Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2008 ACF OHS CH 0204
Apply for HHS 2008 ACF OHS CH 0204
- 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 Newark, New Jersey" 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 14, 2008 and posted on Apr 14, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 9, 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 $1,036,544.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,036,544.00 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 City or township governments Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County 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, that can provide Head Start services to children and families residing in Newark, New Jersey. Faith based and community organizations are eligible to apply. Foreign entities are not eligible under this announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Head Start Replacement Grantee Newark, New Jersey opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2008-ACF-OHS-CH-0204) is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), to select a single organization to take over and continue Head Start services in Newark, New Jersey. This competition is being held specifically to replace the former grantee, Friendly Fuld Head Start, and to make sure services for eligible children and families in the area continue with as little disruption as possible.
ACF is making available 1,036,544 dollars per year to operate the program, with an award ceiling equal to that amount and an award floor of zero. The previous program level was funded to serve a total funded enrollment of 123 children and families, which gives applicants a clear sense of the expected scale of services. The program falls under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start) and is categorized within Income Security and Social Services. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the selected grantee must meet Head Start matching requirements rather than relying solely on federal dollars.
Eligibility is focused on organizations that are local to the community and capable of directly delivering Head Start services in Newark. Eligible applicants include local public or private nonprofit organizations (including faith-based and community organizations), as well as local for-profit organizations. The listing also references multiple eligible entity types commonly used in federal grant systems (such as city or township governments, county governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities, special district governments, small businesses, and certain tribal entities), but the core limitation in the announcement is that applicants must be able to provide Head Start services to children and families residing in Newark, New Jersey. Foreign entities are explicitly not eligible.
A key program expectation is coordination with other early childhood systems in New Jersey, particularly the New Jersey State Abbott Preschool Program. Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate collaboration with Abbott preschool efforts, and the announcement notes that Abbott Preschool Guidelines are included in the appendix of the full notice. This emphasis signals that ACF is looking for a grantee that can align Head Start programming with existing state preschool infrastructure, standards, and referral pathways, rather than operating in isolation.
The application timeline in the notice shows it was posted April 14, 2008, with an original and current closing date of June 9, 2008, and an archive date of July 9, 2008. For applications submitted through Grants.gov, ACF highlights a firm electronic submission deadline of 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date, which is an important compliance detail because late submissions typically are not accepted in federal discretionary competitions.
ACF also invites public comments from parents and residents within the Newark service area. These comments are intended to inform ACF about community needs and local conditions, not to campaign for or against any particular applicant. Comments are directed to the ACYF Operations Center, the same hub applicants are told to contact for pre-application materials and additional guidance.
For access to pre-application materials and other assistance, interested applicants are instructed to contact the ACYF Operations Center at (866) 796-1591. The notice also includes a point of contact for help accessing the full announcement: Shawna Pinckney (OHS@dixongroup.com). The full announcement link is provided through the ACF grants site and contains the detailed program requirements, Abbott appendix, and submission instructions that applicants would need to prepare a compliant proposal.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Head Start Replacement Grantee Newark, New Jersey" grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF). Its purpose is to select a single organization to take over and continue Head Start services in Newark, New Jersey, with as little disruption as possible for eligible children and families.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this competition?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2008-ACF-OHS-CH-0204.
Why is ACF running this competition?
The competition is being held specifically to replace the former grantee, Friendly Fuld Head Start, and to ensure Head Start services in Newark continue.
How many awards will be made under this opportunity?
ACF intends to select a single organization to operate the Head Start services covered by this replacement grant.
How much funding is available each year?
ACF is making available $1,036,544 per year to operate the program.
What is the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $1,036,544 (equal to the annual amount listed). The award floor is $0.
What service scale is ACF expecting (funded enrollment)?
The previous program level was funded to serve a total funded enrollment of 123 children and families. This provides an indication of the expected scale of services for applicants.
What CFDA program does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity falls under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized within Income Security and Social Services.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required. The selected grantee must meet Head Start matching requirements and cannot rely solely on federal dollars.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is focused on organizations that are local to the community and capable of directly delivering Head Start services in Newark. Eligible applicants include local public or private nonprofit organizations (including faith-based and community organizations), as well as local for-profit organizations.
Are government entities or other organization types mentioned as eligible?
Yes. The listing references several entity types commonly used in federal grant systems, such as city or township governments, county governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities, special district governments, small businesses, and certain tribal entities. The core limitation stated is that applicants must be able to provide Head Start services to children and families residing in Newark, New Jersey.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are explicitly not eligible.
What geographic area must the grantee serve?
The applicant must be able to provide Head Start services to eligible children and families residing in Newark, New Jersey.
What is the expectation regarding coordination with New Jersey early childhood programs?
A key expectation is coordination with other early childhood systems in New Jersey, particularly the New Jersey State Abbott Preschool Program. Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate collaboration with Abbott preschool efforts.
Where can applicants find the Abbott Preschool Guidelines referenced in the notice?
The announcement states that Abbott Preschool Guidelines are included in the appendix of the full notice.
When was the opportunity posted?
The notice shows the opportunity was posted on April 14, 2008.
What is the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is June 9, 2008.
What is the archive date?
The archive date listed is July 9, 2008.
What is the Grants.gov electronic submission deadline time on the due date?
For applications submitted through Grants.gov, ACF highlights a firm electronic submission deadline of 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Can parents and Newark residents submit public comments about community needs?
Yes. ACF invites public comments from parents and residents within the Newark service area to inform ACF about community needs and local conditions.
Are public comments meant to support or oppose specific applicants?
No. The notice indicates that comments are intended to describe community needs and local conditions, not to campaign for or against any particular applicant.
Where should public comments be sent?
Comments are directed to the ACYF Operations Center, which is also the contact point for pre-application materials and additional guidance.
How can applicants request pre-application materials or assistance?
Applicants are instructed to contact the ACYF Operations Center at (866) 796-1591 for pre-application materials and other assistance.
Who is the point of contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The notice lists Shawna Pinckney as a point of contact for help accessing the full announcement, at OHS@dixongroup.com.
Where can applicants find the full announcement and detailed requirements?
The full announcement is available through the ACF grants site via the link provided in the notice. It contains detailed program requirements, the Abbott appendix, and submission instructions needed to prepare a compliant proposal.
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