Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R03 1741
The Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee opportunity for Columbia and Sullivan Counties, Pennsylvania is a discretionary federal grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS). The purpose of the funding is to select a single grantee to deliver Head Start and/or Early Head Start program services for eligible children and their families living in those two counties. In practical terms, the award is meant to support comprehensive early childhood services that typically include early learning and school readiness programming, health and developmental screenings and follow-up, family support services, and strong parent and community engagement, consistent with Head Start and Early Head Start requirements.
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2020-ACF-OHS-CH-R03-1741, and it falls under the Income Security and Social Services activity category with CFDA number 93.600. The announced annual funding amount (and also the award ceiling) is $1,903,165, and the notice anticipates making one award, meaning applicants are competing to become the sole provider (or lead agency) for these services in the designated service area. Because this is an annual amount, applicants generally need to show not only that they can start up and operate services effectively, but also that they have the organizational capacity, governance, partnerships, and financial systems needed to sustain compliant program operations over time.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of entities: state, county, and 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/Indian housing authorities; nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in those categories); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses. The announcement specifically notes that both community-based and faith-based organizations may apply, alongside public agencies and private organizations, reflecting a wide-open competition focused on who can best meet Head Start performance expectations and community needs in Columbia and Sullivan Counties.
Key dates included a creation date of September 12, 2019, with an original application closing date of November 12, 2019. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. Applicants seeking clarifications or additional information were directed to contact the OHS Operations Center via email at OHSTech@reviewops.org.Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R03 1741
- 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 -- Columbia and Sullivan Counties, Pennsylvania" 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 12, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 12, 2019 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 $1,903,165.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 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?
This opportunity is the Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee competition for Columbia and Sullivan Counties, Pennsylvania.
Which federal agency is running this competition?
The competition is run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS).
What is the purpose of the funding?
The purpose of the funding is to select a single grantee to deliver Head Start and/or Early Head Start program services for eligible children and their families living in Columbia and Sullivan Counties, Pennsylvania.
What service area does this grant cover?
The designated service area is Columbia County and Sullivan County in Pennsylvania.
How many awards does the notice anticipate making?
The notice anticipates making one award.
Does this mean applicants are competing to be the sole provider?
Yes. Because only one award is anticipated, applicants are competing to become the sole grantee (or lead agency) responsible for delivering Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in the specified service area.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS-2020-ACF-OHS-CH-R03-1741.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 93.600.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity falls under the Income Security and Social Services activity category.
How much funding is available?
The announced annual funding amount is $1,903,165.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $1,903,165.
Is the listed amount annual?
Yes. The notice describes $1,903,165 as an annual funding amount.
What types of services is the award intended to support?
The award is meant to support comprehensive early childhood services consistent with Head Start and Early Head Start requirements. The notice describes services that typically include early learning and school readiness programming, health and developmental screenings and follow-up, family support services, and strong parent and community engagement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes: 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/Indian housing authorities; nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in those categories); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses.
Can nonprofit organizations apply even if they do not have 501(c)(3) status?
Yes. The eligibility list includes nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (with the note that this category excludes institutions of higher education).
Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. The eligibility list includes for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and also includes small businesses as an eligible category.
Can faith-based organizations apply?
Yes. The announcement specifically notes that both community-based and faith-based organizations may apply.
Are public agencies allowed to apply?
Yes. The eligibility list includes multiple public entities such as state, county, and city or township governments, as well as independent school districts and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
Are colleges and universities eligible?
Yes. Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible.
What does the notice suggest applicants should be prepared to demonstrate?
Because the amount is described as annual and the program must operate in compliance with Head Start and/or Early Head Start requirements, the notice indicates applicants generally need to show they can start up and operate services effectively and have organizational capacity, governance, partnerships, and financial systems to sustain compliant operations over time.
When was the opportunity created?
The creation date listed is September 12, 2019.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date listed is November 12, 2019.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically.
What time were applications due on the closing date?
Applications were due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Who should applicants contact for clarifications or additional information?
Applicants seeking clarifications or additional information were directed to contact the OHS Operations Center.
What email address is provided for questions?
The provided email address is OHSTech@reviewops.org.
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