Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R02 0332
Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R02 0332
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Head Start Grantee Orleans and Genesee Counties, New York" 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 $1,927,431.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,927,431.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Independent school districts 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 is a discretionary federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), intended to select a single Head Start grantee to deliver Head Start program services in Orleans and Genesee Counties, New York. The announcement invites organizations already operating within the community to compete to run Head Start services for eligible children and their families in that service area. The program falls under the Income Security and Social Services category and is listed under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
The available funding is estimated at $1,927,431 per year, with an award ceiling of $1,927,431 and no stated minimum award amount (award floor is $0). ACF expects to make one award, meaning one applicant will be selected to serve as the Head Start grantee for these two counties. The funding is specifically to support the operation of Head Start program services, which typically include early childhood education, comprehensive child development services, family engagement, and related supports aligned with Head Start performance standards for children and families who meet eligibility requirements.
Eligibility is broad across several types of entities, as long as they meet the requirements in the announcement. Eligible applicants include local public or private nonprofit organizations (including community-based and faith-based organizations), and certain for-profit agencies. The eligibility list also includes county governments, city or township governments, independent school districts, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, small businesses, and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). Faith-based and community organizations are explicitly stated as eligible if they meet program requirements. However, individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to apply for or receive awards under this notice.
Key dates in the announcement show it was posted and created on April 19, 2012, with an application closing date of July 18, 2012. Applications were required to be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The opportunity was archived on July 19, 2012, indicating the competition period has ended, but the listing still provides useful reference information about the award and the service area competition.
For applicants seeking clarification or details beyond the summary, the announcement directs interested parties to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center by email at DRS@headstartinfo.org for additional information. If there are technical problems accessing the full announcement online, the ACF Applications Help Desk is listed as the support contact at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The full announcement was made available through an ACF grants webpage associated with Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R02-0332 and the title "Head Start Grantee - Orleans and Genesee Counties, New York."
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF). It is intended to select a single Head Start grantee to deliver Head Start program services in Orleans and Genesee Counties, New York.
Which federal program and CFDA number does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is for the Head Start program and is listed under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
What is the purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to fund the operation of Head Start program services for eligible children and their families within the designated service area (Orleans and Genesee Counties, New York). Services are described as including early childhood education, comprehensive child development services, family engagement, and related supports aligned with Head Start performance standards.
What geographic area would the selected grantee serve?
The selected applicant would serve Orleans and Genesee Counties in New York.
How many awards does ACF expect to make?
ACF expects to make one award. One applicant would be selected as the Head Start grantee for the two-county service area.
How much funding is available?
The estimated available funding is $1,927,431 per year.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $1,927,431.
Is there a minimum (floor) award amount?
No minimum award amount is stated. The award floor is listed as $0.
What category is this opportunity listed under?
The opportunity falls under the Income Security and Social Services category.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes a wide range of entities, provided they meet the requirements in the announcement. Eligible applicants include:
- Local public or private nonprofit organizations (including community-based and faith-based organizations)
- Certain for-profit agencies
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Small businesses
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
Are faith-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Faith-based organizations are explicitly stated as eligible, as long as they meet program requirements.
Are community-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Community-based organizations are explicitly stated as eligible, as long as they meet program requirements.
Who is not eligible to apply?
The announcement states that individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to apply for or receive awards under this notice.
Does the announcement prefer organizations already operating in the community?
Yes. The announcement invites organizations already operating within the community to compete to run Head Start services for eligible children and their families in the service area.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R02-0332.
What is the title of the opportunity?
The title is "Head Start Grantee - Orleans and Genesee Counties, New York."
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on April 19, 2012.
What was the application due date?
The application closing date was July 18, 2012.
What time were applications due on the closing date?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on July 19, 2012, indicating the competition period has ended.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically.
Who should applicants contact for additional information about the program or announcement details?
The announcement directs interested parties to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center by email at DRS@headstartinfo.org for clarification or details beyond the summary.
Who should applicants contact for technical problems accessing the full announcement online?
For technical issues accessing the full announcement online, the ACF Applications Help Desk is listed as the support contact at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Where was the full announcement made available?
The full announcement was made available through an ACF grants webpage associated with the Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R02-0332.
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| Head Start Grantee Berks County, Pennsylvania Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0463 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0463 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $4,604,155 |
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