Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2018 ACF OHS CH R05 1297
The Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee - Clark County, Indiana opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2018 ACF OHS CH R05 1297) is a discretionary federal grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start. Its purpose is to select one or more organizations to deliver Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families living in Clark County, Indiana. In practical terms, this funding is meant to support comprehensive early childhood programming for low-income families, including early learning services and the broader family support elements that are standard within the Head Start and Early Head Start program model.
The announcement makes up to $3,211,148 available each year (listed as the award ceiling) to operate these services locally. The opportunity anticipates up to two awards, meaning the Office of Head Start may fund one provider or split the service area or program approach across two organizations, depending on what is proposed and what best meets community needs. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is Income Security and Social Services under CFDA 93.600, which is the federal assistance listing associated with Head Start.
Eligibility is broad and is designed to allow a range of potential providers to compete, including state, county, 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 (as long as they are not institutions of higher education in that category); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses. The description also explicitly highlights interest in applications from public or private nonprofit organizations, including community-based and faith-based organizations, as well as for-profit entities. This wide eligibility reflects the fact that Head Start and Early Head Start services are often delivered by a variety of local institutions, from community action agencies and nonprofits to school-affiliated organizations and other experienced early childhood providers.
Key dates in the notice indicate it was created on February 8, 2018, with an original application closing date of April 9, 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 process, the notice directs inquiries to the OHS Operations Center via email at OHSTech@reviewops.org.
Overall, this opportunity is essentially a competitive solicitation to identify qualified organizations capable of operating Head Start and/or Early Head Start programming in Clark County, backed by a substantial annual federal funding amount and governed by Office of Head Start program requirements tied to CFDA 93.600.Apply for HHS 2018 ACF OHS CH R05 1297
- 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 - Clark County, 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 Feb 08, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 09, 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 $3,211,148.00 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is titled "Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee - Clark County, Indiana."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS 2018 ACF OHS CH R05 1297.
Which federal agency is running this grant 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 this grant?
The purpose is to select one or more organizations to deliver Head Start and/or Early Head Start services for eligible children and families living in Clark County, Indiana.
What types of services is this funding intended to support?
The funding is intended to support comprehensive early childhood programming for low-income families, including early learning services and the broader family support elements that are standard within the Head Start and Early Head Start program model.
Where must services be delivered under this opportunity?
Services are intended for eligible children and families living in Clark County, Indiana.
How much funding is available?
The announcement makes up to $3,211,148 available each year, listed as the award ceiling.
Is the $3,211,148 amount a one-time total or an annual amount?
It is described as available each year (the award ceiling per year).
How many awards does the opportunity expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates up to two awards.
Could more than one organization be funded to serve Clark County?
Yes. Because the opportunity anticipates up to two awards, the Office of Head Start may fund one provider or split the service area or program approach across two organizations, depending on what is proposed and what best meets community needs.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
What is the CFDA (Assistance Listing) number associated with this program?
The CFDA number listed is 93.600, which is the federal assistance listing associated with Head Start.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligibility is broad and includes: state, county, 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 (as long as they are not institutions of higher education in that category); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses.
Are nonprofit organizations required to have 501(c)(3) status to apply?
No. The description states that nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status may be eligible (with the noted limitation that this category is not intended for institutions of higher education).
Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. The eligibility description includes for-profit organizations other than small businesses and also includes small businesses. The notice also explicitly highlights interest in applications from for-profit entities.
Are faith-based organizations eligible or encouraged to apply?
The description explicitly highlights interest in applications from public or private nonprofit organizations, including community-based and faith-based organizations.
Are educational 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 applicant types.
Are tribal governments eligible to apply?
Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments are included in the eligible applicant types.
Are housing authorities eligible to apply?
Yes. Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities are included in the eligible applicant types.
When was this opportunity created?
The notice indicates it was created on February 8, 2018.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was April 9, 2018.
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.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically.
Who should applicants contact for clarification or technical assistance related to the competition process?
The notice directs inquiries to the OHS Operations Center via email at OHSTech@reviewops.org.
What is the overall goal of this competitive solicitation?
The overall goal is to identify qualified organizations capable of operating Head Start and/or Early Head Start programming in Clark County, supported by substantial annual federal funding and governed by Office of Head Start program requirements tied to CFDA 93.600.
Does this opportunity cover Head Start, Early Head Start, or both?
The opportunity is for Head Start and/or Early Head Start, meaning applicants may propose to deliver Head Start services, Early Head Start services, or a combination consistent with the solicitation.
Is this a discretionary grant competition?
Yes. It is described as a discretionary federal grant competition.
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