Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R07 0425
Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R07 0425
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Head Start Grantee Johnson 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 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 $870,140.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $870,140.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts County governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- 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, titled "Head Start Grantee - Johnson County, Kansas" (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R07-0425), is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families (ACF) under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start). The purpose is to select one organization to operate Head Start program services for eligible children and families living in Johnson County, Kansas. The funding is intended to support comprehensive early childhood services consistent with Head Start requirements, which typically include early learning, health and developmental screening and follow-up, family engagement, and related support services designed to promote school readiness and family well-being.
ACF anticipates making a single award under this announcement, with estimated total annual funding of $870,140. The award ceiling is listed as $870,140, and the award floor is $0, meaning applicants should plan around a maximum annual funding level approximately equal to the full amount available for this service area. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants should expect to document non-federal share expectations in their application materials, consistent with Head Start grant rules.
Eligible applicants include a broad range of entities that can serve as Head Start grantees, such as nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, independent school districts, county governments, city or township governments, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, federally recognized tribal governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, small businesses, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. ACF specifically notes that community-based and faith-based organizations that meet eligibility requirements are eligible. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply or receive an award under this announcement.
Key dates show the announcement was posted and created on May 16, 2012, with an application due date of August 14, 2012. Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date. The opportunity was archived on August 15, 2012, indicating the solicitation is closed, but the details are still useful as a reference point for understanding the service area competition and funding parameters.
For applicants seeking more information while the opportunity was open, ACF directed interested parties to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center via email at DRS@headstartinfo.org. For technical problems accessing the announcement or submitting materials, the ACF Applications Help Desk was listed as the support contact at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. An additional information link was provided through ACFs grants portal at http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R07 0425 (as written in the source text).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Head Start Grantee - Johnson County, Kansas.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R07-0425.
Which federal agency is running this competition?
This is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), specifically the Administration for Children and Families (ACF).
What program or CFDA does this funding fall under?
This opportunity is under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
What is the purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to select one organization to operate Head Start program services for eligible children and families living in Johnson County, Kansas.
What service area is covered by this opportunity?
The service area for this competition is Johnson County, Kansas.
How many awards did ACF expect to make under this announcement?
ACF anticipated making a single award under this announcement.
What is the estimated annual funding amount for the award?
The estimated total annual funding amount is $870,140.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is listed as $870,140.
What is the award floor, and what does it mean for applicants?
The award floor is listed as $0. Based on the announcement details, applicants should plan around a maximum annual funding level approximately equal to the full amount available for this service area (about $870,140).
Does this grant require cost sharing or matching?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were expected to document non-federal share in their application materials consistent with Head Start grant rules.
What types of services is the funding intended to support?
The funding is intended to support comprehensive early childhood services consistent with Head Start requirements. The description notes that these typically include early learning, health and developmental screening and follow-up, family engagement, and related support services designed to promote school readiness and family well-being.
Who was eligible to apply for this opportunity?
Eligible applicants included a broad range of entities that can serve as Head Start grantees, including:
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status
- Independent school districts
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Are community-based and faith-based organizations eligible?
Yes. The announcement specifically states that community-based and faith-based organizations that meet eligibility requirements are eligible.
Who was not eligible to apply?
The announcement states that individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships were not eligible to apply or receive an award under this opportunity.
When was the opportunity posted/created?
The announcement was posted and created on May 16, 2012.
What was the application due date?
The application due date was August 14, 2012.
What time were applications due on the closing date?
Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on August 15, 2012, indicating the solicitation is closed.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically by the stated deadline.
Who was the program contact for questions about the opportunity (while it was open)?
ACF directed interested parties to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center by email at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who should applicants contact for technical issues (while it was open)?
For technical problems accessing the announcement or submitting materials, the support contact listed was the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Where was an additional information link provided?
An additional information link was provided through ACF's grants portal at: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R07 0425 (as written in the source text).
What kind of grant competition is this?
This was described as a discretionary grant competition.
What is the main outcome these services are designed to support?
The services are described as being designed to promote school readiness for children and family well-being for participating families.
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