Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R06 1477
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) and its Office of Head Start (OHS), announced a competitive discretionary grant opportunity to fund Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in a newly combined Arkansas service area covering Benton, Carroll, Madison, and Washington Counties. This opportunity consolidates the service area and funding that were previously associated with a separate Washington County competition (HHS-2019-ACF-OHS-CH-R06-1514), meaning applicants are competing to serve all four counties under one combined award structure.
The purpose of the grant is to support the delivery of Head Start and/or Early Head Start program services for eligible children and their families living in these counties. In practical terms, applicants are expected to operate comprehensive early childhood programs consistent with Head Start and Early Head Start requirements, which generally include early learning and development services, health and developmental screenings and follow-up, family engagement and support services, and strong program governance and accountability. The funding is intended to ensure that low-income infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children (depending on whether the applicant proposes Early Head Start, Head Start, or a mixed model) have access to high-quality services and that families receive wraparound supports that promote stability and school readiness.
The annual funding amount available for this combined service area is $6,966,875, which is also listed as the award ceiling. The opportunity anticipates making up to three awards, indicating that the service area may be served by more than one grantee or that multiple awards could be made to cover different program models or geographic portions, depending on how OHS structures final awards and service delivery needs. The funding instrument is a grant, and the program falls under the Income Security and Social Services category with CFDA number 93.600 (Head Start).
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of public and private entities. 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 Native American tribal governments; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in those nonprofit categories); for-profit organizations (other than small businesses); and small businesses. The announcement explicitly notes that public or private nonprofit organizations (including community-based and faith-based organizations) as well as for-profit organizations may apply, reflecting the Head Start program’s competitive structure in areas where a new or replacement grantee is being selected.
Key administrative details in the notice include the funding opportunity title "Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Benton, Carroll, Madison, and Washington Counties, Arkansas" and funding opportunity number HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R06 1477. The opportunity record shows a creation date of September 26, 2018, with an original application closing date of November 26, 2018. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. For prospective applicants seeking clarification or technical assistance related to the competition, the notice directs inquiries to the OHS Operations Center via email at OHSTech@reviewops.org.
Overall, this opportunity is a formal solicitation for organizations capable of administering Head Start and/or Early Head Start services across a four-county region in northwest Arkansas, backed by nearly $7 million in annual federal funding, and open to a wide range of governmental, educational, nonprofit, tribal, and private-sector applicants willing to meet Head Start performance standards and serve eligible children and families.Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R06 1477
- 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 -- Benton, Carroll, Madison, and Washington Counties, Arkansas" 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 26, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 26, 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 $6,966,875.00 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)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The funding opportunity title is "Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Benton, Carroll, Madison, and Washington Counties, Arkansas."
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R06 1477.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) and its Office of Head Start (OHS).
What is the purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to fund the delivery of Head Start and/or Early Head Start program services for eligible children and their families living in Benton, Carroll, Madison, and Washington Counties in Arkansas.
What service area does this competition cover?
This competition covers a newly combined Arkansas service area that includes Benton County, Carroll County, Madison County, and Washington County.
How is this opportunity different from prior competitions in the region?
This opportunity consolidates the service area and funding that were previously associated with a separate Washington County competition (HHS-2019-ACF-OHS-CH-R06-1514). Applicants are competing to serve all four counties under one combined award structure.
What types of services are applicants expected to provide?
Applicants are expected to operate comprehensive early childhood programs consistent with Head Start and/or Early Head Start requirements. In practical terms, that generally includes early learning and development services, health and developmental screenings and follow-up, family engagement and support services, and strong program governance and accountability.
Who is intended to benefit from the funded services?
The intended beneficiaries are eligible children and families in the four-county area, including low-income infants and toddlers (for Early Head Start) and preschool-age children (for Head Start), depending on the model proposed.
Can an applicant propose Head Start only, Early Head Start only, or a combined model?
Yes. The opportunity is to fund Head Start and/or Early Head Start services, meaning applicants may propose Head Start, Early Head Start, or a mixed model based on their approach to serving eligible children and families in the service area.
How much funding is available?
The annual funding amount available for the combined service area is $6,966,875. This amount is also listed as the award ceiling.
Is the $6,966,875 amount an annual amount or a total project amount?
Based on the notice description, $6,966,875 is described as the annual funding amount available for the combined service area and is also listed as the award ceiling.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates making up to three awards.
Does "up to three awards" mean more than one organization could be funded?
Yes. The notice indicates up to three awards may be made, which suggests the service area could be served by more than one grantee and/or that multiple awards could be made to cover different program models or geographic portions, depending on how OHS structures final awards and service delivery needs.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the CFDA number and program name?
The CFDA number is 93.600, and the program is Head Start.
What is the program category listed for this opportunity?
The program falls under the Income Security and Social Services category.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. 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 Native American tribal governments; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in those nonprofit categories); for-profit organizations (other than small businesses); and small businesses.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible, including faith-based or community-based organizations?
Yes. The announcement explicitly notes that public or private nonprofit organizations, including community-based and faith-based organizations, may apply.
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The notice states that for-profit organizations may apply, including for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and it also lists small businesses as eligible applicants.
Are tribal governments eligible to apply?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are included in the eligibility list.
Are schools and higher education institutions eligible to apply?
Yes. Independent school districts, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants.
What are the key compliance expectations for the funded program?
Applicants are expected to meet Head Start and/or Early Head Start requirements and performance expectations, including comprehensive early childhood services, appropriate screenings and follow-up, family engagement, and strong governance and accountability.
When was the opportunity created and when was the application due?
The record shows a creation date of September 26, 2018, and an original application closing date of November 26, 2018.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically.
What was the deadline time for electronic submission?
Applications were due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Who should applicants contact for questions or technical assistance?
Inquiries for clarification or technical assistance were directed to the OHS Operations Center via email at OHSTech@reviewops.org.
What is the email address provided for support?
The notice provides OHSTech@reviewops.org as the contact email for the OHS Operations Center.
What geographic region is served by this grant?
The service area is in northwest Arkansas and includes Benton, Carroll, Madison, and Washington Counties.
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