Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2018 ACF OHS CH R07 1311
This funding opportunity, titled "Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee - Clay, Platte, and Jackson Counties, Missouri," is a discretionary 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). The 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 Clay, Platte, and Jackson Counties in Missouri. The program falls under CFDA 93.600 and is categorized within Income Security and Social Services, reflecting its focus on comprehensive supports that promote school readiness and family well-being.
ACF is making approximately $24,536,320 available each year to fund these services, with an award ceiling listed at $24,536,320 and an expectation of up to three awards. In practice, that means ACF may split the service area, the enrollment, or the program approach across multiple grantees, or it may select fewer depending on the applications received and the federal determination of what best meets local needs. The funds are intended to cover the full range of required Head Start and Early Head Start program components, which typically include early learning and development, health and developmental screenings and follow-up, nutrition support, family engagement services, and coordination with community partners. The services are specifically targeted to children and families who meet Head Start and Early Head Start eligibility requirements.
A broad set of applicants is eligible to apply, including public and private entities. Eligible applicants include state, county, and city or 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 and Indian housing authorities; nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education); and for-profit organizations, including small businesses. The announcement explicitly notes that community-based and faith-based organizations are welcome to apply, alongside other nonprofit or for-profit entities, as long as they can meet Head Start and/or Early Head Start requirements and demonstrate capacity to deliver high-quality services across the designated counties.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number (HHS-2018-ACF-OHS-CH-R07-1311) and the original posting and due dates. The opportunity was created on February 8, 2018, and the original closing date was April 9, 2018. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. Applicants seeking more information or technical assistance related to the competition were invited to contact the OHS Operations Center by email at OHSTech@reviewops.org.Apply for HHS 2018 ACF OHS CH R07 1311
- 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 - Clay, Platte, and Jackson 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 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 $24,536,320.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 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 the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee - Clay, Platte, and Jackson Counties, Missouri."
2) Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant competition offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS).
3) What is the purpose of this grant competition?
The 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 Clay, Platte, and Jackson Counties in Missouri.
4) What geographic area does this opportunity cover?
The service area is Clay County, Platte County, and Jackson County in Missouri.
5) What program(s) can be funded under this opportunity?
This competition is to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services, depending on what applicants propose and what ACF selects for the area.
6) What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number is 93.600.
7) How is this opportunity categorized?
The opportunity is categorized within Income Security and Social Services, reflecting a focus on comprehensive supports that promote school readiness and family well-being.
8) How much funding is available?
ACF is making approximately $24,536,320 available each year to fund services under this opportunity.
9) What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $24,536,320.
10) How many awards does ACF expect to make?
The announcement indicates an expectation of up to three awards.
11) Can ACF split the funding or service area among multiple grantees?
Yes. ACF may split the service area, the enrollment, or the program approach across multiple grantees, or it may select fewer awards depending on the applications received and what the federal government determines best meets local needs.
12) What types of services are the funds intended to support?
The funds are intended to cover the full range of required Head Start and Early Head Start program components, which typically include early learning and development, health and developmental screenings and follow-up, nutrition support, family engagement services, and coordination with community partners.
13) Who are the intended beneficiaries of the services?
Services are targeted to children and families who meet Head Start and Early Head Start eligibility requirements.
14) Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
A broad set of applicants is eligible, including public and private entities. 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 and Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
- For-profit organizations, including small businesses
15) Are community-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The announcement explicitly notes that community-based organizations are welcome to apply, as long as they can meet Head Start and/or Early Head Start requirements and demonstrate capacity to deliver high-quality services across the designated counties.
16) Are faith-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The announcement explicitly notes that faith-based organizations are welcome to apply, alongside other nonprofit or for-profit entities, provided they can meet Head Start and/or Early Head Start requirements and demonstrate the required capacity.
17) Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations, including small businesses, are listed as eligible applicants.
18) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2018-ACF-OHS-CH-R07-1311.
19) When was the opportunity created (posted)?
The opportunity was created on February 8, 2018.
20) What was the original application due date?
The original closing date (due date) was April 9, 2018.
21) How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically.
22) What time was the application deadline?
Applications were due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
23) Where could applicants request more information or technical assistance?
Applicants seeking more information or technical assistance related to the competition were invited to contact the OHS Operations Center.
24) What email address was provided for technical assistance?
The email address provided was OHSTech@reviewops.org.
25) Does the opportunity specify what a selected organization must be able to do?
Yes. The announcement indicates applicants must be able to meet Head Start and/or Early Head Start requirements and demonstrate capacity to deliver high-quality services across Clay, Platte, and Jackson Counties.
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