Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0490
Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0490
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Head Start Grantee Preble County, Ohio" 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 $973,510.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $973,510.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County 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:
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is offering a competitive, discretionary grant opportunity to select one organization to serve as the Head Start grantee for Preble County, Ohio. The purpose of the funding is to deliver Head Start program services to eligible children and their families in the county, supporting early childhood development and family well-being through the Head Start model. The announcement is seeking proposals from capable community providers that can operate Head Start services locally and meet all federal program requirements tied to Head Start performance standards and grants management.
The opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R05-0490, titled "Head Start Grantee - Preble County, Ohio," and is associated with CFDA 93.600 (Head Start). The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is Income Security and Social Services. ACF expects to make one award under this announcement, with an estimated total annual funding amount of $973,510. The award ceiling is also $973,510, and the award floor is $0, indicating that proposed budgets could vary up to the full amount available depending on the applicant's approved program design and scope. This opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the selected grantee will need to meet Head Start's non-federal share expectations under applicable rules.
Eligible applicants are broadly defined to include a range of local public and private entities that can run a Head Start program. This includes nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), as well as for-profit organizations, small businesses, independent school districts, city or township governments, county governments, public housing authorities (including Indian housing authorities), and both private and public institutions of higher education. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are also listed as eligible. The announcement specifically notes that faith-based and community organizations are eligible as long as they meet the program's eligibility requirements. At the same time, individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply or receive an award under this competition.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted and created on May 16, 2012, with an original and current closing date of August 14, 2012. Applications submitted electronically were required to be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The archive date is August 15, 2012, indicating the opportunity has closed, but the record provides useful context for similar Head Start competitions and their typical requirements and timelines.
For prospective applicants seeking clarification about the program or competition details, the announcement directs inquiries to the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center via email at DRS@headstartinfo.org. For technical problems accessing or submitting the announcement electronically, applicants are instructed to contact the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. An additional information link is provided in the posting as http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0490.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Head Start Grantee - Preble County, Ohio."
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R05-0490.
3) Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Head Start (OHS).
4) What is the purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to select one organization to serve as the Head Start grantee for Preble County, Ohio, delivering Head Start program services to eligible children and their families in the county.
5) What services is the selected grantee expected to provide?
The selected organization is expected to operate Head Start services locally and support early childhood development and family well-being using the Head Start model, while meeting all federal program requirements tied to Head Start performance standards and grants management.
6) Where must the program operate?
The program is intended to operate in Preble County, Ohio.
7) What CFDA program is this opportunity associated with?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
8) What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a grant (competitive, discretionary).
9) What is the activity category listed for this opportunity?
The activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
10) How many awards does ACF expect to make under this announcement?
ACF expects to make one award.
11) What is the estimated total annual funding amount?
The estimated total annual funding amount is $973,510.
12) What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $973,510.
13) What is the award floor?
The award floor is $0, meaning proposed budgets could vary up to the full amount available depending on the applicant's approved program design and scope.
14) Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the selected grantee will need to meet Head Start's non-federal share expectations under applicable rules.
15) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include a broad range of local public and private entities that can run a Head Start program, including:
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- For-profit organizations
- Small businesses
- Independent school districts
- City or township governments
- County governments
- Public housing authorities (including Indian housing authorities)
- Private and public institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
16) Are faith-based organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. Faith-based and community organizations are eligible as long as they meet the program's eligibility requirements.
17) Who is not eligible to apply?
Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply or receive an award under this competition.
18) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on May 16, 2012.
19) What was the application due date?
The original and current closing date listed is August 14, 2012.
20) What time were electronic applications due?
Applications submitted electronically were required to be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
21) Has this opportunity closed?
Yes. The archive date is August 15, 2012, indicating the opportunity has closed.
22) Who should applicants contact with program or competition questions?
Program or competition questions should be directed to the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
23) Who should applicants contact for technical issues with electronic access or submission?
Technical problems accessing or submitting the announcement electronically should be directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
24) Where is the additional information link referenced in the posting?
The posting includes an additional information link: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0490.
25) What is ACF looking for in an applicant?
The announcement seeks proposals from capable community providers that can operate Head Start services locally and meet all federal program requirements tied to Head Start performance standards and grants management.
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| Early Head Start Grantee Genesee County, Michigan Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0398 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0398 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $3,799,464 |
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| Head Start Grantee Macon County, Illinois Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0493 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0493 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,489,359 |
| Early Head Start Grantee Steuben and Yates Counties, New York Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R02 0361 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R02 0361 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,322,302 |
| Head Start Grantee Ashtabula County, Ohio Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0382 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0382 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,501,043 |
| Head Start Grantee U.S. Virgin Islands (St. Thomas, St. Croix, and St. John) Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R02 0458 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R02 0458 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $7,899,223 |
| Head Start Grantee Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0336 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0336 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $10,390,449 |
| Early Head Start Grantee Ashtabula County, Ohio Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0408 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0408 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $597,252 |
| Early Head Start Grantee City of Pittsburgh within Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0365 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0365 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $896,575 |
| Head Start Grantee Stephenson and Jo Daviess Counties, Illinois Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0495 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0495 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,221,003 |
| Head Start Grantee Orange County, Virginia Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0337 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0337 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $764,268 |
| Early Head Start Grantee Orange County, Virginia Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0366 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0366 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $512,435 |
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| Head Start Grantee Powhatan County, and the Cities of Richmond and Petersburg, Virginia Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0338 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0338 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $6,409,212 |
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