Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0381
Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0381
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Head Start Grantee Marshall, Norman, and Polk Counties, Minnesota" 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 Apr 19, 2012 and posted on Apr 19, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 18, 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 $1,488,307.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,488,307.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses County governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Independent school districts For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) 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 funding opportunity, titled "Head Start Grantee - Marshall, Norman, and Polk Counties, Minnesota" (Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0381), was released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), to identify organizations that can operate Head Start services for eligible children and families living in Marshall, Norman, and Polk Counties in Minnesota. The program falls under the Income Security and Social Services category and is offered as a discretionary grant under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start). In practical terms, ACF is inviting qualified local providers to compete to become the Head Start grantee serving this specific service area.
The announcement makes approximately $1,488,307 available per year to support Head Start program operations in the covered counties. The estimated total funding and the maximum (award ceiling) are both listed as $1,488,307, while the award floor is listed as $0, which typically signals that award amounts depend on the approved application and final funding decisions. ACF anticipated making up to two awards, suggesting that funding could potentially be split across more than one provider or service approach, depending on the submissions and the agency's determinations.
A wide range of applicant types are eligible to apply, reflecting the community-based nature of Head Start. Eligible applicants include local public or private nonprofit organizations (including those with 501(c)(3) status), community-based and faith-based organizations that meet program requirements, and for-profit agencies operating within the community. The eligibility list also includes county governments, city or township governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal governments that are federally recognized, and institutions of higher education (both private and public/state controlled). Small businesses are listed as eligible as well, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses are also included, which indicates ACF is open to a variety of organizational structures as long as they can meet Head Start standards and the terms of the award.
At the same time, the opportunity clearly states that individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to compete for or receive awards under this announcement. This keeps the competition focused on established organizations with the capacity to manage federal grant compliance, deliver comprehensive early childhood services, and meet the operational and oversight requirements associated with Head Start.
A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the selected grantee(s) should be prepared to meet Head Start's non-federal share expectations in accordance with program rules. While the summary data here does not specify the percentage or the method, applicants generally need to demonstrate how they will secure and document the required match (which can sometimes include allowable in-kind contributions, depending on governing regulations and the specific terms in the full announcement).
The timeline for this opportunity shows it was posted on April 19, 2012, with an application deadline of July 18, 2012. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The archive date is July 19, 2012, indicating the opportunity is no longer open, but the details remain useful for understanding the scope, eligibility, and funding structure for this service area.
For applicants seeking more information, the notice directs interested parties to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center via email at DRS@headstartinfo.org. For technical difficulties accessing the full announcement electronically, ACF provided help desk support through appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The full posting was also linked through ACF's grants site at http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0381, where the complete requirements, application instructions, program expectations, and evaluation criteria would typically be laid out in detail.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Head Start Grantee - Marshall, Norman, and Polk Counties, Minnesota."
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0381.
3) Which federal agency released this opportunity?
This opportunity was released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF).
4) What is the purpose of this grant competition?
The purpose is to identify organizations that can operate Head Start services for eligible children and families living in Marshall, Norman, and Polk Counties in Minnesota. In practical terms, ACF is inviting qualified local providers to compete to become the Head Start grantee serving this specific service area.
5) What program and CFDA number does this opportunity fall under?
This is a discretionary grant under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
6) What category is this opportunity listed under?
The opportunity is listed under the Income Security and Social Services category.
7) What service area is covered by this Head Start grant?
The service area includes Marshall County, Norman County, and Polk County in Minnesota.
8) How much funding is expected to be available each year?
The announcement makes approximately $1,488,307 available per year to support Head Start program operations in the covered counties.
9) What is the estimated total funding amount and the award ceiling?
Both the estimated total funding and the maximum (award ceiling) are listed as $1,488,307.
10) What does the award floor of $0 mean?
The award floor is listed as $0, which typically indicates that award amounts depend on the approved application and final funding decisions.
11) How many awards did ACF anticipate making?
ACF anticipated making up to two awards.
12) Does “up to two awards” mean the funding could be split?
Potentially, yes. The notice suggests funding could be split across more than one provider or service approach, depending on the submissions and ACF's determinations.
13) Who is eligible to apply?
A wide range of applicant types are eligible, including:
- Local public or private nonprofit organizations (including those with 501(c)(3) status)
- Community-based and faith-based organizations that meet program requirements
- For-profit agencies operating within the community
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Independent school districts
- Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal governments (federally recognized)
- Institutions of higher education (private and public/state controlled)
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
14) Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. The eligibility list includes for-profit agencies operating within the community, small businesses, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses.
15) Are faith-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Community-based and faith-based organizations are listed as eligible, as long as they meet program requirements.
16) Are government entities eligible to apply?
Yes. The eligibility list includes county governments, city or township governments, independent school districts, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
17) Are tribal governments eligible to apply?
Yes. Native American tribal governments that are federally recognized are listed as eligible applicants.
18) Are colleges and universities eligible to apply?
Yes. Institutions of higher education (both private and public/state controlled) are listed as eligible.
19) Who is not eligible to apply?
The opportunity states that individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to compete for or receive awards under this announcement.
20) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the selected grantee(s) should be prepared to meet Head Start's non-federal share expectations in accordance with program rules.
21) Does the summary specify the match percentage or how to meet the match?
No. The summary information provided here does not specify the percentage or the method for meeting the match.
22) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 19, 2012.
23) What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was July 18, 2012.
24) What time were applications due on the deadline date?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
25) Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The archive date is July 19, 2012, which indicates the opportunity is no longer open.
26) Where could applicants find the full announcement and detailed requirements?
The notice points to ACF's grants site for the full posting and complete requirements, application instructions, program expectations, and evaluation criteria: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0381
27) Who should be contacted for program-related questions?
Interested parties were directed to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center via email at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
28) Who should be contacted for technical difficulties accessing the announcement electronically?
ACF provided help desk support for technical issues via appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
29) What type of grant is this (formula vs. discretionary)?
This opportunity is described as a discretionary grant.
30) What kinds of services would the funding support?
The funding would support Head Start program operations for eligible children and families in the covered counties, as described in the opportunity summary.
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