Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R02 0523
Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R02 0523
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Head Start Grantee San Juan Metro Area, Puerto Rico" 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 $3,157,315.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,157,315.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses Independent school districts City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments 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 funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R02-0523) 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 one or more organizations to operate Head Start services for children and families in the San Juan Metro Area of Puerto Rico. The purpose is to fund a local provider that can deliver comprehensive Head Start program services to eligible children and their families, consistent with Head Start program requirements under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start). The activity area is categorized under Income Security and Social Services, reflecting the program's role in supporting early childhood development alongside family well-being and stability.
The announcement indicates an estimated total funding level of $3,157,315 per year to support these Head Start services in the targeted service area. The award ceiling is also listed as $3,157,315, with an award floor of $0, and the opportunity anticipates making up to two awards. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the selected grantee(s) should be prepared to meet applicable non-federal share obligations under Head Start rules (the specific percentage and allowable forms of match are typically detailed in the full FOA and governing Head Start regulations).
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of entities that may already serve children and families or have the capacity to do so. Eligible applicants include local public or private nonprofit organizations (including those with 501(c)(3) status), community-based and faith-based organizations that meet the program requirements, and for-profit organizations (including small businesses, though not limited to them). Public entities such as city or township governments, county governments, independent school districts, and public housing authorities are also eligible, as are institutions of higher education (both private and public/state-controlled) and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The notice specifically excludes individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships from competing for or receiving awards under this announcement.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted and created on April 19, 2012, with an application deadline of July 18, 2012. Applications submitted electronically were required to be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date, and the opportunity archive date is July 19, 2012. While those dates indicate this particular notice is historical, the summary details still reflect how ACF structured the competition for selecting a Head Start provider in the San Juan Metro Area at that time.
For support and additional details, the announcement provides two main contact routes. Applicants seeking program-related information were directed to email the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org. For technical help accessing the announcement or dealing with electronic submission issues, the ACF Applications Help Desk was listed as the point of contact at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The FOA also referenced an official link for the full posting through ACF Grants (as provided in the notice), where applicants would typically find full program expectations, service area details, application instructions, evaluation criteria, and compliance requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R02-0523.
Which federal agency is running this grant competition?
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).
What program is being funded under this opportunity?
The opportunity is intended to select one or more organizations to operate Head Start services for children and families in the San Juan Metro Area of Puerto Rico.
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to fund a local provider that can deliver comprehensive Head Start program services to eligible children and their families, consistent with Head Start program requirements.
What CFDA program does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
What activity area/category is listed for this funding opportunity?
The activity area is categorized under Income Security and Social Services, reflecting the program's role in supporting early childhood development alongside family well-being and stability.
What geographic area is targeted for services?
The targeted service area is the San Juan Metro Area of Puerto Rico.
How much funding is available each year?
The estimated total funding level is $3,157,315 per year to support Head Start services in the targeted service area.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is listed as $3,157,315.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is listed as $0.
How many awards does the opportunity expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates making up to two awards.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning selected grantee(s) should be prepared to meet applicable non-federal share obligations under Head Start rules.
Does the announcement specify the match percentage or acceptable forms of match?
No. The summary notes that the specific percentage and allowable forms of match are typically detailed in the full FOA and governing Head Start regulations.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes local public or private nonprofit organizations (including those with 501(c)(3) status), community-based organizations, faith-based organizations that meet program requirements, and for-profit organizations (including small businesses, though not limited to them).
Are government entities eligible to apply?
Yes. Eligible public entities include city or township governments, county governments, independent school districts, and public housing authorities.
Are colleges and universities eligible to apply?
Yes. Institutions of higher education are eligible, including both private and public/state-controlled institutions.
Are federally recognized tribal governments eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are listed as eligible applicants.
Who is not eligible to apply?
The notice specifically excludes individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships from competing for or receiving awards under this announcement.
When was this funding opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on April 19, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was July 18, 2012.
What was the required time deadline for electronic submissions on the due date?
Applications submitted electronically were required to be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity archive date is July 19, 2012.
Is this opportunity current or historical?
Based on the posted, deadline, and archive dates provided, this particular notice is historical, reflecting how ACF structured the competition for selecting a Head Start provider in the San Juan Metro Area at that time.
Where can applicants get program-related information?
Applicants seeking program-related information were directed to email the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Where can applicants get technical support for accessing the announcement or electronic submission?
For technical help accessing the announcement or dealing with electronic submission issues, the ACF Applications Help Desk was listed as the point of contact at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Where would applicants typically find the full announcement and complete requirements?
The FOA referenced an official link for the full posting through ACF Grants. The full posting is where applicants would typically find full program expectations, service area details, application instructions, evaluation criteria, and compliance requirements.
What kinds of requirements and details are usually included in the full FOA, beyond the summary?
According to the summary, the full posting would typically include program expectations, service area details, application instructions, evaluation criteria, and compliance requirements.
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