Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R12 0943
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS CH R12 0943
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Grantee Washington" 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 Sep 25, 2014 and posted on Sep 25, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 24, 2014 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 1159 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $5,471,469.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,471,469.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education 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.
- Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and from funding under this announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Grantee - Washington opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R12-0943) is a discretionary federal grant competition from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), under the Head Start program (CFDA 93.600). Its purpose is to fund organizations that can operate Migrant and Seasonal Head Start (MSHS) services for eligible children and families living in Washington State, specifically in Benton, Chelan, Douglas, and Yakima Counties. The focus is on delivering comprehensive early childhood programming and related family services tailored to the needs of migrant and seasonal communities in those areas.
The announcement indicates an estimated total funding amount of $5,471,469 per year to support services in the identified counties. ACF anticipates making about two awards under this competition, with an award floor of $500,000 and an award ceiling of $5,471,469, meaning applicants could propose projects of different sizes as long as they fit within those boundaries and align with program expectations. Because it is a Head Start opportunity, applicants should also expect standard federal grant responsibilities tied to performance, compliance, reporting, and meeting Head Start Program Performance Standards, including strong child development services, health and nutrition supports, family engagement, and coordination with community partners.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of domestic entities that can demonstrate the capacity to run the program. Eligible applicants listed include local and tribal governments (federally recognized tribes), county and city or township governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, nonprofit organizations (including those with 501(c)(3) status and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education), and for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits). The announcement is explicit that individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible; applications from those parties would be disqualified from competitive review and funding.
The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is Income Security and Social Services. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement (the listing notes "Yes"), so applicants would need to plan for and document the required non-federal share consistent with the Head Start statutory match rules and any instructions in the full announcement.
Key dates in the notice show it was posted on September 25, 2014, with an application due date (original and current) of November 24, 2014. Applications had to be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The opportunity archive date is December 24, 2014, meaning it is a past competition; however, the details are still useful as a reference point for similar Head Start grant competitions and for understanding the scope of services ACF sought in those Washington counties.
For applicants or interested parties seeking more details, the announcement points to the ACF grants site for the full posting and provides support contacts. Program-related questions and requests for additional information could be directed to the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center via email at DRS@headstartinfo.org. For technical issues accessing the announcement or submitting an application, the ACF Applications Help Desk is listed (appsupport@acf.hhs.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the official name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Grantee - Washington".
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-CH-R12-0943.
3) Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary federal grant competition from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), specifically the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), under the Head Start program.
4) What program and CFDA number does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity is under the Head Start program with CFDA 93.600.
5) What is the purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to fund organizations that can operate Migrant and Seasonal Head Start (MSHS) services for eligible children and families living in targeted areas of Washington State, providing comprehensive early childhood programming and related family services tailored to migrant and seasonal communities.
6) What geographic areas in Washington State are included?
The services are intended for Washington State, specifically Benton, Chelan, Douglas, and Yakima Counties.
7) What types of services are expected under this Head Start opportunity?
Because this is a Head Start competition, applicants should expect responsibilities tied to delivering comprehensive services and meeting Head Start expectations, including areas such as child development services, health and nutrition supports, family engagement, and coordination with community partners, consistent with Head Start Program Performance Standards.
8) What is the estimated total funding amount?
The announcement indicates an estimated total funding amount of $5,471,469 per year to support services in the identified counties.
9) How many awards were anticipated?
ACF anticipated making about two (2) awards under this competition.
10) What are the award floor and award ceiling?
The award floor is $500,000 and the award ceiling is $5,471,469.
11) Can applicants propose different project sizes?
Yes. The notice indicates applicants could propose projects of different sizes as long as the proposed funding request falls between the $500,000 floor and the $5,471,469 ceiling, and aligns with program expectations for MSHS services in the targeted counties.
12) What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
13) What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
14) Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The listing notes that cost-sharing/matching is required. Applicants would need to plan for and document the required non-federal share consistent with Head Start match rules and any instructions in the full announcement.
15) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes domestic entities that can demonstrate capacity to operate the program. Eligible applicants listed include:
- Local governments
- Tribal governments (federally recognized tribes)
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
- Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education)
- For-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits)
16) Who is not eligible to apply?
The announcement explicitly states that individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible. Applications from those parties would be disqualified from competitive review and funding.
17) When was the opportunity posted?
The notice shows the opportunity was posted on September 25, 2014.
18) What was the application due date and time?
The application due date (original and current) was November 24, 2014. Applications had to be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
19) Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity archive date is December 24, 2014, indicating it is a past competition. The details may still be helpful as a reference point for similar Head Start grant competitions and the scope of services sought for those Washington counties.
20) Where could applicants find the full announcement?
The announcement points to the ACF grants site for the full posting and additional details.
21) Who should be contacted for program-related questions?
Program-related questions and requests for additional information could be directed to the Office of Head Start (OHS) Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org.
22) Who should be contacted for technical submission or access issues?
For technical issues accessing the announcement or submitting an application, the notice lists the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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