Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R02 0541
Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R02 0541
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Head Start Grantee Municipalities of Canovonas, Carolina, and Loiza, Puerto Rico" 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 $5,768,986.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,768,986.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts.
- 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 - Municipalities of Canovonas, Carolina, and Loiza, Puerto Rico" (Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R02 0541), is a discretionary federal grant competition administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF). The purpose is to select a Head Start grantee to deliver comprehensive Head Start services for eligible children and families living specifically in the Puerto Rico municipalities of Canovonas, Carolina, and Loiza. The program falls under the funding activity category of Income Security and Social Services and is associated with CFDA number 93.600 (Head Start).
Funding is intended to support the full range of required Head Start program services, which generally include early childhood education, health and developmental screenings, family engagement and support, and other wraparound services that help children enter school ready to learn while strengthening family well-being. The announcement indicates that approximately $5,713,929 per year is available for program operations in the service area, with an estimated total funding level of $5,768,986. The award ceiling is listed as $5,768,986, the award floor is $0, and ACF expects to make one award, meaning the competition is designed to select a single organization to serve the designated communities.
A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants should plan for non-federal share contributions consistent with Head Start rules (for example, allowable in-kind contributions or other approved sources), rather than assuming the federal award will cover 100% of total program costs. Because Head Start funding is tied to strict performance, eligibility, and compliance standards, applicants should also be prepared to demonstrate the organizational capacity to operate a Head Start program, meet federal program performance standards, manage federal grant funds, and provide services at the scale needed across the three municipalities.
Eligibility is broad within the local community context and includes local public or private non-profit organizations (including community-based and faith-based organizations), as well as for-profit agencies. The eligible applicant categories listed include city or township governments, county governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions), small businesses, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. The notice also clearly states that faith-based and community organizations that meet the requirements are eligible. At the same time, certain entities are explicitly not eligible: individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations may not compete for or receive awards under this announcement.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted on April 19, 2012, with an original and current closing date of July 18, 2012. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date, and the opportunity was archived on July 19, 2012. While those dates indicate this specific posting is historical, the details still reflect how ACF structures Head Start grantee competitions for defined geographic service areas and what kinds of organizations are typically allowed to apply.
For applicant support and additional information, the announcement points interested applicants to the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center via email at DRS@headstartinfo.org. For technical difficulties accessing the full announcement or application materials, ACF lists its Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The notice also provides an additional information link hosted by ACF for the full funding opportunity documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Head Start Grantee - Municipalities of Canovonas, Carolina, and Loiza, Puerto Rico."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R02 0541.
Which federal agency is administering this competition?
This is a discretionary federal grant competition administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Head Start (OHS).
What is the purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to select a Head Start grantee to deliver comprehensive Head Start services for eligible children and families living in the Puerto Rico municipalities of Canovonas, Carolina, and Loiza.
Which geographic area must be served?
The designated service area is limited to the municipalities of Canovonas, Carolina, and Loiza, Puerto Rico.
What program does this opportunity support?
This opportunity supports the Head Start program (CFDA 93.600).
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 93.600 (Head Start).
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
What types of services are expected to be provided with these funds?
Funding is intended to support the full range of required Head Start program services. The description notes services that generally include early childhood education, health and developmental screenings, family engagement and support, and other wraparound services designed to help children enter school ready to learn while strengthening family well-being.
How much funding is available per year for program operations?
The announcement indicates approximately $5,713,929 per year is available for program operations in the service area.
What is the estimated total funding level mentioned in the announcement?
The estimated total funding level is $5,768,986.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is listed as $5,768,986.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is listed as $0.
How many awards does ACF expect to make under this announcement?
ACF expects to make one award, meaning the competition is designed to select a single organization to serve the designated communities.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants are expected to plan for non-federal share contributions consistent with Head Start rules (for example, allowable in-kind contributions or other approved sources) rather than assuming the federal award will cover 100% of total program costs.
What kinds of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes local public or private non-profit organizations (including community-based and faith-based organizations) as well as for-profit agencies. The eligible applicant categories listed include:
- City or township governments
- County governments
- Independent school districts
- Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions)
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Are faith-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The notice states that faith-based and community organizations that meet the requirements are eligible.
Who is not eligible to apply for this opportunity?
The announcement states that individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations may not compete for or receive awards under this announcement.
What operational capacity is the applicant expected to demonstrate?
Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate the organizational capacity to operate a Head Start program, meet federal program performance standards, manage federal grant funds, and provide services at the scale needed across the three municipalities.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 19, 2012.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is July 18, 2012.
What time were applications due on the closing date?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on July 19, 2012, and the listed closing date was July 18, 2012.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically by the deadline stated in the announcement.
Who should applicants contact for program-related questions or additional information?
The announcement points applicants to the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center via email at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who should applicants contact for technical difficulties accessing the announcement or application materials?
For technical difficulties, ACF lists its Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Where can applicants find the full funding opportunity documentation?
The notice indicates there is an additional information link hosted by ACF for the full funding opportunity documentation.
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