Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0388
Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0388
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Head Start Grantee Fayette County, 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 $1,075,575.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,075,575.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education City or township governments County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses Independent school districts Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
- 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 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), intended to select a single grantee to operate Head Start services for eligible children and families living in Fayette County, Ohio. The program focus is Head Start, which falls under the broader funding activity area of income security and social services (CFDA 93.600). The opportunity is discretionary and will be awarded as a grant, with an expectation of one award being made.
The available funding is listed at $1,075,575 per year, which also serves as the award ceiling; the award floor is $0. The money is intended to support the delivery of comprehensive Head Start program services to eligible children and their families in the county. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should be prepared to meet whatever non-federal share requirements are described in the full announcement and Head Start regulations.
Eligible applicants are broad and include local public or private organizations and agencies that can run Head Start programming in the community. This includes nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), community-based and faith-based organizations that meet federal eligibility requirements, for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses), small businesses, county and city/township governments, independent school districts, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The announcement explicitly notes that individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply or receive an award under this competition.
Key dates show the announcement was posted May 16, 2012, with an application deadline of August 14, 2012. Applications submitted electronically were required to be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The opportunity archive date is August 15, 2012, indicating it is a past competition, though it still provides a reference point for similar future Head Start competitions and requirements.
Applicants seeking more information about the Head Start operations side of the competition were directed to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center via email at DRS@headstartinfo.org. For technical issues accessing or submitting the full announcement electronically, the notice provides the ACF Applications Help Desk contact at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R05-0388 and titled "Head Start Grantee - Fayette County, Ohio," with additional details historically posted through the ACF grants listing site.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a competitive federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), to select a single grantee to operate Head Start services for eligible children and families living in Fayette County, Ohio.
What program does this grant support?
The grant supports Head Start program services. The funding activity area is income security and social services, and the listing identifier provided is CFDA 93.600.
Where must services be provided?
Services are intended for eligible children and families living in Fayette County, Ohio.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The opportunity indicates an expectation of one award being made, meaning ACF intended to select a single grantee for Fayette County, Ohio.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The award is described as discretionary and made in the form of a grant.
How much funding is available?
The available funding is listed as $1,075,575 per year. This amount is also stated as the award ceiling.
Is there an award ceiling and floor?
Yes. The award ceiling is $1,075,575 per year, and the award floor is listed as $0.
What is the funding intended to pay for?
The funds are intended to support the delivery of comprehensive Head Start program services to eligible children and their families in Fayette County, Ohio.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity states that a cost sharing or matching requirement applies. Applicants are expected to be prepared to meet the non-federal share requirements described in the full announcement and Head Start regulations.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are described broadly as local public or private organizations and agencies that can run Head Start programming in the community. The opportunity lists the following applicant types as eligible:
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
- Community-based organizations
- Faith-based organizations that meet federal eligibility requirements
- For-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses)
- Small businesses
- County governments
- 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 Native American tribal governments
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. The announcement explicitly notes that individuals are not eligible to apply or receive an award under this competition.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. The announcement explicitly notes that foreign entities are not eligible to apply or receive an award under this competition.
Are sole proprietorships eligible to apply?
No. The announcement explicitly notes that sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply or receive an award under this competition.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number and title?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R05-0388, and the title is "Head Start Grantee - Fayette County, Ohio."
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on May 16, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was August 14, 2012.
What was the electronic submission cutoff time?
For applications submitted electronically, the notice states they were required to be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Is this an active funding opportunity?
The opportunity archive date is August 15, 2012, which indicates this was a past competition. It may still be useful as a reference point for similar future Head Start competitions and requirements.
Who should be contacted for questions about Head Start operations for this competition?
For information related to the Head Start operations side of the competition, applicants were directed to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who should be contacted for technical problems with electronic access or submission?
For technical issues accessing or submitting the full announcement electronically, the notice provides the ACF Applications Help Desk email: appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Where were additional details historically posted?
The notice indicates additional details were historically posted through the ACF grants listing site.
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| Head Start Grantee Monroe County, Michigan Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0499 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0499 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,339,103 |
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| Head Start Grantee York County, Pennsylvania Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0340 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0340 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $3,351,697 |
| Early Head Start Grantee York County, Pennyslvania Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0369 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0369 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,393,713 |
| Head Start Grantee Clark, Madison, and Montgomery Counties, Ohio Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0391 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0391 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $19,784,773 |
| Early Head Start Grantee Clark, Madison, and Montgomery Counties, Ohio Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0416 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0416 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $4,351,679 |
| Head Start Grantee Clarion and Jefferson Counties, Pennsylvania Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0341 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0341 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,045,123 |
| Early Head Start Grantee Clarion and Jefferson Counties, Pennsylvania Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0370 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0370 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $808,847 |
| Head Start Grantee Franklin County, Ohio Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0392 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0392 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $26,323,516 |
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| Head Start Grantee Nicholas County, West Virginia Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0471 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0471 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $865,364 |
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| Early Head Start Grantee Arlington, Loudoun and Prince William Counties and the Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park, Virginia Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0371 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0371 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,946,357 |
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