Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R08 0497
Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R08 0497
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Head Start Grantee Rio Grande County, Colorado" 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 $806,877.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $806,877.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses.
- 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 grant opportunity, titled "Head Start Grantee - Rio Grande County, Colorado" (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R08-0497), is a discretionary grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start). ACF is seeking one organization to operate Head Start services for eligible children and families in a defined service area within Rio Grande County, Colorado. The geographic focus is specifically all areas within the city limits of Monte Vista, plus an expanded perimeter of roughly 1 mile to the south, 3 miles to the east, 5 miles to the west, and about 3 miles to the north. The overall purpose is to fund comprehensive early childhood services that align with Head Start requirements and support low-income children and their families through early learning, health, and family well-being supports.
Funding is available in the amount of $806,877 per year, with an annual award ceiling of $806,877 and an award floor listed as $0. The opportunity anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1), meaning applicants are competing to become the designated Head Start grantee for this service area. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, which is typical for Head Start awards and generally means the grantee must contribute a non-federal share (often met through approved in-kind contributions, donated space, services, volunteer time, or other allowable sources, consistent with program rules).
Eligible applicants include a wide range of local entities capable of running a Head Start program. This includes public and private nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits), community-based organizations, and faith-based organizations that meet eligibility requirements. It also allows applications from certain government entities (such as city/township governments, county governments, and independent school districts), higher education institutions (public or state-controlled and private), Native American tribal governments (federally recognized), public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, small businesses, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are explicitly not eligible to apply or receive an award under this announcement.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted May 16, 2012, with an application due date of August 14, 2012. Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date, and the announcement was archived August 15, 2012. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. For program-specific questions or additional information about the competition, interested applicants were invited to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center by email at DRS@headstartinfo.org. The funding activity category is listed as Income Security and Social Services, consistent with Head Start's role in delivering comprehensive services that help children enter school ready to learn while also connecting families to supports that promote stability and well-being.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Head Start Grantee - Rio Grande County, Colorado
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Head Start Grantee - Rio Grande County, Colorado".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R08-0497.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), specifically through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF).
What program does this funding fall under (CFDA number)?
The funding is under CFDA 93.600, the Head Start program.
What is the purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to fund comprehensive early childhood services that align with Head Start requirements, supporting low-income children and their families through early learning, health, and family well-being supports.
How many awards does ACF expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates one award (Expected Awards: 1). Applicants are competing to become the designated Head Start grantee for the service area described in the announcement.
How much funding is available?
Funding is available in the amount of $806,877 per year.
What is the award ceiling?
The annual award ceiling is $806,877.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is listed as $0.
Where will funded services be provided (service area)?
The defined geographic focus is within Rio Grande County, Colorado, specifically:
- All areas within the city limits of Monte Vista, plus
- An expanded perimeter of roughly 1 mile south, 3 miles east, 5 miles west, and about 3 miles north of the city limits.
What type of services is the grantee expected to operate?
The selected organization is expected to operate Head Start services for eligible children and families, delivering comprehensive supports consistent with Head Start (including early learning, health, and family well-being supports, as described in the opportunity summary).
Is this a discretionary grant?
Yes. The announcement describes this as a discretionary grant.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing/matching requirement applies. The announcement notes this is typical for Head Start and generally means the grantee must contribute a non-federal share, often met through approved in-kind contributions such as donated space, services, volunteer time, or other allowable sources consistent with program rules.
Who is eligible to apply?
The opportunity lists a broad set of eligible applicant types, including:
- Public and private nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits)
- Community-based organizations
- Faith-based organizations that meet eligibility requirements
- Certain government entities (such as city/township governments, county governments, and independent school districts)
- Higher education institutions (public/state-controlled and private)
- Native American tribal governments (federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Who is not eligible to apply?
The announcement explicitly states that the following are not eligible to apply or receive an award:
- Individuals
- Foreign entities
- Sole proprietorships
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 16, 2012.
What was the application due date?
The application due date was August 14, 2012.
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 opportunity still open?
No. The announcement states it was archived on August 15, 2012.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically by the stated deadline.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Who can applicants contact for program-specific questions about the competition?
For program-specific questions or additional information about the competition, the announcement directs interested applicants to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is listed as Income Security and Social Services.
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