Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R07 1639
The U.S. 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 in Andrew, Buchanan, Clinton, and DeKalb Counties in Missouri. The purpose of the opportunity is to fund comprehensive early childhood and family support programming for low-income communities in the service area, consistent with Head Start and Early Head Start program requirements.
The opportunity is identified as "Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Andrew, Buchanan, Clinton and Dekalb Counties, Missouri" (Funding Opportunity Number: HHS-2020-ACF-OHS-CH-R07-1639) and is listed under the Income Security and Social Services funding activity category (CFDA/Assistance Listing: 93.600). Funding is provided through a grant award mechanism. A total annual amount of $5,129,628 is available for program operations in the defined counties, with an award ceiling of $5,129,628. The announcement anticipated making up to two awards, meaning the funding could potentially be split between multiple providers depending on how ACF structures awards and determines the strongest applications.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of potential operators that can demonstrate the capacity to deliver Head Start and/or Early Head Start services. Eligible applicants include state, county, and city/township governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in those categories); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses. The description also highlights that both community-based and faith-based organizations may apply, as well as for-profit entities, reflecting the program's focus on selecting capable local providers rather than restricting eligibility to a single sector.
Key administrative details include the posting date (Creation Date: September 13, 2019) and the original application deadline (Original Closing Date: November 12, 2019). Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. Applicants seeking clarification or additional technical information were directed to contact the OHS Operations Center via email at OHSTech@reviewops.org.Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R07 1639
- 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 -- Andrew, Buchanan, Clinton and Dekalb Counties, Missouri" 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 13, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 12, 2019 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 $5,129,628.00 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 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). The competition is to select one or more organizations to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in specific Missouri counties.
What is the official title of the opportunity?
The opportunity is titled: Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Andrew, Buchanan, Clinton and Dekalb Counties, Missouri.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2020-ACF-OHS-CH-R07-1639.
What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number for this program?
The CFDA/Assistance Listing number is 93.600.
What is the funding activity category?
The opportunity is listed under the Income Security and Social Services funding activity category.
What is the purpose of this grant competition?
The purpose is to fund comprehensive early childhood and family support programming for low-income communities in the service area, consistent with Head Start and Early Head Start program requirements.
What services are intended to be funded?
The grant is intended to support Head Start and/or Early Head Start services, including comprehensive early childhood and family support programming aligned with program requirements.
Which geographic area does this opportunity cover?
The defined service area includes four counties in Missouri: Andrew, Buchanan, Clinton, and DeKalb Counties.
What is the award mechanism for this opportunity?
Funding is provided through a grant award mechanism.
How much funding is available?
A total annual amount of $5,129,628 is available for program operations in the defined counties.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $5,129,628.
How many awards does the announcement anticipate making?
The announcement anticipated making up to two awards.
Could the funding be split between multiple organizations?
Yes. Because up to two awards were anticipated, the total annual amount could potentially be split between multiple providers depending on how ACF structures awards and determines the strongest applications.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes organizations that can demonstrate capacity to deliver Head Start and/or Early Head Start services. 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 tribal governments
- Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in those categories)
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Are nonprofit organizations required to have 501(c)(3) status to apply?
No. The eligibility description includes nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in those nonprofit categories).
Can faith-based organizations apply?
Yes. The description highlights that faith-based organizations may apply.
Can community-based organizations apply?
Yes. The description highlights that community-based organizations may apply.
Can for-profit organizations apply?
Yes. The eligibility includes for-profit organizations (including for-profit entities other than small businesses, as well as small businesses).
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date (Creation Date) is September 13, 2019.
What was the original application deadline?
The Original Closing Date was November 12, 2019.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically.
What time were applications due on the closing date?
Applications were due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Who should applicants contact for clarification or technical questions?
Applicants seeking clarification or additional technical information were directed to contact the OHS Operations Center via email at OHSTech@reviewops.org.
Which HHS office is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is administered through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS).
What is the main focus of the competition when selecting grantees?
The description emphasizes selecting capable providers that can demonstrate capacity to deliver Head Start and/or Early Head Start services, rather than limiting eligibility to only one type of organization or sector.
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