Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R04 0348
Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R04 0348
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Head Start Grantee Talladega, Clay, Randolph, Calhoun, Cleberne, and Coosa Counties, 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 30, 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 $4,659,746.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,659,746.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Small businesses Private institutions of higher education.
- 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 is a competitive Head Start funding announcement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF). It seeks applicants that can operate Head Start program services for eligible children and families living in Talladega, Clay, Randolph, Calhoun, Cleburne, and Coosa Counties in Alabama. The funding is intended to support comprehensive early childhood services that Head Start programs are known for, which typically include early learning, health and developmental screening, family support services, and activities that promote school readiness for children from low-income households.
The opportunity is listed as a discretionary grant under Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-0348 and is associated with CFDA 93.600 (Head Start). ACF anticipates making up to two awards under this announcement. The estimated total funding available is $4,659,746 per year, and the award ceiling is also $4,659,746, meaning one applicant could potentially be funded for the full amount if the award structure supports that outcome. The award floor is shown as $0, which generally signals that there is no guaranteed minimum award amount and that final award sizes depend on the selected application(s), the proposed service area plan, and federal funding decisions.
Eligible applicants include a wide range of local entities capable of running Head Start services, including public and private nonprofit organizations (including those with 501(c)(3) status), community-based organizations, faith-based organizations that meet federal eligibility requirements, and for-profit organizations (other than small businesses). Government entities such as county governments, city or township governments, independent school districts, and public housing authorities are also eligible. Institutions of higher education (both public and private) may apply as well, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments are listed among eligible applicants. The announcement explicitly notes that individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply or receive an award under this competition.
The funding notice also indicates that cost sharing or matching is required. In practical terms, this means applicants should be prepared to document non-federal contributions that meet Head Start matching requirements, consistent with program rules. Applicants typically address this by identifying allowable in-kind contributions, donated services, volunteer time, or other eligible non-federal resources, and by explaining how they will track and document these contributions in compliance with federal standards.
Key dates for the competition show that the opportunity was posted on May 16, 2012, with an original and current closing date of August 14, 2012. Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The archive date is listed as August 15, 2012, which generally means the competition is no longer open after that point, but the record remains available for reference.
For help understanding the program requirements or the competition itself, interested applicants were encouraged to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center by email at DRS@headstartinfo.org. Applicants experiencing technical issues accessing the announcement or submitting an application were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. An additional information link was provided through the ACF grants site to access the full funding opportunity announcement and its detailed application instructions, performance expectations, and compliance requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a competitive Head Start discretionary grant funding announcement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), intended to fund the operation of Head Start program services in a defined service area in Alabama.
Which Head Start program is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 93.600 (Head Start) and is administered through ACF under the Office of Head Start.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-0348.
What geographic area must applicants propose to serve?
Applicants must propose to operate Head Start program services for eligible children and families living in Talladega, Clay, Randolph, Calhoun, Cleburne, and Coosa Counties in Alabama.
Who is the target population for services?
The announcement focuses on providing Head Start services for eligible children and families, with an emphasis on children from low-income households and activities that promote school readiness.
What types of services is the funding intended to support?
The funding is intended to support comprehensive early childhood services commonly delivered by Head Start programs. The notice describes these as typically including early learning, health and developmental screening, family support services, and school readiness activities.
How many awards does ACF expect to make?
ACF anticipates making up to two awards under this announcement.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding available is $4,659,746 per year.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $4,659,746. This means a single applicant could potentially be funded for the full amount if the award structure and federal decisions support that outcome.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is listed as $0, which generally indicates there is no guaranteed minimum award and that final award sizes depend on selected application(s), the proposed service area plan, and federal funding decisions.
What type of grant is this (competitive vs. non-competitive)?
This is a competitive funding announcement.
Is this a discretionary or formula grant?
The opportunity is listed as a discretionary grant.
Which organizations are eligible to apply?
The notice lists a broad set of eligible applicants capable of operating Head Start services, including:
- Public and private nonprofit organizations (including those with 501(c)(3) status)
- Community-based organizations
- Faith-based organizations that meet federal eligibility requirements
- For-profit organizations (other than small businesses)
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Independent school districts
- Public housing authorities
- Institutions of higher education (public and private)
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Who is not eligible to apply?
The announcement explicitly states that individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply or receive an award under this competition.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The funding notice indicates that cost sharing or matching is required.
What does the matching requirement generally mean for applicants?
Based on the notice, applicants should be prepared to document non-federal contributions that meet Head Start matching requirements and are consistent with program rules. The notice describes typical approaches such as allowable in-kind contributions, donated services, volunteer time, or other eligible non-federal resources, along with plans to track and document them in compliance with federal standards.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 16, 2012.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date was August 14, 2012.
What time were applications due?
Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Is the opportunity still open?
The archive date is listed as August 15, 2012, which generally indicates the competition is no longer open after that point, but the record remains available for reference.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically.
Where can applicants find the full announcement and detailed instructions?
An additional information link was provided through the ACF grants site to access the full funding opportunity announcement, including application instructions, performance expectations, and compliance requirements.
Who can applicants contact with questions about program requirements or the competition?
Interested applicants were encouraged to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who can applicants contact for technical help with accessing the announcement or submitting an application?
Applicants experiencing technical issues were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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