Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2011 ACF OHS CH R02 0221
Apply for HHS 2011 ACF OHS CH R02 0221
- 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 Municipalities of Canovonas, Carolina, and Loiza, Puerto Rico" 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 13, 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 $5,673,474.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,673,474.00 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 Independent school districts City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities 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 Replacement Grantee - Municipalities of Canovonas, Carolina, and Loiza, Puerto Rico," was issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), under the Office of Head Start. It is a discretionary grant competition intended to select a single organization to take over and continue Head Start services in the municipalities of Canovonas, Carolina, and Loiza in Puerto Rico. The overall purpose is continuity: ACF is looking for a replacement provider that can maintain Head Start programming previously delivered by the former grantee, Aspira de Puerto Rico, so that eligible children and families in the service area continue to receive comprehensive early childhood and family support services without disruption.
The funding level associated with this opportunity is substantial and is framed as an annual award amount. ACF indicates an estimated total funding of $5,673,474 per year, with an award ceiling of $5,673,474 and an award floor of $0, suggesting that the full amount is tied to the single expected award and program design approved through the application. The former grantee’s funded enrollment level is described as serving a total of 619 children and families, which signals the approximate scale of services the replacement grantee would be expected to sustain or responsibly transition to, consistent with Head Start requirements and the needs of the local community.
Eligibility is broad in terms of organizational type, but it is not open to individuals or foreign entities. Eligible applicants include local public or private nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits), faith-based and community organizations that meet the program’s eligibility requirements, and certain local for-profit organizations. The eligible applicant list also includes city or township governments, county governments, independent school districts, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. At the same time, the announcement makes clear that individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations cannot apply or receive an award under this competition. The opportunity is cataloged under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start), and it includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the applicant should be prepared to meet non-federal share rules typical of Head Start awards, as detailed in the full announcement.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was posted on May 13, 2011, with a closing date of July 12, 2011. Applications submitted electronically through Grants.gov were required to be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The record shows it was later archived on December 23, 2011, which generally indicates the competition is no longer accepting applications and is maintained for historical reference. The funding opportunity number is HHS-2011-ACF-OHS-CH-R02-0221, and the funding activity category is listed as Income Security and Social Services, reflecting the program’s role in providing comprehensive child development services and family supports.
ACF also provided specific instructions for prospective applicants to obtain required pre-application materials and guidance. Interested organizations were directed to call the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at (866) 796-1591 to receive pre-application materials and additional information. Those materials were also made available online at www.headstartgrants.org. For technical problems accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov. The full announcement link is referenced as hosted on the ACF grants site, where applicants would find the complete requirements, selection criteria, program expectations, budget guidance, and submission instructions needed to prepare a compliant application.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Head Start Replacement Grantee - Municipalities of Canovonas, Carolina, and Loiza, Puerto Rico."
2. Which federal agency is offering this funding opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Head Start.
3. What is the main purpose of this grant competition?
The purpose is to select a single replacement organization to take over and continue Head Start services in the municipalities of Canovonas, Carolina, and Loiza, Puerto Rico, so eligible children and families can continue receiving comprehensive Head Start programming without disruption.
4. What does "replacement grantee" mean in this context?
It means ACF is seeking an organization to replace the former provider and maintain Head Start services previously delivered in the service area, ensuring continuity of services for eligible children and families.
5. Who was the former Head Start grantee in this service area?
The former grantee referenced in the announcement is Aspira de Puerto Rico.
6. What geographic area would the replacement grantee serve?
The replacement grantee would serve the municipalities of Canovonas, Carolina, and Loiza in Puerto Rico.
7. How many awards does ACF expect to make under this opportunity?
The announcement indicates ACF intended to select a single organization (one replacement provider) under this discretionary grant competition.
8. What is the estimated annual funding amount for this opportunity?
ACF lists an estimated total funding level of $5,673,474 per year.
9. What is the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $5,673,474 and the award floor is $0, as stated in the announcement.
10. What does the funded enrollment level indicate?
The former grantee's funded enrollment is described as serving a total of 619 children and families, which signals the approximate scale of services the replacement grantee would be expected to sustain or responsibly transition to, consistent with Head Start requirements and community needs.
11. What program or assistance listing is this associated with?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
12. Is this a discretionary grant competition?
Yes. The opportunity is described as a discretionary grant competition.
13. What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2011-ACF-OHS-CH-R02-0221.
14. What is the funding activity category listed for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is listed as Income Security and Social Services.
15. What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include local public or private nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits), faith-based and community organizations that meet program eligibility requirements, and certain local for-profit organizations. The eligible applicant list also includes city or township governments, county governments, independent school districts, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
16. Are individuals allowed to apply?
No. The announcement specifies that individuals cannot apply or receive an award under this competition.
17. Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. The announcement states that foreign entities cannot apply or receive an award under this competition.
18. Are sole proprietorships eligible to apply?
No. The announcement indicates that sole proprietorship organizations cannot apply or receive an award under this competition.
19. Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should be prepared to meet Head Start non-federal share rules as detailed in the full announcement.
20. When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 13, 2011.
21. What was the application closing date?
The closing date listed is July 12, 2011.
22. What was the electronic submission deadline time on the due date?
For electronic submissions through Grants.gov, applications were required to be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
23. Is this funding opportunity still accepting applications?
The record shows the opportunity was archived on December 23, 2011, which generally indicates it is no longer accepting applications and is maintained for historical reference.
24. Where could applicants obtain pre-application materials and additional guidance?
Interested organizations were instructed to call the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at (866) 796-1591 to receive pre-application materials and additional information. The materials were also made available online at www.headstartgrants.org.
25. Who should applicants contact for technical problems accessing the full announcement?
For technical problems accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
26. Where was the full announcement hosted?
The full announcement link is referenced as hosted on the ACF grants site, where applicants would find complete requirements, selection criteria, program expectations, budget guidance, and submission instructions.
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