Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0493
Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0493
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Head Start Grantee Macon County, Illinois" 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 $2,489,359.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,489,359.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education County governments Independent school districts City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses 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:
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) announced a discretionary grant competition to select one or more organizations to serve as the Head Start grantee for Macon County, Illinois. The purpose of the opportunity is to fund the delivery of Head Start program services for eligible children and their families living in Macon County, with an emphasis on comprehensive early childhood programming that supports school readiness and family well-being. The funding is intended for local entities that can operate or oversee Head Start services in the community and meet the federal program, fiscal, and performance requirements associated with Head Start.
The opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R05-0493 (CFDA 93.600, Head Start). It is a grant-funded initiative under the Income Security and Social Services activity category, with an estimated total annual funding amount of $2,489,359. The award ceiling is also listed as $2,489,359, with no stated award floor, and ACF anticipated making up to two awards. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants should be prepared to document and commit allowable non-federal share consistent with Head Start requirements.
Eligibility is broad across public and private sectors, so long as the applicant meets the program and legal eligibility rules. Eligible applicants include local public or private nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits), community-based and faith-based organizations, certain government entities (such as county and city or township governments), independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, federally recognized tribal governments, institutions of higher education (public, state-controlled, and private), and for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profit entities). At the same time, the announcement specifies that individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply or receive an award under this competition. Faith-based and community organizations are explicitly noted as eligible if they satisfy all requirements.
Key dates show the announcement was posted and created on May 16, 2012, with an original and current application closing date of August 14, 2012. Applications submitted electronically were required to be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The archive date is listed as August 15, 2012, indicating the opportunity has closed, but the details remain useful for understanding the scope and structure of the competition.
For applicants seeking guidance or operational details, the notice points to two support contacts. Program-related questions and additional information could be requested from the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center via email at DRS@headstartinfo.org. For technical issues accessing the full announcement or submitting materials electronically, applicants were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. An additional information link was provided through the ACF grants site: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0493 (as listed in the source).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant competition announced by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) to select one or more organizations to serve as the Head Start grantee for Macon County, Illinois.
2) What is the purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to fund the delivery of Head Start program services for eligible children and their families living in Macon County, Illinois, with an emphasis on comprehensive early childhood programming that supports school readiness and family well-being.
3) What program is being funded?
The opportunity funds Head Start services under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
4) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R05-0493.
5) What is the service area for this competition?
The service area is Macon County, Illinois.
6) Who is the intended beneficiary of the funded services?
The intended beneficiaries are eligible children and their families who live in Macon County, Illinois.
7) What types of services are expected under this grant?
The notice emphasizes comprehensive early childhood programming that supports school readiness and family well-being, consistent with Head Start program expectations.
8) What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
9) How much funding is available?
The estimated total annual funding amount is $2,489,359.
10) What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed as $2,489,359.
11) Is there a minimum award amount (floor)?
No award floor is stated in the opportunity summary.
12) How many awards did ACF anticipate making?
ACF anticipated making up to two awards.
13) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required. Applicants are expected to document and commit allowable non-federal share consistent with Head Start requirements.
14) Who can apply for this grant?
Eligibility is broad across public and private sectors, provided the applicant meets Head Start program and legal eligibility rules. Eligible applicant types listed include:
- Local public or private nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits)
- Community-based organizations
- Faith-based organizations
- Certain government entities (county, city, or township governments)
- Independent school districts
- Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Institutions of higher education (public, state-controlled, and private)
- For-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profit entities)
15) Are faith-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Faith-based (and community) organizations are explicitly noted as eligible, as long as they satisfy all requirements.
16) Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profit entities) are listed as eligible applicants, provided they meet the program and legal eligibility rules.
17) Who is not eligible to apply?
The announcement specifies that individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply or receive an award under this competition.
18) When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted and created on May 16, 2012.
19) What was the application deadline?
The original and current application closing date was August 14, 2012.
20) What time were electronic applications due?
Applications submitted electronically were required to be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
21) Is this opportunity still open?
No. The archive date is listed as August 15, 2012, which indicates the opportunity has closed.
22) Where could applicants ask program-related questions?
Program-related questions and requests for additional information were directed to the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center via email at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
23) Where could applicants get technical help with the application process?
For technical issues accessing the full announcement or submitting materials electronically, applicants were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
24) Where was the additional information link hosted?
An additional information link was provided through the ACF grants site, listed as: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0493 (as shown in the source listing).
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