Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2016 ACF OHS CH R03 1029
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Head Start (OHS), is seeking applicants to serve as the Head Start and/or Early Head Start grantee for Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The goal is to fund an organization that can deliver a high-quality, comprehensive birth-to-five early childhood program for eligible children and families in the county. Applicants may propose to run a combined model that includes both Head Start (generally preschool-age) and Early Head Start (generally infants, toddlers, and pregnant people), or they may apply to operate only one of the two programs (Head Start only or Early Head Start only), depending on their capacity and the eligibility rules tied to each program type.
This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) was modified, and the changes matter for anyone applying. The application due date was changed, and Sections III.2 and IV.2 of the FOA were updated. ACF also revised the electronic application package on Grants.gov, which means applicants are required to re-download the updated Grant Application Package and submit using that version. The FOA specifically notes that there are instructions in Section IV.2 on how to upload the three required application files, which suggests the submission has a structured file-upload format that applicants must follow closely to avoid technical or compliance problems. For questions or additional information, applicants are directed to contact the OHS Operations Center by email at OHSTech@reviewops.org.
The available funding is listed as $3,057,335 per year to support Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in the designated service area (Anne Arundel County). The opportunity is a discretionary grant (Funding Instrument Type: Grant) under CFDA 93.600, categorized under Income Security and Social Services. The award ceiling is shown as $3,057,335, and the announcement anticipates up to two awards, indicating ACF may fund more than one applicant depending on how services are structured and awarded. The original closing date is listed as 2015-12-15, though the FOA emphasizes that the due date changed, so applicants would need to rely on the updated FOA and Grants.gov posting for the current deadline.
Eligibility is a central feature of this FOA, and it differs depending on whether an entity is applying for Head Start, Early Head Start, or both. For Head Start only, or for a combined Head Start and Early Head Start application, eligible applicants are limited to local public or private non-profit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or local for-profit agencies located in the service area, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)). In addition to being an allowable entity type, applicants must demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency under the Head Start Act, meaning the applicant must show they can assume the full responsibilities of operating the program and meeting federal Head Start Program Performance Standards.
For Early Head Start only applications, the eligibility rule is broader. Eligible applicants may be any public or private non-profit agency (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or for-profit agencies, consistent with Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9840A(d)). The FOA also clarifies that organizations already operating Head Start programs are eligible to operate Early Head Start programs, which can be important for existing early childhood providers looking to expand services to younger children and families. Faith-based organizations are explicitly eligible if they meet program requirements, and the FOA points them to ACF guidance on grants to faith-based organizations (acf.hhs.gov/acf-policy-on-grants-to-faith-based-organizations) to understand how federal rules apply.
Finally, the FOA makes clear that certain applicants are not eligible under any pathway: individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not allowed and will be disqualified from competitive review and funding. Overall, this opportunity is aimed at selecting capable local organizations to deliver comprehensive early childhood education, health, family support, and related services associated with Head Start and Early Head Start, using federal funds to serve eligible children and families in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.Apply for HHS 2016 ACF OHS CH R03 1029
- The 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 - Anne Arundel County, Maryland" 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 2015-10-01.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2015-12-15. (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 $3,057,335.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 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)
1) What is this funding opportunity for?
This opportunity is for an organization to become the Head Start and/or Early Head Start grantee for Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The funded grantee is expected to deliver a high-quality, comprehensive birth-to-five early childhood program for eligible children and families in the county.
2) Who is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) through the Office of Head Start (OHS).
3) What service area does this grant cover?
The designated service area is Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
4) What program models can an applicant propose?
Applicants may propose:
- A combined model that includes both Head Start and Early Head Start, or
- Head Start only, or
- Early Head Start only
The choice depends on the applicant's capacity and the eligibility rules tied to each program type.
5) What ages or populations do Head Start and Early Head Start generally serve?
Head Start generally serves preschool-age children. Early Head Start generally serves infants, toddlers, and pregnant people, as part of a birth-to-five continuum.
6) How much funding is available?
The available funding is listed as $3,057,335 per year to support Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in Anne Arundel County.
7) What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is shown as $3,057,335.
8) How many awards might be made?
The announcement anticipates up to two awards, meaning ACF may fund more than one applicant depending on how services are structured and awarded.
9) What type of funding instrument is this?
This is a discretionary grant (Funding Instrument Type: Grant).
10) What is the CFDA number and program category?
The CFDA number is 93.600. The opportunity is categorized under Income Security and Social Services.
11) Was the FOA modified?
Yes. The funding opportunity announcement (FOA) was modified. The changes include a changed application due date and updates to Sections III.2 and IV.2 of the FOA.
12) Did the Grants.gov application package change?
Yes. ACF revised the electronic application package on Grants.gov. Applicants are required to re-download the updated Grant Application Package and submit using that updated version.
13) Why is re-downloading the application package important?
The FOA indicates the electronic package was revised, and applicants must submit using the updated package. Submitting with an outdated package could create technical or compliance issues and may prevent a proper submission.
14) Are there specific submission instructions applicants must follow?
Yes. The FOA notes that Section IV.2 includes instructions on how to upload the three required application files. This suggests the submission process uses a structured file-upload format that must be followed closely.
15) How many required application files are referenced?
The FOA references three required application files and points applicants to Section IV.2 for upload instructions.
16) What is the application due date?
The FOA states that the application due date was changed. While an original closing date is listed as 2015-12-15, applicants are expected to rely on the updated FOA and the current Grants.gov posting for the correct deadline.
17) Who is eligible to apply for Head Start only?
For Head Start only applications, eligible applicants are limited to local public or private non-profit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or local for-profit agencies located in the service area, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)).
18) Who is eligible to apply for a combined Head Start and Early Head Start grant?
For combined Head Start and Early Head Start applications, the eligibility limitation described for Head Start applies: local public or private non-profit agencies (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or local for-profit agencies located in the service area, consistent with Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9836(a)(1)).
19) Who is eligible to apply for Early Head Start only?
For Early Head Start only applications, the eligibility rule is broader. Eligible applicants may be any public or private non-profit agency (including community-based and faith-based organizations) or for-profit agencies, consistent with Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9840A(d)).
20) Does an applicant need to be located in the service area?
For Head Start only and combined Head Start/Early Head Start applications, the FOA specifies that eligible applicants include local agencies located in the service area. For Early Head Start only, the FOA describes broader eligibility and does not state the same local-service-area limitation in the summarized language provided.
21) Are organizations already operating Head Start eligible to apply for Early Head Start?
Yes. The FOA clarifies that organizations already operating Head Start programs are eligible to operate Early Head Start programs.
22) Are faith-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Faith-based organizations are explicitly eligible if they meet program requirements. The FOA points applicants to ACF guidance on grants to faith-based organizations for how federal rules apply.
23) What statutory requirements must applicants meet beyond being an eligible entity type?
Applicants must demonstrate they meet the statutory requirements to be designated as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency under the Head Start Act. This includes showing they can assume full responsibility for operating the program and meeting federal Head Start Program Performance Standards.
24) Who is not eligible to apply?
Individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible under any pathway and will be disqualified from competitive review and funding.
25) What is the main goal of the award?
The goal is to fund an organization that can provide comprehensive early childhood services associated with Head Start and Early Head Start, including the early childhood education and related supports described as part of a comprehensive birth-to-five program for eligible children and families in Anne Arundel County.
26) Who should applicants contact with questions?
Applicants are directed to contact the OHS Operations Center by email at OHSTech@reviewops.org.
27) Where should applicants look to confirm the latest official requirements?
Because the FOA was modified and the due date changed, applicants should rely on the updated FOA text (including Sections III.2 and IV.2) and the current Grants.gov posting, including the revised electronic application package.
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