Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R03 1425
The Department of Health and Human Services, 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 living in Mercer and Summers Counties, West Virginia. The opportunity is intended to ensure continued access to comprehensive early childhood services in these counties, supporting school readiness and family well-being through the full Head Start/Early Head Start program model.
This funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2019-ACF-OHS-CH-R03-1425; CFDA 93.600) makes an annual amount of up to $3,617,198 available, with an award ceiling listed at $3,617,198 and an expectation of two awards. The grant supports the delivery of Head Start (generally serving preschool-age children) and/or Early Head Start (serving infants, toddlers, and pregnant people, depending on the program design), including the required comprehensive services typically associated with these programs, such as early learning and development, health and developmental screenings and follow-up, family engagement services, and other supports designed to meet the needs of low-income children and families.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of entities that could credibly run an early childhood program at scale. Eligible applicants include state, county, and local 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 IHEs in those nonprofit categories); and for-profit organizations, including small businesses. In practical terms, this means community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, school systems, colleges, and other capable providers may apply, as long as they can meet Head Start program requirements and serve the targeted service area.
Applications for this competition were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date, which was November 19, 2018, and the opportunity was initially posted on September 19, 2018. Organizations interested in technical or process-related information were directed to contact the OHS Operations Center by email at OHSTech@reviewops.org.Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R03 1425
- 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 -- Mercer and Summers Counties, West Virginia" 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 $3,617,198.00 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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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), to select one or more organizations to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services.
What is the goal of the grant?
The goal is to ensure continued access to comprehensive early childhood services for eligible children and families living in Mercer and Summers Counties, West Virginia, supporting school readiness and family well-being through the full Head Start and/or Early Head Start program model.
Where will services be provided?
Services are intended for eligible children and families residing in Mercer County and Summers County, West Virginia.
Which programs can be funded under this opportunity?
The grant supports Head Start and/or Early Head Start services, depending on the applicant's proposed program design and approach.
Who does Head Start typically serve?
Head Start generally serves preschool-age children.
Who does Early Head Start typically serve?
Early Head Start generally serves infants and toddlers and may also serve pregnant people, depending on the program design.
What kinds of services are expected to be delivered?
The opportunity supports the required comprehensive services typically associated with Head Start and Early Head Start, including early learning and development, health and developmental screenings and follow-up, family engagement services, and other supports designed to meet the needs of low-income children and families.
How much funding is available each year?
An annual amount of up to $3,617,198 is available under this funding opportunity.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $3,617,198.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity states an expectation of two awards.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2019-ACF-OHS-CH-R03-1425.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 93.600.
Who is the federal funding agency and office sponsoring the competition?
The sponsor is the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS).
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes state, county, and local 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 IHEs in those nonprofit categories); and for-profit organizations, including small businesses.
Can a for-profit organization apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations, including small businesses, are listed as eligible applicants.
Can nonprofit organizations apply even if they do not have 501(c)(3) status?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status are listed as eligible applicants (excluding institutions of higher education within those nonprofit categories).
Are colleges and universities eligible to apply?
Yes. Both public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants.
Are tribal governments eligible to apply?
Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments are listed as eligible applicants.
Are school districts eligible to apply?
Yes. Independent school districts are listed as eligible applicants.
Are public housing authorities eligible to apply?
Yes. Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities are listed as eligible applicants.
Does the opportunity indicate what applicants must be able to do to be competitive?
It notes that many kinds of entities may apply as long as they can meet Head Start program requirements and serve the targeted service area of Mercer and Summers Counties, West Virginia.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was initially posted on September 19, 2018.
What was the application due date?
Applications were due on November 19, 2018.
What time were applications due?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically.
Who should applicants contact for technical or process-related questions?
Organizations were directed to contact the OHS Operations Center via email at OHSTech@reviewops.org for technical or process-related information.
Does the opportunity specify why this competition is being held?
Yes. It is intended to ensure continued access to comprehensive early childhood services in Mercer and Summers Counties, West Virginia.
Does this opportunity focus on low-income children and families?
Yes. The described comprehensive services are designed to meet the needs of low-income children and families.
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| Head Start Grantee -- The Cities of Marion and Uniontown within Perry County, Alabama Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1451 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1451 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,436,163 |
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| Head Start Grantee -- Wilkes, Ashe, and Alleghany Counties, North Carolina Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1448 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1448 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,871,082 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Broward County, Florida Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1455 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1455 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $16,163,323 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- The Cities of Greensboro and High Point within Guilford County, North Carolina Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1456 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1456 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $10,002,317 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Macon County, North Carolina Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1450 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1450 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $4,000,714 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Bracken, Fleming, Lewis, Mason, and Robertson Counties, Kentucky Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1449 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1449 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $3,233,789 |
| Head Start Grantee -- The Cities of Moody, Springville, Odenville, Steele, Ashville, Ragland, and Pell City, Alabama Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1452 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1452 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,452,038 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Rowan, Stanly, Davidson, Moore, and Montgomery Counties, North Carolina Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1453 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1453 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $9,182,453 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Duval County, Florida Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1459 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1459 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $16,329,757 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Spartanburg and Cherokee Counties, South Carolina Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1460 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1460 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $5,459,904 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Sumter, Clarendon, Kershaw, and Lee Counties, South Carolina Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1457 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1457 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $7,657,063 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Montgomery County, Alabama Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1458 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1458 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $9,890,582 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Baltimore City, Maryland Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R03 1422 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R03 1422 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $14,191,501 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Breckinridge and Grayson Counties, Kentucky Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1461 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1461 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $3,318,532 |
| Head Start Grantee -- The City of Kannapolis within Cabarrus and Rowan Counties, North Carolina Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1501 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1501 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,424,880 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Chatham and Effingham Counties, Georgia Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1526 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1526 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $6,761,033 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Collier, Desoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Flagler, Indian River, Palm Beach, and Putman Counties, Florida Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1521 Funding Number: HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1521 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $16,676,041 |
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