Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R06 0397
Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R06 0397
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Head Start Grantee Rapides Parish, Louisiana" 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 $5,983,386.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,983,386.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities For profit organizations other than small businesses Private 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 is a discretionary federal grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), to select a Head Start grantee for Rapides Parish, Louisiana. The goal is to fund one organization to operate Head Start program services for eligible children and their families living in Rapides Parish. The program falls under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start) and the funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services. The announcement makes clear that ACF is seeking a capable local provider (or consortium-eligible entity, as allowed under Head Start rules) that can deliver the full Head Start model, which generally includes early childhood education, health and developmental screenings, family engagement, nutrition, and connections to community services, while meeting all applicable Head Start Program Performance Standards and federal grant requirements.
The expected award amount is up to $5,983,386 per year, which is also listed as the award ceiling; the award floor is $0, meaning there is no stated minimum award amount, though the practical intent is to fund a full service area grant at the stated level. Only one award is anticipated, so applicants are competing to become the sole Head Start grantee serving this parish under this particular competition. The notice also indicates there is a cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants should plan for non-federal share contributions consistent with Head Start requirements (typically met through allowable in-kind contributions and/or cash, subject to federal rules and documentation standards).
Eligibility is broad but defined. ACF invites applications from local public or private nonprofit organizations (including community-based and faith-based organizations) as well as for-profit agencies, provided they are located within the community and otherwise meet eligibility requirements. The eligible applicant categories listed include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), independent school districts, city/township and county governments, Native American tribal governments that are federally recognized, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, small businesses, and other for-profit organizations (other than small businesses). At the same time, the announcement explicitly excludes individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships from competing for or receiving an award under this funding opportunity. Faith-based organizations are specifically noted as eligible so long as they meet the stated requirements, aligning with federal rules that allow faith-based entities to compete on the same basis as other applicants.
Key dates in the source information show the opportunity was posted and created on April 19, 2012, with an application deadline (original and current closing date) of July 18, 2012. Applications submitted electronically had to be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The opportunity archive date is July 19, 2012, indicating the competition is historical/closed, but the details describe how it was structured when it was active.
For applicants seeking more information during the open period, the announcement provides two primary support contacts. Program-related questions could be directed to the Office of Head Start Operations Center by email at DRS@headstartinfo.org. For technical issues accessing the full announcement or submitting an application electronically, applicants were instructed to contact the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. An additional information link is also provided through ACFs grants site (as listed in the source data), where the full funding opportunity announcement would normally include detailed expectations about service delivery, enrollment scope, reporting, governance, fiscal controls, and the specific application components required for submission.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), to select a Head Start grantee for Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
What is ACF trying to fund through this competition?
ACF is seeking to fund one organization to operate Head Start program services for eligible children and their families living in Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
Which program and CFDA number does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 93.600, Head Start.
What is the funding activity category for this grant?
The funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
How many awards were expected to be made?
Only one award was anticipated, meaning applicants would compete to become the sole Head Start grantee for this parish under this specific competition.
What is the expected award amount?
The expected award amount is up to $5,983,386 per year. This amount is also listed as the award ceiling.
Is there a minimum award amount?
The award floor is listed as $0, which means there was no stated minimum award amount. However, the practical intent described is to fund a full service area grant at the stated level.
What service area is covered by this grant?
The services are intended for eligible children and families living in Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
What kind of provider is ACF seeking?
ACF is seeking a capable local provider (or consortium-eligible entity, as allowed under Head Start rules) that can deliver the full Head Start model and comply with all applicable federal requirements.
What does delivering the "full Head Start model" generally include?
The description indicates Head Start services generally include early childhood education, health and developmental screenings, family engagement, nutrition, and connections to community services.
What standards and requirements must the grantee meet?
The selected grantee would be expected to meet all applicable Head Start Program Performance Standards and federal grant requirements.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The notice indicates there is a cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were expected to plan for non-federal share contributions consistent with Head Start requirements.
How is the non-federal share typically met under Head Start?
The information provided notes that the non-federal share is typically met through allowable in-kind contributions and/or cash, subject to federal rules and documentation standards.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad but defined. ACF invited applications from local public or private nonprofit organizations (including community-based and faith-based organizations) as well as for-profit agencies, provided they were located within the community and otherwise met eligibility requirements.
Are faith-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based organizations are specifically noted as eligible so long as they meet the stated requirements, consistent with federal rules that allow faith-based entities to compete on the same basis as other applicants.
What specific applicant categories were listed as eligible?
The eligible applicant categories listed include: nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), independent school districts, city/township and county governments, Native American tribal governments that are federally recognized, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, small businesses, and other for-profit organizations (other than small businesses).
Who was explicitly not eligible to apply or receive an award?
The announcement explicitly excludes individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships from competing for or receiving an award under this funding opportunity.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The key dates provided show the opportunity was posted and created on April 19, 2012. The application deadline (original and current closing date) was July 18, 2012.
What time were electronic applications due?
Applications submitted electronically had to be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Is this grant opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity archive date is July 19, 2012, which indicates the competition is historical and closed.
Where could applicants find the full announcement details?
An additional information link is provided through ACF's grants site (as referenced in the source data). The full funding opportunity announcement would normally include detailed expectations about service delivery, enrollment scope, reporting, governance, fiscal controls, and required application components.
Who could applicants contact for program-related questions?
Program-related questions could be directed to the Office of Head Start Operations Center by email at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who could applicants contact for technical issues with accessing the announcement or submitting electronically?
For technical issues accessing the full announcement or submitting an application electronically, applicants were instructed to contact the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
What is the overall purpose of selecting a single grantee for this parish?
Based on the description, the competition was structured to select one organization to operate Head Start program services across the defined service area (Rapides Parish) in accordance with Head Start rules and federal grant requirements.
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