The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is soliciting applications for the Head Start Grant, providing $1,385,831 annually. This grant is specifically designed to support the delivery of essential Head Start program services to eligible children and their families residing in Clarke, Decatur, Lucas, Monroe, and Wayne Counties, Iowa. Eligible applicants include local public or private non-profit organizations, such as community-based and faith-based groups, and for-profit agencies operating within these communities. The awarded funds will facilitate comprehensive early childhood development, health, nutrition, and parent engagement initiatives, ultimately preparing young children for school and strengthening family well-being across the designated Iowa counties.
Opportunity ID: 166033
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R07-0423 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Head Start Grantee – Clarke, Decatur, Lucas, Monroe, and Wayne Counties, Iowa |
| 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: | Apr 19, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 18, 2012 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: | Jul 18, 2012 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 19, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,385,831 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,385,831 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Faith-based and community organizations that meet eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Administration for Children and Families |
| Description: | The Administration for Children and Families solicits applications from local public or private non-profit organizations, including community-based and faith-based organizations, or for-profit agencies within a community that wish to compete for funds that are available to provide Head Start services to children and families residing in Clarke, Decatur, Lucas, Monroe, and Wayne Counties, IA. Funds in the amount of $1,385,831 annually will be available to provide Head Start program services to eligible children and their families. Interested applicants may email the OHS Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org for additional information. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R07-0423 |
| 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-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R07-0423 | Head Start Grantee – Clarke, Decatur, Lucas, Monroe, and Wayne Counties, Iowa | PKG00117770 | Apr 19, 2012 | Jul 18, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
166033 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
166033 SF424A-1.0.pdf
166033 SF424B-1.1.pdf
166033 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
166033 Project-1.1.pdf
166033 Budget-1.1.pdf
166033 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
166033 Other-1.1.pdf
166033 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf