Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R05 1469
This funding opportunity is a competitive federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), specifically the Office of Head Start (OHS). The program is seeking a single organization to serve as the Head Start and/or Early Head Start grantee for children and families living in Jackson and Vinton Counties, Ohio. The goal is to fund a provider that can deliver comprehensive early childhood services to eligible families, consistent with Head Start and Early Head Start program requirements.
The opportunity is a discretionary grant (Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R05 1469) under CFDA 93.600, within the broad federal activity area of Income Security and Social Services. The annual funding amount available is $1,717,578, which also serves as the award ceiling, and the announcement anticipates making one award total. In practice, this means applicants are competing to become the primary federally funded Head Start and/or Early Head Start operator for the defined service area, rather than applying for multiple smaller awards.
A wide range of applicants are eligible to apply. Eligible applicants include public entities (state, county, and city or township governments), independent school districts, public and state-controlled colleges and universities, private institutions of higher education, federally recognized tribal governments, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3), excluding institutions of higher education), and for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits). The announcement explicitly notes that community-based and faith-based organizations may apply, along with other public or private nonprofits and for-profit entities that can meet the program expectations.
The services to be provided are Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and their families in Jackson and Vinton Counties. While the notice does not list every program component, Head Start and Early Head Start grants generally require a full set of comprehensive services, which typically include early learning and development supports, family engagement, health and developmental screenings, referrals and follow-up services, and coordinated community partnerships. The award is intended to support ongoing program operations on an annual basis at the stated funding level.
Key timing details in the notice show the opportunity was created on September 19, 2018, with an original application due date of November 19, 2018. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
For applicants needing additional guidance or technical information related to the competition, the announcement directs interested parties to contact the OHS Operations Center by email at OHSTech@reviewops.org.Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R05 1469
- The Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Jackson and Vinton Counties, Ohio" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.600.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 19, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 19, 2018 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.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,717,578.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a competitive federal discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS). It is seeking one organization to serve as the Head Start and/or Early Head Start grantee for eligible children and families in Jackson and Vinton Counties, Ohio.
Which federal agency is offering the grant?
The grant is offered by HHS, through ACF, specifically the Office of Head Start (OHS).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R05 1469.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 93.600.
What is the service area for the grant?
The funded services are intended for eligible children and families living in Jackson and Vinton Counties, Ohio.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The announcement anticipates making one award total. Applicants are competing to be the primary federally funded Head Start and/or Early Head Start operator for the defined service area.
How much funding is available each year?
The annual funding amount available is $1,717,578.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $1,717,578, which matches the annual funding amount stated in the announcement.
What type of grant is this?
This is a discretionary (competitive) federal grant.
What is the broad federal activity area for this opportunity?
The opportunity is within the broad federal activity area of Income Security and Social Services.
What services must the grantee provide?
The grantee is expected to provide Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families in the service area. While the notice does not list every program component, Head Start and Early Head Start grants generally require comprehensive early childhood services consistent with program requirements.
What does "comprehensive" Head Start and Early Head Start services generally include?
Based on how Head Start and Early Head Start grants are typically implemented, comprehensive services generally include early learning and development supports, family engagement, health and developmental screenings, referrals and follow-up services, and coordinated community partnerships. The provider must deliver services consistent with Head Start and Early Head Start program requirements.
Is this funding intended for ongoing operations or a one-time project?
The award is intended to support ongoing program operations on an annual basis at the stated funding level.
Who is eligible to apply?
A wide range of applicants are eligible, including public entities (state, county, city, or township governments), independent school districts, public and state-controlled colleges and universities, private institutions of higher education, federally recognized tribal governments, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3), excluding institutions of higher education), and for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits).
Are nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. Both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (excluding institutions of higher education) are listed as eligible applicants.
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. For-profit organizations are eligible, including small businesses and other for-profit entities, as long as they can meet program expectations.
Can faith-based or community-based organizations apply?
Yes. The announcement explicitly notes that community-based and faith-based organizations may apply.
Can government entities apply?
Yes. Eligible applicants include state, county, and city or township governments.
Can school districts apply?
Yes. Independent school districts are listed as eligible applicants.
Can colleges and universities apply?
Yes. Both public and state-controlled colleges and universities and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants.
Can tribal governments apply?
Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments are listed as eligible applicants.
Can public housing authorities apply?
Yes. Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities are listed as eligible applicants.
When was the opportunity created?
The notice indicates the opportunity was created on September 19, 2018.
When was the original application due date?
The original application due date was November 19, 2018.
What time were applications due?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically.
Who should applicants contact for technical guidance about the competition?
Applicants needing additional guidance or technical information were directed to contact the OHS Operations Center at OHSTech@reviewops.org.
What does it mean that the program is seeking a "single organization"?
It means the competition is designed to select one organization to serve as the Head Start and/or Early Head Start grantee for the entire defined service area (Jackson and Vinton Counties). The announcement anticipates one award total rather than multiple smaller awards.
Is this specifically for Head Start, Early Head Start, or both?
The announcement is seeking a grantee to provide Head Start and/or Early Head Start services. The funded organization would be responsible for delivering services consistent with applicable program requirements for the service area.
What is the overall purpose of this grant?
The overall purpose is to fund a provider that can deliver comprehensive early childhood services to eligible families in the defined Ohio counties, consistent with Head Start and Early Head Start program requirements.
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