Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R04 0485
Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R04 0485
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Head Start Grantee Russell County, Alabama" 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 $1,438,121.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,438,121.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
- 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 - Russell County, Alabama" (Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R04 0485), was issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Head Start. It is a discretionary grant competition intended to select a single organization to operate Head Start services for eligible children and families living in Russell County, Alabama. The funding is designed to support comprehensive Head Start programming, which typically includes early childhood education, health and developmental screenings, family support services, and other required Head Start components aimed at improving school readiness and overall child well-being.
ACF anticipated making one award under this announcement, with an estimated total annual funding amount of $1,438,121. The award ceiling is also listed as $1,438,121, indicating the maximum expected annual award amount for the selected grantee, while the award floor is listed as $0. The assistance is tied to CFDA/Assistance Listing number 93.600 (Head Start). A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the selected applicant would be expected to meet Head Start non-federal share requirements in accordance with program rules (for example, through allowable cash or in-kind contributions), rather than relying solely on federal dollars.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of local entities and organizations that can demonstrate they meet program and administrative requirements. Eligible applicants include local public or private nonprofit organizations (including community-based and faith-based organizations), certain for-profit agencies, county and city/township governments, independent school districts, federally recognized tribal governments, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, small businesses, and both public and private institutions of higher education. The announcement explicitly states that faith-based and community organizations are eligible if they meet the standard eligibility requirements. At the same time, individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply or receive an award under this competition.
The opportunity was posted and created on May 16, 2012, with an application deadline of August 14, 2012. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The archive date is listed as August 15, 2012, indicating the opportunity is no longer active, but the details remain relevant for understanding the funding history and structure of the competition. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the activity category is listed as Income Security and Social Services, reflecting Head Start's role as a comprehensive early childhood and family support program.
Organizations interested in learning more were directed to contact the Office of Head Start Operations Center by email at DRS@headstartinfo.org. For technical difficulties accessing the full announcement, applicants were instructed to contact the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. An additional information link was provided through the ACF grants site, pointing to the full funding opportunity announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Head Start Grantee - Russell County, Alabama
1. What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Head Start Grantee - Russell County, Alabama."
2. What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R04 0485.
3. 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.
4. What type of funding opportunity is this?
This is a discretionary grant competition intended to select a single organization to operate Head Start services in a specific service area.
5. What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
6. What is the purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to select one organization to operate Head Start services for eligible children and families living in Russell County, Alabama.
7. What services or program components are supported by this funding?
The funding is designed to support comprehensive Head Start programming. The description notes that this typically includes:
- Early childhood education
- Health and developmental screenings
- Family support services
- Other required Head Start components aimed at improving school readiness and overall child well-being
8. What geographic area would the selected grantee serve?
The service area identified in the announcement is Russell County, Alabama.
9. How many awards did ACF anticipate making under this announcement?
ACF anticipated making one award under this announcement.
10. What was the estimated total annual funding amount?
The estimated total annual funding amount was $1,438,121.
11. What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is listed as $1,438,121, meaning this was the maximum expected annual award amount for the selected grantee.
12. What is the award floor?
The award floor is listed as $0.
13. What CFDA/Assistance Listing number is associated with this program?
This opportunity is tied to CFDA/Assistance Listing number 93.600 (Head Start).
14. Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The announcement states that a cost-sharing or matching requirement applies. The selected applicant would be expected to meet Head Start non-federal share requirements in accordance with program rules, which may include allowable cash or in-kind contributions, rather than relying solely on federal funds.
15. Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of entities and organizations that can demonstrate they meet program and administrative requirements. The announcement lists the following as eligible applicants:
- Local public or private nonprofit organizations (including community-based and faith-based organizations)
- Certain for-profit agencies
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Independent school districts
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
- Small businesses
- Public and private institutions of higher education
16. Are faith-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The announcement explicitly states that faith-based and community organizations are eligible as long as they meet the standard eligibility requirements.
17. Who is not eligible to apply?
The announcement states that the following are not eligible to apply or receive an award under this competition:
- Individuals
- Foreign entities
- Sole proprietorships
18. When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on May 16, 2012.
19. What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was August 14, 2012.
20. What time were applications due on the deadline date?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
21. Is this funding opportunity still active?
No. The archive date is listed as August 15, 2012, indicating the opportunity is no longer active.
22. What is the activity category listed for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as Income Security and Social Services.
23. How could applicants get more information about the opportunity?
Organizations interested in learning more were directed to contact the Office of Head Start Operations Center by email at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
24. Who should applicants contact for technical difficulties accessing the full announcement?
For technical difficulties, applicants were instructed to contact the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
25. Was there a link to the full funding opportunity announcement?
Yes. The announcement mentions an additional information link provided through the ACF grants site that points to the full funding opportunity announcement.
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