Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2016 ACF OHS CH R06 1196
Apply for HHS 2016 ACF OHS CH R06 1196
- The HHS-ACF-OHS in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Head Start Grantee - Rains and Franklin Counties, Texas" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.600.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 22, 2016 and posted on Mar 22, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 23, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $786,421.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments, City or township governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Head Start Grantee - Rains and Franklin Counties, Texas opportunity is a discretionary federal grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS). It seeks a single organization to operate Head Start services for eligible children and families living in Rains and Franklin Counties in Texas. The program focus falls under Income Security and Social Services and is associated with CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
Funding is available at up to $786,421 per year (the stated annual amount and also the award ceiling), with an expectation of one award. The goal is to support comprehensive Head Start program services for low-income children and their families in the two-county service area, consistent with Head Start requirements and standards, including early childhood education, health, mental health, nutrition, family engagement, and related support services typically delivered through Head Start grantees.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of local entities and organizations that can demonstrate capacity to deliver Head Start services. Eligible applicants include county governments; city or township governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled colleges and universities; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education); for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses); and small businesses. In other words, both public and private providers may apply, including community-based and faith-based organizations, as well as for-profit agencies, as long as they meet the program and grant requirements.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number HHS-2016-ACF-OHS-CH-R06-1196 and the original/current closing date of May 23, 2016. The opportunity was created and posted on March 22, 2016. Applicants needing additional guidance or clarification were directed to contact the OHS Operations Center by email at OHSTech@reviewops.org.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name of this grant opportunity?
This funding opportunity is titled Head Start Grantee - Rains and Franklin Counties, Texas.
2) Which federal agency is running this competition?
This is a discretionary federal grant competition administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS).
3) What is the purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to select a single organization to operate Head Start services for eligible children and families living in Rains County and Franklin County, Texas, consistent with Head Start requirements and standards.
4) What service area will the funded organization cover?
The funded organization is expected to serve eligible children and families in Rains and Franklin Counties, Texas.
5) How many awards does HHS expect to make?
The opportunity states an expectation of one award.
6) What is the maximum amount of funding available?
Funding is available at up to $786,421 per year. This amount is described as both the stated annual amount and the award ceiling.
7) Is this amount a one-time total or an annual amount?
The opportunity describes the funding as up to $786,421 per year, indicating an annual funding level (and also the ceiling stated for the award).
8) What types of services are expected under this Head Start grant?
The funded program is intended to support comprehensive Head Start services for low-income children and their families. The description includes services consistent with Head Start requirements and standards, such as:
- Early childhood education
- Health services
- Mental health services
- Nutrition services
- Family engagement
- Related support services typically delivered through Head Start grantees
9) What is the program focus or category for this opportunity?
The program focus falls under Income Security and Social Services.
10) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
11) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Applicants may include many types of organizations that can demonstrate capacity to deliver Head Start services, including:
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and state-controlled colleges and universities
- Private institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education)
- For-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses)
- Small businesses
12) Are nonprofits required to have 501(c)(3) status to apply?
No. The eligibility list includes nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).
13) Can for-profit organizations apply?
Yes. The eligibility list explicitly includes for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses), as well as small businesses.
14) Can faith-based or community-based organizations apply?
Yes. The opportunity notes that both public and private providers may apply, including community-based and faith-based organizations, as long as they meet program and grant requirements.
15) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2016-ACF-OHS-CH-R06-1196.
16) When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was created and posted on March 22, 2016.
17) What was the closing date for applications?
The original/current closing date listed for the opportunity is May 23, 2016.
18) Who should applicants contact for guidance or clarification?
Applicants needing additional guidance or clarification were directed to contact the OHS Operations Center by email at OHSTech@reviewops.org.
19) Is this a discretionary grant competition?
Yes. The opportunity is described as a discretionary federal grant competition.
20) Does the opportunity indicate whether more than one organization can be selected?
No. It specifically seeks a single organization and states an expectation of one award.
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