Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R01 0325
Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R01 0325
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Head Start Grantee Hampshire and Franklin Counties Westfield, West Springfield, Agawam, Southwick, Tolland, Russell, Blandford, and Montgomery in Hampden County, Massachusetts" 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 $5,088,688.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,088,688.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments.
- 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 grant opportunity is a competitive Head Start funding announcement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start. It seeks applicants to operate Head Start services for eligible children and families living in a defined service area in western Massachusetts: Hampshire County and Franklin County, plus the Hampden County communities of Westfield, West Springfield, Agawam, Southwick, Tolland, Russell, Blandford, and Montgomery. The goal is to fund an organization (or organizations) that can deliver comprehensive Head Start program services in these locations, serving children and supporting families through early childhood education and related family-focused supports consistent with Head Start requirements.
The funding instrument is a discretionary grant under the Head Start program (CFDA 93.600), categorized under income security and social services. The announcement indicates an estimated annual funding amount of $5,088,688 to support services in the area. The listed award ceiling matches that amount, with an award floor of $0, and the agency anticipated making up to two awards. A cost-sharing or matching requirement is noted as part of the opportunity, meaning applicants should be prepared for non-federal share expectations that typically accompany Head Start awards.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of entities that can demonstrate they meet program and administrative requirements. Eligible applicants include local public and private nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits), community-based and faith-based organizations that meet the eligibility rules, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses, along with certain governmental and education-related entities such as city or township governments, county governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, federally recognized tribal governments, and both public and private institutions of higher education. The announcement specifically excludes individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships from competing or receiving awards under this funding opportunity.
Key timing details included a posted and created date of May 16, 2012, with an application deadline of August 14, 2012. The notice emphasized that electronic applications had to be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The opportunity was archived on August 15, 2012, indicating it is no longer open, but the summary still describes the original competitive solicitation and program intent.
For applicants seeking clarification or operational guidance related to applying for this Head Start service area, the announcement points interested parties to contact the OHS Operations Center via email at DRS@headstartinfo.org for additional information. For technical issues accessing the full announcement or application materials electronically, the ACF Applications Help Desk is provided as a support contact at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. An additional information link was also listed through the ACF grants site under the funding opportunity number HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R01-0325.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a competitive Head Start funding announcement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start. It sought applicants to operate Head Start services for eligible children and families within a specific service area in western Massachusetts.
Which federal agency is offering the grant?
The grant was offered by HHS/ACF, specifically the Office of Head Start.
What is the program and CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is under the Head Start program with CFDA number 93.600, and it is categorized under income security and social services.
What is the goal of the award?
The goal was to fund an organization (or organizations) capable of delivering comprehensive Head Start program services in the defined service area, serving eligible children and supporting families through early childhood education and related family-focused supports consistent with Head Start requirements.
What geographic area was covered by the service area?
The defined service area included Hampshire County and Franklin County in western Massachusetts, plus the Hampden County communities of Westfield, West Springfield, Agawam, Southwick, Tolland, Russell, Blandford, and Montgomery.
What types of services were expected under this grant?
The award was intended to support operation of comprehensive Head Start program services, including early childhood education and related family-focused supports, in alignment with Head Start requirements.
What kind of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument was a discretionary grant under the Head Start program.
How much funding was expected to be available each year?
The announcement listed an estimated annual funding amount of $5,088,688 to support Head Start services in the designated service area.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling was $5,088,688 (matching the estimated annual funding amount). The award floor was listed as $0.
How many awards did the agency expect to make?
The agency anticipated making up to two awards.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity noted a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were expected to be prepared for non-federal share expectations that typically accompany Head Start awards.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included entities that could demonstrate they meet program and administrative requirements. Eligible applicants included:
- Local public and private nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits)
- Community-based and faith-based organizations that meet the eligibility rules
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- City or township governments
- County governments
- Independent school districts
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Public and private institutions of higher education
Who was not eligible to apply?
The announcement specifically excluded the following from competing or receiving awards under this funding opportunity:
- Individuals
- Foreign entities
- Sole proprietorships
When was the opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The opportunity had a posted/created date of May 16, 2012, and an application deadline of August 14, 2012.
What was the deadline time for electronic submissions?
The notice stated that electronic applications had to be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on August 15, 2012, which indicates it is no longer open.
Where could applicants request clarification or operational guidance about this Head Start service area?
The announcement directed interested parties to contact the OHS Operations Center by email at DRS@headstartinfo.org for additional information.
Who could applicants contact for technical issues accessing the announcement or application materials?
For technical issues accessing the full announcement or application materials electronically, the ACF Applications Help Desk was listed as the support contact at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
What is the funding opportunity number associated with the additional information link?
An additional information link was listed through the ACF grants site under the funding opportunity number HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R01-0325.
Does the summary indicate whether awards could go to more than one organization?
Yes. The agency anticipated making up to two awards, which suggests the service area funding could be awarded to one or two organizations, depending on the competitive outcome.
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