Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2011 ACF OHS CH R06 0237
Apply for HHS 2011 ACF OHS CH R06 0237
- 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 Zavala, Kinney, Real, Edward and Uvalde Counties, Texas" 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 $4,021,241.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,021,241.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Independent school districts City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education 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 (HHS-2011-ACF-OHS-CH-R06-0237) 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 replacement organization to operate Head Start services in the Texas Wintergarden service area. The geographic area covered includes Zavala, Kinney, Real, Edwards, and Uvalde Counties in Texas. The main purpose is continuity of Head Start programming for eligible children and families in these counties, maintaining services previously delivered by the former grantee, Community Council of Southwest Texas, Inc.
ACF anticipates making one award under this announcement, with an estimated total funding amount of $4,021,241 per year. The award ceiling is also listed as $4,021,241, with no stated award floor. The prior grant supported a funded enrollment of 612 children and families, which signals the approximate scale of services expected from the replacement grantee. The program falls under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start) and is categorized under Income Security and Social Services. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should be prepared to document and meet whatever non-federal share expectations are specified in the full announcement and Head Start regulations.
Eligible applicants are broadly defined and include local public and private entities. Specifically, ACF lists eligibility for federally recognized Native American tribal governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; independent school districts; city or township governments; county governments; and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the general eligibility requirements are explicitly included. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply or receive an award under this competition.
The opportunity was posted May 13, 2011, with an application due date of July 12, 2011. For applicants submitting through Grants.gov, the notice emphasizes a strict electronic submission deadline of 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The listing shows an archive date of December 23, 2011, indicating this specific competition is historical, but the details still provide a clear picture of how ACF structured the replacement grantee process for this service area at that time.
Prospective applicants were instructed to obtain pre-application materials and additional guidance by calling the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at (866) 796-1591. Those materials were also made available online at www.headstartgrants.org. For technical issues accessing the full announcement, the ACF Applications Help Desk (appsupport@acf.hhs.gov) was provided as the support contact. The full announcement link referenced ACFs grants portal for complete requirements, expected service approach, application components, and compliance expectations for operating a Head Start program in the designated Texas counties.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2011-ACF-OHS-CH-R06-0237.
Who is offering this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant competition offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Head Start (OHS).
What is the purpose of this grant competition?
The purpose is to select a replacement organization to operate Head Start services in the Texas Wintergarden service area, ensuring continuity of Head Start programming for eligible children and families in the covered counties.
What service area does this competition cover?
The Texas Wintergarden service area covered by this opportunity includes Zavala, Kinney, Real, Edwards, and Uvalde Counties in Texas.
Why is ACF selecting a replacement organization?
The announcement indicates ACF is selecting a replacement organization to maintain Head Start services that were previously delivered by the former grantee, Community Council of Southwest Texas, Inc.
How many awards does ACF expect to make under this announcement?
ACF anticipates making one award under this announcement.
How much funding is expected to be available?
The estimated total funding amount is $4,021,241 per year.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is listed as $4,021,241.
Is there an award floor (minimum award amount)?
No award floor is stated in the information provided.
What is the expected size or scale of the Head Start program under this grant?
The prior grant supported a funded enrollment of 612 children and families, which signals the approximate scale of services expected from the replacement grantee.
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 under Income Security and Social Services.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should be prepared to document and meet the applicable non-federal share expectations referenced in the full announcement and Head Start regulations.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are broadly defined and include local public and private entities. The listed eligible applicant types include:
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Independent school districts
- City or township governments
- County governments
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Are faith-based organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the general eligibility requirements are explicitly included.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. Individuals are not eligible to apply for or receive an award under this competition.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible to apply for or receive an award under this competition.
Are sole proprietorships eligible to apply?
No. Sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply for or receive an award under this competition.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 13, 2011.
What was the application due date?
The application due date was July 12, 2011.
What is the electronic submission deadline time for Grants.gov submissions?
For applicants submitting through Grants.gov, the notice emphasizes a strict electronic submission deadline of 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Is this a current funding opportunity?
The listing shows an archive date of December 23, 2011, which indicates this specific competition is historical.
Where could applicants get pre-application materials and additional guidance?
Prospective applicants were instructed to obtain pre-application materials and additional guidance by calling the OHS Operations Center at (866) 796-1591. Materials were also made available online at www.headstartgrants.org.
Who should applicants contact for technical issues accessing the full announcement?
For technical issues accessing the full announcement, the ACF Applications Help Desk was provided as the support contact at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Where was the full announcement referenced?
The full announcement link referenced ACF's grants portal for complete requirements, expected service approach, application components, and compliance expectations for operating a Head Start program in the designated Texas counties.
What organization previously provided Head Start services in this service area?
The former grantee identified in the notice is Community Council of Southwest Texas, Inc.
What is the main program expectation described in the notice?
The main expectation described is maintaining continuity of Head Start services in the covered Texas counties at a scale similar to the prior funded enrollment.
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