The Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start (ACF OHS), is offering this grant to provide vital Head Start and Early Head Start services to eligible children and families across Texas. This funding opportunity is for organizations wishing to compete for resources to deliver comprehensive child development and family support programs. The grant aims to foster school readiness and well-being for young children from low-income families. Applications are solicited from public or private non-profit organizations, including community-based and faith-based groups, and for-profit organizations. Funding is specifically allocated for one individually defined service area within the state of Texas.
Opportunity ID: 346584
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2023-ACF-OHS-CH-R6-0080 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Head Start/Early Head Start Recipient — Communities in the state of Texas |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.600 — Head Start |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 14, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 14, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2023 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: | May 15, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Jun 14, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,008,629 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,008,629 |
| Award Floor: | $1,008,629 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Independent school districts Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education County governments Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | It is important to note that the eligibility requirements are different for Head Start and Early Head Start. More information will be provided in the funding opportunity announcement. ENTITIES APPLYING FOR HEAD START ONLY – OR – BOTH HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START: Eligibility is limited to local public or private non-profit organizations, including faith-based organizations or for-profit organizations that can provide Head Start and/or Early Head Start services to children and families residing in service area identified in the funding opportunity announcement.ENTITIES APPLYING FOR EARLY HEAD START ONLY: 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 residing in service area identified in the funding opportunity announcement.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 competitive 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, Office of Head Start will solicit applications from public or private non-profit organizations, including community-based and faith-based organizations, or for-profit organizations that wish to compete for funds to provide Head Start and/or Early Head Start services to eligible children and families. Funding is available in one individually defined service area within Texas. Interested applicants should visit the website noted in the “Link to Additional Information” to view the list of available service areas and their corresponding funding levels in this state. Applicants may email the OHS Operations Center at OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com for additional information. |
| 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 Email:OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 346584 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_HHS-2023-ACF-OHS-CH-R6-0080.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Shawna Pinckney OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com Email: OHSgrants@koniag-gs.com |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.600 | HHS-2023-ACF-OHS-CH-R6-0080 | Head Start/Early Head Start Recipient — Communities in the state of Texas | PKG00280508 | Mar 14, 2023 | May 15, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
346584 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
346584 SF424A-1.0.pdf
346584 SF424B-1.1.pdf
346584 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
346584 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346584 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
346584 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
346584 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
346584 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
346584 SF424D-1.1.pdf
346584 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
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