Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R03 0678
Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R03 0678
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Head Start Grantee Philadelphia, Pennsylvania" 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 Jul 23, 2013 and posted on Jul 23, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 21, 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 $5,292,712.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,292,712.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Small businesses City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts.
- Faith based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. Faith based organizations are encouraged to review the ACF Policy on Grants to Faith Based Organizations at http://www.acf.hhs.gov/acf policy on grants to faith based organizations. 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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania" (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R03-0678), was issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families (ACF) to fund organizations that can operate Head Start services for eligible children and families living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is a discretionary grant opportunity under the Income Security and Social Services category (CFDA 93.600), intended to support comprehensive early childhood programming for low-income families through the Head Start model.
ACF anticipated making up to two awards, with an estimated total annual funding amount of $5,292,712. The award ceiling is listed as $5,292,712, while the award floor is $500,000, suggesting that one or more awards could be structured to cover different portions of the overall service area or program responsibilities. The announcement also notes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources consistent with Head Start and ACF grant rules.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of organizations and governmental entities that can demonstrate the capacity to deliver Head Start services. Eligible applicants include local public and private nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) nonprofits and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, except as limited), community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other than small businesses), county and city or township governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, institutions of higher education (public, state-controlled, and private), and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The notice specifically states that faith-based and community organizations meeting program requirements are eligible and references ACF policy guidance for faith-based grantees. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are explicitly not eligible to apply or receive awards under this announcement.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted and created on July 23, 2013, with an application deadline of October 21, 2013. Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The opportunity was later archived on November 20, 2013, indicating it is no longer open, but the details remain useful for understanding the scope and structure of this funding competition.
For applicants seeking more information about program operations and the competition itself, the announcement directs interested parties to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center via email at DRS@headstartinfo.org. For technical issues accessing the full announcement or submitting materials, the listed support contact is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The full announcement was also made available through an ACF grants webpage linked in the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled "Head Start Grantee Philadelphia, Pennsylvania" and the Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R03-0678.
Which federal agency issued this funding opportunity?
This opportunity was issued 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 program or funding stream does this opportunity support (CFDA)?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 93.600 and is associated with the Income Security and Social Services category.
What is the purpose of this grant opportunity?
The purpose is to fund organizations that can operate Head Start services for eligible children and families living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, using the Head Start model for comprehensive early childhood programming for low-income families.
Where must services be delivered?
Services are intended for eligible children and families living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Is this a discretionary or formula grant?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity.
How many awards did ACF anticipate making?
ACF anticipated making up to two awards.
What was the estimated total annual funding amount for this competition?
The estimated total annual funding amount was $5,292,712.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling was $5,292,712 and the award floor was $500,000.
Why do the ceiling and floor suggest multiple award structures?
Because the ceiling matches the total estimated annual amount and the floor is much lower, the notice suggests one or more awards could be structured to cover different portions of the overall service area or different program responsibilities.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The announcement notes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources consistent with Head Start and ACF grant rules.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included organizations and governmental entities that could demonstrate capacity to deliver Head Start services. Eligible applicants included local public and private nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, except as limited), community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other than small businesses), county governments, city or township governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, institutions of higher education (public, state-controlled, and private), and federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
Are faith-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The notice specifically states that faith-based organizations meeting program requirements are eligible and references ACF policy guidance for faith-based grantees.
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The eligible applicant list includes for-profit organizations, including small businesses and other than small businesses.
Can an individual person apply for this opportunity?
No. Individuals are explicitly not eligible to apply or receive awards under this announcement.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are explicitly not eligible to apply or receive awards under this announcement.
Are sole proprietorships eligible to apply?
No. Sole proprietorships are explicitly not eligible to apply or receive awards under this announcement.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on July 23, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was October 21, 2013.
What time were applications due on the deadline date?
Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on November 20, 2013, indicating it is no longer open.
Who should applicants contact for questions about program operations or the competition?
The announcement directs applicants to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who should applicants contact for technical problems accessing the announcement or submitting materials?
For technical issues, the listed support contact is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Where could applicants find the full announcement?
The full announcement was made available through an ACF grants webpage linked in the notice.
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