Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1533
This funding opportunity, titled "Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Hoke, Robeson, and Scotland Counties, North Carolina," is a discretionary federal grant competition administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Head Start (OHS). It invites organizations to apply to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families living in six North Carolina counties: Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Hoke, Robeson, and Scotland. The program focus falls under the broad federal activity area of income security and social services and is associated with CFDA number 93.600, which is the standard listing for Head Start.
The announcement makes clear that a wide range of entities may apply, reflecting the way Head Start services are often delivered through local community providers. Eligible applicants include public sector entities (state, county, and city/township governments), independent school districts, public and state-controlled colleges and universities, private institutions of higher education, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. It is also open to nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in those nonprofit categories), as well as for-profit organizations, including small businesses. In practical terms, this means the competition is not limited to traditional nonprofit Head Start agencies; it also allows government agencies, education systems, and qualified for-profit operators to compete, as long as they can meet Head Start performance expectations and deliver the required comprehensive services.
Funding is described as approximately $9,185,416 per year to support program services across the six-county service area. The notice lists an award ceiling of $9,185,416 and anticipates up to three awards, suggesting ACF may fund more than one grantee to cover the geographic area or different service components, depending on how applicants propose to serve eligible children and families and how OHS structures awards. The core purpose of the funding is to provide Head Start and/or Early Head Start program services, which generally include early childhood education, health and developmental screenings, family engagement and support services, nutrition, and referrals and coordination with community resources, delivered in alignment with federal Head Start Program Performance Standards and all applicable grant requirements.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number (HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1533) and that applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the published due date. The opportunity record shows a creation date of September 20, 2018, and an original closing date of November 19, 2018. For applicants or interested parties seeking clarification or operational guidance, the announcement provides a contact point: the OHS Operations Center can be reached by email at OHSTech@reviewops.org for additional information related to the competition.Apply for HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1533
- 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 -- Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Hoke, Robeson, and Scotland Counties, North Carolina" 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 20, 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 $9,185,416.00 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 title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Hoke, Robeson, and Scotland Counties, North Carolina."
Which federal agency is administering this grant competition?
This is a discretionary federal grant competition administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Head Start (OHS).
What is the purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to fund an organization (or organizations) to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start program services for eligible children and families within the specified North Carolina service area, in alignment with federal requirements and Head Start Program Performance Standards.
Which counties in North Carolina are included in the service area?
The service area includes six counties in North Carolina: Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Hoke, Robeson, and Scotland.
What program area does this opportunity fall under?
The program focus is listed under the broad federal activity area of income security and social services, and it is associated with CFDA number 93.600 (Head Start).
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 93.600, which is the standard listing for Head Start.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
A wide range of entities are eligible to apply, including:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and state-controlled colleges and universities
- Private institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in that category)
- Nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in that category)
- For-profit organizations, including small businesses
Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. The eligible applicant types explicitly include for-profit organizations, including small businesses.
Are nonprofit organizations required to have 501(c)(3) status to apply?
No. The eligibility list includes nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (with the stated exclusion that the nonprofit categories do not include institutions of higher education).
Are colleges and universities eligible to apply?
Yes. Both public and state-controlled colleges and universities and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants.
Are tribal governments eligible to apply?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments 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.
How much funding is available?
The funding is described as approximately $9,185,416 per year to support program services across the six-county service area.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The notice lists an award ceiling of $9,185,416.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The notice anticipates up to three awards, indicating that more than one grantee may be funded to serve the geographic area and/or different service components, depending on how awards are structured.
What types of services are expected to be provided under this award?
The funding supports Head Start and/or Early Head Start services, which generally include comprehensive program services such as early childhood education, health and developmental screenings, family engagement and support services, nutrition, and referrals and coordination with community resources, delivered in alignment with federal Head Start Program Performance Standards and applicable grant requirements.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is HHS 2019 ACF OHS CH R04 1533.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically.
What was the application submission deadline time?
Applications were required to be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the published due date.
What were the key dates listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity record shows a creation date of September 20, 2018, and an original closing date of November 19, 2018.
Who can be contacted for additional information about the competition?
For additional information related to the competition, the announcement directs applicants and interested parties to contact the OHS Operations Center by email at OHSTech@reviewops.org.
Does this opportunity allow multiple types of Head Start programming?
Yes. The opportunity invites applications to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services.
Is this grant described as discretionary or formula funding?
It is described as a discretionary federal grant competition.
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