Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R02 0662
Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R02 0662
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Head Start Grantee Schenectady County, New York" 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 Jul 23, 2013 and posted on Jul 23, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 21, 2013 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 $2,868,678.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,868,678.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Small businesses City or township governments 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 For profit organizations other than small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
- Faith based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. Faith based organizations are encouraged to review the ACF Policy on Grants to Faith Based Organizations at http://www.acf.hhs.gov/acf policy on grants to faith based organizations. 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:
The Head Start Grantee - Schenectady County, New York opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R02-0662) is a discretionary federal grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start). The purpose of this funding is to select one or more organizations to operate Head Start program services for eligible children and their families living in Schenectady County, New York, delivering the comprehensive early childhood education, health, family support, and related services that Head Start requires.
The opportunity offers an estimated annual funding amount of $2,868,678 to support Head Start services in the county. The stated award ceiling is $2,868,678 and the award floor is $500,000, with an expectation of up to 2 awards. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should be prepared to meet the applicable non-federal share expectations associated with Head Start grants.
Eligible applicants are broad and include local public or private entities and other organizations capable of operating Head Start services in the community. Eligible categories listed include county governments; city or township governments; independent school districts; public and state controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education); small businesses; and for-profit organizations (including for-profit entities other than small businesses). The announcement explicitly notes that faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible and are encouraged to review ACF policy guidance regarding grants to faith-based organizations. At the same time, certain applicants are clearly excluded: individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply for or receive awards under this announcement.
Key dates show that the opportunity was posted and created on July 23, 2013, with an original and current closing date of October 21, 2013. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The opportunity was archived on November 20, 2013, which indicates the competition window has closed, but the listing remains useful for understanding the scope, funding level, and typical eligibility and compliance expectations for similar Head Start competitions.
For questions and additional details, applicants were directed to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center by email at DRS@headstartinfo.org. Technical issues accessing the full announcement were routed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The posting also provided an additional information link hosted by ACF Grants for the full funding announcement text and application instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is titled Head Start Grantee - Schenectady County, New York.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R02-0662.
Which federal agency is running this competition?
The competition is run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Head Start.
What program and CFDA number does this fall under?
This opportunity is under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
What is the purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to select one or more organizations to operate Head Start program services for eligible children and their families living in Schenectady County, New York, delivering the comprehensive services required by Head Start (including early childhood education, health, family support, and related services).
Where must services be provided?
Services are intended for eligible children and families in Schenectady County, New York.
How much funding is available?
The opportunity lists an estimated annual funding amount of $2,868,678 to support Head Start services in the county.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The stated award ceiling is $2,868,678, and the stated award floor is $500,000.
How many awards were expected?
The announcement indicates an expectation of up to 2 awards.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The announcement states that a cost sharing or matching requirement applies. Applicants were expected to be prepared to meet the applicable non-federal share expectations associated with Head Start grants.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are broadly described as local public or private entities and other organizations capable of operating Head Start services in the community. The listed eligible categories include:
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and state controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations (including for-profit entities other than small businesses)
Are faith-based or community organizations eligible?
Yes. The announcement explicitly notes that faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible, and encourages review of ACF policy guidance regarding grants to faith-based organizations.
Who is not eligible to apply?
The announcement states that the following are not eligible to apply for or receive awards under this opportunity:
- Individuals
- Foreign entities
- Sole proprietorships
What type of grant is this (discretionary or formula)?
This is a discretionary federal grant competition.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on July 23, 2013.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is October 21, 2013.
What time were applications due?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The listing indicates it was archived on November 20, 2013, which reflects that the competition window has closed. The posting may still be useful as a reference for the scope, funding level, eligibility, and compliance expectations typical of similar Head Start competitions.
How were applications submitted?
The announcement states that applications were required to be submitted electronically by the deadline.
Who should be contacted for program questions or additional details?
Applicants were directed to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the announcement?
Technical issues accessing the full announcement were routed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Where could applicants find the full announcement and instructions?
The posting referenced an additional information link hosted by ACF Grants where applicants could access the full funding announcement text and application instructions.
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