The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has announced a new funding opportunity under the number HHS-2024-ACF-OHS-HP-R2-0071. This grant aims to expand Early Head Start and Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership programs in specific areas of New York, namely Brooklyn, Kings County, and the Bronx. With an award ceiling of $6,161,948, this initiative is a significant step towards enhancing the quality and accessibility of early childhood services for low-income families in these communities.
Eligibility for this grant extends to a diverse range of applicants, including public and private institutions, non-profits, for-profit organizations, and tribal governments, among others. The focus of this funding is to foster comprehensive services that support the development of infants and toddlers, addressing the needs of both children and their families. The deadline for application submissions is set for January 26, 2024, and the program emphasizes the importance of collaborative efforts to provide high-quality early childhood education. This funding opportunity represents a crucial investment in the future of children in these New York communities, aiming to lay a strong foundation for lifelong learning and development.
Opportunity ID: 350922
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2024-ACF-OHS-HP-R2-0071 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Early Head Start Expansion and Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership Grants – Brooklyn, Kings County, and the Bronx, New York |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Income Security and Social Services Opportunity Zone Benefits |
| Category Explanation: | |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| CFDA Number(s): | 93.600 — Head Start |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 27, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 27, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 26, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 26, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 25, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $ 6,161,948 |
| Award Ceiling: | $6,161,948 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments 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 For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Independent school districts State governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are any public or private non-profit agencies, including community-based and faith-based organizations, or for-profit agencies pursuant to section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act, 42 U.S.C. 9840A(d).Eligibility is limited to public or private non-profit organizations, including faith-based organizations or for-profit organizations that can provide Early Head Start services to children and families.Entities operating Head Start programs are eligible to operate Early Head Start programs. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from the merit review and funding under this funding opportunity. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity. Faith-based organizations may apply for this award on the same basis as any other organization, as set forth at and, subject to the protections and requirements of 45 CFR Part 87 and 42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq., ACF will not, in the selection of recipients, discriminate against an organization on the basis of the organization’s religious character, affiliation, or exercise. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Administration for Children and Families – OHS |
| Description: | The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) announces the availability of $6,161,948 to be competitively awarded for the purpose of expanding access to high-quality, comprehensive services to low-income infants and toddlers and their families through Early Head Start-Child Care (EHS-CC) Partnerships, or through the expansion of Early Head Start services. ACF solicits applications from public entities, including states, or private non-profit organizations, including community-based or faith-based organizations, or for-profit agencies that meet eligibility for applying as stated in section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act, 42 U.S.C. 9840A(d). Interested applicants may email OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com for additional information.OHS encourages interested applicants to visit https://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/howto#chapter-4. This webpage provides information on applying for grants, registering and applying through Grants.gov, submitting an application, and understanding the grant review process. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ohs/funding |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Shawna Pinckney
OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com |