of higher education
  • Federally recognized Native American tribal governments

Are faith-based or community-based organizations eligible?

Yes. The notice specifically highlights that community-based and faith-based organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible. Faith-based applicants are directed to ACF policy guidance on grants to faith-based organizations.

Who is not eligible to apply?

Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are explicitly ineligible to apply for or receive an award under this announcement.

What geographic area does this opportunity cover?

This competition is specifically to select the Head Start grantee serving Danville County, Virginia.

When was the opportunity posted?

The opportunity was posted on July 23, 2013.

What was the application deadline?

The application deadline was October 21, 2013.

What time were electronic submissions due on the deadline date?

Electronic submissions were due no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.

Is this opportunity still open?

No. The archive date is November 20, 2013, which reflects that the competition is no longer open.

What does the archive date mean in this context?

The archive date (November 20, 2013) indicates the opportunity record is archived and the competition is no longer accepting applications, but the posting documents how the award was competed and the parameters ACF used.

What is the funding activity category?

The funding activity category is listed as Income Security and Social Services, reflecting Head Start's role in supporting low-income families through early learning and comprehensive services.

Who can I contact for program or competition questions?

For additional program or competition information, the notice directs prospective applicants to email the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.

Who can I contact for technical issues accessing the full announcement?

For technical problems accessing the full announcement, the contact provided is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.

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