This grant, offered by the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, is for organizations seeking funds to provide vital Head Start and Early Head Start services to eligible children and families in Maryland. The purpose is to support comprehensive early childhood development, education, and family support. Eligible applicants include public or private non-profit organizations, encompassing community-based and faith-based groups, as well as for-profit entities. Funding will be available for one individually defined service area within the state, which will be finalized upon the official funding opportunity announcement. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the well-being and school readiness of young children across Maryland communities.
Opportunity ID: 328201
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2021-ACF-OHS-CH-R03-1872 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Head Start/Early Head Start Grantee — Communities in the state of Maryland |
| 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: | $10,264,620 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,264,620 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments City or township governments Independent school districts Small businesses Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Public and State controlled 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. 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 Maryland. 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-R03-1872 |
| 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-R03-1872 | Head Start/Early Head Start Grantee — Communities in the state of Maryland | PKG00263917 | Oct 28, 2020 | Jan 05, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
328201 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
328201 SF424A-1.0.pdf
328201 SF424B-1.1.pdf
328201 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
328201 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
328201 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
328201 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
328201 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
328201 SF424D-1.1.pdf
328201 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
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