Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R05 1488
This funding opportunity is a discretionary federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS), seeking an organization (or organizations) to serve as the Head Start and/or Early Head Start grantee for Morgan and Sangamon Counties in Illinois. The purpose is to fund the delivery of comprehensive early childhood program services for eligible children and their families in those counties, consistent with Head Start and Early Head Start requirements. The opportunity is identified as "Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Morgan and Sangamon Counties, Illinois" with funding opportunity number HHS-2019-ACF-OHS-CH-R05-1488, and it falls under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
The announcement makes approximately $6,030,083 available each year to support program operations in the service area. The listed award ceiling is $6,030,083, and the agency anticipates making about two awards, indicating funding may be split across multiple grantees or program approaches depending on the applications received and the federal award decisions. Funding is intended to cover Head Start (generally preschool-aged children) and/or Early Head Start (pregnant people, infants, and toddlers), with services designed to support school readiness and healthy development through a mix of early learning, health, mental health, nutrition, family support, and other required comprehensive services.
A wide range of applicants are eligible to apply. Eligible entities include public agencies (state, county, city/township governments), independent school districts, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, federally recognized tribal governments, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. The competition is also open to nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status, including community-based and faith-based organizations, as well as for-profit organizations, including small businesses. This broad eligibility reflects Head Start's structure, where different types of local organizations can operate programs as long as they can meet federal performance standards and accountability expectations.
Key administrative details include that applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date, with the original closing date listed as November 19, 2018. The opportunity was created on September 19, 2018. Because the announcement is a grant (not a contract), applicants typically propose how they will deliver required Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in the designated counties, demonstrate organizational capacity and governance, and explain how they will meet federal program performance standards and serve eligible children and families.
For questions or additional information, the notice directs interested applicants to contact the OHS Operations Center via email at OHSTech@reviewops.org.Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R05 1488
- 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 -- Morgan and Sangamon Counties, Illinois" 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 19, 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 $6,030,083.00 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 name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Morgan and Sangamon Counties, Illinois."
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2019-ACF-OHS-CH-R05-1488.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS).
What CFDA program is this associated with?
This opportunity falls under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
What is the purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to fund the delivery of comprehensive early childhood program services for eligible children and their families in Morgan and Sangamon Counties, Illinois, consistent with Head Start and/or Early Head Start requirements.
Which geographic areas does this grant cover?
The designated service area is Morgan and Sangamon Counties in Illinois.
What types of programs can be funded under this opportunity?
Funding is intended to support Head Start (generally preschool-aged children) and/or Early Head Start (pregnant people, infants, and toddlers) services in the identified counties.
Who is served by Head Start versus Early Head Start in this announcement?
Head Start generally serves preschool-aged children, while Early Head Start serves pregnant people, infants, and toddlers, as described in the opportunity.
What kinds of services are expected to be delivered with these funds?
Applicants are expected to propose comprehensive services that support school readiness and healthy development, including early learning, health, mental health, nutrition, family support, and other required comprehensive services aligned with Head Start and Early Head Start requirements.
How much funding is available each year?
The announcement makes approximately $6,030,083 available each year to support program operations in the service area.
What is the award ceiling?
The listed award ceiling is $6,030,083.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The agency anticipates making about two awards, which suggests funding may be split across multiple grantees or program approaches depending on the applications received and federal award decisions.
Who is eligible to apply?
A wide range of applicants are eligible, including public agencies (state, county, city/township governments), independent school districts, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, federally recognized tribal governments, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. The competition is also open to nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status), including community-based and faith-based organizations, as well as for-profit organizations, including small businesses.
Can a nonprofit without 501(c)(3) status apply?
Yes. The eligibility list includes nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status.
Are faith-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Faith-based organizations are included within the eligible nonprofit applicants described in the opportunity.
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations, including small businesses, are listed as eligible applicants.
Are tribal governments eligible to apply?
Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments are listed as eligible entities.
Are public housing authorities eligible to apply?
Yes. Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities are listed as eligible entities.
Is this opportunity a grant or a contract?
This is a discretionary federal grant (not a contract).
What does it mean that this is a discretionary federal grant?
Based on the announcement description, applicants submit proposals describing how they will deliver required Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in the designated counties, demonstrate organizational capacity and governance, and explain how they will meet federal program performance standards and serve eligible children and families.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on September 19, 2018.
What was the original application closing date?
The original closing date listed in the announcement was November 19, 2018.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically.
What time were applications due on the closing date?
Applications had to be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
What is the role of the selected organization(s) in this opportunity?
The selected organization (or organizations) would serve as the Head Start and/or Early Head Start grantee for Morgan and Sangamon Counties in Illinois, funding and operating comprehensive early childhood services for eligible children and their families in those counties.
Does the announcement indicate that multiple organizations could be funded?
Yes. The agency anticipates making about two awards, meaning there may be more than one grantee depending on the applications received and federal award decisions.
What is a key compliance expectation mentioned in the announcement?
Applicants are expected to align proposed services with Head Start and/or Early Head Start requirements, including federal program performance standards and accountability expectations.
Who should applicants contact for questions or additional information?
The notice directs interested applicants to contact the OHS Operations Center via email at OHSTech@reviewops.org.
What email address is provided for assistance?
OHSTech@reviewops.org
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