Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R05 1656
This funding opportunity, titled "Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Hancock, Henry, and Rush Counties, Indiana" (Funding Opportunity Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R05 1656), is a discretionary 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 is to select a single grantee to deliver Head Start and/or Early Head Start services to eligible children and families living in Hancock, Henry, and Rush Counties in Indiana. In practical terms, the award is meant to support comprehensive early childhood programming for low-income families, including early learning, health, family well-being supports, and related services that are part of the Head Start and Early Head Start program model.
The announcement makes approximately $2,193,264 available each year to operate these services in the specified counties, with an expected number of awards listed as one. The award ceiling is also shown as $2,193,264, indicating the maximum annual amount anticipated for the selected applicant under this competition. The grant instrument type is a standard grant, and the funding activity category is listed as Income Security and Social Services under CFDA 93.600 (Head Start). The competition is open to a broad range of applicant types, reflecting the program's allowance for different organizational structures to serve as the local provider, so long as they can meet federal Head Start program requirements.
Eligibility includes public entities and educational institutions as well as private organizations. Specifically, eligible applicants include 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 tribal governments; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education); and for-profit organizations (including small businesses). The description also explicitly notes that community-based and faith-based organizations may apply, which is consistent with Head Start's history of being delivered through a variety of local community providers.
Key dates provided in the source data show the opportunity was created on September 13, 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 more information were directed to contact the OHS Operations Center via email at OHSTech@reviewops.org.Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R05 1656
- 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 -- Hancock, Henry, and Rush Counties, Indiana" 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 13, 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 $2,193,264.00 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)
1) What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Hancock, Henry, and Rush Counties, Indiana."
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R05 1656.
3) Which agency is running this grant competition?
This is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS).
4) What is the purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to select a single grantee to deliver Head Start and/or Early Head Start services to eligible children and families living in Hancock, Henry, and Rush Counties in Indiana.
5) What kinds of services is the selected grantee expected to provide?
The award is intended to support comprehensive early childhood programming for low-income families, including early learning, health, family well-being supports, and related services that are part of the Head Start and Early Head Start program model.
6) What geographic area does this opportunity cover?
The services supported by this grant are for eligible children and families living in Hancock County, Henry County, and Rush County in Indiana.
7) How many awards are expected to be made?
The expected number of awards is one, meaning the competition is intended to result in a single grantee for the identified service area.
8) How much funding is available each year?
The announcement makes approximately $2,193,264 available each year to operate Head Start and/or Early Head Start services in the specified counties.
9) What is the award ceiling (maximum annual award amount)?
The award ceiling is $2,193,264, which indicates the maximum annual amount anticipated for the selected applicant under this competition.
10) What type of funding instrument is used?
The grant instrument type is a standard grant.
11) What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as Income Security and Social Services.
12) What CFDA program is this associated with?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 93.600 (Head Start).
13) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes public entities and educational institutions as well as private organizations. Eligible applicants include:
- 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 tribal governments
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- For-profit organizations (including small businesses)
14) Can a nonprofit without 501(c)(3) status apply?
Yes. The eligibility list includes nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).
15) Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations, including small businesses, are listed as eligible applicants.
16) Can tribal governments apply?
Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments are included in the eligibility list.
17) Can community-based organizations apply?
Yes. The description explicitly notes that community-based organizations may apply.
18) Can faith-based organizations apply?
Yes. The description explicitly notes that faith-based organizations may apply.
19) When was the opportunity created?
The key dates provided show the opportunity was created on September 13, 2019.
20) What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date listed is November 12, 2019.
21) What time were applications due on the closing date?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
22) How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically.
23) Who should applicants contact for more information?
Applicants seeking more information were directed to contact the OHS Operations Center.
24) What is the contact email address for questions about the opportunity?
The contact email address provided is OHSTech@reviewops.org.
25) Is this a discretionary grant competition?
Yes. The opportunity is described as a discretionary grant competition.
26) Is the intent to fund both Head Start and Early Head Start?
The opportunity is to deliver Head Start and/or Early Head Start services, meaning the selected grantee is expected to deliver Head Start services, Early Head Start services, or both, consistent with the program model and the award scope described.
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| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Erie and Huron Counties, Ohio Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R05 1665 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R05 1665 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,181,596 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Kaufman County, Texas Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R06 1773 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R06 1773 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $602,792 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R06 1758 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R06 1758 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $970,021 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Kerr County, Texas Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R06 1759 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R06 1759 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $735,447 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Ector, Howard, Reeves, and Ward Counties, Texas Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R06 1614 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R06 1614 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $6,766,987 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee --The City of Lubbock and Lubbock County, Texas Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R06 1622 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R06 1622 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $3,729,269 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R06 1623 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R06 1623 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $14,047,766 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Williamson and Burnet Counties, Texas Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R06 1624 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R06 1624 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $7,761,745 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Smith County, Texas Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R06 1621 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R06 1621 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $3,220,377 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Cameron and Willacy Counties, Texas Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R06 1618 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R06 1618 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $22,458,539 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Anderson, Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Marion, Panola, Rusk, Smith, Upshur, Van Zandt, and Wood Counties, Texas Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R06 1615 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R06 1615 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $15,170,092 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Galveston County, Texas Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R06 1616 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R06 1616 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $3,078,854 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Guadalupe and Comal Counties, Texas Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R06 1617 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R06 1617 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,452,497 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Haskell, Latimer, Le Flore and Pittsburg Counties, Oklahoma Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R06 1764 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R06 1764 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $5,110,340 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Curry, De Baca, Guadalupe, Harding, Quay and Roosevelt Counties, New Mexico Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R06 1603 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R06 1603 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $4,211,684 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Bee, Goliad, Live Oak and Refugio Counties, Texas Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R06 1604 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R06 1604 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $3,452,024 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Wichita County, Texas Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R06 1602 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R06 1602 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,220,138 |
| Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Bexar County, Texas Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R06 1601 Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R06 1601 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $3,388,548 |
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