Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS HC R11 0997
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF OHS HC R11 0997
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Region XI American Indian Alaska Native (AI/AN) Collaboration Office" 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 6, 2015 and posted on Apr 6, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 5, 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 $350,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $350,000.00 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 Private institutions of higher education City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Special district governments County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Small businesses State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments).
- OHS limits this FOA to the listed eligible entities not including current Region XI AI/AN agencies or their delegates and federally recognized tribal governments. 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 Region XI American Indian Alaska Native (AI/AN) Collaboration Office grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-HC-R11-0997) is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), under the Head Start program (CFDA 93.600). The purpose of the award is to operate a Region XI AI/AN Collaboration Office that strengthens coordination across the Office of Head Start (OHS) Region XI AI/AN Office, the national Head Start Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) system, Head Start grantees, and a broader network of early childhood and family-serving partners that support low-income American Indian and Alaska Native children and families. In practice, this opportunity is aimed at building and sustaining the partnerships and systems that help services work better together, rather than directly funding classroom slots or direct service delivery.
The central mission of the Collaboration Office is to improve how organizations communicate, plan, and align services so that AI/AN children and families experience more seamless and effective support across early care and education settings. Under the direction of a Collaboration Director, the office is expected to actively promote partnerships with child care providers, connect Head Start programs with other early childhood initiatives, and convene or coordinate stakeholders whose work influences children s development and learning. This includes strengthening relationships not only within Head Start, but also across related community systems that affect school readiness and family well-being.
A key expectation in the announcement is the routine use of data collected from Region XI AI/AN agencies. The Collaboration Office is responsible for analyzing these existing data to identify trends, gaps, and emerging priorities, then using what is learned to guide collaboration efforts and inform regional strategies. This emphasis signals that the office is meant to function as a hub that translates information into coordinated action, helping partners focus on the most pressing needs and opportunities affecting AI/AN Head Start communities.
The grant also prioritizes workforce and career development. The Collaboration Office is expected to support expansion of high-quality professional development opportunities and career pathways for staff, which can include coordinating training efforts across systems and helping ensure that the early childhood workforce serving AI/AN communities has access to relevant, high-quality development options. Another major priority is alignment with school systems to improve continuity between Head Start and elementary school goals, which generally involves supporting smoother transitions, shared expectations around learning and development, and stronger relationships between Head Start programs and local education agencies.
In addition to these core functions, the Collaboration Office is expected to advance other Region XI priorities that commonly intersect with school readiness and family outcomes. The announcement specifically calls out family and community partnerships, as well as health-related priorities including physical health, mental health, and oral health. This reflects an integrated approach in which early learning outcomes are supported by coordinated family engagement and access to comprehensive services, consistent with the Head Start model.
Funding for this opportunity was set at a total of 350,000 dollars, with the award floor and ceiling both at 350,000 dollars, indicating that ACF anticipated making a single award of a fixed amount (Expected Awards: 1). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically means substantial federal involvement is expected during the project period, such as close coordination with ACF/OHS staff, shared planning, and ongoing collaboration around deliverables and priorities.
Eligibility is broad across many organization types, including public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education), state and local governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, special district governments, for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and small businesses, as well as Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments). However, the announcement explicitly limits eligibility by excluding current Region XI AI/AN agencies or their delegates and federally recognized tribal governments. Faith-based and community organizations that otherwise meet the eligibility requirements are permitted to apply, while individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and would be disqualified from review.
The opportunity was posted on April 6, 2015, and closed on June 5, 2015, with electronic submissions due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The program sits within the Funding Activity Category of Income Security and Social Services, consistent with Head Start s role in supporting comprehensive services for children and families. For reference, ACF provided an additional information link through its grants portal and directed applicants needing technical help to the ACF Applications Help Desk (appsupport@acf.hhs.gov).
FAQs: Region XI AI/AN Collaboration Office (HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-HC-R11-0997)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), under the Head Start program (CFDA 93.600). The funding opportunity number is HHS-2015-ACF-OHS-HC-R11-0997 and it supports operation of the Region XI American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Collaboration Office.
What is the main purpose of the Region XI AI/AN Collaboration Office?
The purpose is to strengthen coordination and alignment across the Office of Head Start (OHS) Region XI AI/AN Office, the national Head Start Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) system, Head Start grantees, and a broader network of early childhood and family-serving partners supporting low-income AI/AN children and families.
Is this funding intended to pay for Head Start classroom slots or direct services?
No. Based on the announcement description, the focus is on building and sustaining partnerships and systems so services work better together, rather than directly funding classroom slots or direct service delivery.
What are the core responsibilities of the Collaboration Office?
Core responsibilities include improving communication, planning, and service alignment among organizations so AI/AN children and families experience more seamless support across early care and education settings; actively promoting partnerships with child care providers; connecting Head Start programs with other early childhood initiatives; and convening or coordinating stakeholders who influence children’s development and learning.
Who leads the Collaboration Office?
The office operates under the direction of a Collaboration Director.
What kinds of partnerships is the Collaboration Office expected to promote?
The office is expected to promote partnerships within Head Start and across community systems, including partnerships with child care providers and connections to other early childhood initiatives, along with coordination among stakeholders whose work impacts development, learning, school readiness, and family well-being.
How is data used in this project?
A key expectation is routine use of existing data collected from Region XI AI/AN agencies. The Collaboration Office is responsible for analyzing these data to identify trends, gaps, and emerging priorities, and then using what is learned to guide collaboration efforts and inform regional strategies.
What does the announcement say about workforce and career development?
The grant prioritizes workforce and career development by expecting the Collaboration Office to support expansion of high-quality professional development opportunities and career pathways for staff. This can include coordinating training efforts across systems and helping ensure the early childhood workforce serving AI/AN communities has access to relevant, high-quality development options.
How does the Collaboration Office support alignment with school systems?
Another major priority is alignment with school systems to improve continuity between Head Start and elementary school goals. This generally involves supporting smoother transitions, shared expectations around learning and development, and stronger relationships between Head Start programs and local education agencies.
What additional priority areas are included beyond early learning alignment?
The announcement calls out family and community partnerships, and health-related priorities including physical health, mental health, and oral health. These priorities reflect an integrated approach consistent with the Head Start model.
How much funding is available?
Total funding for this opportunity is $350,000. The award floor and ceiling are both $350,000, indicating the expectation of a single award at a fixed amount.
How many awards were expected?
One award was expected (Expected Awards: 1).
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
The announcement notes that a cooperative agreement typically involves substantial federal involvement during the project period, such as close coordination with ACF/OHS staff, shared planning, and ongoing collaboration around deliverables and priorities.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes many organization types such as public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education); state and local governments; independent school districts; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; special district governments; for-profit organizations other than small businesses; small businesses; and Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments).
Who is not eligible to apply?
The announcement excludes current Region XI AI/AN agencies or their delegates and federally recognized tribal governments. Individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and would be disqualified from review.
Are faith-based organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. Faith-based and community organizations that otherwise meet eligibility requirements are permitted to apply.
What is the CFDA number and program area for this funding?
The CFDA number is 93.600 and the funding is under the Head Start program.
What is the funding activity category?
The opportunity is categorized under Income Security and Social Services.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted April 6, 2015, and closed June 5, 2015.
When were electronic applications due?
Electronic submissions were due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on June 5, 2015.
Where could applicants find additional information or get technical help?
ACF provided an additional information link through its grants portal. For technical assistance, applicants were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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