Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2016 ACF OHS CH R07 1191
Apply for HHS 2016 ACF OHS CH R07 1191
- The HHS-ACF-OHS in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Head Start Grantee - Geary County, Kansas" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.600.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 10, 2016 and posted on Mar 10, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 09, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,400,851.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments, City or township governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Head Start Grantee - Geary County, Kansas opportunity is a discretionary federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (HHS-ACF), specifically through the Office of Head Start. It seeks a single organization to operate Head Start services for eligible children and families living in Geary County, Kansas. The goal is to fund a local provider that can deliver comprehensive early childhood programming and related family supports consistent with Head Start requirements, serving children who meet eligibility criteria and engaging their families as part of the program model.
Funding available under this competition is up to $1,400,851 per year, with an expected number of awards listed as one. The award mechanism is a grant, and the primary activity area is Income Security and Social Services under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start). In practical terms, this means the selected grantee would be responsible for the full scope of Head Start program operations in the county, which typically includes early learning and school readiness services, health and developmental screenings and follow-up, family engagement, and coordination with community partners, delivered in compliance with federal Head Start Program Performance Standards.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of entities that may be positioned to run a countywide Head Start program. Eligible applicants include local governments (county, city, or township), independent school districts, public and private institutions of higher education, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities, nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3), excluding higher education institutions in those nonprofit categories), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), and small businesses. This structure is designed to allow a wide range of local providers to compete, including community-based and faith-based organizations as well as for-profit agencies, as long as they can meet Head Start program requirements and demonstrate the capacity to serve eligible children and families in Geary County.
The opportunity was posted on March 10, 2016, and the application closing date was May 9, 2016. The funding opportunity title is "Head Start Grantee - Geary County, Kansas," and the funding opportunity number is HHS 2016 ACF OHS CH R07 1191. Applicants who needed additional guidance or technical information were directed to contact the OHS Operations Center by email at OHSTech@reviewops.org.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Head Start Grantee - Geary County, Kansas
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Head Start Grantee - Geary County, Kansas".
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is HHS 2016 ACF OHS CH R07 1191.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a federal discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), specifically through the Office of Head Start (OHS).
What type of grant is this (discretionary or formula)?
This opportunity is a discretionary federal grant.
What is the CFDA number and program name associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is under CFDA 93.600, which is the Head Start program.
What is the primary activity area for this grant?
The primary activity area is listed as Income Security and Social Services.
What is the purpose of this grant competition?
The purpose is to fund a single organization to operate Head Start services for eligible children and families living in Geary County, Kansas, delivering comprehensive early childhood programming and related family supports consistent with Head Start requirements.
Where must services be provided?
Services are intended for eligible children and families living in Geary County, Kansas.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The expected number of awards is one.
How much funding is available?
Funding available under this competition is up to $1,400,851 per year.
Is the funding amount an annual amount or a total project amount?
The information provided specifies up to $1,400,851 per year, indicating an annual funding level (not a single total amount).
What is the award mechanism?
The award mechanism is a grant.
What would the selected grantee be responsible for?
The selected grantee would be responsible for the full scope of Head Start program operations in Geary County, which typically includes:
- Early learning and school readiness services
- Health and developmental screenings and follow-up
- Family engagement and related family supports
- Coordination with community partners
- Operating in compliance with the federal Head Start Program Performance Standards
Does this opportunity require compliance with Head Start standards?
Yes. The program must be delivered in compliance with federal Head Start Program Performance Standards and other applicable Head Start requirements.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Eligible applicants include:
- Local governments (county, city, or township)
- Independent school districts
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3), excluding higher education institutions in those nonprofit categories)
- For-profit organizations (other than small businesses)
- Small businesses
Are nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations are eligible, including 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits (with the noted exclusion related to higher education institutions within those nonprofit categories).
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. For-profit organizations are eligible other than small businesses, and small businesses are also listed as eligible.
Are faith-based or community-based organizations allowed to apply?
The eligibility structure is described as allowing a wide range of local providers to compete, including community-based and faith-based organizations, as long as they can meet Head Start requirements and demonstrate capacity to serve eligible children and families in Geary County.
What does it mean that the competition seeks a "single organization"?
It means the competition is expected to result in one award, selecting one organization to operate the Head Start services described for Geary County, Kansas.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 10, 2016.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was May 9, 2016.
Where could applicants request technical guidance or support?
Applicants were directed to contact the OHS Operations Center by email at OHSTech@reviewops.org for additional guidance or technical information.
What is the overarching goal of Head Start services under this grant?
The goal is to support a local provider in delivering comprehensive early childhood programming and related family supports consistent with Head Start requirements, serving children who meet eligibility criteria and engaging their families as part of the Head Start model.
What populations are intended to be served?
The intended population is eligible children and families living in Geary County, Kansas, consistent with Head Start eligibility criteria as referenced in the opportunity description.
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