Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1449
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Office of Head Start (OHS), announced a discretionary grant competition to select one or more organizations to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families living in Bracken, Fleming, Lewis, Mason, and Robertson Counties in Kentucky. The opportunity is intended to fund comprehensive early childhood services, meaning applicants are expected to deliver the full Head Start and/or Early Head Start program model for the communities covered, serving children and engaging families consistent with federal Head Start requirements.
This funding opportunity (HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1449; CFDA 93.600) makes approximately $3,233,789 available each year to support program operations in the five-county service area, with an award ceiling listed at $3,233,789. ACF anticipates making up to two awards, which signals that the agency may fund either a single provider covering the full area or more than one provider dividing responsibility, depending on the applications received and the needs of the service area.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of entities that can demonstrate they are capable of operating a federally compliant early childhood program. Eligible applicants include state, county, and local governments; independent school districts; public and private institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (including community-based and faith-based nonprofits); for-profit organizations (other than small businesses); and small businesses. In other words, the competition is open to both public and private operators, as long as they can meet Head Start and/or Early Head Start performance standards and manage federal grant responsibilities.
The notice was created on September 20, 2018, and the original application deadline was November 19, 2018, with applications required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. Organizations seeking clarification or additional technical information were directed to contact the OHS Operations Center by email at OHSTech@reviewops.org.Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1449
- 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 -- Bracken, Fleming, Lewis, Mason, and Robertson Counties, Kentucky" 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 20, 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 $3,233,789.00 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?
This is a discretionary grant competition from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Office of Head Start (OHS), to select one or more organizations to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in a defined area of Kentucky.
2) What is the program expected to fund or support?
The funding is intended to support comprehensive early childhood services. Applicants are expected to operate the full Head Start and/or Early Head Start program model for the communities covered and to serve eligible children and engage families in a manner consistent with federal Head Start requirements.
3) Which communities or counties are included in the service area?
The service area includes Bracken, Fleming, Lewis, Mason, and Robertson Counties in Kentucky.
4) Is the competition for Head Start, Early Head Start, or both?
The competition is to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services. This means an applicant may propose to operate Head Start, Early Head Start, or a combination, as long as the proposal aligns with the opportunity and federal Head Start requirements.
5) How much funding is available?
Approximately $3,233,789 is available each year to support program operations in the five-county service area.
6) What is the award ceiling?
The listed award ceiling is $3,233,789.
7) How many awards does ACF expect to make?
ACF anticipates making up to two awards.
8) Does "up to two awards" mean one organization might serve all five counties, or could multiple organizations split the area?
Either approach may be possible. The notice signals that ACF may fund a single provider covering the full area or more than one provider dividing responsibility, depending on the applications received and the needs of the service area.
9) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes entities that can demonstrate they are capable of operating a federally compliant early childhood program and managing federal grant responsibilities.
10) Are government entities eligible?
Yes. Eligible applicants include state, county, and local governments.
11) Are school districts eligible?
Yes. Independent school districts are listed as eligible applicants.
12) Are colleges and universities eligible?
Yes. Public and private institutions of higher education are eligible.
13) Are tribal governments eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments are eligible applicants.
14) Are public housing authorities eligible?
Yes. Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities are eligible.
15) Are nonprofit organizations eligible, and is 501(c)(3) status required?
Nonprofit organizations are eligible both with and without 501(c)(3) status. The eligibility list includes community-based and faith-based nonprofits.
16) Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. For-profit organizations are eligible, other than small businesses.
17) Are small businesses eligible?
Yes. Small businesses are listed as eligible applicants.
18) What does it mean to operate a "federally compliant" program under this opportunity?
Based on the notice, applicants are expected to meet federal Head Start requirements, including Head Start and/or Early Head Start performance standards, and to manage federal grant responsibilities while delivering comprehensive early childhood services and engaging families.
19) What is the funding opportunity number and CFDA number?
The funding opportunity is identified as HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1449, and the CFDA number is 93.600.
20) When was the notice created?
The notice was created on September 20, 2018.
21) What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was November 19, 2018.
22) How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically.
23) What time were electronic applications due on the deadline date?
Applications were due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
24) Where can applicants request clarification or technical information?
Organizations seeking clarification or additional technical information were directed to contact the OHS Operations Center by email at OHSTech@reviewops.org.
25) What is the main purpose of the award in this specific geographic area?
The purpose is to fund program operations that provide Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families living in the five-county service area in Kentucky, using the comprehensive program model required under federal Head Start requirements.
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| Head Start Grantee -- The City of Kannapolis within Cabarrus and Rowan Counties, North Carolina Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1501 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1501 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,424,880 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Chatham and Effingham Counties, Georgia Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1526 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1526 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $6,761,033 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Collier, Desoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Flagler, Indian River, Palm Beach, and Putman Counties, Florida Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1521 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1521 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $16,676,041 |
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| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Macon County, Alabama Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1527 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1527 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,424,334 |
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