Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0380
Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0380
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Head Start Grantee Winnebago County, 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 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 $5,036,257.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,036,257.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities For profit organizations other than small businesses.
- 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) announced a discretionary grant competition to select a Head Start grantee to deliver Head Start services for children and families living in Winnebago County, Illinois. The opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0380 (CFDA 93.600, Head Start) and is intended to fund comprehensive early childhood programming and related family supports for eligible low-income children and their households in the county. The total annual funding available is listed as $5,036,257, which is also reflected as the maximum award amount (award ceiling), with an award floor of $0. ACF anticipated making up to two awards under this announcement, depending on the applications received and the agency's final award decisions.
Eligible applicants include a wide range of local entities that can operate Head Start programming, such as public and private nonprofit organizations (including those with 501(c)(3) status), community-based and faith-based organizations that meet the standard eligibility requirements, as well as certain for-profit organizations. Additional eligible applicant types called out in the source information include federally recognized tribal governments, small businesses, county and city or township governments, independent school districts, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and public housing authorities (including Indian housing authorities). The announcement specifically excludes individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations from competing for or receiving awards under this funding opportunity. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should expect to document and meet non-federal share requirements consistent with Head Start grant rules.
The posting date and creation date for the announcement were April 19, 2012, with an original and current closing date of July 18, 2012. Applications were required to be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date, and the opportunity was archived on July 19, 2012. The funding activity category is listed as Income Security and Social Services, which aligns with Head Start's purpose of promoting school readiness and healthy development through early learning, health, and family well-being services.
For applicants seeking clarification or additional details about the program requirements for this specific service area, the notice directs interested parties to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center by email at DRS@headstartinfo.org. If an applicant had trouble accessing the full announcement online, the listed support contact was the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The announcement also provided an additional information link on the ACF grants site associated with this funding opportunity.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is an Administration for Children and Families (ACF) discretionary grant competition to select a Head Start grantee to deliver Head Start services for children and families living in Winnebago County, Illinois.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0380.
What CFDA program is this associated with?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 93.600, Head Start.
What is the purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to fund comprehensive early childhood programming and related family supports for eligible low-income children and their households in Winnebago County, Illinois. The activity category is listed as Income Security and Social Services, aligning with Head Start services that support school readiness and healthy development through early learning, health, and family well-being supports.
What service area is covered by this competition?
The service area specified in the announcement is Winnebago County, Illinois.
How much funding is available?
The total annual funding available is listed as $5,036,257.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $5,036,257.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is listed as $0.
How many awards did ACF anticipate making?
ACF anticipated making up to two awards under this announcement, depending on the applications received and ACF's final award decisions.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include a range of entities capable of operating Head Start programming, including:
- Public and private nonprofit organizations (including those with 501(c)(3) status)
- Community-based organizations
- Faith-based organizations that meet standard eligibility requirements
- Certain for-profit organizations
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Small businesses
- 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 (including Indian housing authorities)
Who is not eligible to apply?
The announcement specifically excludes the following from competing for or receiving awards under this funding opportunity:
- Individuals
- Foreign entities
- Sole proprietorship organizations
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies. Applicants should expect to document and meet non-federal share requirements consistent with Head Start grant rules.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was April 19, 2012.
What is the creation date for the announcement?
The creation date was April 19, 2012.
What was the application due date?
The original and current closing date listed for the announcement was July 18, 2012.
What time were applications due on the closing date?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Was this funding opportunity archived?
Yes. The opportunity was archived on July 19, 2012.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically by the deadline stated in the announcement.
Who should applicants contact for program or service area questions?
For clarification or additional details about program requirements for this specific service area, the notice directs interested parties to contact the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
Who should applicants contact for technical issues accessing the announcement?
If an applicant had trouble accessing the full announcement online, the support contact listed was the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Is there an official link for additional information?
The announcement referenced an additional information link on the ACF grants site associated with this funding opportunity.
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| Head Start Grantee Peoria County, Illinois Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0387 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0387 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $4,631,998 |
| Head Start Grantee Tippecanoe County, Indiana Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0389 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0389 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,783,649 |
| Head Start Grantee Alexander, Hardin, Johnson, Massac, Pope, Pulaski, and Union Counties, Illinois Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0393 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0393 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $3,752,484 |
| Head Start Grantee Wayne County, Indiana Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0399 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0399 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,846,106 |
| Early Head Start Grantee Barry, Calhoun, and St. Joseph Counties, Michigan Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0400 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0400 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,197,770 |
| 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 |
| Early Head Start Grantee Wayne County, Indiana Apply for HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0403 Funding Number: HHS 2013 ACF OHS CH R05 0403 Agency: Administration for Children and Families Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $842,444 |
| 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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