Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2008 ACF OHS CH 0308
Apply for HHS 2008 ACF OHS CH 0308
- 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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania" 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 $4,172,665.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,172,665.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Independent school districts Small businesses County governments Special district governments City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) For profit organizations other than small businesses.
- 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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2008-ACF-OHS-CH-0308) is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), to select one organization to continue delivering Head Start services in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The purpose is to ensure uninterrupted Head Start programming for eligible children and families after services previously provided by two former grantees, the YMCA of Philadelphia and Vicinity and the Philadelphia City Housing Authority. The funding is intended to sustain the same general level of service that had been supported under the prior grants, which together served a total funded enrollment of 534 children and families.
ACF anticipates making one award with an estimated annual funding amount of $4,172,665, which is also listed as the award ceiling. The CFDA program number is 93.600 (Head Start). Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the selected grantee must meet Head Start non-federal share expectations as described in the full announcement and applicable program rules. The activity category is Income Security and Social Services, reflecting the program focus on comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and family support services for low-income children and their families.
Eligibility is primarily aimed at local organizations in the community that can directly provide Head Start services to Philadelphia residents. ACF specifies that eligible applicants include local public or private nonprofit organizations (including faith-based and community organizations) as well as local for-profit organizations. The broader eligibility list also references various government entities and education-related institutions, but the announcement emphasizes local capacity and service delivery in Philadelphia as the key requirement. Foreign entities are not eligible.
The application timeline listed the opportunity as posted on April 14, 2008, with an original and current closing date of June 9, 2008. Applicants submitting through Grants.gov were required to submit no later than 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The opportunity was archived on July 9, 2008. For prospective applicants, ACF directed interested parties to request pre-application materials and additional guidance by calling the ACYF Operations Center at (866) 796-1591. An additional information link was provided through the ACF grants site, and a contact was listed for help accessing the full announcement (Shawna Pinckney, OHS@dixongroup.com).
A notable feature of the announcement is the invitation for public comment from parents and residents within the service area. ACF clarifies that these comments are not meant to advocate for or against any particular applicant; instead, they are meant to help ACF understand the general needs and circumstances of children and families in the Philadelphia service area. Comments were to be sent to the ACYF Operations Center, aligning with ACFs stated goal of selecting a replacement grantee that can respond to local needs while maintaining continuity of services at the scale previously funded.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is titled Head Start Replacement Grantee Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2008-ACF-OHS-CH-0308.
Which federal agency is running this grant competition?
The competition is run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF).
What program does this funding fall under (CFDA number)?
The CFDA program number is 93.600, which corresponds to Head Start.
What is the purpose of this opportunity?
The purpose is to select one organization to continue delivering Head Start services in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, ensuring uninterrupted programming for eligible children and families.
Why is ACF selecting a replacement grantee?
ACF is running this replacement competition to maintain continuity of Head Start services that were previously provided by the YMCA of Philadelphia and Vicinity and the Philadelphia City Housing Authority.
How many awards does ACF expect to make?
ACF anticipates making one award.
What is the estimated annual funding amount?
The estimated annual funding amount is $4,172,665.
Is there an award ceiling?
Yes. The announcement lists an award ceiling of $4,172,665 (the same amount as the estimated annual funding).
What level of service is the funding intended to support?
The funding is intended to sustain the same general level of service that had been supported under the prior grants.
How many children and families were served under the prior grants?
The two prior grants together supported a total funded enrollment of 534 children and families.
What types of services does the program focus on?
The opportunity reflects Head Start's comprehensive approach, including early childhood education, health, nutrition, and family support services for low-income children and their families.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is primarily aimed at local organizations in the community that can directly provide Head Start services to Philadelphia residents. Eligible applicants include:
- Local public or private nonprofit organizations (including faith-based and community organizations)
- Local for-profit organizations
The broader eligibility list also references various government entities and education-related institutions, but the announcement emphasizes local capacity and direct service delivery in Philadelphia as the key requirement.
Are faith-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The announcement explicitly includes faith-based organizations within eligible local public or private nonprofit organizations.
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The announcement states that local for-profit organizations are eligible applicants.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. The announcement states that foreign entities are not eligible.
Where must services be delivered?
The selected organization must be able to provide Head Start services to residents in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as this competition is specific to that service area.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing/matching is required, meaning the selected grantee must meet Head Start non-federal share expectations as described in the full announcement and applicable program rules.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 14, 2008.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed was June 9, 2008.
What was the submission deadline time for Grants.gov applications?
Applicants submitting through Grants.gov were required to submit no later than 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on July 9, 2008.
How could prospective applicants request pre-application materials and guidance?
ACF directed interested parties to request pre-application materials and additional guidance by calling the ACYF Operations Center at (866) 796-1591.
Where could applicants find additional information online?
The announcement notes that an additional information link was provided through the ACF grants site.
Who was listed as a contact for help accessing the full announcement?
A contact was listed for assistance with accessing the full announcement: Shawna Pinckney at OHS@dixongroup.com.
Does ACF accept public comments related to this competition?
Yes. A notable feature of the announcement is an invitation for public comment from parents and residents within the service area.
What is the purpose of the public comments?
ACF stated that public comments are intended to help ACF understand the general needs and circumstances of children and families in the Philadelphia service area.
Are public comments meant to support or oppose specific applicants?
No. ACF clarified that comments are not meant to advocate for or against any particular applicant.
Where were public comments supposed to be sent?
Comments were to be sent to the ACYF Operations Center.
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