Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0521
Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0521
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Head Start Grantee Otter Tail and Wadena 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 May 16, 2012 and posted on May 16, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 14, 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 $1,311,101.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,311,101.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments Independent school districts City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- 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 - Otter Tail and Wadena Counties, Minnesota" (Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0521), is a discretionary grant competition administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Head Start. The purpose is to select one or more organizations to deliver Head Start program services for eligible children and their families living in Otter Tail and Wadena Counties in Minnesota. The announcement makes clear that ACF is seeking capable local providers that can operate a full Head Start program consistent with federal performance standards and the broader Head Start mission of promoting school readiness and comprehensive family support.
The federal funds available total $1,311,101 per year for the service area, and the grant mechanism is a standard federal grant in the "Income Security and Social Services" activity category under CFDA (now Assistance Listing) 93.600, Head Start. The notice lists an expected number of awards as 2, which generally signals that ACF anticipates funding may be split among more than one grantee or program option depending on the applications received and the service design proposed, although the maximum annual amount shown (the award ceiling) is also $1,311,101. The award floor is listed as $0, which is typical language indicating there is no guaranteed minimum award amount per applicant and that awards depend on successful competition and federal decisions.
Eligible applicants are broad and include both public and private entities that can operate Head Start services in the community. Specifically, the opportunity allows applications from nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions), local governments (county governments, and city or township governments), independent school districts, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments that are federally recognized, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profit organizations that are not small businesses). The eligibility section also emphasizes that faith-based and community-based organizations are welcome to apply as long as they meet program requirements. At the same time, the announcement explicitly excludes individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships from competing for or receiving awards under this competition.
Applicants should also plan for cost sharing or matching, because the notice indicates a cost-sharing or matching requirement applies. In Head Start competitions, this typically means the grantee must contribute non-federal share (often through allowable cash or in-kind contributions) consistent with Head Start rules and the specific terms described in the full announcement. Any prospective applicant would need to be prepared to document, track, and report this match and ensure it meets federal allowability standards.
Timing details in the posting show it was originally posted on May 16, 2012, with an application deadline of August 14, 2012. The notice specifies that electronically submitted applications had to be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The opportunity was archived on August 15, 2012, which indicates the posting is no longer open, but it remains useful as a reference for the scope, funding level, and eligibility rules that were in effect for that competition cycle.
For applicants or stakeholders needing more details about the program expectations or competition requirements, the announcement directs inquiries to the Office of Head Start Operations Center via email at DRS@headstartinfo.org. For technical difficulties accessing the full announcement electronically, the contact is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. An additional information link is provided in the notice pointing to the ACF grants site page for the opportunity.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Head Start Grantee - Otter Tail and Wadena Counties, Minnesota."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0521.
Who is administering this grant competition?
This is a discretionary 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.
What is the purpose of this grant competition?
The purpose is to select one or more organizations to deliver Head Start program services for eligible children and their families living in Otter Tail and Wadena Counties in Minnesota.
What service area does this opportunity cover?
The service area covered is Otter Tail and Wadena Counties, Minnesota.
What type of program is expected of the selected provider(s)?
ACF is seeking capable local providers that can operate a full Head Start program consistent with federal performance standards and the broader Head Start mission of promoting school readiness and comprehensive family support.
How much federal funding is available?
The notice states that total federal funds available are $1,311,101 per year for the service area.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed is $1,311,101 per year.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is listed as $0, which indicates there is no guaranteed minimum award amount per applicant and that awards depend on successful competition and federal decisions.
How many awards does ACF expect to make?
The expected number of awards is 2.
Does the expected number of awards mean the funding will be split?
The notice indicates an expected number of awards of 2, which generally signals that ACF anticipates funding may be split among more than one grantee or program option depending on the applications received and the service design proposed. The award ceiling is also listed as $1,311,101 per year.
What is the assistance listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The notice identifies CFDA (now Assistance Listing) 93.600, Head Start.
What is the activity category for this grant?
The activity category is listed as "Income Security and Social Services."
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include a broad set of public and private entities capable of operating Head Start services in the community. Specifically, the opportunity allows applications from:
- Nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions)
- Local governments (county governments, and city or township governments)
- Independent school districts
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- For-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profit organizations that are not small businesses)
Are faith-based or community-based organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. The notice emphasizes that faith-based and community-based organizations are welcome to apply as long as they meet program requirements.
Who is not eligible to apply?
The announcement explicitly excludes the following from competing for or receiving awards under this competition:
- Individuals
- Foreign entities
- Sole proprietorships
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The notice indicates that a cost-sharing or matching requirement applies.
What does the cost-sharing or matching requirement generally mean for applicants?
The posting notes that applicants should plan for cost sharing or matching. In Head Start competitions, this typically means the grantee must contribute a non-federal share (often through allowable cash or in-kind contributions) consistent with Head Start rules and the specific terms described in the full announcement. Applicants should be prepared to document, track, and report the match and ensure it meets federal allowability standards.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting shows it was originally posted on May 16, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline listed is August 14, 2012.
What was the electronic submission deadline time?
The notice specifies that electronically submitted applications had to be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on August 15, 2012, indicating the posting is no longer open.
Why might someone still review an archived opportunity?
The notice indicates it may still be useful as a reference for the scope, funding level, and eligibility rules that were in effect for that competition cycle.
Who should be contacted for program or competition questions?
For more details about program expectations or competition requirements, the notice directs inquiries to the Office of Head Start Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the full announcement?
For technical difficulties accessing the full announcement electronically, the contact is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Where is the additional information link directed?
The notice mentions that an additional information link is provided pointing to the ACF grants site page for the opportunity.
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