Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R01 0453
Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R01 0453
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Head Start Grantee Norwalk, Weston, Westport, Wilton, and New Canaan in Fairfield County, Connecticut" 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 $1,542,548.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,542,548.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments County governments 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 - Norwalk, Weston, Westport, Wilton, and New Canaan in Fairfield County, Connecticut," was released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families (ACF) under the Office of Head Start. It is a discretionary grant competition intended to select a single organization to operate Head Start services for eligible children and families living in the five listed communities in Fairfield County, Connecticut: Norwalk, Weston, Westport, Wilton, and New Canaan. The program focus falls under the broader federal category of income security and social services and is tied to the Head Start CFDA number 93.600.
The funding level for this opportunity is substantial for a single service area. The announcement indicates an estimated total funding amount of $1,542,548 per year, with an award ceiling of $1,542,548 and an award floor of $0. In practical terms, that means ACF anticipated making one award and that the selected grantee could receive up to the full amount listed annually to deliver comprehensive Head Start programming, assuming the applicant proposed an approvable plan and met all federal requirements. The opportunity also notes that cost sharing or matching is required, which means the grantee would be expected to contribute non-federal resources consistent with Head Start rules (for example, allowable in-kind contributions or other approved matching mechanisms), rather than relying solely on federal dollars.
ACF is seeking applicants that are capable of providing the full range of Head Start services to eligible children and their families within the defined service area. While the notice itself is brief, Head Start funding generally supports early childhood education and school readiness services along with family support, health, nutrition, and other comprehensive services delivered in accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards. The overarching expectation is that the grantee will have the organizational capacity, governance, staffing, community partnerships, and operational systems needed to run a compliant Head Start program for the local population.
Eligibility for this competition is broad, covering a range of organization types that operate within the community. Eligible applicants include local public or private nonprofit organizations (including community-based and faith-based organizations), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses are explicitly listed, though small businesses are also listed as eligible), city or township governments, county governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and both public and private institutions of higher education. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are also listed as eligible. The announcement specifically states that faith-based and community organizations that meet eligibility requirements may apply. At the same time, it clearly excludes individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships from competing for or receiving an award under this announcement.
Key administrative details show that this 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. The archive date is July 19, 2012, indicating the posting is no longer active, but the details remain useful for understanding the scope, funding level, and applicant expectations for this specific Head Start service area competition.
For applicants seeking more information during the open period, the notice directs interested parties to email the Office of Head Start Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org. It also provides a separate support contact for technical issues accessing or submitting the application materials electronically: the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The announcement includes an additional information link hosted on the ACF grants site associated with funding opportunity number HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R01-0453, which is the identifying number for this specific competition.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Head Start Grantee - Norwalk, Weston, Westport, Wilton, and New Canaan in Fairfield County, Connecticut."
Which federal agency released this funding opportunity?
This opportunity was released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), under the Office of Head Start.
What type of grant is this?
This is a discretionary grant competition.
What is the purpose of this competition?
The purpose is to select a single organization to operate Head Start services for eligible children and families living in the defined service area.
What communities are included in the service area?
The service area includes five communities in Fairfield County, Connecticut: Norwalk, Weston, Westport, Wilton, and New Canaan.
How many awards was ACF expecting to make?
Based on the announcement, ACF anticipated making one award for this service area.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $1,542,548 per year.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is $1,542,548.
What is the award floor for this opportunity?
The award floor is $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity states that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the grantee is expected to contribute non-federal resources consistent with Head Start rules (such as allowable in-kind contributions or other approved matching mechanisms).
What program area or federal category does this fall under?
The opportunity falls under the broader federal category of income security and social services.
What is the CFDA number associated with this Head Start opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to the Head Start CFDA number 93.600.
What services is the selected grantee expected to provide?
The selected organization is expected to provide the full range of Head Start services to eligible children and families within the service area. Head Start funding generally supports early childhood education and school readiness services, along with family support, health, nutrition, and other comprehensive services delivered in accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards.
What kinds of capabilities is ACF looking for in an applicant?
ACF is seeking applicants with the organizational capacity, governance, staffing, community partnerships, and operational systems needed to run a compliant Head Start program for the local population.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes local public or private nonprofit organizations (including community-based and faith-based organizations), for-profit organizations (including small businesses), city or township governments, county governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and public and private institutions of higher education. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are also listed as eligible.
Are faith-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The announcement specifically states that faith-based and community organizations that meet eligibility requirements may apply.
Who is not eligible to apply?
The announcement excludes individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships from competing for or receiving an award.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 19, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date listed is July 18, 2012.
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.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. The archive date is July 19, 2012, indicating the posting is no longer active.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically.
What is the funding opportunity number for this competition?
The identifying number for this competition is HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R01-0453.
Who should applicants contact with program-related questions?
During the open period, applicants were directed to email the Office of Head Start Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who should applicants contact for technical issues with electronic submission?
For technical issues accessing or submitting application materials electronically, applicants were directed to contact the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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