Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2011 ACF OHS CH R01 0219
Apply for HHS 2011 ACF OHS CH R01 0219
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Head Start Replacement Grant Westfield, West Springfield and Agawam, Southwick, Tolland, Russell, Blandford, Chester, Middlefield, Montgomery, Huntington, and Worthington, Massachusetts" 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 Dec 5, 2011 and posted on May 12, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 12, 2011 See link to full announcement for details. IMPORTANT NOTE Applications submitted electronically via Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 430 p.m., eastern time, on the due date referenced above.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,554,394.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,554,394.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: 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 Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments County governments.
- 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 funding opportunity is a competitive "replacement grant" from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start, intended to keep Head Start services operating in a specific service area of western Massachusetts. The grant is designed to continue the same type of Head Start programming that had previously been delivered by the former grantee, the Westfield School Committee, so that eligible young children and their families do not lose access to comprehensive early childhood services. The geographic service area named in the announcement includes Westfield, West Springfield, and Agawam, along with the surrounding communities of Southwick, Tolland, Russell, Blandford, Chester, Middlefield, Montgomery, Huntington, and Worthington, Massachusetts.
The program funding available under this announcement is listed as $1,554,394 per year, with an expected number of awards of one, meaning ACF anticipated selecting a single organization to serve as the Head Start grantee for this entire service area. The award ceiling matches the estimated total funding ($1,554,394), and the award floor is listed as $0, reflecting that funding levels depend on an approvable application and final federal award decisions. The former grantee’s funded enrollment level is identified as 197 children and families, which signals the approximate scale of services applicants should be prepared to operate and manage, consistent with Head Start Program Performance Standards and other federal requirements tied to CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
Eligible applicants are broad and include local public or private nonprofit organizations (including faith-based and community organizations that meet federal eligibility rules), as well as certain for-profit organizations. The eligibility list also includes independent school districts; city, township, and county governments; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; and public and private institutions of higher education. At the same time, the announcement makes clear that individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply or receive an award under this competition. The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant within the "Income Security and Social Services" activity area, and it includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the selected grantee should expect to meet non-federal share obligations consistent with Head Start rules (with the details governed by the full announcement and applicable regulations).
From an application logistics standpoint, the announcement stresses that applicants should obtain pre-application materials and additional guidance by calling the OHS Operations Center at (866) 796-1591, and it also points applicants to www.headstartgrants.org for those materials related to this service area. The funding opportunity number is HHS-2011-ACF-OHS-CH-R01-0219, and it was originally posted May 12, 2011. The closing date listed is July 12, 2011, with a specific warning for electronic submissions: applications submitted through Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. For applicants who have trouble accessing the full announcement, the notice provides the ACF Applications Help Desk contact at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The full announcement is referenced via an additional information link on the ACF grants site, which would contain the detailed program expectations, required application components, budget instructions, review criteria, and compliance requirements that govern how the replacement Head Start services must be delivered in the named Massachusetts communities.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a competitive "replacement grant" from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS). The purpose is to keep Head Start services operating in a specific service area of western Massachusetts by selecting a new grantee to continue services previously delivered by the former grantee, the Westfield School Committee.
Why is it called a "replacement grant"?
It is intended to replace a former Head Start grantee in the service area so that eligible young children and their families do not lose access to comprehensive early childhood services. The competition is designed to support continuity of Head Start programming in that community.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by HHS under ACF, specifically the Office of Head Start.
What is the goal of the grant in this service area?
The goal is to continue the same type of Head Start programming that had previously been delivered in the area, maintaining access to comprehensive early childhood services for eligible children and their families.
What geographic area must be served?
The named service area includes Westfield, West Springfield, and Agawam, Massachusetts, along with surrounding communities: Southwick, Tolland, Russell, Blandford, Chester, Middlefield, Montgomery, Huntington, and Worthington, Massachusetts.
How much funding is available?
The program funding available is listed as $1,554,394 per year.
How many awards does ACF expect to make?
The expected number of awards is one. ACF anticipated selecting a single organization to serve as the Head Start grantee for the entire service area described in the announcement.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling matches the estimated total funding at $1,554,394. The award floor is listed as $0, indicating that actual funding depends on an approvable application and final federal award decisions.
What is the approximate program size or funded enrollment level?
The former grantee's funded enrollment level is identified as 197 children and families, which signals the approximate scale of services applicants should be prepared to operate and manage.
What type of program standards and requirements apply?
Applicants should be prepared to operate consistently with Head Start Program Performance Standards and other federal requirements tied to CFDA 93.600 (Head Start). Specific requirements, application components, and compliance obligations are governed by the full announcement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include local public or private nonprofit organizations (including faith-based and community organizations that meet federal eligibility rules), as well as certain for-profit organizations. Other eligible entities listed include independent school districts; city, township, and county governments; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; and public and private institutions of higher education.
Who is not eligible to apply?
Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply or receive an award under this competition.
Is this a discretionary or formula grant?
This opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant.
What activity area is this grant listed under?
The opportunity is listed within the "Income Security and Social Services" activity area.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the selected grantee should expect to meet non-federal share obligations consistent with Head Start rules. The governing details are contained in the full announcement and applicable regulations.
Where can applicants get pre-application materials or additional guidance?
Applicants are instructed to obtain pre-application materials and additional guidance by calling the OHS Operations Center at (866) 796-1591. Materials related to this service area are also referenced at www.headstartgrants.org.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2011-ACF-OHS-CH-R01-0219.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was originally posted on May 12, 2011.
What is the application closing date?
The closing date listed is July 12, 2011.
What is the electronic submission deadline time for Grants.gov?
For electronic submissions through Grants.gov, applications must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
What should applicants do if they cannot access the full announcement?
The notice provides an ACF Applications Help Desk contact for access issues: appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Where are the detailed program expectations and application requirements found?
The full announcement is referenced via an additional information link on the ACF grants site. That full announcement is described as containing the detailed program expectations, required application components, budget instructions, review criteria, and compliance requirements for delivering replacement Head Start services in the named Massachusetts communities.
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