Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0495
Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0495
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Head Start Grantee Stephenson and Jo Daviess Counties, Illinois" 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 $1,221,003.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,221,003.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- 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 - Stephenson and Jo Daviess Counties, Illinois," was released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families (ACF), specifically under the Office of Head Start. It is a discretionary grant opportunity intended to fund organizations that can operate Head Start services for eligible children and families living in Stephenson and Jo Daviess Counties in Illinois. The program focus falls under the broader federal activity category of Income Security and Social Services, and it is associated with CFDA number 93.600 (Head Start).
The funding made available through this announcement is estimated at $1,221,003 per year to deliver Head Start program services in the two-county service area. The notice lists an award ceiling of $1,221,003 and an award floor of $0, indicating the total annual amount expected for the service area while leaving flexibility in how awards may ultimately be structured. ACF anticipated making two awards under this funding opportunity. The funding instrument type is a grant, meaning selected applicants would receive federal financial assistance to operate program services in alignment with Head Start requirements.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of local entities that can demonstrate capacity to run Head Start services. Eligible applicants include local and 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 or Indian housing authorities, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), small businesses, and for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses). The announcement also makes clear that faith-based and community-based organizations are eligible as long as they meet all applicable eligibility requirements. At the same time, certain applicants are not allowed to compete, including individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships.
The application timeline in the source information shows the opportunity was posted on May 16, 2012, with the original and current closing date listed as August 14, 2012. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The listing indicates the opportunity was archived on August 15, 2012, which generally means the application period has closed and the announcement is no longer active for new submissions under that specific funding opportunity number.
For support and additional details, the announcement directs interested applicants to contact the Office of Head Start Operations Center via email at DRS@headstartinfo.org. For technical or access problems related to viewing or submitting the announcement materials, applicants were instructed to contact the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The funding opportunity number associated with this announcement is HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R05-0495, and the official online reference link is provided as an ACF grants posting (noting that access may depend on the current status of the archived page).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Head Start Grantee - Stephenson and Jo Daviess Counties, Illinois."
Which federal agency released this funding opportunity?
This funding opportunity was released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), under the Office of Head Start.
What type of funding is this?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity. The funding instrument type is a grant, meaning selected applicants would receive federal financial assistance to operate program services in alignment with Head Start requirements.
What program does this funding support?
The funding supports the Head Start program (CFDA 93.600), to operate Head Start services for eligible children and families.
What geographic area is served by this opportunity?
The service area for this opportunity is Stephenson and Jo Daviess Counties in Illinois.
What is the focus area or federal activity category for this grant?
The program focus falls under the broader federal activity category of Income Security and Social Services.
How much funding is expected to be available each year?
The estimated funding amount is $1,221,003 per year to deliver Head Start program services in the two-county service area.
What is the award ceiling for this announcement?
The notice lists an award ceiling of $1,221,003.
What is the award floor for this announcement?
The notice lists an award floor of $0, indicating flexibility in how awards may ultimately be structured.
How many awards did ACF anticipate making under this opportunity?
ACF anticipated making two awards under this funding opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes a wide range of organizations that can demonstrate capacity to run Head Start services, including:
- Local governments
- 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 or Indian housing authorities
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses)
Are faith-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The announcement states that faith-based and community-based organizations are eligible as long as they meet all applicable eligibility requirements.
Who is not allowed to apply?
The announcement specifies that the following types of applicants are not allowed to compete:
- Individuals
- Foreign entities
- Sole proprietorships
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R05-0495.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 16, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date listed was August 14, 2012.
What time were applications due on the closing date?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The listing indicates the opportunity was archived on August 15, 2012, which generally means the application period has closed and the announcement is no longer active for new submissions under that specific funding opportunity number.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically.
Who should be contacted for program-related questions or more details?
Interested applicants were directed to contact the Office of Head Start Operations Center via email at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who should be contacted for technical problems accessing or submitting application materials?
For technical or access problems related to viewing or submitting the announcement materials, applicants were instructed to contact the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Where can the official posting be found?
The announcement references an official online link provided as an ACF grants posting, noting that access may depend on the current status of the archived page.
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| Head Start Grantee Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0461 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0461 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $6,733,760 |
| Early Head Start Grantee Fayette County, Ohio Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0412 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0412 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $605,733 |
| Head Start Grantee Monroe County, Michigan Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0499 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0499 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,339,103 |
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| Head Start Grantee Bland, Smyth, Tazewell, and Wythe Counties, Virginia Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0465 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0465 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,860,631 |
| Early Head Start Grantee Auglaize, Champaign, Darke, Greene, Logan, Miami, Preble, Shelby, and Van Wert Counties, Ohio Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0413 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0413 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $3,312,406 |
| Head Start Grantee York County, Pennsylvania Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0340 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0340 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $3,351,697 |
| Early Head Start Grantee York County, Pennyslvania Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0369 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0369 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,393,713 |
| Head Start Grantee Clark, Madison, and Montgomery Counties, Ohio Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0391 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0391 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $19,784,773 |
| Early Head Start Grantee Clark, Madison, and Montgomery Counties, Ohio Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0416 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0416 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $4,351,679 |
| Head Start Grantee Clarion and Jefferson Counties, Pennsylvania Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0341 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0341 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,045,123 |
| Early Head Start Grantee Clarion and Jefferson Counties, Pennsylvania Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0370 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0370 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $808,847 |
| Head Start Grantee Franklin County, Ohio Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0392 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0392 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $26,323,516 |
| Head Start Grantee Fauquier County, Virginia Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0464 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R03 0464 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,025,876 |
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