Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2008 ACF OHS CH 0311
Apply for HHS 2008 ACF OHS CH 0311
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Head Start Replacement Grantee Calhoun, Doddridge, Pleasants, Tyler, and/or Wirt Counties, West Virginia." 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 Jul 8, 2008 and posted on Jul 8, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 5, 2008 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 $910,649.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $910,649.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Independent school districts For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments.
- Additional eligibility types Local Governments Regional Organizations Indian/Native American Tribally Designated Organizations Hispanic Serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Eligibility is limited to local public or private non profit organizations, including faith based organizations or local for profit organizations in the community to be served, that can provide Head Start services to children and families residing in Calhoun, Doddridge, Pleasants, Tyler, and/or Wirt Counties, West Virginia. Faith based and community organizations are eligible to apply. Foreign entities are not eligible under this announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity, titled "Head Start Replacement Grantee Calhoun, Doddridge, Pleasants, Tyler, and/or Wirt Counties, West Virginia" (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2008-ACF-OHS-CH-0311), is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families (ACF), specifically connected to the Office of Head Start. Its main purpose is to select one or more replacement providers to continue delivering Head Start services in a defined West Virginia service area after the former grantee, Family Development, Inc., is no longer operating the grant. In other words, the government is trying to avoid any break in early childhood services by quickly awarding funds to organizations that can step in and run the program to Head Start standards.
The grant supports the delivery of Head Start program services for eligible children and their families living in Calhoun, Doddridge, Pleasants, Tyler, and/or Wirt Counties, West Virginia. The prior grant served a funded enrollment of 152 children and families, and the expectation is that applicants propose how they will provide comprehensive Head Start services at a similar scale and quality for the communities in these counties. The funding level listed is $910,649 per year, with an estimated total funding amount of $910,649 and an award ceiling of $910,649 (award floor listed as $0). The opportunity is categorized under Income Security and Social Services and uses the standard federal grant funding instrument. The CFDA program number associated with this opportunity is 93.600 (Head Start).
Eligibility is focused on organizations in the local community that can actually operate Head Start in the service area. ACF is seeking applications from local public or private nonprofit organizations, including faith-based and community organizations, and it also allows local for-profit organizations in the community to apply if they can provide the required services. While the source listing includes many general eligibility categories (such as certain government entities, institutions, and other organization types), the announcement repeatedly emphasizes that eligibility is limited to local entities able to serve children and families residing in the specific West Virginia counties named above. Foreign entities are explicitly not eligible. The listing also notes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, which is typical for Head Start grants where programs must meet the statutory non-federal share requirement (often referred to as the local match), with specifics governed by Head Start rules and any applicable waivers or reductions.
The timeline in the posting shows it was originally posted July 8, 2008, with an application closing date of September 5, 2008, and an archive date of October 5, 2008. For applicants submitting through Grants.gov, the notice highlights a strict electronic submission deadline of no later than 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. Prospective applicants were instructed to call the ACYF Operations Center at (866) 796-1591 to obtain pre-application materials and additional guidance, which suggests there were required or strongly recommended preparatory steps before submitting a full application.
A notable feature of this announcement is ACF's request for public comments from parents and residents within the affected service area. These comments are meant to inform ACF about broad community needs and priorities, not to advocate for or against any specific applicant. Comments were to be sent to the ACYF Operations Center, allowing community input to be considered as ACF evaluates how well proposed programs align with local needs and conditions.
For access and support, the announcement points to an online posting link on the ACF grants site and provides a contact for help accessing the full announcement electronically: Shawna Pinckey (OHS@dixongroup.com). The overall takeaway is that this is a targeted replacement-grantee competition intended to keep Head Start operating without interruption in five West Virginia counties, funded at roughly $910,649 annually to serve about 152 enrolled children and families, with eligibility limited to capable local organizations prepared to meet Head Start program requirements and any matching expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Head Start Replacement Grantee Calhoun, Doddridge, Pleasants, Tyler, and/or Wirt Counties, West Virginia."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2008-ACF-OHS-CH-0311.
Which federal agency is running this grant competition?
This is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), connected to the Office of Head Start.
What is the purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to select one or more replacement providers to continue delivering Head Start services in a defined West Virginia service area after the former grantee, Family Development, Inc., is no longer operating the grant. The intent is to prevent a break in early childhood services by quickly awarding funds to organizations that can step in and operate the program to Head Start standards.
Who was the former grantee mentioned in the announcement?
The former grantee identified in the announcement is Family Development, Inc.
What services is the award expected to support?
The award is intended to support comprehensive Head Start program services for eligible children and their families in the specified service area, delivered to Head Start standards.
What geographic area is covered by this opportunity?
The service area is limited to Calhoun, Doddridge, Pleasants, Tyler, and/or Wirt Counties in West Virginia.
Does an applicant have to serve all five counties?
The announcement describes services for Calhoun, Doddridge, Pleasants, Tyler, and/or Wirt Counties, which indicates the competition targets this set of counties and may involve serving one or more of them. Applicants are expected to propose how they will deliver services for the communities in the counties covered by their proposal, consistent with the defined service area in the announcement.
How many children and families were served under the prior grant?
The prior grant served a funded enrollment of 152 children and families.
Is there an expectation about the scale of services in the new proposal?
Yes. The expectation is that applicants propose how they will provide comprehensive Head Start services at a similar scale and quality for the communities in the listed counties, reflecting the previously funded enrollment of 152 children and families.
What is the CFDA program number for this opportunity?
The CFDA program number associated with this opportunity is 93.600 (Head Start).
What is the assistance category associated with this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized under Income Security and Social Services.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The opportunity uses the standard federal grant funding instrument.
How much funding is available per year?
The funding level listed is $910,649 per year.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $910,649.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $910,649. The award floor is listed as $0.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is focused on organizations in the local community that can operate Head Start in the service area. ACF is seeking applications from local public or private nonprofit organizations, including faith-based and community organizations. Local for-profit organizations in the community may also apply if they can provide the required services.
Is eligibility limited to local organizations?
Yes. While the listing includes many general eligibility categories, the announcement emphasizes that eligibility is limited to local entities able to serve children and families residing in the specific West Virginia counties named in the notice.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are explicitly not eligible.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The listing notes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, consistent with typical Head Start grants where programs must meet a statutory non-federal share requirement (often referred to as the local match). Specific requirements are governed by Head Start rules and any applicable waivers or reductions.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting indicates the opportunity was originally posted on July 8, 2008.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date shown is September 5, 2008.
What was the archive date?
The archive date shown is October 5, 2008.
What was the Grants.gov submission deadline time on the due date?
For applicants submitting through Grants.gov, the notice highlights a strict electronic submission deadline of no later than 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Were there any pre-application steps mentioned?
Yes. Prospective applicants were instructed to call the ACYF Operations Center at (866) 796-1591 to obtain pre-application materials and additional guidance, suggesting required or strongly recommended preparatory steps before submitting a full application.
How could community members provide input to ACF about local needs?
ACF requested public comments from parents and residents within the affected service area. Comments were intended to inform ACF about broad community needs and priorities and were to be sent to the ACYF Operations Center.
Could public comments advocate for or against a specific applicant?
No. The announcement specifies that comments were meant to address broad community needs and priorities, not to advocate for or against any specific applicant.
Where could applicants find the announcement online?
The announcement points to an online posting link on the ACF grants site for access to the full opportunity information.
Who was listed as a contact for help accessing the full announcement electronically?
The notice provides Shawna Pinckey as a contact for help accessing the full announcement electronically, with the email OHS@dixongroup.com.
What phone number was provided for the ACYF Operations Center?
The phone number provided for the ACYF Operations Center is (866) 796-1591.
What is the main goal of running this as a replacement grantee competition?
The main goal is continuity of Head Start services in the service area by selecting replacement providers capable of operating quickly and meeting Head Start standards, following the end of operations by the former grantee.
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