Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2018 ACF OHS CH R02 1322
The Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee - Chemung County, New York opportunity is a discretionary federal grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS). Its purpose is to select one or more organizations to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families living in Chemung County, New York. The program falls under CFDA 93.600 and supports comprehensive early childhood services designed to promote school readiness and family well-being through education, health, mental health, nutrition, and family engagement supports.
The funding available under this announcement totals up to $3,236,808 per year (listed as the award ceiling/annual funding amount) to deliver program services in the county. The notice anticipates making up to two awards, meaning ACF may fund one or two grantees depending on the applications received and the service approach proposed. Awards are issued as grants, and the funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services, reflecting the broader human services and family support mission of Head Start and Early Head Start.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of entities that can demonstrate the capacity to provide these early childhood services. Eligible applicants include state, county, and city/township governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses. The announcement also explicitly notes that public or private nonprofits (including community-based and faith-based organizations) and for-profit organizations may apply, as long as they intend to deliver Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in Chemung County.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number HHS-2018-ACF-OHS-CH-R02-1322 and a creation date of February 8, 2018. The original application deadline was April 9, 2018, with electronic submissions due no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. Applicants seeking clarification or operational support were directed to contact the OHS Operations Center by email at OHSTech@reviewops.org.
In practical terms, this competition is aimed at identifying an organization (or organizations) that can run high-quality Head Start and/or Early Head Start programming locally, using federal funds to serve qualifying children and to engage and support families in Chemung County. The selected grantee(s) would be responsible for meeting Head Start Program Performance Standards and delivering the full range of required comprehensive services associated with Head Start and/or Early Head Start, tailored to the needs of the local community.Apply for HHS 2018 ACF OHS CH R02 1322
- 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 - Chemung County, New York" 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 Feb 08, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 09, 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 $3,236,808.00 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)
What is the "Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee - Chemung County, New York" opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal 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 Chemung County, New York.
Which federal agency is running this grant competition?
The competition is run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS).
What is the purpose of this funding?
The purpose is to fund organizations that can deliver comprehensive Head Start and/or Early Head Start programming locally in Chemung County, supporting school readiness and family well-being through coordinated education, health, mental health, nutrition, and family engagement services.
What services are expected to be provided with these grant funds?
Funded services are expected to include the full range of comprehensive supports associated with Head Start and/or Early Head Start, including education and school readiness supports, health services, mental health supports, nutrition services, and family engagement supports, tailored to the needs of the local community.
What population and location must be served?
The services supported by this opportunity are intended for eligible children and families living in Chemung County, New York.
How much funding is available?
The total funding available under this announcement is up to $3,236,808 per year, listed as the award ceiling/annual funding amount.
How many awards does the notice expect to make?
The notice anticipates making up to two awards. This means ACF may select one or two grantees, depending on the applications received and the service approach proposed.
What type of award will be made?
Awards are issued as federal grants.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services, consistent with the broader human services and family support mission of Head Start and Early Head Start.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 93.600.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of entities that can demonstrate the capacity to provide Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in Chemung County, New York. Eligible applicants include:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions)
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Can nonprofit organizations apply, including faith-based or community-based nonprofits?
Yes. The announcement explicitly notes that public or private nonprofits (including community-based and faith-based organizations) may apply, as long as they intend to deliver Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in Chemung County.
Can for-profit organizations apply?
Yes. The announcement explicitly states that for-profit organizations may apply, as long as they intend to deliver Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in Chemung County.
Does the applicant need to be located in Chemung County to apply?
The information provided emphasizes that applicants must intend to deliver Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in Chemung County, New York. It does not state that the applicant organization must be physically located in the county.
What are the main compliance expectations for selected grantee(s)?
The selected grantee(s) would be responsible for meeting Head Start Program Performance Standards and delivering the required comprehensive services associated with Head Start and/or Early Head Start.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2018-ACF-OHS-CH-R02-1322.
When was this opportunity created?
The creation date listed for this opportunity is February 8, 2018.
What was the application deadline?
The original application deadline was April 9, 2018.
What time were electronic submissions due on the deadline date?
Electronic submissions were due no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Where could applicants get clarification or operational support?
Applicants seeking clarification or operational support were directed to contact the OHS Operations Center by email at OHSTech@reviewops.org.
Is this a competitive grant or a formula grant?
This is described as a discretionary federal grant competition, meaning applicants compete and one or more organizations are selected to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in the service area.
What does it mean that ACF may fund one or two grantees?
It means the agency reserved the option to make either a single award or two separate awards, depending on the applications received and the service approach proposed for delivering Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in Chemung County.
What is the overall goal of Head Start and/or Early Head Start services supported by this opportunity?
The overall goal is to promote school readiness and strengthen family well-being by providing comprehensive early childhood services that include education, health, mental health, nutrition, and family engagement supports.
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