Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R02 0661
Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R02 0661
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Head Start Grantee Somerset County, New Jersey" 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 $2,769,163.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,769,163.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Independent school districts 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) City or township governments Small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- 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:
This grant opportunity, titled "Head Start Grantee - Somerset County, New Jersey" (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R02-0661), 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 fund organizations that will deliver Head Start program services for eligible children and families living in Somerset County, New Jersey. The funding is aimed at supporting comprehensive early childhood services that align with Head Start requirements, under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start), within the broader activity area of Income Security and Social Services.
ACF made available an estimated total of $2,769,163 per year to support these services. The notice indicates an award ceiling of $2,769,163 and an award floor of $500,000, with an expectation of up to two awards. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should be prepared to document and meet required non-federal share expectations consistent with Head Start grant rules. Funding is structured as a grant, and the intent is to select capable local providers that can operate Head Start programming and meet all associated federal performance standards and administrative requirements.
Eligible applicants are broadly defined and include many types of public and private entities. Examples listed include nonprofit organizations (including those with 501(c)(3) status and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3)), community-based organizations, faith-based organizations that meet eligibility requirements, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses are specifically listed, though small businesses are also listed separately), local governments such as county and city/township governments, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, independent school districts, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. At the same time, the announcement clearly excludes individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships from competing for or receiving awards under this opportunity. Faith-based organizations are explicitly encouraged to participate if they meet standard eligibility requirements, and the announcement points applicants to ACF guidance on grants to faith-based organizations.
Key dates for this competition show it was posted on July 23, 2013, with the original and current closing date both listed as October 21, 2013. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The opportunity was later archived on November 20, 2013, which typically indicates the competition has concluded and is no longer accepting submissions.
For applicants seeking more information during the open period, the announcement provided an operational contact at the Office of Head Start Operations Center via DRS@headstartinfo.org. For technical problems accessing the full announcement or related electronic submission issues, applicants were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The public listing also included an additional information link hosted on the ACF grants site associated with this specific funding opportunity.
FAQs: Head Start Grantee - Somerset County, New Jersey (HHS-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R02-0661)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Head Start Grantee - Somerset County, New Jersey."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R02-0661.
Which federal agency issued this 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.
What type of funding is this?
This is a discretionary grant competition.
What program or CFDA does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start), within the broader activity area of Income Security and Social Services.
What is the purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to fund organizations that will deliver Head Start program services for eligible children and families living in Somerset County, New Jersey, consistent with Head Start requirements and federal performance and administrative standards.
Where must services be provided?
Services are intended for eligible children and families living in Somerset County, New Jersey.
How much funding was estimated to be available each year?
ACF made available an estimated total of $2,769,163 per year to support these Head Start services.
What is the award ceiling for this competition?
The award ceiling is $2,769,163.
What is the award floor for this competition?
The award floor is $500,000.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The notice indicated an expectation of up to two awards.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants were expected to document and meet required non-federal share expectations consistent with Head Start grant rules.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are broadly defined and include a wide range of public and private entities, such as nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3)), community-based organizations, faith-based organizations that meet eligibility requirements, for-profit organizations, small businesses, local governments (including county and city/township governments), public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, independent school districts, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
Are faith-based organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. Faith-based organizations are explicitly encouraged to participate if they meet standard eligibility requirements, and the announcement points applicants to ACF guidance on grants to faith-based organizations.
Who is not eligible to apply?
The announcement excludes individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships from competing for or receiving awards under this opportunity.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 23, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date were both listed as 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 opportunity was archived on November 20, 2013, which typically indicates the competition concluded and is no longer accepting submissions.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically by the deadline listed in the announcement.
Who could applicants contact with program or operational questions during the open period?
The announcement provided an operational contact at the Office of Head Start Operations Center via DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who could applicants contact for technical issues with the application or accessing the announcement?
For technical problems accessing the full announcement or electronic submission issues, applicants were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Was there a link for additional information?
Yes. The public listing included an additional information link hosted on the ACF grants site associated with this specific funding opportunity.
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