Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0389
Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0389
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Head Start Grantee Tippecanoe County, Indiana" 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 $1,783,649.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,783,649.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments Small businesses City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Independent school districts For profit organizations other than 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, titled "Head Start Grantee - Tippecanoe County, Indiana" (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R05-0389), is a discretionary federal grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Head Start. The purpose is to select a single grantee to operate Head Start services for eligible children and their families living in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. The award supports the delivery of comprehensive Head Start programming, which typically includes early childhood education and development services along with family support and related services aimed at improving school readiness and family outcomes.
Funding is expected to result in one award. The announcement indicates that approximately $1,053,077 per year is available for ongoing Head Start services in the county, and it lists an estimated total funding amount of $1,783,649. The award ceiling is also shown as $1,783,649, with no stated award floor. The assistance listing is under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start). A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the selected grantee must meet federal non-federal share requirements associated with Head Start funding.
Eligible applicants are broadly defined and include many types of organizations and government entities capable of running a Head Start program. Specifically, eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), local governments (including county governments and city or township governments), independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and small businesses. The announcement also explicitly notes that faith-based and community-based organizations may apply as long as they meet the eligibility requirements. At the same time, certain applicants are not eligible: individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships cannot compete for or receive awards under this funding opportunity.
The application timeline reflects the original posting and closing dates for this specific competition cycle. The opportunity was posted on April 19, 2012, with an application due date of July 18, 2012. Applications submitted electronically were required to be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadline date. The archive date is listed as July 19, 2012, indicating the competition has closed for that cycle, although the summary still provides useful reference information about the program scope, eligible applicants, and contacts.
For applicants seeking clarification about program requirements or details beyond what is shown in the summary, the Office of Head Start Operations Center is listed as a resource and can be contacted by email at DRS@headstartinfo.org. For technical issues accessing the full announcement materials electronically, ACF provides an Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The full announcement was also made available online through ACF at the link provided in the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The grant opportunity is titled "Head Start Grantee - Tippecanoe County, Indiana." The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R05-0389.
Which federal agency is running this 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), through the Office of Head Start.
What is the purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to select a single grantee to operate Head Start services for eligible children and their families living in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The funding announcement indicates that one award is expected.
What services is the selected grantee expected to provide?
The award supports the delivery of comprehensive Head Start programming, which typically includes early childhood education and development services along with family support and related services aimed at improving school readiness and family outcomes.
What geographic area does this opportunity cover?
The selected grantee would operate Head Start services for eligible children and families in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
What is the CFDA (Assistance Listing) number for this program?
The Assistance Listing is CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
How much funding is available per year for ongoing services?
The announcement indicates that approximately $1,053,077 per year is available for ongoing Head Start services in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
What is the estimated total funding amount listed in the notice?
The notice lists an estimated total funding amount of $1,783,649.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is shown as $1,783,649.
Is there an award floor (minimum award amount)?
No award floor is stated in the information provided.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies. The selected grantee must meet the federal non-federal share requirements associated with Head Start funding.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include a broad range of organizations and government entities capable of running a Head Start program, including:
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
- Local governments (including county governments and city or township governments)
- Independent school districts
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Can faith-based or community-based organizations apply?
Yes. The announcement explicitly notes that faith-based and community-based organizations may apply as long as they meet the eligibility requirements.
Who is not eligible to apply for this funding opportunity?
The announcement states that individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships cannot compete for or receive awards under this funding opportunity.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 19, 2012.
What was the application due date for this competition cycle?
The application due date listed for this specific competition cycle was July 18, 2012.
What time were electronically submitted applications due?
Applications submitted electronically were required to be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadline date.
Has this funding opportunity been archived/closed?
Yes. The archive date is listed as July 19, 2012, which indicates the competition has closed for that cycle.
Is the information still useful if the competition is closed?
Yes. Even though the cycle referenced is closed, the summary still provides useful reference information about program scope, eligible applicants, and where to seek help or clarification.
Who can be contacted for clarification about program requirements?
The Office of Head Start Operations Center is listed as a resource for applicants seeking clarification about program requirements or details beyond what is shown in the summary. The contact email provided is DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who can be contacted for technical issues with accessing the announcement materials?
For technical issues accessing the full announcement materials electronically, ACF provides an Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Where was the full announcement made available?
The full announcement was made available online through ACF at the link provided in the notice.
What kind of grant competition is this?
This is described as a discretionary federal grant competition.
Does this opportunity select multiple grantees for different areas?
Based on the information provided, this opportunity is focused on Tippecanoe County, Indiana and is expected to result in a single award to a single grantee.
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| Early Head Start Grantee Clark County, Indiana Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0402 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0402 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $668,983 |
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| Early Head Start Grantee Winnebago County, Illinois Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0405 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0405 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,129,774 |
| Early Head Start Grantee Norman, Polk, and Steele Counties, Minnesota Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0407 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0407 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $966,307 |
| Early Head Start Grantee Peoria County, Illinois Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0410 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0410 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,205,098 |
| Early Head Start Grantee Tippecanoe County, Indiana Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0414 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0414 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,053,077 |
| Early Head Start Grantee Alexander, Hardin, Johnson, Massac, Pope, Pulaski, and Union Counties, Illinois Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0418 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0418 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $692,733 |
| Head Start Grantee Milwaukee County, including the City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0488 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0488 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $26,299,523 |
| Head Start Grantee Bond, Clinton, Marion, Washington, and Franklin Counties, Illinois Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0492 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0492 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $3,663,948 |
| Head Start Grantee Western part of Hennepin County and Wright County, Minnesota Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0494 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0494 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,653,085 |
| Head Start Grantee Kalamazoo County, Michigan Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0500 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0500 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $4,632,085 |
| Early Head Start Grantee Communities within Pulaski and Garland Counties, Arkansas Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R06 0347 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R06 0347 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,410,808 |
| Head Start Grantee Rapides Parish, Louisiana Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R06 0397 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R06 0397 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $5,983,386 |
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| Head Start Grantee Mayes, Rogers, Nowata, Washington and Wagoner Counties City of Broken Arrow in Tulsa County, Oklahoma Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R06 0404 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R06 0404 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $4,373,931 |
| Head Start Grantee Southwest Harris County, Texas Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R06 0406 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R06 0406 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $17,078,918 |
| Early Head Start Grantee Benton, Boone, Fountain, Montgomery, Parke, Vermillion, and Warren Counties, Indiana Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0409 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0409 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $635,694 |
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