Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS HC 0995
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS HC 0995
- The Administration for Children and Families OHS in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Center on Program Management and Fiscal Operations" 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 Jul 2, 2015 and posted on May 19, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 23, 2015 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 $6,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $6,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
- Eligible applicants may apply on their own or as the lead applicant for a consortium. A consortium is a project carried out by a lead applicant and one or more other organizations that are separate legal entities. Under a consortium agreement, the lead applicant must perform a substantive role in the conduct of the planned project or program activity and will not merely serve as a conduit of funds to another party or parties. The relationship between the applicant and the collaborating organizations is considered a subaward relationship. Faith based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. Faith based organizations are encouraged to review the ACF Policy on Grants to Faith Based Organizations at http //www.acf.hhs.gov/acf policy on grants to faith based organizations. 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 National Center on Program Management and Fiscal Operations (PMFO) grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2015 ACF OHS HC 0995) is a discretionary funding announcement from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS), to create and operate a single national center focused on strengthening management and fiscal practices across the Head Start system and related early care and education settings. The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in the project’s direction and execution rather than simply providing funds with minimal interaction. The total estimated funding is $6,000,000, and notably the award floor and ceiling are both $6,000,000, indicating OHS anticipated making one award at a fixed level to one successful applicant (Expected Awards: 1). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed.
The main purpose of the PMFO is to serve as a national vehicle for spreading a clear and consistent message from OHS about its priorities for strong program management systems and robust internal controls. In practice, the center is expected to translate OHS priorities into actionable guidance and capacity-building supports that help organizations run well-managed, compliant, and financially sound early childhood programs. The scope includes a wide range of core operational areas, specifically highlighting risk management, internal controls, governance, data collection and analysis, budgeting, and the management of multiple funding sources. The emphasis is on both accountability and performance, helping programs not only meet requirements but also build durable systems that support quality services for children and families.
A central feature of the work is training and technical assistance (T/TA). The PMFO is expected to deliver support to regional training and technical assistance providers, Head Start and Early Head Start agencies, and other early care and education settings, with reach across regions, tribes, and U.S. territories. Beyond delivering trainings, the center is also expected to help organizations implement and strengthen the infrastructure needed for a well-managed early care and education system. That infrastructure can include processes, policies, oversight structures, financial management practices, and data systems that allow leaders to make informed decisions, track performance, and reduce operational and compliance risks.
Because the project is described as complex, applicants are expected to bring together a consortium of knowledgeable partners with expertise in program management and fiscal operations. Applicants may apply either as a single organization or as the lead entity for a consortium, but the lead applicant must play a substantive role and cannot function merely as a pass-through for funds. Consortium relationships are treated as subawards, meaning collaborating organizations would operate under the lead applicant’s award and project structure. The FOA also stresses that the center’s work should be research- or evidence-informed while still being practical and usable in real-world settings, which signals an expectation that training products and technical assistance approaches be grounded in what is known to work, yet packaged for day-to-day implementation by program operators.
Eligibility is broad and includes state, county, city/township, and special district governments; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; public and private institutions of higher education; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status; small businesses; and for-profit entities (other than small businesses). Faith-based and community organizations that otherwise meet eligibility requirements are eligible, while individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are explicitly ineligible and would be disqualified. The funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services, and the CFDA number is 93.600 (Head Start).
Administratively, the announcement was posted May 19, 2015, with an original closing date of July 20, 2015. The FOA was modified to extend the application due date to Thursday, July 23, 2015, specifically to avoid a period of scheduled Grants.gov maintenance running from 12:01 AM EDT on July 18, 2015 through 6:00 AM EDT on July 20, 2015. Electronic applications were required to be submitted by 11:59 PM ET on the due date. The listing shows an archive date of August 22, 2015. For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement, ACF directed them to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): National Center on Program Management and Fiscal Operations (PMFO)
What is the PMFO grant opportunity?
The National Center on Program Management and Fiscal Operations (PMFO) is a discretionary funding opportunity from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS). Its goal is to create and operate a single national center that strengthens management and fiscal practices across the Head Start system and related early care and education settings.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS 2015 ACF OHS HC 0995.
What type of award is being offered?
The award is a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates the federal agency expects substantial involvement in the project’s direction and execution, rather than simply providing funds with minimal interaction.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The total estimated funding amount is $6,000,000.
Is the award amount flexible (is there a range)?
No. The award floor and award ceiling are both $6,000,000, which signals that OHS anticipated making one award at a fixed level.
How many awards does OHS expect to make?
The opportunity indicates an expected number of awards of 1.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed for this opportunity.
What is the main purpose of the PMFO center?
The PMFO is intended to serve as a national vehicle for spreading a clear and consistent message from OHS about priorities for strong program management systems and robust internal controls. The center is expected to translate OHS priorities into actionable guidance and capacity-building supports for organizations operating early childhood programs.
What core topics and operational areas are emphasized in the scope?
The scope specifically highlights risk management, internal controls, governance, data collection and analysis, budgeting, and managing multiple funding sources. The center’s work is meant to support both accountability and performance so programs can meet requirements while building durable operational systems.
Who is expected to receive training and technical assistance (T/TA) from the PMFO?
The PMFO is expected to deliver T/TA to regional training and technical assistance providers, Head Start and Early Head Start agencies, and other early care and education settings, with reach across regions, tribes, and U.S. territories.
Beyond training, what kinds of supports is the PMFO expected to provide?
In addition to delivering trainings, the center is expected to help organizations implement and strengthen the infrastructure needed for a well-managed early care and education system. This can include processes, policies, oversight structures, financial management practices, and data systems that support informed decision-making, performance tracking, and risk reduction.
Does the FOA expect the work to be evidence-based?
Yes. The FOA emphasizes that the center’s work should be research- or evidence-informed while still being practical and usable in real-world settings, implying that T/TA products and approaches should be grounded in what is known to work and packaged for day-to-day implementation.
Can an applicant apply as a consortium?
Yes. Applicants may apply as a single organization or as the lead entity for a consortium of partners with relevant expertise in program management and fiscal operations.
What role must the lead applicant play if applying with partners?
The lead applicant must play a substantive role and cannot serve merely as a pass-through for funds.
How are consortium relationships treated under this opportunity?
Consortium relationships are treated as subawards, meaning collaborating organizations would operate under the lead applicant’s award and overall project structure.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes state, county, city/township, and special district governments; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; public and private institutions of higher education; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status; small businesses; and for-profit entities (other than small businesses).
Are faith-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Faith-based and community organizations that otherwise meet eligibility requirements are eligible.
Who is not eligible to apply?
Individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are explicitly ineligible and would be disqualified.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 93.600 (Head Start).
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
When was the announcement posted?
The announcement was posted on May 19, 2015.
What was the original closing date, and was it extended?
The original closing date was July 20, 2015. The FOA was modified to extend the application due date to Thursday, July 23, 2015.
Why was the application due date extended?
The due date was extended to avoid a period of scheduled Grants.gov maintenance from 12:01 AM EDT on July 18, 2015 through 6:00 AM EDT on July 20, 2015.
How and when were applications required to be submitted?
Electronic applications were required to be submitted by 11:59 PM ET on the due date.
What is the archive date shown for this opportunity?
The listing shows an archive date of August 22, 2015.
Where could applicants get help if they could not access the full announcement?
ACF directed applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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