Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R01 0452
Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R01 0452
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Head Start Grantee Malden, Medford, Everett, Stoneham, Melrose, Reading, Wakefield, North Reading, and Winchester in Middlesex 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 $1,572,974.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,572,974.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments City or township governments Small businesses.
- 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, offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families (ACF), is a competitive funding announcement to select a Head Start grantee to serve eligible children and families living in a defined service area in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The communities covered are Malden, Medford, Everett, Stoneham, Melrose, Reading, Wakefield, North Reading, and Winchester. The purpose is to fund a local organization to operate Head Start program services in these cities and towns, consistent with federal Head Start requirements under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start) and the broader federal focus on income security and social services.
Funding is available as a discretionary grant, with ACF expecting to make one award. The estimated annual funding amount is $1,572,974, which is also listed as the award ceiling; the award floor is $0, indicating proposals could request up to the full amount depending on the proposed scope and federal program expectations. The announcement also specifies that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the selected grantee must meet Head Start non-federal share requirements through allowable cash or in-kind contributions, as governed by Head Start grant rules.
A range of applicant types may apply, reflecting the program’s emphasis on community-based service delivery. Eligible applicants include local public or private nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) entities), faith-based and community organizations that meet eligibility requirements, and for-profit organizations (other than small businesses are explicitly listed as eligible as well, along with larger for-profit entities). Public entities are also eligible, including county governments, city or township governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education, as well as private institutions of higher education. The notice makes clear that individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply or receive an award under this competition.
Key dates in the public notice indicate the opportunity was posted and created on May 16, 2012, with an application due date of August 14, 2012. Applications were required to be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The archive date is August 15, 2012, signaling the funding announcement is no longer open, but the details remain useful for historical reference and for understanding how ACF structures similar Head Start competitions.
For prospective applicants seeking clarification or operational details (such as service area expectations, program option requirements, enrollment, governance, or application components), the announcement directs inquiries to the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center via email at DRS@headstartinfo.org. If there are technical issues accessing or submitting the full announcement materials electronically, the ACF Applications Help Desk is listed as the support contact at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. An additional information link is provided through the ACF grants site under funding opportunity number HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R01-0452.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a competitive discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), to select a Head Start grantee to serve eligible children and families in a defined service area in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
What program does this funding support?
The funding supports the federal Head Start program under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start), aligned with the broader federal focus on income security and social services.
What is the service area covered by this Head Start competition?
The defined service area includes the following communities in Middlesex County, Massachusetts: Malden, Medford, Everett, Stoneham, Melrose, Reading, Wakefield, North Reading, and Winchester.
How many awards does ACF expect to make under this announcement?
ACF expects to make one award.
Is this a formula grant or a competitive grant?
This is a competitive funding announcement, meaning eligible applicants compete for selection based on their application.
What type of grant is this?
The announcement describes the funding as a discretionary grant.
How much funding is available?
The estimated annual funding amount is $1,572,974. This amount is also listed as the award ceiling.
What is the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $1,572,974. The award floor is $0, which indicates proposals could request up to the full amount depending on the proposed scope and federal program expectations.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The announcement specifies that cost sharing or matching is required. The selected grantee must meet Head Start non-federal share requirements through allowable cash or in-kind contributions, consistent with Head Start grant rules.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include a range of organization types, including:
- Local public or private nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) entities)
- Faith-based and community organizations that meet eligibility requirements
- For-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profit entities, as listed)
- Public entities, including county governments and city or township governments
- Independent school districts
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Public or state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Who is not eligible to apply?
The notice states that individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply or receive an award under this competition.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity 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 deadline?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The archive date is August 15, 2012, which indicates the announcement is no longer open. The information remains useful for historical reference and for understanding how similar ACF Head Start competitions may be structured.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically by the stated deadline time.
What is the funding opportunity number for this announcement?
The announcement references funding opportunity number HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R01-0452.
Who can applicants contact for program or operational questions?
For clarification or operational details (such as service area expectations, program option requirements, enrollment, governance, or application components), the announcement directs inquiries to the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who can applicants contact for technical issues with accessing or submitting materials electronically?
For technical issues accessing or submitting the full announcement materials electronically, the ACF Applications Help Desk is listed as the support contact at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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