The Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start (ACF OHS) is soliciting applications for the Head Start/Early Head Start Grant. This grant offers funding to eligible organizations wishing to provide vital early childhood services to children and families in specific areas of Georgia. Public or private non-profit organizations, including community-based and faith-based groups, as well as for-profit entities, are encouraged to compete for these funds. The primary goal is to expand access to comprehensive Head Start and/or Early Head Start programs. Funding is available for one individually defined service area within the state, though these areas may be updated prior to the official funding opportunity announcement. This initiative aims to strengthen early childhood education and support services across Georgia communities.
Opportunity ID: 328196
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2021-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-1864 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Head Start/Early Head Start Grantee — Communities in the state of Georgia |
| 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: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.600 — Head Start |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 28, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 28, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 05, 2021 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 05, 2021 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 04, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,879,156 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,879,156 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Independent school districts For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) 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 County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Small businesses |
| 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. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and from funding under this announcement. |
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 may be available in one individually defined service area within the state of Georgia. These service areas are subject to change until a funding opportunity announcement is published. Applicants may email the OHS Operations Center at OHSTech@reviewops.org for additional information. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://ami.grantsolutions.gov/HHS-2021-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-1864 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
ACF Applications Help Desk
app_support@acf.hhs.gov Email:app_support@acf.hhs.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | ACF Applications Help Desk app_support@acf.hhs.gov Email: app_support@acf.hhs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.600 | HHS-2021-ACF-OHS-CH-R04-1864 | Head Start/Early Head Start Grantee — Communities in the state of Georgia | PKG00263920 | Oct 28, 2020 | Jan 05, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
328196 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
328196 SF424A-1.0.pdf
328196 SF424B-1.1.pdf
328196 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
328196 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
328196 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
328196 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
328196 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
328196 SF424D-1.1.pdf
328196 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
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