Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R08 0626
Apply for HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R08 0626
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Head Start Grantee Williams, Divide, and McKenzie Counties, North Dakota" 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 Jun 5, 2013 and posted on Jun 4, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 19, 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 $793,493.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $793,493.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Independent school districts County governments Small businesses Private institutions of higher education 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 Public and State controlled 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:
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is offering a competitive discretionary grant to select a Head Start grantee to deliver Head Start services in Williams, Divide, and McKenzie Counties in North Dakota. The opportunity is intended to fund an organization that can operate a comprehensive Head Start program for eligible children and families in these counties, consistent with Head Start program requirements and performance standards. The announcement notes a modification to the timeline: the application due date was changed to Monday, August 19, 2013, and electronically submitted applications had to be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on that date.
Funding available under this opportunity is estimated at $793,493 per year, and the award ceiling is also listed as $793,493, indicating the grant is expected to be made at or up to that annual amount. The award floor is $0, and ACF anticipated making one award. The funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services, and the program is listed under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start). A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the selected grantee would be expected to meet Head Start non-federal match rules rather than relying solely on federal dollars.
Eligibility is broad and includes a range of local entities that may be positioned to run early childhood services. Eligible applicants include local public or private nonprofit organizations (including community-based and faith-based organizations that meet the standard eligibility requirements), as well as for-profit organizations. Government entities such as city or township governments, county governments, independent school districts, and Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) are eligible, along with public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education. The notice specifically excludes individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships from competing for or receiving an award under this announcement.
The grant is issued by ACF under a grant funding instrument type, and it was posted June 4, 2013, with creation dated June 5, 2013. The original closing date was August 18, 2013, but the modified (current) closing date became August 19, 2013. For organizations seeking details beyond the summary, the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center could be contacted by email at DRS@headstartinfo.org for additional information related to the opportunity, while technical issues accessing the announcement could be directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The full opportunity was identified by Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R08 0626, with an additional information link provided through the ACF grants site.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a competitive discretionary grant from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) to select a Head Start grantee to deliver Head Start services in specific counties in North Dakota.
Which geographic area does this funding cover?
The funded Head Start services are intended for Williams, Divide, and McKenzie Counties in North Dakota.
What is the purpose of the award?
The purpose is to fund an organization that can operate a comprehensive Head Start program for eligible children and families in the targeted counties, consistent with Head Start program requirements and performance standards.
Which federal program is this associated with?
The opportunity is under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category listed for this opportunity is Income Security and Social Services.
How much funding is available?
The estimated available funding is $793,493 per year.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is listed as $793,493, meaning the grant is expected to be made at or up to $793,493 per year.
Is there a minimum award amount?
The award floor is listed as $0.
How many awards does ACF expect to make?
ACF anticipated making one award under this announcement.
Is a cost share or match required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies. The selected grantee is expected to meet Head Start non-federal match rules rather than relying solely on federal funds.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes local public or private nonprofit organizations (including community-based and faith-based organizations that meet standard eligibility requirements), as well as for-profit organizations.
Are government entities eligible to apply?
Yes. Eligible government entities include city or township governments, county governments, independent school districts, and Native American tribal governments (federally recognized).
Are housing authorities eligible to apply?
Yes. Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities are listed as eligible applicants.
Are colleges and universities eligible to apply?
Yes. Public or state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible.
Who is not eligible to apply?
The notice specifically excludes individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships from competing for or receiving an award under this announcement.
What type of funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by ACF using a grant funding instrument type.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 4, 2013, with a creation date of June 5, 2013.
What is the application due date?
The application due date was modified and changed to Monday, August 19, 2013.
Was the closing date changed from an earlier date?
Yes. The original closing date was August 18, 2013, and the modified (current) closing date became August 19, 2013.
What time were electronically submitted applications due?
Electronically submitted applications had to be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on August 19, 2013.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS 2014 ACF OHS CH R08 0626.
Who can be contacted for more information about the opportunity details?
For details beyond the summary, organizations could contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center by email at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who can be contacted for technical issues accessing the announcement?
Technical issues accessing the announcement could be directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Is this grant meant to support a comprehensive Head Start program?
Yes. The announcement indicates the award is intended to support the operation of a comprehensive Head Start program for eligible children and families in the listed counties.
Does the announcement specify that services must follow Head Start standards?
Yes. The program is expected to be operated consistent with Head Start program requirements and performance standards.
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