Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R06 0620
Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R06 0620
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Head Start Grantee Miller, Little River, Hempstead, Nevada, Lafayette, Sevier, and Howard Counties, Arkansas" 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 Jun 5, 2013 and posted on Jun 4, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 19, 2013 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 $2,330,228.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,330,228.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Small businesses 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) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Independent school districts City or township governments County 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:
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) released a discretionary grant funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R06 0620) to select one or more organizations to serve as the Head Start grantee for a multi-county service area in southwest Arkansas. The grant is intended to support comprehensive Head Start program services for eligible children and their families living in Miller, Little River, Hempstead, Nevada, Lafayette, Sevier, and Howard Counties, Arkansas. This announcement was modified specifically to change the application deadline, with the current closing date set to Monday, August 19, 2013, and electronically submitted applications required by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on that date.
The opportunity makes approximately $2,330,228 available each year to operate Head Start services in the designated counties, with the estimated total funding and the award ceiling both listed at $2,330,228 and an award floor of $0. ACF anticipates making up to three awards, meaning the agency may fund more than one applicant depending on how it structures the service delivery approach and the applications received. The program is listed under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start) and is categorized under Income Security and Social Services. The funding instrument is a grant, and there is a cost-sharing or matching requirement, consistent with Head Start rules that generally require non-federal share (often met through allowable in-kind contributions as well as cash, depending on the applicant and circumstances).
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of local entities that can demonstrate the capacity to operate Head Start in the service area. Eligible applicants include local public or private nonprofit organizations (including community-based and faith-based organizations), and for-profit agencies operating within the community. The eligible applicant list also includes private and public institutions of higher education, small businesses, other for-profit organizations (not limited to small businesses), nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions under that specific line item), federally recognized Native American tribal governments, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, independent school districts, and city/township and county governments. Faith-based and community organizations are explicitly noted as eligible if they meet program requirements. At the same time, individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply for or receive awards under this announcement.
The purpose of the funding is to ensure continuity and quality of Head Start services for children and families across the listed Arkansas counties, which typically includes early childhood education, health and developmental screenings, family engagement and support services, nutrition, and related comprehensive services that Head Start grantees are required to provide under federal program performance standards. Applicants are essentially competing to become the Head Start operator for this defined geographic area and must show they can meet federal Head Start requirements, manage the funds responsibly, and deliver services at the scale needed for the local eligible population.
For applicants needing more details about program requirements or the competition itself, the notice points interested parties to the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center via email at DRS@headstartinfo.org. For technical problems accessing the full announcement or submitting materials electronically, ACF directs applicants to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The announcement was posted June 4, 2013, created June 5, 2013, and later archived on September 18, 2013, reflecting the completed lifecycle of that funding round.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant funding opportunity from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) to select one or more organizations to serve as the Head Start grantee for a multi-county service area in southwest Arkansas.
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R06 0620.
3) What program does this opportunity support?
The opportunity supports Head Start program services (CFDA 93.600), which falls under the category of Income Security and Social Services.
4) What is the service area covered by this grant?
The service area includes Miller, Little River, Hempstead, Nevada, Lafayette, Sevier, and Howard Counties in Arkansas.
5) Who is the funder and administering agency?
The funder is the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), with the Office of Head Start (OHS) as the program office referenced for operational questions.
6) What is the purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to support continuity and quality of comprehensive Head Start services for eligible children and their families in the listed Arkansas counties, consistent with federal Head Start program performance standards.
7) What types of services are expected under Head Start in this announcement?
The notice describes comprehensive Head Start services that typically include early childhood education, health and developmental screenings, family engagement and support services, nutrition, and related comprehensive services required under federal Head Start standards.
8) How much funding is available?
Approximately $2,330,228 is available each year to operate Head Start services in the designated counties.
9) What is the estimated total funding and the award ceiling?
The estimated total funding is listed as $2,330,228, and the award ceiling is also listed as $2,330,228.
10) What is the award floor?
The award floor is listed as $0.
11) How many awards does ACF expect to make?
ACF anticipates making up to three awards, meaning it may fund more than one applicant depending on how service delivery is structured and the applications received.
12) What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument is a grant.
13) Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement consistent with Head Start rules that generally require a non-federal share. The notice indicates this is often met through allowable in-kind contributions as well as cash, depending on the applicant and circumstances.
14) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many local entities that can demonstrate capacity to operate Head Start in the service area. The notice lists eligible applicants as including local public or private nonprofit organizations (including community-based and faith-based organizations), and for-profit agencies operating within the community.
15) Are faith-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based and community organizations are explicitly noted as eligible if they meet program requirements.
16) Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. The notice includes for-profit agencies operating within the community, small businesses, and other for-profit organizations (not limited to small businesses) as eligible applicant types.
17) Are colleges and universities eligible to apply?
Yes. The eligible applicant list includes private and public institutions of higher education.
18) Are Tribal governments eligible to apply?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are listed as eligible applicants.
19) Are local governments eligible to apply?
Yes. City/township governments and county governments are listed as eligible applicants. Independent school districts are also included as eligible applicants.
20) Are public housing authorities eligible?
Yes. Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities are listed as eligible applicants.
21) Who is not eligible to apply?
Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply for or receive awards under this announcement.
22) What does it mean to be selected as the Head Start grantee for this area?
Applicants are competing to become the Head Start operator for the defined geographic area and must show they can meet federal Head Start requirements, manage funds responsibly, and deliver services at the scale needed for the local eligible population.
23) What was changed in the modified announcement?
The announcement was modified specifically to change the application deadline.
24) What is the application deadline?
The current closing date is Monday, August 19, 2013.
25) What time are electronically submitted applications due?
Electronically submitted applications are required by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date (Monday, August 19, 2013).
26) When was the opportunity posted and created?
The announcement was posted on June 4, 2013, and created on June 5, 2013.
27) When was the opportunity archived?
The announcement was archived on September 18, 2013, reflecting the completed lifecycle of that funding round.
28) Who can I contact with questions about Head Start program requirements or the competition?
The notice directs interested parties to the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center via email at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
29) Who can I contact for technical help accessing the announcement or submitting an application electronically?
For technical problems, ACF directs applicants to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
30) Is this opportunity focused on a specific state or region?
Yes. It is focused on a multi-county service area in southwest Arkansas, specifically the seven named counties.
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